SUMMER NEWSLETTER
Northside High School 2026-2027
I hope you are having a great summer. As we prepare to welcome students back in August, we wanted to provide you with some updates and news items.
If we can serve in any way, please don't hesitate to contact us at 910-455-4868. Our summer hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday.
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEW NHS REMIND GROUPS FOR 2026-2027
GO MONARCHS!
Warmest regards,
Brad Staley
Principal
AVID Tutors needed beginning Sept. 15th.. Training provided prior to start date.
Pay per Hour:
Certified Teacher Pay - $25.00/hr.
Associate Degree or Batchelor Degree - $15/hr
Tues. / Thurs. 7:00am-12:00pm
Please call Dolly Grosskopf for details and next steps. - 910.389.3742
Parents/Guardians and students, you will be able to view your 2026-2027 NHS class schedule on your phone through your Infinite Campus portal starting Tuesday, August 11th. If you cannot view your schedule on your Infinite Campus portal, schedules will be available for pick-up on the 11th from 8-2 in the front office.
Sessions to consider schedule change requests will be held in the Auditorium lobby on August 12th and 13th at the times listed below. As we have done in the past, changes will be limited to instances where a student already took and passed a class on their schedule, if the student has not had the pre-requisite for a course on their schedule , or if a student is missing a course required for graduation.
Requests to change teachers or to be in a different lunch block will not be considered.
Seniors - August 12th from 8-11
Juniors - August 12th from 12-3
Sophomores - August 13th from 8-11
Freshman - August 13th from 12-3
This is not a comprehensive list. Visit https://nhs.onslow.k12.nc.us/calendar6 for the official school and OCS calendars.
July
Fall Sports Meeting (mandatory for fall athletes/families) – July 27 (5pm)
August
New Student Orientation – August 6 (8:30am)
Open House – August 20 (Two sessions: 9am and 2pm)
Senior Crown Making – August 21 (11am-2pm)
First Day of School – August 24
September
Senior Sunrise – September 11
October
Spirit Week – October 5-9
Senior Breakfast – October 9
Pep Rally – October 9
Homecoming Dance – October 10
Underclass Picture Day – October 20
November
Senior Tux/Drape Pictures - November 17
December
Underclass Makeup Pictures – December 2
January
1st Semester Exams – January 11-15
March
March Madness – March 18
April
Prom – April 10
NHS Musical -- April 23-25
May
Athletic Awards – May 19
Academic Awards – May 25
Grad Walk and Breakfast – May 17
Senior Spirit Week – May 17-21
Senior Sunset – May 20
June
2nd Semester Exams – May 28-June 4
Graduation – June 9 @ 10:00 AM
Parents and Students,
Continuing this year, students will only be permitted to carry backpacks made of clear plastic, vinyl, or similar transparent materials. Backpacks with colored elements, stripes, colored straps, mesh pockets, or leather-reinforced corners are allowed as long as they do not obstruct visibility.
As more schools move to this policy, finding clear backpacks is usually easy. Clear bags are available at local retailers or online. Here are some links you may find helpful:
ACADEMY SPORTS
Only clear bookbags and bags will be allowed into all our athletic events. They will be subject to a search prior to entering the event.
We understand there will be many questions. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
Question: Will small gym/cinch bags, which are not clear, be allowed on campus?
Answer: No, all gym or cinch bags must comply with the NHS clear bag policy. There are various places to purchase these online.
Question: Will team athletic bags or instrument cases be allowed on campus?
Answer: Any sport-specific bag or musical instrument case must be dropped off in a designated location (coach's classroom, AD office, band room, etc.) prior to the first period bell. The coaches and teachers will tell individual team members where to drop their bags off.
Question: Are transparent or translucent colored backpacks allowed?
Answer: No. Colored transparent or translucent backpacks are not allowed. Only fully clear backpacks.
Question: Can the backpack have colored straps?
Answer: Yes. The backpack may have colored straps.
Question: Are company or trademarked logos allowed on the front of the backpacks?
Answer: Small logos are allowed, but large logos, monograms, or other visual design obstructions are not.
Question: Can students design or decorate the backpack?
Answer: Designs or decorations cannot hinder the ability to see inside the backpack.
Question: Are lunch boxes permitted?
Answer: Yes. Small non-clear lunch boxes are permitted to be carried within the backpacks. Any lunch container that cannot be carried inside the backpack will not be permitted unless clear.
Question: What about medically necessary items?
Answer: Exceptions will be granted for medically necessary items. See the school nurse.
Question: What about purses or pocketbooks?
Answer: Any purse or pocketbook that cannot be carried inside the backpack will not be permitted unless clear.
Question: What about a place to keep personal items (feminine hygiene products, etc.)?
Answer: Students will be permitted to carry personal items in a small makeup pouch/pencil pouch within the backpack.
Question: What items are prohibited?
Answer: Prohibited items include primarily mesh backpacks, purses, coolers, briefcases, fanny packs, non-clear cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, and camera bags.
OCS is committed to providing a safe and productive learning environment for all our students. In recent years, we have seen an increase in the use of cell phones by students during school hours. While cell phones can be a valuable tool for learning, we have found that their use can also be a distraction and a source of conflict.
To address these concerns and as part of the ongoing review of the district’s policies, in February 2023 the Board of Education updated the district’s cell phone policy (Policy Code 4318: Use of Wireless Communication Devices).
Continuing in the 2026-2027 school year, students are permitted to have cell phones and other wireless communication devices on campus, so long as the devices are not activated, used, displayed, or visible during the instructional day or as otherwise directed by school rules or school personnel.
Northside High School Student Parking Spaces
Senior-Only Parking Registration
Seniors may request parking spaces on August 3 and August 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Parking Registration for All Students
Remaining parking spaces will be available to all eligible students beginning August 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
To request a parking space, students must provide:
- A completed parking pass application
- A copy of the vehicle registration
- A copy of the student’s valid driver’s license
- Proof of insurance
- Payment of all current and past-due school fees
Once the application is approved, the $25 OCS parking fee will be added to the student’s SchoolCash Online account. The fee must be paid within 48 hours, and the student must pick up the parking tag to complete the process. Parking spaces will not be held. Students who do not complete the process within 48 hours will forfeit their requested space.
Senior Painted Parking Spaces
Seniors may paint their assigned parking spaces from August 9 through August 16 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Students wishing to paint their spaces must submit a completed parking application and a color copy of their proposed design to the administration by July 30 for approval. Once approved, the additional $25 painting fee will be added to the student’s SchoolCash Online account. Painting may not begin until all fees have been paid and the student has picked up the official parking tag.
All required forms will be available in the Northside High School office beginning July 6.
Because of your feedback, we are changing the times for open house this year. To support our families that have students at our feeder middle and elementary schools, we will be offering TWO sessions.
Session 1: 9am-11am
Session 2: 2pm-4pm
Families will be able to pick up schedules and meet the teachers. Students will find their homeroom classes on lists posted within the school, then report to homeroom to pick up their schedule.
General School Supplies:
· Loose-leaf Notebook Paper
· Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, Colored Pencils
· Two or Three Inch 3-Ring binder with Dividers
Please visit us at Open House for supply lists, or you can visit teacher webpages to see individual teacher supply lists.
Please note that teacher webpages are still being updated with the class syllabi and supply lists. It's best to wait until open house to get the most updated lists.
Fall sports tryouts are quickly approaching. Tryouts for football, men's soccer, women's tennis, volleyball, cross country, women's flag football, and women's golf begin on July 29th. All interested athletes must have an updated physical and parent form. For more information, please email the coach for the team you're interested in:
Football: Kendrick.pollock@onslow.k12.nc.us
Men's soccer: cardenasraule@yahoo.com
Women's tennis: Hunter.staup@onslow.k12.nc.us
Volleyball: arlisa.broadnax@onslow.k12.nc.us
Cross country: Alexis.wilson@onslow.k12.nc.us
Women's flag football: Cendi.Marroquin@onslow.k12.nc.us
Women’s golf: sarah.flowers@onslow.k12.nc.us
Athletic director: Kendrick Pollock
Free Athletic Physicals
In partnership with Coastline Family Medicine, we will be offering free physicals on July 16th and 23rd from 9am-12pm, and 2-4pm each day. The physicals will be in the Northside gym. Anyone interested must fill out and bring the attached paperwork. For more details and questions, please email Coach Staup at hunter.staup@onslow.k12.nc.us
Follow Monarch athletics on social media!
Get athletic forms here:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LINK IS UNAVAILABLE AS OF 7/16, BUT WE EXPECT IT TO BE UP AND RUNNING SOON.
Click here for school fees and lunch prices: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/our-district/school-fees-and-school-hours
You can now pay all fees online! Visit HERE for more information.
We are now accepting online and paper applications for meal benefits for the upcoming school year.
By filling out an application and qualifying, you could not only gain access to free/reduced lunch and breakfast, but discounts for fees associated with testing, college applications, and more.
Visit the School Nutrition site for more information and applications.
Read more about 2025-2026 meal prices on the OCS website: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/our-district/school-fees-and-school-hours
Pre-pay for lunches here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/
Daily bell schedules can be found here: nhs.onslow.k12.nc.us/our-school/bell-schedules
Northside High is seeking interested parents and guardians to serve on the school's improvement team. Interested parties should self-nominate using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/VKDWaZLU5T.
All submitted names will be voted on and selected by a group of parent/guardian representatives.
The School Improvement Team (SIT) is comprised of parents/guardians, administrators, certified staff and classified staff.
If selected, you will be listed as a member on the school's official strategic plan. Members help to write goals, performance indicators, and supporting activities to be the driving force behind school improvement. The full team meets once per month. There is a second meeting each month of the AVID Site Team which operates along with the SIT team. Parent members aren't required to attend every meeting, but are encouraged to participate as often as possible.
