Bulldog Families,

I can not believe that we are already into November. This year is flying by! Please take a look at all the upcoming events that are going on at the school.

Please feel free to reach out to teachers, guidance counselors and administration anytime we can assist you or answer a question.

Matt Spiker

NCHS Principal

Important Dates:

October 31st Half day for students

November 2nd Blood Drive

November 2nd Senior meeting with Jostens 10 am (in Cafeteria) Cap and Gown info

November 3rd D&D Dinner (Dungeons and Dragons Club and Drama Club)

November 7th Jostens Cap and Gown orders during all lunch shifts

November 8th End of 1st Quarter

November 8th Half day for all students

November 8th Winter sports orientation at 6pm in the auditorium

November 9th Veterans Day Program

November 10th Bulldog BARK Walk (PBIS)

November 11th Powderpuff Football Match

November 13th National Honor Society Inductions

November 14th Multilingual Learners Parent Night at Greensboro Elementary School 6:00pm

November 15th Underclassman Makeup Pictures

November 15th Senior Panoramic Photo of class

November 17th 1st Quarter Report Cards Issued

November 21st Senior Makeup Pictures

Each week teachers recognize students for showing how they BARK like a bulldog. The following students are being recognized for Being ready, Acting responsibly, Respecting others, and demonstrating that Knowledge is power.

Mr. Julius

Kendi Creel

Oliver “Oli” Yun

Julianna Jarrett

Mrs. Marshall

Yesica Mazariegos Diaz

Sophia Cain

Biruk Andebo

Mr. McCormick

Cadyn Faulkner

Gavin McMichael

Chase Simering

"Student is a pleasure to have in class"

Mrs. Miller

Jade Perez-Rodas

Marina Berduo Ortiz
Heremi Capistrán Mejia

Mrs. Weippert

Katie Tribbitt

Kristine Cacayuran

Piper George

Mrs. Dvorak

Savannah Travis-Shuler

Quincy Simmons

Ryleigh Breeding

Ms. Mielke

Myke Ramirez Velasquez

Katherine Lopez Chun

Maria Juarez Tomas

Mr. Helgason

Ashlynn Biseli

Israel Mora Muirillo

Emilia Hutson

Ms. Short

Payton Brickey

Kevin Ramos Pinzon

Emma Russel

Mr. Jackson

Fatima Asim

Londyn Cadden

Connor Christopher

Ms.Werner

Oneyda Ramirez y Ramirez

Maritsa Hernandez-Soto

Alondra Bruno-Bruno

Mrs. Amacker

Chris Navarro-Galindo

Montreyl DeShields

Sean Long

Mrs. Shilling

Ashlyn Bisesi

Amanda Porter

Thomas Necessary

Mrs. Harfeld

Passion Carter

Kamryn Tucker

Mackenzie Frankhouser

Ms. Riordan

Brianna Canter

Cody Plutshak

Claire Jones

Mrs. Rupp

Emma Molnar

Bailey Thayer

Liam Lofland

Mrs. Yoxall

Madeline Grenier

Xavier Mulchansingh

Riley Schall

Mr. Rausch

Brooke Sullivan

Rudra Patel

Jacob Neal

Sra. Schreyer

Jackson Bramble

Nicholas Weishaupt

Ashlynn Bisesi

Ms. Willis

Gracie Lord

Thomas Smallwood

Caiden Barnes

Mrs Bradner

Austin Sartwell

Madison Cook

Vasti Carreto Gomez

Mr. Bee

Elizabeth Johnson

Davea Nurse

Cheyenne Branham

Mr. Nuttall

Amanda Snyder

Keagan Kuechler

Christopher Guardado Torres

Mrs. Belay

Claire Blue

Nasai Bell

Rebecca Chambers

Mrs. Jackson

Davine Bailey

Jacobie Newnam

Iris De La Cruz

Mrs. Holden

Sam Hulburt-For paying attention and participating in class discussions.

Noe'aah Roebuck-For always putting in exemplary effort in creative writing.

Ben Davis-For participating in class well.

Mr. Silsley

Chelsea Ward- Going above and beyond!

Tanner Mendez- Making a renewed good effort!

Sanaa Smith- Always doing top-notch work!

Mr. Abele

Hellen Bautista Rabanales

Edwin Ramirez Mendez

Meylin Mejia Ramirez

Mr. Blackwell

Morgan VanDyke

Claire Dixon

Megan Rogers

Mrs. Wasson

Lauren Manno

Lance Hardeo

Sean Long

Mrs. Clemens

Sophia Yon

Lucas Burns

Skylar Denny

Mr. Goodger

Brayden Lindsey

Will Johnson

Quinten Doyle

Mr. Motily

Riley Schall
Gavin O'Brien
Zander McKinley

Ms. Butler

Laila Ogletree

Brennon Eslin

Tiffany Grist

NCHS will host the Blood Bank of Delmarva on Thursday, 11/2/23 for our annual blood drive.

Register Now at:

https://donate.bbd.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/8954

16-year-olds will need a signed permission slip, which can be found in the guidance office.

A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at your school on 11/15/2023 to photograph your Fall Retake pictures.

Below is a link to post on your website and share with your parents/guardians. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/north-caroline-high-school/fall-retake-pictures-11-15-2023-89/optIn This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.

Emailing School & District Staff

Spam filters are designed to identify emails that attackers or marketers use to send unwanted or dangerous content. They also throw out malware, malicious, and virus-infested emails and protect user security. Unfortunately, spam filtering is an inexact science that at times blocks legitimate messages.

Should you send an email to a staff member and not receive a reply within a reasonable amount of time (no more than 48 hours), please call the office.

The leaves are changing and fall is in the air! It is our goal at ParentGuidance.org to ensure all parents have access to the help and support they need to raise their children. I have created a new coaching flyer that you can download and share on your social media outlets as well as on your district website. I am including a short announcement you can use when you share the flyer through social media:

Parents, do you find yourself looking for ways to connect with your child more? Parent Coaching is a free resource that connects you with a parenting coach and content created by therapists, to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting.

Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

An important message about attendance:

Good attendance for your student begins on the first day of the school year. Consider the following facts:

• Chronic absenteeism may prevent children from reaching early milestones.

• Chronically absent students have difficulty keeping up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow.

• Students who are absent even a day or two every few weeks fall behind their peers.

• Irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.

• Consistent, on-time attendance is a habit that lasts into adulthood.

In addition to wanting the best possible education for your child, we also closely monitor absences because Maryland law requires that children ages 5-18 attend school. Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.

How Can Parents Encourage Good Attendance?

• Build good attendance habits early so children know that getting to school on time every day is important!

• Set a regular bedtime & morning routine, laying out clothes and backpacks the night before.

• Avoid scheduling appointments & trips when school is in session.

• Don't let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick.

• Consider that sometimes a stomach ache or headache is a sign of anxiety. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the school about helpful resources.

The Hagan Scholarship is a life-changing scholarship. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.

Scholarship information and application can be found at - https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Deadline - December 1, 2024

Winter sports orientation will be held on November 8th at 6pm in the auditorium

Administration:

Mr. Matt Spiker - Principal (12th grade)

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

Mr. Thomas Jefferson- Assistant Principal (10th grade)

Ms. Chasity Wright - Assistant Principal (11th grade)

Guidance Counselors:

Ms. Tricia Bolduc (9th grade)

Ms. Virginia Belay (A-Gn)

Ms. Jackie Holtzman (Go-Pa)

Ms. Ann Ferkler (Pb-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.

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