Hoggard High School AIG Update

Ashley: Mon-Tues, Thursday, March 16-17, 19

Hoggard: Wed & Fri, March 18 & 20

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Appointments with Crudeli

Please make sure to scroll through the entire newsletter. While some of the info is the same, new opportunities are added every week.

Students are invited to write public-facing letters to people or groups about issues that matter to them. Contest dates: Feb. 25 to April 8, 2026

Perimeter Institute is pleased to offer our virtual GoPhysics! Workshop for senior high school students on July 7 and 8, 2026. For full details and to complete the application form, please visit: https://perimeterinstitute.ca/outreach/students/gophysics-online-workshops

GoPhysics! Gravity & Black Holes is a student workshop designed for Grade 11 and 12 students. During the workshop, we'll tackle some big questions: What is gravity? How is Einstein different than Newton? How do black holes, some of the most mysterious objects in our universe, fit into this discussion? Join other students to explore exciting physics topics through online group activities and discussions.

Date Jul 7 & 8

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Summer programs are a great option for high school students because they involve guided instruction, organized project work, and opportunities to engage with faculty, instructors, and peers who share your interests. You may explore subjects such as science, engineering, writing, leadership, or the arts in settings that reflect college-level learning environments. These opportunities, often run by top colleges and respected organizations, are structured to provide practical skills and exposure to potential college majors.

North Carolina is home to universities like Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State, and the summer programs here often allow you to live on campus and experience college life. This experience includes college-level coursework, research opportunities, especially in fields like STEM, and career exploration.

Application due to me by March 19th at the Scholarship Google Classroom where you can also find further information. You can join here: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODAwNDQ3ODk2MDEy?cjc=ef6mnrpk

QuestBridge is a nationally recognized nonprofit that helps outstanding students from low-income backgrounds dream big and realize that a top college is possible. Start your path to college with QuestBridge!

📢 The 2026 College Prep Scholars Program application for high school juniors is now open! The deadline to apply is March 24, 2026. Create an account or log in below to apply.

If you are not a current high school junior, join our mailing list to be notified when you become eligible to apply to QuestBridge programs.

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Think, Write, and Compete for Cash Prizes!

Each year, middle and high school students have the chance to make their case on big ideas — and compete for cash prizes. This year, we award over $12,000 to students.

Beyond the prizes, the contest helps strengthen research, critical thinking, and persuasive writing skills — abilities that will serve students in school and beyond. They can enter on their own, or teachers can assign the contest and earn rewards for participation.

Some links may be outdated but this gives you an idea of where to begin in planning summer experiences.

Our Wishmakers Gala will take place on Thursday, March 19 at the Burney Center at UNCW. This signature fundraising event brings our community together to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and volunteers play a key role in making the evening run smoothly.

Volunteer roles include:

Event Set-Up – Helping prepare the venue prior to guest arrival
Food & Beverage Service – Assisting with serving meals and drinks during the event
Bussing – Clearing tables and supporting event flow
Event Break-Down – Helping wrap up at the end of the evening

Students can earn service hours, support a meaningful cause, and participate in a memorable community event. Volunteers can sign up directly using this link: Sign up here

The spring season schedule and volunteer sign up is available if you would be willing to participate. We welcome volunteers of all ages and just ask that anyone under the age of 14 have an adult accompany them.

The Miracle League of Wilmington is an accessible baseball league filled with joy, dancing and home runs for children and adults living with disabilities; Ages 3+. Currently, the Miracle League of Wilmington serves over 150+ All Stars through three types of teams: Tee Ball, Classic, and Competitive.

All games and practices are played at the Miracle Field located at 5510 Olsen Park Lane in Wilmington, NC. The specialized 33,000 square foot field is made of a flat, rubberized surface that is barrier free for all Miracle League All Stars!

For a full description of volunteer needs click here.

Volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BACAC29A4FF2-61280984-volunteer#/

Feb. 19 @6:00pm: Evaluating Financial Aid Award Offers Register Here

The Leadership/Scholarship Google Classroom contains opportunities for students in all grades. Some are contests, leadership seminars, volunteer opportunities, and scholarships. The AIG coordinators are constantly adding and updating information here. Join using the button/code so you are aware of opportunities as they become available.

We are in the process of moving our NHCS Scholarship website. The old website is no longer being updated; the last updated information on the old site is November 2025. The new link below is the main location for scholarship resources.

I try not to post things for more than 2 weeks:

Ashley Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

Hoggard Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

• March 15 - 2026 NOW Youth Leadership Awards
• March 15 - (9-12) Duke Vertices High School Science Communication Challenge
• March 27 - NC Youth Institute
• April 10 - Girls Who Code
• April 10 - NC State Design Camp (9-12) early bird registration
• APRIL 15 - (JUNIORS) The U.S. Military Academy at West Point Summer Leader Experience
• April 25 - US Service Academy Info Forum
• April 30 - Shoot Like a Girl
• May 1 (or until full) - JUNIORS Cameron Impact Scholarship
• No Deadline: Schools Meals for All Student Ambassador Program
• Deadlines vary by program: NC State Pre-College Programs

The GAC is an independent council of families, community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2022-2025 AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program. The remaining meetings for this school year are planned for:

March 16, 2026

April 20, 2026

All meetings are from 6:00-7:00pm at the Board of Education Building

meetings are not streamed or recorded

If you aren't sure you can make the meetings but would like to receive information from the Gifted Advisory Council, please sign up below.

Email: jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-nhhs-aig/home-1
Ashley Office: 405

Hoggard Office: 104B