Message from the Principal

Last week, we completed our Earthquake Drill and all testing sessions went well! Thank you to our students for following directions and staying focused, and to our parents for your cooperation and support. Your partnership helps us maintain a safe school and a positive learning environment for all students. There's a lot of work that happens behind-the-scene in preparation for test days. We want to give a special shout out to Mrs. McCabe and Ms. Hunter, our Testing Coordinators, for a smooth test day! We will have make-up testing for Pre-ACT on Monday and Tuesday. All bells will remain off until testing is completed.

We have a busy week ahead so please read the important reminders for the upcoming week so that you are tracking our schedule:

Monday, October 19th:

*Scheduled Code Red Lockdown Drill.

Please read the information below for additional information.

*Pre-ACT Make-Up Testing (bells off)

Tuesday, October 20th:

*2 Hour Early Release for all students.

*Parent/Teacher Conference Day by appointment only.

*Federal Cards go home with students (must return to school the next day)

All students report to GLA the last 10 minutes of school

*Powder Puff Football Game at 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

At Reid Ross Middle/High School Football/Track Field

**Pre-ACT Make-Up Testing (bells off)

(Follow Oct. 20th: 2 Hour Early Release with 10 Minute End of Day GLA Bell Schedule attached below).

Wednesday, October 21st:

*Senior Picture Day: Tux/Drape and Cap/Gown @ 8:30 a.m.

Seniors will be called by last name to report to Media Center

*All Federal Cards must be signed by parent and returned to school

Thursday - October 22nd

Treasure Time (Follow 60 GLA Schedule attached below)

Orchestra Fall Concert - 6:30 PM @ Terry Sanford HS

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Dr. Catherine Abraham-Johnson

Principal

In order to maintain a safe environment for our children, it is necessary that we practice our emergency safety drills that are designed to exercise our procedures on campus.

This past week, we completed the Earthquake Drill which went smoothly.

This upcoming week, we will be conducting a "Code Red" Lockdown Drill. A "Code Red" lockdown is defined as high alert status used when there is an immediate danger in the school or on property. The "Code Red" Lockdown Drill will be on October 19, 2026. Two letters have gone home with your child with this information and they've also been communicated in The Pirate Press since September.

The "Code Red" lockdown drill have been explained to students beforehand so they understand the procedures and the importance of taking them seriously. Please know that these are only practice drills and not in response to any immediate concerns.

We encourage you to talk with your child about the drills and reassure them that this is simply a way to help keep everyone safe. If you have any questions about our Safety Drills, please reach out to the school.

Federal Cards will be sent home on Tuesday, October 20. These cards are important for school funding and must be completed by all families, regardless of military status.

Please complete and return your student’s Federal Card on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Please review the information and follow the instructions provided. If you have any questions about Federal Cards, please contact our Data Manager, Ms. Meredith O'Briant by phone or email: meredithobriant@ccs.k12.nc.us.

Hi everyone! SGA needs your help with our Central District Service Project. This year, we are being challenged to come up with 100 items to make care packages for those in need. Each item you purchase and donate to our SGA will be worth the amount of community service hours listed below. Down below we have curated a list of different items we need for our drive. All your items may be placed in baskets beside the metal detectors in the morning or in the cafeteria during the day. Please make sure to have some sort of label on your bag of items so we know who to give the community service hours to.

This starts on Monday, October 19 and students have until Friday, October 23rd to get all your items in. We can use all the help we can get with this project!

Item List:

-Hand warmers - ( 2 hours for a pack of ten)

-Toothbrushes - ( multipack for an hour)

-Body wipes - ( 3 pack for an hour)

-Toothpaste - ( 1 hour per pack)

-Hair combs - (1 hour per comb)

-Socks - ( 3 hours per pack, any size welcome)

-Body bar soap - (4 pack of bar soap= 1 hour)

-Washcloths - ( 3 hours per pack)

-Travel size deodorants - ( 1 hour per deodorant stick)

-Face towels - ( 1 hour per pack)

-Floss picks - ( 2 hours per bag)

Join us for our Powder Puff Football Game! Come cheer on our students and enjoy some friendly competition and school spirit. There will be no charge at the door for our families and students who wish to attend. Please know that we will not have a concession stand available.

Date: October 20, 2026

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Game starts at 6:30 p.m.)

Location: Reid Ross Classical Middle/High School Football/Track Field

3200 Ramsey St.

Fayetteville, NC 28301

This is a reminder that CCS has implemented districtwide clear bag policy and procedure for all athletic events. This policy and procedure will apply to athletic events held at all CCS schools and at other schools across the district. Each person may bring one clear bag no larger than 12 by 15 by 3 inches. Small clutches, one-gallon Ziploc bags, diaper bags and medical bags will also be allowed. You may also bring items like coats, blankets and strollers, as long as any storage compartments are left open and empty. This update is designed to help keep our events safe and make entry faster and easier for everyone. For additional information, visit the CCS website

Seniors, the priority deadline for ordering a cap and gown is October 30, 2026. Use the link below to access the Jostens store and order your regalia today! Click on the link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1051979/Massey-Hill-Classical-School/-/3483205916/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-Gown-Tassel-and-Custom-Stole/3483205987/

If you have any questions about graduation, please reach out to our Graduation Coordinator, Ryan Cashwell at: ryancashwell@ccs.k12.nc.us.

This is a reminder that Senior Picture Day will be on October 21, 2026 in the Media Center. Our seniors will take, both, their Cap and Gown, Tux and Drape pictures. Cap and Gown, Tux and Drape will be provided by Jostens Pix for pictures. The Tux and Drape will be the yearbook pictures for seniors.

Make-up day for senior pictures will be on November 12, 2026.

Here is the link to the document shared with students and parents from the Senior Parent Meeting. Please remember that this is a live document and that any changes to senior events will be in this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iRwH3jp56X836I3bd9vo3PyBA1fmWpWJ4FwlmIzB0uw/edit?usp=sharing

We invite our alumni, families, students, staff, and community to join us for the 2nd Annual Massey Hill Hall of Fame Event! Come reconnect, share memories, and celebrate our proud Pirate legacy.

Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided.

To reserve your seat, please RSVP using this link by Nov. 20, 2026: https://forms.gle/8Kk5QNVL1JHyVDKL9

The 2026 Hall of Fame Nominations are still open! Help us recognize individuals whose service, leadership, accomplishments, and lasting impact have strengthened Massey Hill High School, Massey Hill Classical High School, or the greater Massey Hill community.

Submit a nomination by completing the form online using this link:

https://forms.gle/okzTp2KJBs9Ct8Q39

Nomination deadline: October 24, 2026

*Paper copy is also available for pick up at the school.

Induction Ceremony: December 5, 2026

Have you been craving donuts? NHS has you covered! Please support us in our fundraiser with Krispy Kreme!

Congratulations to the Massey Hill Speech and Debate Team on an amazing start to the season!

Our team competed in DSDL 1 at Pinecrest and DSDL 2 at Apex, with members advancing to the final rounds in Congressional Debate at both tournaments!

DSDL 1 – Pinecrest

Adreanna Roberts advanced to finals in Congressional Debate and placed 10th!

DSDL 2 – Apex

Three team members advanced to finals in Congressional Debate:

Quincy Williams – 2nd place

Adreanna Roberts – 6th place

Kaylee Shields – 12th place

Quincy also earned the tournament’s Top Presiding Officer Award!

In Speech, Caden Heney made his tournament debut as a novice in Festival Original Oratory and earned 2nd place!

We also want to recognize Adisson Grella in Informative Speaking, Sofia Hernandez-Manso in Impromptu Speaking, and Julie Lembo in Original Oratory for their continued growth and progress in their events!

Our team has 21 members this year, most of whom are new to Speech and Debate. We are proud of their hard work and look forward to watching them grow into confident speakers and debaters!

Yearbooks are $70.00 until December 25, 2026. Price will increase to $75.00 after this date. Yearbooks can be purchased online at this link:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05868210

Senior Ads can be created and purchased on Jostens using this link: Senior YB ads

Deadline for submitting ads is February 11, 2026.

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.

This new online store 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 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 read the MHCHSH 2026-2027 Student and Parent Handbook attached below. This will remain in The Pirate Press throughout the school year and will also be found on the school website.