From the PTSA
Our next board meeting date has been moved to Thursday April 15th @ 6.30pm due to spring break.
Zoom Meeting ID: 920 8081 4426
Passcode: 294500
Here are the minutes from the PTSA special SIT elections meeting held on Thursday, March 25. Thanks to those who volunteered to serve.
The following parents were each elected to the School Improvement Team.
respectively:
○ Eric Gilliam
○ Keno Cannady
○ Carmella Crews
○ Karen Montague
○ Kenneth Morton
○ Shanta Brown
○ Chiquita Matthews
○ Carol-Anne Pereira
PTSA Membership Drive
Viking Families and Staff! Our teachers and students have worked so hard during this unusual time, and we want to support them the best way we can. How exactly can you do that? We are so glad you asked...
Joining the PTSA is the perfect way to show your love and support for all of the great staff, students, and parents at North Meck. And, if you join in February or March, you have the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
Supporting our amazing school community AND getting something free?!?! That sounds like a no-brainer to us. So, jump on board and join the PTSA today at https://northmeck.memberhub.store/.
UPDATED: NM PTSA Scholarship
The North Mecklenburg High School PTSA is awarding scholarships again this year ranging from $500 - $1000 to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional efforts to enrich North Meck High and their community.
Applicants must:
- Be an NMHS PTSA member
- Be an NMHS graduating senior with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5
The scholarship award recipient must:
Attend their chosen accredited institution by the fall semester of their graduation year.
***The deadlines for the NMHS PTSA Senior Scholarship: The application and membership submission deadlines have been extended to April 26.**
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From Principal Hood
Last week, the Board voted to provide middle and high school families with the option to transition to Plan A in-person instruction. This means 4 days of in-person and 1 day of remote instruction. You may choose the in-person option which is in-person 4 days per week with one remote learning day, or choose to have your student enrolled in the full remote academy. Students with a disability who have been identified for in-person instruction 5 days a week through an IEP/504 team decision will continue to have the option to attend 5 days a week.
The new attendance plan will begin Monday, April 12. Students who currently attend in-person whose families do not complete the Parent Change Request Form will begin attending in-person four days per week starting April 12. Students currently in the Full Remote Academy whose families do not complete the Parent Change Request form will remain in the Full Remote Academy,
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Senior Wristbands
Senior wristbands are available again for purchase on the school website (in the Online School Payment section under Senior Activity) for $10 until March 31. You may pick up wristbands from the main office. Here are more events that we will host in 2021:
2021 Senior t-shirt link for purchase: (shirt will be delivered to your house)
https://northmeck.myprintdesk.net/DSF/SmartStore.aspx#!/Storefront
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Event |
| March 30 Tues 2:00pm |
Spring Snack Drive-Thru for Seniors with a wristband |
| April 21 Wed 11:00am |
Senior Tailgate Event for Seniors with a wristband |
| May 12 Wed 11:00am |
Cookout (drive-thru TBD based on NC Covid guidelines) (all Seniors) |
| June 2 Tues |
Graduation (waiting on more information and details about format of event) |
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North Meck Band Boosters
The North Meck Band Boosters need volunteers to serve on the Board--no experience needed! The Band Boosters organization support all of the North Meck Bands. If you have a student in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band or Color Guard, or you are just a music enthusiast (with or without a student in band), please consider volunteering! Meeting take place once per month (in the band room) and last approx. 60 minutes (or less). Responsibilities outside of the meeting are kept to a minimum. This is a great way to give back and be involved in the school and your student's activity.
Available Positions:
- President: Plans and facilitates meetings. Develops priorities, observes by-laws, assists other officers. Liaison with Band Director and supports the Band. *
- Treasurer: Receives, deposits, disburses funds. Keeps accurate records of all transactions. Provides financial updates at meetings. Oversees filing of taxes (taxes completed by accountant-CPA). *
- Members-at-Large: Participate in meetings, share ideas, vote on Band Booster matters, support Band and Band Director
*Current President and Treasurer will remain on the Board as Members-at-Large to guide and assist incoming President and Treasurer
Please contact Amy Jordan at amyask@aol.com to volunteer or ask any questions. |
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From the Counselors
Scholarship Spotlight:
| Scholarship |
Deadline |
| Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship |
3/30 |
| USMA/Blake Family Foundation Metric Awards |
3/31 |
| The Suzannah Blackwell Memorial Scholarship |
3/31 |
| The Mardi Gras “Royalty” Scholar |
3/31 |
| The Mardi Gras “HBCU Royalty” Scholar |
3/31 |
| Links Scholar |
3/31 |
| Crown Jewels Scholar |
3/31 |
| The Jim Michalenko Scholarship |
3/31 |
| Superpower Scholarship |
3/31 |
| Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest |
3/31 |
| Patriot Military Family Foundation Scholarship |
3/31 |
| ELC Scholarships |
3/31 |
| Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship |
3/31 |
| Blades of Green Scholarship Fund |
3/31 |
| Black at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship |
3/31 |
| Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships |
3/31 |
| Wilson-Beatty Post #9736 Scholarship |
4/1 |
| The North Family Scholarship |
4/1 |
| SETC Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship |
4/1 |
| O’Berry Scholarship |
4/1 |
| NinerScholars Portal (UNCC) |
4/1 |
| Furman Scholars – For JUNIORS |
4/1 |
| American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) High School Senior Scholarship |
4/1 |
| Magnet Schools of America National Scholarship |
4/2 |
| Joseph Bergin and Elsa Flower Davies Scholarship |
4/2 |
| Jordan Brigman Memorial Scholarship |
4/2 |
| Charlotte/QC Rams Alumni Chapter Scholarship |
4/2 |
| LAWA Scholarship Program |
4/4 |
| Sarah Scott Schofield Scholarship |
4/10 |
| Michael A. DeMayo Arrive Alive Scholarship |
4/12 |
| Bowties and Books Scholarship |
4/13 |
| We the Students Essay Contest |
4/15 |
| Torian L. H. Hazelton-Younge Memorial Scholarship |
4/15 |
| The Bridge Scholarship |
4/15 |
| SEANC Scholarship |
4/15 |
| Mark & Isaac Friday Memorial Scholarship |
4/15 |
| Fleet Reserve Association Scholarship Program |
4/15 |
| CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest |
4/15 |
Wilson-Beatty Post #9736 Scholarship:
This $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating North Meck seniors. To be eligible, applicants must be a descendant of a veteran of a foreign war. In addition to completing the application, students should also submit: a copy of their graduation photo, a copy of their Veteran Descendant's Discharge Paper and/or DD-214 form, an essay on why you deserve this scholarship, and a resume. Applications are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xUIWzl77sk326fiqAx6eTWuhXtnMeCNd3xZ8KTPmcKc/copy#. Please email the Application and ALL supporting materials to Mrs. Cameron. DUE: April 1, 2021
LAWA Scholarship Program:
The LAWA Scholarship program assists Latino students with obtaining their associate's or bachelor's degrees. Scholarships are awarded once per year to students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. To be eligible, students must: 1). Have a minimum unweighted 2.5 GPA; 2). Live in the Charlotte area; and 3). Be of Hispanic origin. Along with the application (available on the website above), students must submit: two letters of recommendation, a personal essay, and an official high school transcript. For more information, please visit: https://www.lawanc.org/scholarship-program. DUE: April 4, 2021
**Please note, NMHS specific scholarships have all had deadlines moved to later in April** Check Naviance for details!
NC Merit Scholarships - Virtual Information Sessions:
Interested high school students and families are invited to join the following North Carolina scholarship programs for an informational evening via Zoom. Program representatives will provide an overview of each scholarship and answer questions. Below are dates the sessions will be held:
• Monday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 9)
• Tuesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 9)
• Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 12)
To register, go to https://bit.ly/NCScholarships-Spring2021.
College/Scholarship programs include:
ECU (EC Scholars)
UNC Charlotte (Levine Scholars Program)
NC State (Park Scholars Program)
NC Central (Cheatham-White Scholarship)
UNC (Morehead-Cain Scholarship)
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PLEASE report ANY and ALL scholarship offers you have received, even if you don’t plan to accept them. This information is needed for Awards Day. Scholarship offers can be reported HERE.
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2021 Jimmy K. Poole Scholarship
The 2021 Jimmy K. Poole Scholarship application, sponsored by the NMHS Athletic Booster Club will be available via Naviance beginning Monday, March 15, 2021.
The scholarship is open to any member of the 2021 NMHS graduating class that is/was a senior varsity athlete during the 2020-21 academic year.
Four scholarships will be available:
· $1000 scholarship (2)
· $500 scholarship (2)
The student must be college-bound (acceptance letter required), with the intent to complete either a 2 or 4-year degree. Students must have participated on one or more varsity athletic teams at North Mecklenburg High School for a minimum of the senior year and achieved a cumulative un-weighted 2.50 GPA.
The winners will be announced at the Senior Awards ceremony.
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The programs are FREE and targeted to middle school students and above.
Sign up at https://andersonstlouisfoundation.org/
Classes will be conducted on Saturdays:
April 10, April 17, and April 24 at 1:00pm-2:00pm |
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North Meck Athletics
Please continue to use our Google Calendar to check on events (http://calendar.northmeckathletics.com) in real time.
Weekly Schedule
Mon Mar 29, 2021
3pm - 6pm Men's Golf Match - Trump (Lake Norman)
Where: Trump National Golf Club Charlotte, 120 Trump Sq, Mooresville, NC28117, USA
3pm - 6pm Women's Golf Match - Tradition (Mallard Creek)
Where: The Tradition Golf Club, 3800 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, NC28269, USA
5:30pm - 7:30pm (A) Softball vs. Hough
Where: William Amos Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031,USA
Tue Mar 30, 2021
4pm - 6pm (H) Men's Tennis vs. West Charlotte
Where: North Mecklenburg High School
5:30pm - 7:30pm (H) Softball vs. Mallard Creek
Where: North Mecklenburg High, 11201 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC28078, USA
5:30pm - 7:30pm (H) Women's Soccer vs. Mallard Creek
Where: North Mecklenburg High School
6:30pm - 7:30pm Wrestling Interest Meeting
Where: Zoom
The Wrestling Team will have a virtual interest meeting on Tuesday, March 30th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. All students who are interested in working out and trying out for the team this year, please make sure you log in to the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bentley at xavier1.bentley@cms.k12.nc.us. Information for the meeting is below:
https://zoom.us /j/7433677990?pwd=VXJ3SjRGd28wdFRZbWtmRXBqbjVOdz09
Meeting ID: 743 367 7990 Passcode: 332926
Wed Mar 31, 2021
3pm - 6pm Women's Golf Match - Tradition (Mallard Creek)
Where: The Tradition Golf Club, 3800 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, NC28269, USA
6pm - 8pm (A) Women's Soccer vs. Vance
Where: Vance High School
6pm - 9pm (H) JV Football vs. Vance
Where: North Mecklenburg High School
North Meck Athletics
Thu Apr 1, 2021
All day Teacher Workday
Thu Apr 1, 2021
4pm - 6pm CANCELLED: (A) Men's Tennis vs. Vance
Where: Vance High School
5:30pm - 7:30pm (H) Softball vs. Vance (Senior Night)
Where: North Mecklenburg High, 11201 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC28078, USA
7pm - 10pm (A) Football vs. Vance
Where: Vance High School
Fri Apr 2, 2021
All day Coach King's Birthday
Fri Apr 2, 2021
All day Spring Break
Fri Apr 2, 2021
If you have questions regarding sports, please contact our Athletic Director, David Casavecchia at david.casavecchia@cms.k12.nc.us.
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SAT Updates
Please email Amy Stonehouse with any questions.
Students who submit the application by the April deadline, may submit an SAT score from any administration of the SAT between the dates of August 2020 – June 2021 or select to send their scores to the National Merit Scholarship Program (like they would to a college) during the SAT registration and administration process (IF they participate in the May or June SAT administration dates). The steps that students will need to take can be found on the National Merit website under the Resources tab- www.nationalmerit.org.
SAT Dates
May 8, 2021
June 5, 2021
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Check out the February student opportunities at
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You Can Help North
Passive fundraising brings dollars into North. We can get money for things you're already doing!
Help our school by adding North Meck PTSA to your Amazon account and linking your VIC pard
Amazon Smile: When you shop at Amazon, your purchase can benefit our school. Just start your shopping by using this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1684404 Our PTSA will receive a portion of what you spend, and the money will be used to benefit the students and faculty of NMHS. Amazon Smile is now available on the Amazon App.
Harris Teeter: Re-link your VIC card to school 1295! This can be done at the register or online. BE SURE TO SELECT NMHS PTSA. You can link up to five (5) schools or groups.
Publix: You can raise funds for NMHS while grocery shopping at Publix. No card is required. Simply sign up for a Publix.com account and designate North Mecklenburg High School as the donation recipient. Enter your account phone number every time you checkout at Publix to receive credit for the school.
For step by step details on how to link your Publix account to the school click here.
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Invest in Exellence is just that: the opportunity for you to invest in North Mecklenburg High School and its students, staff, and families. It goes directly into our general fund, where we use it throughout the year to continue our good works at North.
We are a non-profit organization and your donation may be tax-deductible.
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Spirit Gear
Visit http://shop.northmeckathletics.com to purchase items. Use ‘govikings’ as the promo code to receive 20% off your purchase. You can pick up items in the front office when they are ready for pickup
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Stay up to date with all schedules and other sports news at the North Meck Athletic Zone. You can also follow athletics Twitter feeds at:
- North Mecklenburg HS - @NorthMeck_CMS
- North Meck Sports - @NorthMeckSports
- North Meck Softball - @VikingsSoftball
- NorthMeckBasketball - @NorthMeckBall
- NorthMeckFootball - @NorthMeckFB
- North Meck Swim&Dive - @NMSwim_Dive
- North Meck Soccer - @northmecksoccer
- North Meck Tennis
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Get the CMS Mobile App
Stay in touch with news, lunch menus, student grades, social media, school calendars and more…all at the touch of a finger. The CMS mobile app is available for both iOS and Android devices. Get links to download at the CMS website. |
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Report Bullying Anonymously
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools strive to provide and maintain inclusive learning environments free from negative behaviors that can disrupt education. Visit the CMS anti-bullying website to report concerns anonymously and safely.
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