Message from the Principal

We are one week away from the first day of school, and the excitement is building! I hope your family has enjoyed a wonderful summer and ready for an outstanding 2026–2027 school year.

Over the past few days, we have already had the opportunity to see many of our students back on campus for SGA activities and Student Ambassador training, along with our dedicated teachers and faculty preparing for the year ahead. We also had the opportunity to see many of our 9th Graders who attended the Freshman Launch Workshop in July. Our students and staff filling the halls again has been a wonderful reminder of what makes Massey Hill Classical High School such a special place!

As you prepare for the first day, please take a few moments to:

• Review your student’s schedule and transportation plans.
• Go over the 2026-2027 Uniform Dress Code and visit our new online store to purchase uniform items.
• Talk with your student about starting the year with a positive attitude and a commitment to doing their best.
• Watch for important updates from the school through email, text messages, school website, and The Pirate Press.

In this edition of The Pirate Press, you will find information about Infinite Campus Parent Resources and how to create a parent access account. You will also find information about our New Student Orientation and Open House that will take place this upcoming week. Additionally, you will find our updated Uniform Dress Code policy, link to our new online store, MHCHS PTA Interest Form, and bus information for our families who live or work on post at Fort Bragg.

Thank you for being part of the Massey Hill Classical High School community. We look forward to welcoming our students back for another successful year at Massey Hill Classical High School.

With excitement and appreciation,

Dr. Catherine Abraham-Johnson

Principal

Infinite Campus is North Carolina’s Student Information System (NCSIS). A comprehensive web-based system that provides real-time access to your child's academic information. Parents can view grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules, while students can track their own progress and stay organized with upcoming assignments.

Here is the link for parents to be able to access their student's Infinite Campus Information. This link will provide you with easy-to-use one-stop shop for your child's educational information. There is a self-service information for families who wish set up their account from home and it takes only a few minutes to complete. Assistance will also be provided at Open House.

Maintaining a consistent and appropriate uniform dress code helps promote a positive and focused learning environment for all students. In order to support this, the following uniform dress code is as follows:

DRESS CODE:

MHCHS has been approved as a uniform code of dress school since its founding in 1998.

In general, MHCHS staff has discretion in making judgments relating to the appropriateness of dress in the school environment. Appropriate dress and uniform is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and safety. Massey Hill Classical High School is focused on learning and the staff and administration are committed to providing a safe, orderly learning environment for all students. In order to support this, the following uniform dress code will be enforced:

Monday through Thursday Dress Code:

• Tops - Students must wear either solid color collared polo shirts or solid color collared button downs (long sleeve or short sleeve). Collars must be visible under outerwear (i.e. plain crewneck sweatshirts, sweaters, etc.). Permitted colors are Black, Navy, Hunter or Forest Green, White, or Light Gray.

• Bottoms - Students must wear solid color pants. Permitted colors are Black, Navy or Khaki. Pants must be dress/chino/slacks or comparable style. Cargo/carpenter pants and sweatpants are not permitted. Blue jeans/denim material and spandex material are not permitted.

• Non-bulky outerwear (jackets similar to those available for purchase through the school, fleece vests, cardigans, sweaters, solid-colored crewneck sweatshirts, and school/vendor purchased or issued letterman jackets) can be worn throughout the day. Such outerwear must be solid-color in Black, Navy, Hunter or Forest Green, White, or Gray.

• Bulky outerwear (i.e. bubble jackets, etc.) may be worn to and from school, but should remain in the student’s locker during the school day.

• For school safety and security purposes, hoodies and garments with a hood are not allowed. The only exception is the current senior hoodie (26-27 school year) which may be worn by current seniors only.

• Leggings/tights are permitted under skirts. Leggings must be neutral (black, white, navy, or khaki) solid color tights. Leggings/tights may not be worn in the place of pants/shorts/skirts.

• Skirts, shorts, and dresses must be worn in a manner that prevents the display of undergarments. The hemlines of these garments should not exceed three inches above the knees. If the hemline falls within three inches above the knee, it must be accompanied by underlying garments such as bike shorts, non-transparent leggings, stockings, or shorts that extend below the three-inch mark above the knee.

• Shoes may be any color, however they must have a closed toe and closed heel. Crocs, slides, and slippers are not permitted. Additionally, no shoes with a greater than a two inch heel or platform may be worn.

Friday Dress code:

• Blue or black jeans without holes may be worn only on Fridays with an accompanying school shirt. Permitted school shirts include uniform shirts (Monday through Thursday dress), MHCHS shirts (purchased through MHCHS), MHCHS student club/organization shirts, and *Sports shirts/jerseys will be permitted on Fridays. *Sports shirts/jerseys must be from the student’s home high school and the student must be a current member of the team and/or activity, including during the off-season.

PE Uniforms, Backpacks, and Bags:

• Physical Education (PE) Uniforms: Students in Health/PE must wear appropriate attire as directed by the teacher at the start of the semester. Uniform items may be purchased from the school and or any vendor of a parent’s choosing as long as the student’s dress complies with the attire policy of the class.

• All backpacks must stay in lockers. They will not be permitted in the classrooms. Students may have a personal bag that is no larger than 11” x 14”.

• School ordering information for MHCHS optional uniform items will be sent out as soon as possible and posted on the school website.

Students are prohibited from wearing clothing, jewelry, or other articles of personal appearance which:

● Depict profanity, vulgarity, obscenity, or violence;

● Promote use or abuse of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol;

● May create a threat to the health or safety of the student or others;

● Are associated with intimidation, violence or violent groups and about which students have been notified, or

● May create a significant risk of disruption to the educational process or to the operation of the school

The following specific items are also not permitted:

1. Clothing worn in such a manner so as to reveal underwear

2. Bare feet, bedroom slippers

3. See-through, mesh garments

4. Clothing that is excessively baggy or tight

5. Pajamas

6. Sunglasses worn inside school building

7. Sagging pants

8. Jeans with holes

9. Bare midriff shirts

10. Strapless or backless shirts

11. Tanktops

12. Shorts, skirts or dresses above mid-thigh.

13. Attire with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent, or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors

14. Any adornment such as chains or spikes

15. Bandanas

16. Any other article of appearance that is physically revealing or provocative.

17. Hats, hoodies on your head, bonnets, scarves, ski masks, or any other non-religious headwear (Massey Hill Classical will make the necessary accommodations for religious types of headgear or head coverings that would be otherwise restricted.)

*You do not have to buy uniform items through the school as long as they comply with the school’s uniform dress code. Additional options to purchase uniforms will also be shared soon.

We are excited to announce that we now have an online school uniform store! This new option provides families with a convenient way to purchase approved school uniform items throughout the school year. Please note that purchasing uniforms through the online store is completely optional. Families may continue to purchase approved uniform items from other retailers as long as they comply with the school’s uniform dress code requirements.

Here is the store link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Ybzj6eNd8p

Please join the Massey Hill Classical High School SGA on Wednesday, August 19th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for our new student orientation. Here, our new students will be acclimated to “The Hill” through fun icebreakers, a tour of our historic 100 year old building, a presentation introducing you to Massey Hill expectations, and served lunch. Please note that this event is just for new students. Parents do not attend this session. Students should RSVP via the link below to ensure that we have lunch for them. Please register by Monday, August 17th.

Here is the link to register for the New Student Orientation: Registration Form

Upon arrival on campus for the orientation, registration will begin in the gym at 9:00 am. Please be there by 9:15 at the latest. The goal is to be sitting down in the cafeteria for lunch at 11:30.

Parents, your students should be ready to be picked up at noon.

Here Comes The Bus! We're excited to inform you that CCS will provide bus transportation for our families who live or work on post at Fort Bragg. The bus will begin rolling bright and early on Monday, August 24th, stopping at the Tolson Youth Center daily at 6:40 a.m. After school drop off at this same location is around 3:20 pm. As always, please allow for a 10 minute window for arrival. If you plan for your student to ride the CCS bus, please complete the survey below.

Please click on this link for the survey.

If you would like to utilize the "Here Comes The Bus" App to track the bus, please see this link. Thank you!

We are excited to build a strong and supportive PTA community at Massey Hill Classical High School!

The PTA provides an opportunity for parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and community members to work together to support our students, school programs, and school community. Please complete this brief form to let us know about your interest in becoming involved.

Please see this link for the PTA Interest Form.

• High School Connections (HSC) Updates:

If you are enrolled in FTCC classes, please remember the following:

1. If students are enrolled in a traditional FTCC (Concurrent) section, class(es) start

Monday, August 17th.

2. If students are enrolled in a High School Connections (5H) section, class(es) start

Monday, August 24th.

3. Students should check their FTCC Self-Service accounts to view their FTCC schedules. For questions about their schedules, they should contact their school counselor and/or career coach.

School supplies lists are included in each teacher’s syllabus. Students will receive these syllabi during Open House and/or during the first days of school in each class. Supplies may vary depending on the course and teacher. We encourage students to come prepared with basic materials (notebook, pens, pencils) on the first day and to review each syllabus carefully for specific items required.

As required by state law, all students in grades 6 through 12 will view a video on the 5th day of school as part of the Protecting Our Students Act. This video, developed by the NC Center for Safer Schools and Capitol Broadcasting, is designed to educate students about inappropriate behavior and adult misconduct in school settings. Parents can preview the video and course guide in advance and can contact the school to arrange a time to review the materials. Parents also have the option to opt their child out of participation prior to the 5th day of school. The form must be signed and returned to the school prior to the 5th day of school to opt-out of the video and class discussion. For more information, please contact Dr. Abraham-Johnson.