The Soaring Eagle News
Alderman's weekly family newsletter to keep you in the know.
Low Performing School Letter
The purpose of the attached letter is to inform you that Alderman Elementary, has been designated as a low-performing school by the North Carolina State Board of Education. Alderman Elementary received a School Performance Grade of D and a growth designation of met expected growth for the 2025–2026 school year. Although we are committed to improving this score, it is important to remember that just as no one single score or grade tells the whole story of a student, neither does it tell you everything about the performance of a school or the opportunities that our school provides.
Please click the picture to the right read more about our status and what we are doing to improve for the 26-27 school year.
Volunteers help Alderman SOAR higher! Whether you want to assist in a classroom, lead a small group, chaperone a field trip, or simply help in an area around the school, we need you to complete the application process to ensure you are either a Level 1 or Level 2 volunteer!
Level I Volunteers
Our Level I volunteers work under the continual supervision of school staff. If willing to serve our school as a Level I Volunteer, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Read all of the information in this presentation, Volunteer Orientation, and the NHCS Volunteer Handbook (we will get this to you as soon as it becomes available).
- Complete the Volunteer Orientation Assessment with a score of 80% or higher.
Level II Volunteers
After completing Level I certification, in order to be a Level II Volunteer your will need to complete a Background Check Application. Background checks cost $22.50 and are valid for three (3) years. Our Level 2 Volunteers may work alone with students and may not always be with a staff member. **The Alderman PTA will reimburse the cost of the background check.
General Guidelines after receiving district clearance to serve as a volunteer:
- Please have your photo ID ready when coming to campus to either sign in.
- When volunteering, please respect the instructional day and stay within your volunteer area.
Smart Snacks and Healthy Meals
Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. NHCS's Child Nutrition Department provides students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.
My School Bucks
My School Bucks allows parents/guardians to prepay for meals. In addition, you are able to set up low balance alerts to keep your student's account balance in the positive.
My School App
My School App allows families to apply for free/reduced breakfast and lunch. Alderman receives a grant that allows all students to receive free lunch but if you have a child in middle school or high school you should complete the application for them.
School Menus
School menus can be found at this link.
Joining the PTA is a fantastic way to make a big impact by advocating for our students, teachers, and school! Your membership supports a variety of school activities and programs helping to create a fun, engaging, and positive community. Plus, there’s no obligation to volunteer or attend monthly meetings when you become a member. Your involvement, whether active or simply through membership, makes a significant difference.
JOIN THE PTA!!!
Volunteers are the backbone of our success.
Come to our next meeting on
October 6, 2026 at 5:30pm in the school cafeteria!
Meetings are generally the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm
Principal: Bobby Garcia
Website: https://alderman.nhcs.net/
Location: 2025 Independence BLVD., Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 350-2031