Bulldog BARK

"At NCHS every student graduates college and career ready with 21st century skills."

As we move into November, the leaves are changing, fall sports seasons are winding down, and the first quarter has come to an end. The school year is moving quickly, and there is still so much to accomplish together.

We encourage all families to help students stay caught up with assignments and attend school regularly. Unless a student is ill, consistent attendance is essential for academic success and plays a significant role in helping students learn, grow, and pass their classes. Every day in school matters.

Please remember that we are here to support you and your child in any way we can. If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out. Working together, we can help ensure every student has a successful school year.

Thank you for all you do to support your students and our school. Your partnership, encouragement, and commitment make a tremendous difference. We appreciate all you do and look forward to a great remainder of the school year.

WE ARE… BULLDOGS! 🐾

Sincerely,

Matthew Spiker
Principal
North Caroline High School

Important Dates:

November 3rd Q1 grades are stored

November 4th NCHS Blood Drive

November 4th Winter Sports Orientation

November 5th, 6th and 9th are 8th grade tours

November 12th Veterans Day program

November 13th and 14th Winter One Acts

November 18th Fall Sports Awards

November 19th - Senior photo makeups

November 20th and 21st Winter One Acts

November 25th-27th Schools closed for Thanksgiving

If you think you would be interested in taking sign language in high school please fill out the link below

Ms. Dvorak

1. Morgan Barnes

2. Sophia Frazier

3. Joshua Benton

4. Am’jha Jenkins

5. Morgan Rostein

6. Karly Carroll

7. Leela Roberts-Gutierrez

Ms. Irby

Tessanna-Bella Prete

Lilly Shupe

Adeysha Cifuentes Navarro

Ms. Butler

Travis Kowalski

Tadrian Pierce

Bruce Peris

Ms. Willis-Konig:

Ellie Drexel

Jose Espinoza

Weihua Qiu

Mr. Abele

Dasli Perez Rivera

Sharannay Ramos Vasquez

Weihua Qiu

Ms Meunier:

Grace Cassidy

LaVonte Lake

Thomas Porter

Ms Rada

Vasquez-Rivas, Gabriel

Wood, Gwyneth

Mr. Goodger

Tessanna-Bella Prete

Becca Citro

Brady Howell

Ms. Walbert

Serenity Albrecht

Morgan Ragione

Marcus Plaugher

Ms. Clemens

James Dominguez Maldonado

Jeremiah Thomas

Mrs. Hairsine-Gray

Abbie Radtke

Cody Plutschak

James Kinohi

Mrs. Lang

Natalee Gowen

Bruno Luna-Feliciano

Violet Howard

Annabelle Woods

MVBradner

Brendan Sullivan

Marino Felipe Cabrera

Lily Elben

Mrs. Weippert

Justin Hoover

Lucy Howard

Gwyn Harper

Mrs. Bowdle

Dameon Cagle

Divy Patel

Raleigh Barrington

Aaliyah Blair

Mrs. Earing

Kamden Chester

Charles Frankowski

Joshua de Leon Rodriguez

Mr. Blakely Jr.

Dameon Cagle

Serenity Nowell-Esteban

Nolan Costello

Ms. Holden

Mason Manship

Gabriel Peterson

Morgan Barnes

Sra. Schreyer

Travis Raul

Emily Olszewski

Jeffrey Maldonado

Mr. Motily

Nick Jastram

Lucy Howard

Amanda Porter

Maura Porter

Mrs. Rupp

Neidy Velasquez Vasquez

Jonathan Sabo

Sonny Tu

Ms. Wurtz

Lando Vasquez-Reynoso

Dayanara Marroquin

Luis Cordon Perez

Mr. Rausch

Zoey Burton

Alexis Creason

Rachel Flynn

Mrs. Harfeld

David Van Ess

Dayanara Marroquin

Riley Wilt

Amy Harfeld

David Van Ess

Dayanara Marroquin

Riley Wilt

Mr. Buffenmyer

Kailey Taylor

Hayden Hooper

Ashlee Sanchez Pantoja

Ms. Baker:

Gisela Perez Perez

Brady Howell

DaJauan Barley

Sophia Garland

Haven Jones

Mr. Brainer

Francisco Reynoso Perez

Hunter Moore

Tyler Jesatko

Mrs. Moran

Marcia Tino Barrera

Bryce Maloney

Adison Lemus Morales

Mr. Webster

Luke Lewis

Brennan Parker

Gabe Peterson

Mrs. Smith

Jaisy Torres Guzman

Liam Waterman

Reilly Weedman

Mrs. Wasson

Nathanial Sobolesky

Jade Covarrubias Castillo

Leiza Juarez Nolasco

NCHS, let’s make a difference!

The Blood Bank of Delmarva is coming to NCHS on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for our Fall Blood Drive.

Location: NCHS Auditorium
Reserve your spot: Choose your donation time slot!
Appointments fill quickly, so sign up early!

Before You Donate

16 years old? Pick up a parent permission slip from Guidance.

You are not eligible to donate if you:

• Received a tattoo in Maryland within the past year
• Weigh less than 110 lbs.
• Donated whole blood within the last 60 days
• Donated Power Red blood within the last 4 months

Registration Link:

November 7th, 2026

10990 River Rd, Ridgely, MD 21660 (NCHS Cafeteria)

$25 per painter

All Ages Welcome!

The NCHS Leo Club will be collecting pull tabs from soda cans. The tabs are used by the Maryland Ronald McDonald House (RMH) to pay for the gas needed to take families to and from the RMH to medical facilities. The RMH offers free housing for families when their young ones need health care. The Maryland RMH has helped over 54,000 families since it began in 1982.

Please consider helping the cause by sending in your pull tabs. Each one is a help to a family in need. Each teacher has a collection container or you can drop them off in the office.

Thank you for making the world a better place,

NCHS Leo Club

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Students interested in volunteering and scholarship opportunities for Waterfowl Festival please see below and attached flyer.

Here is the link for the students to register:

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=1btilp72oc9ir0

This year, we are asking students to use their personal email if they have one because we have had trouble contacting their school emails in the past.

Also, we would like to note that this year our downtown ducksitters will meet in Town Hall (rather than the typical Waterfowl Festival building)

I have also attached a flyer about our scholarship opportunities. It only takes 10 hours to become eligible for the scholarship!

If the kids have any questions please have them reach out to Ms. Miller at amiller@waterfowlfestival.org

Thanks so much!

Learn About the U.S. Naval Academy Opportunity

We are excited to share that two current cadets from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) will be visiting North Caroline High School on November 10 to speak with students interested in military careers, leadership opportunities, or attending one of the nation's top public institutions.

The Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland, prepares students to become officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps while earning a fully funded Bachelor of Science degree.

If your student is interested in military service, engineering, leadership, or learning more about this unique college opportunity, we encourage them to attend and hear directly from current Naval Academy cadets.

Students who are interested should stop by guidance or reach out to their school counselor for more information.

Sincerely,

North Caroline High School Guidance Department

We're going to be launching a Snap! fundraiser for the Class of 2028. In the past, other classes have raised nearly $10,000, and I really think we can beat that! It will take everyone participating and doing their part, but every contact we reach is another opportunity to raise money for our class.

PLANNED FUNDRAISER DATES:

• Start: November 2nd
• End: November 30th

There are our planned dates, but the launch may be pushed back if we don't have enough people involved through email and/or text. That's why it's so important for everyone to get signed up and preload their contacts as soon as possible!

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

1. JOIN THE FUNDRAISER

• Go to https://join.snap.app (You may need to sign up for an account or log in through Google. If you have already participated in a Snap! fundraiser through a different club or sport, you should already have an account)
• Enter the participant join code: 417-596-324
• Follow prompts to set up your account

2. PRELOAD AT LEAST 20 EMAILS/PHONE NUMBERS

I want EVERY student to try to load at least 20 email addresses/phone numbers of people who might be willing to donate.

Think of EVERYONE you know!

• Grandparents
• Aunts, uncles, cousins
• Family friends, neighbors
• Teachers you've had in the past
• Coaches/mentors
• Your parents' friends and coworkers
• Literally anyone you know who might be willing to support the class

How to add your contacts:

1. Once you join, look for "Invite Supporters" or "Invite Donors"
2. You can enter contacts using email, text message, or both! You can add some people by email and others by text, or use both methods
3. Try to enter at least 20 email addresses or phone numbers for people who might donate
4. Separate each email address or phone number with a comma when entering multiple contacts
5. Follow the prompts to save or submit your contacts

Don't overthink it! Ask your parents or family members if they can help you come up with people to add. You might be surprised by how many people are willing to support you!

3. KNOW A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT SPONSOR US?

If you or your family know a local business owner who might be willing to sponsor our fundraiser, please let me know! Think about restaurants, salons, realtors, contractors, car dealerships, small businesses, and other local companies. Just send me the business name & contact info (if you have) and I can reach out to them!

IN SUMMARY:

Join at https://join.snap.app & enter code 417-596-324

Try to preload at least 20 contacts

Think of potential business sponsors

Get everything set up ASAP so we can launch on time!

Let's work together and see if we can raise more than $10,000! Every little bit helps, and I believe we can make this a huge success!!

Want to take a Dual Enrollment class next semester or add another one? Join us for a quick DE Information Session!

Thursday, November 5th 9:00 AM NCHS Auditorium

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What Dual Enrollment is

• How to sign up for next semester

• Class options at Chesapeake College

• AP vs. DE: What’s the difference?

Eligibility: You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

If you’d like to attend, please email Mrs. Wilkins to request an e-hall pass or stop by the Guidance Office.

Is your student planning to attend college after graduation? This special NCHS event is a must-attend!

We'll break down everything you need to know about FAFSA, including key dates, required information, and tips to help you complete the process smoothly.

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insight and prepare your family for the next step in your student's educational journey!

Mr. Hall and his class updated the snack Shack. They did an amazing job and they are so proud of their hard work. Great job to all and thank you.

Administration:

Ms. Crystal Marketto - Assistant Principal (9th grade)

Mr. Tyrone Rorie- Assistant Principal (11th grade)

Ms. Chasity Wright - Assistant Principal (10th grade)

Guidance Counselors:

Ms. Virginia Belay (A-D)

Mr. Mike Firch (E--Li)

Ms. Jackie Holtzman-Long (Lo--Rh)

Ms. Ann Ferkler (Ri-Z)

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.

North Caroline High School social media and contact information

Email: spiker.matthew@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.northcarolinehs.org/
Location: 10990 River Road, Ridgely, Maryland 21660, USA
Phone: (410)-479-2332
Facebook: facebook.com/northcarolinebulldogs