Sept 28 - Oct 2, 2026

We have school Monday through Friday this week, 7:40 - 2:50 daily.

Students should be in their seats in the classroom by 7:40, so plan to have them to school by 7:30 am.

Entering the school building at 7:40 is still tardy.

It takes some time to walk from the school entrance to classrooms, and the car rider line gets long starting at 7:25, so please plan accordingly.

RDS This Week:

Monday - 1st period

Tuesday - 2nd period; Strong Lead Meeting; National Honor Society Committee Meeting

Wednesday - 3rd period

Thursday - 4th period

Friday - Homeroom

My sincere apologies to these 2 young men for not having enough time to take a fresh photo of them this past week, but I didn't want another week to go by without recognizing them for their thoughtful acts over the past couple of weeks! Thanks for being beacons of kindness at NCHS!

We are a few days late recognizing our teacher assistants for National Teacher Assistants Day on September 25. 🫢 We are grateful for all of the service and support provided by Mrs. Keene, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Gibson, and Coach Diaz!! If you happen to see them, please make sure to tell them thanks!

If your child did not have their picture taken this past week, there will be a makeup day on November 6.

Mark your calendars for the following testing dates. Please do not schedule any medical appointments on the following dates:

October 28 (Wed) -- Pre-ACT, CCRA, CCRAA -- all students attend school

November 5 & 6 -- WorkKeys (for select seniors who have taken 2 consecutive CTE courses). Qualified students will be notified. These days are regular school days - all students attend school.

October 16 is a Required Teacher Workday, meaning that it is a great day to utilize for doctor's appointments and family errands so they don't miss school other days during the month.

Understanding the ins and outs of college/university applications is quite difficult - even for those who work in the public education system. One thing to make sure your students know is that it is imperative to know what expectations are before senior year. Many colleges have requirements for GPA, extracurricular activities, completed credits, and specific coursework. To graduate high school students in NC must have

* 4 Math classes (or the equivalent - some CTE courses also count as a math credit)

* 4 English classes

* 4 Social Studies classes

* 3 Science classes

* 1 Computer Science class (9th grade)

* 1 Physical Education class

* 1 Economics & Personal Finance (12th grade)

NCHS will hold some information sessions later this fall, but in the meantime, here are some tips to take note of:

• NC College Connect: Public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of at least 2.8 can receive direct admission to participating UNC System universities, independent colleges, and local community colleges through NC College Connect.

• Application Deadlines: Major public universities use non-binding Early Action deadlines around November 1 and Regular Decision deadlines around January 15

It is just the end of September, but the Student Services Department at NCHS has already been busy putting together scholarship information for seniors! This information was emailed out to seniors already by Mrs. Gambill and Mrs. Hayman, but we are sharing it here so families can follow up with their seniors. LINK TO SCHOLARSHIP INFO

OTHER RESOURCES FOUND ONLINE:

• CFNC Resources: Use the College Planning and Prep Resources via College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) to search for programs, manage money, and map out admission steps.

Upcoming Virtual College & Transfer Fairs

• UNC System Virtual Transfer Fair (Fall 2026): September 29 – October 1, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 PM daily. Hosted live via Zoom, this event allows you to connect with admissions and credit transfer experts from 15 of North Carolina's public universities. You can register directly through the UNC System Portal.
• College Fairs Online (Regional & Themed Fairs): The Fall 2026 season launches on October 5, 2026. They run weekly, themed virtual fairs—including dedicated tracks for Southern regional schools, STEM fields, and business paths—allowing students to interface with trade schools and universities. You can explore schedules on College Fairs Online.

Here is the sign-on link: (https://182.ncsis.gov/campus/portal/parents/psu182newton.jsp). Access your child's grades, attendance, etc. by logging in with your username and password. You can download the app to access the same information on your phone.

On October 16 we will have our Homecoming Football Game and on October 15 we will have our pep rally during the school day.

Here are the HOCO court representatives:

Freshmen: Makena Dean

Sophomore: Kaydence Powell

Junior: Ariana Gaither

Seniors: Shaena Sharp, Katriya Lee, Sherlyn Falcon Ramirez, Joy'l Johnson, Khloe Pope, Ja'Liyah Rucker, Keshley Herrera-Romero, and Nola Walker

Congratulations!

September 28 - Tennis Home vs Foard; Golf @ Catawba Springs

September 29 - Volleyball Home vs Bunker Hill; Soccer @ West Iredell

September 30 - Tennis @ Maiden

October 1 - Volleyball @ West Iredell; Soccer @ Foard; JV Football Home vs North Lincoln

October 2 - Football @ North Lincoln

October 3 - Marching Band Competition @ North Iredell

In the meantime, if you need to contact any of your child's teachers, you may email them. Use this website to see the staff directory: https://nhs.newton-conover.org/o/nhs/staff. Our email addresses follow the pattern: firstname.lastname@n-ccs.org

Each day a student parks on campus without a pass, a $10 ticket will be issued. Parking passes are not transferable.

To save time, complete this form prior to arriving at the school and ask your child/student to bring in their driver's license. They will need to know their license plate numbers. Copies will also be available on-site.

It is important that students attend as many school days as possible, so please plan your vacations around the school day and testing calendars below. Click on the linked words "School Calendar" and "Testing Schedule" to get more information about the schedules.