The Weekly Update
March 15, 2026
Registration Time
This week will begin our registration time....
Here is our schedule for registration:
Monday, March 16- Rising Seniors (Class of 2027)
Tuesday, March 17 Rising Juniors (Class of 2028)
Wednesday, March 18- Rising Sophomores (Class of 2029) and Makeup
**If there is any impact due to weather, the schedule will be adjusted.
The Check-In: March - The Endurance Phase
Failure as Feedback (Neuroplasticity)
Why Failing is Actually Good for Your Brain 🧠📈
The Science: Neuroplasticity 🧬
Neuroplasticity is your brain's ability to rewire itself.
The Data: Studies (like those from Dr. Carol Dweck) show that when you get an answer wrong, your brain synapses fire more intensely than when you get it right.
The Takeaway: The struggle is the learning. If you are coasting and getting easy A's, your brain isn't growing. If you are struggling, you are building a stronger brain.
Weekly Challenge: The Power of "YET" ⏳
The Challenge: Catch yourself saying "I can't do this."
The Fix: Add the word "Yet" to the end.
- "I don't understand Chemistry... yet."
- "I can't run a mile... yet.
- " I can't do math....yet."
Resource Corner: Academic & Emotional Support 📚
- School Counselor: Grant Sparks (766-3410)/Christine Harrell (766-3407)
- Mental Health Support: Shannon Krenek, LCSW (766-3379) - Leave a note if Ms. Shannon is not in. She would love to meet you.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." — Thomas Edison.
What's Happening this Week?
Monday:
- Baseball @ McDowell
Monday:
- Soccer @ Polk
- Rising Senior Scheduling
Tuesday:
- Baseball @ Polk
- Softball @ Polk
- Rising Junior Scheduling
Wednesday:
- Soccer HOME Owen
- Rising Sophomore Scheduling
Thursday:
- Softball HOME Watauga
- Soccer HOME Cherokee
- Golf @ Grassy Creek
Friday:
- Baseball HOME Polk
- Softball HOME Polk