Newton Conover High School

N-CHS Navy ROTC participated in their Annual Military Inspection (AMI) today. Thank you to Inspecting Officer, Captain Ross, for our excellent review. Thank you also to Dr. Aron Gabriel, Superintendent of N-CCS, for attending. We are very proud of our cadets!

N-CCS is proud to announce that Ashley Bandy, math teacher at N-CHS, has been named NW Regional Teacher of the Year. Pictured here with Ms. Bandy is Dr. Aron Gabriel and current NC Burroughs Wellcome Fund Teacher of the Year, Eugenia Floyd. Congratulations Ms. Bandy!

Red Devil families, we hope you have had a wonderful weekend and are ready for our last full week of instruction for this semester. Here are the announcement for the week of 12/5. N-CHS will be offering several EOC review sessions this week to prepare for exams next week. Math 1 reviews will be offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons this week from 3pm-5pm. Biology reviews will be offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3pm-4pm. The National Honor Society will continue to host tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas on Monday until 3:30pm. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. Parents make sure you have marked your calendars with our final exams dates the week of December 13 - 17. These dates were sent out at the beginning of the semester. Students enrolled in Math 1, Math 3, Biology, and English 2 will be testing in the mornings, along with specific Career Technical Education courses. Students required to take Teacher Made Exams will be testing after lunch at 1pm. Please see the schedule posted on our Facebook, Webpage, as well as attached to your email. A letter with exam schedule and check out information will be sent home with students this week. Please make arrangements for your student to be present during this week to take these important exams as they count 20% of your student's final semester grade. If your student has permission to check out after our morning testing sessions are completed, please return the attached form signed by Friday, December 10th. Students, remember to celebrate our Holiday Spirit Week this week. This was also posted last week on our school Facebook and webpage and is attached to this week's email. We can't wait to see our students participating as we prepare for final exams and the upcoming holiday break. The 2022 Yearbook can be purchased at a reduced price ($70) from now until Dec 12th. We are also offering a Holiday Bundle Deal. Purchase the 2021 yearbook and the 2022 yearbook for $110, a $50 savings off of the regular price. The Bundle can be purchased during all four lunches or in the main office. For our Red Devil Athletics, please refer to our school webpage for game information. We want to wish these athletes and teams the best of luck in their seasons! Parents and students, we are seeing an increase in the number of students tardy to school and to class. Please remember that students must be IN THEIR CLASSROOM at 7:40am. Remember tardies and absences play into 'Teacher Made Exam' exemptions. Refer back to our Student Handbook as well as teacher syllabi for information. Let’s help our students be successful and finish this semester strong. We look forward to seeing our Red Devils back tomorrow for Holiday Spirit Week. We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!

Heads up Red Devils! Come ready to celebrate the holidays next week, December 6-10, as we prepare for the holidays and our exam week at the end of the semester. Please also see the attached schedule for exam week, December 13-17. Let's finish this semester strong!

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Red Devil Families, please be aware of tutoring opportunities this week for all Math 1 and Biology students for upcoming End of Course Tests. Biology tutoring will be offered November 30, December 1, and December 2 from 3-4pm. Math 1 tutoring was offered today and will be offered again on December 2 from 3-5pm. Please take advantage of these offerings.

Red Devil families, we hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday break and were able to reflect on all you have to be thankful for each day. Here are our weekly announcements for the week of 11/28. Beginning tomorrow, November 29th, there will be Math 1 tutoring sessions for the upcoming Math 1 End of Course test. These sessions will be each Monday and Thursday from 3pm - 5pm. We encourage all students who are enrolled in Math 1 to attend these sessions to ensure success during our EOC exams in December. More EOC subject tutoring sessions will be added within the next few weeks. The National Honor Society will continue to host tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas. Tutoring is on Mondays until 3:30pm in Ms. Bandy’s room, Room 121. Many other teachers offer weekly tutoring sessions for their classes as well. Please have your student check in with them concerning days/times. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. Parents and students, we are seeing a drastic increase in the number of students tardy to school and to class. Please remember that students must be IN THEIR CLASSROOM at 7:40am. Please adjust your arrival on campus to make this time. This includes arriving for drop off or student parking prior to 7:30am. Remember also, tardies and absences will play into 'Teacher Made Exam' exemptions at the end of the semester. Refer back to our Student Handbook as well as teacher syllabi for information. Students who are required to take these exams due to absences or grades will test the week of December 13-17. Let’s help our students be successful and finish this semester strong. Parents make sure you have marked your calendars with our end of semester exams dates. IF your student is enrolled in an EOC course, which is Biology, English 2, Math 1 and Math 3, state testing will occur December 13 - 17. These dates were sent out at the beginning of the semester. The state will only allow us to test during the last five days of each semester for these courses. Please make arrangements for your student to be present this week to take these important exams as they count 20% of your student's final semester grade. Certain CTE courses also have required state tests and will be testing during this week as well. Have your student check with their CTE teacher to discern which courses are required. The 2022 Yearbook can be purchased at a reduced price ($70) from now until Dec 12th. We are also offering a Holiday Bundle Deal. Purchase the 2021 yearbook and the 2022 yearbook for $110, a $50 savings off of the regular price. The Bundle can be purchased during all four lunches or in the main office. We look forward to seeing our Red Devils back tomorrow after a long break. We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!

From Administration and Staff at N-CHS, we want to wish ALL our Red Devil Families a Happy Thanksgiving! We are blessed each day to serve you and our community. We pray you all spend time with your family and friends in genuine thanksgiving for your daily blessings. We are so thankful for each of you! Have a restful, long weekend and as always…GO RED DEVILS!

Red Devil Families, this is a quick reminder that school will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays beginning tomorrow, November 24th through Friday, November 26th. Students who are enrolled in a Math 1 course, please go ahead and make arrangements to stay from 3-5pm on Monday, November 29th for EOC tutoring. We look forward to seeing our Red Devils return on Monday, November 29th. From our administration and staff at N-CHS, we hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend full of thanksgiving. We are thankful to serve our Red Devils each day!

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Red Devil families, we hope you have had a great weekend of cooler Fall weather. Here are our weekly announcements for the week of 11/21. Parents and students, please remember this will be a shortened week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will be closed for students on Wednesday, November 24th through Friday, November 26th. N-CHS will reopen on Monday, November 29th for students and staff. The National Honor Society is hosting tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas. Tutoring will be on Mondays until 3:30pm in Ms. Bandy’s room, Room 121. Many other teachers offer weekly tutoring sessions for their classes as well. Please have your student check in with them concerning days/times. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. The National Technical Honor Society is hosting a Peanut Butter and Jelly drive through the month of November. This food drive will support the Corner Table in Newton. Please bring in your donations to Ms. Glenn's room and help N-CHS support this wonderful ministry. Thank you to all who have already donated. We hope to fill the pantry with donations from our school. Parents and students, we are seeing a drastic increase in the number of students tardy to school and to class. Please remember that students must be IN THEIR CLASSROOM at 7:40am. Please adjust your arrival on campus to make this time. This includes arriving for drop off or student parking prior to 7:30am. Remember also, tardies and absences will play into 'Teacher Made Exam' exemptions at the end of the semester. Refer back to our Student Handbook as well as teacher syllabi for information. Let’s help our students be successful and finish this semester strong. Speaking of end of the semester exams, parents make sure you have marked your calendars with our exams dates. IF your student is enrolled in an EOC course, which is Biology, English 2, Math 1 and Math 3, state testing will occur December 13 - 17. These dates were sent out at the beginning of the semester. The state will only allow us to test during the last five days of each semester for these courses. Please make arrangements for your student to be present this week to take these important exams as they count 20% of your student's final semester grade. Certain CTE courses also have required state tests and will be testing during this week as well. Have your student check with their CTE teacher to discern which courses are required. EOC course review sessions are being planned. Dates and times will be sent out as soon as they are confirmed. Please be sure your student participates to ensure their success and is present each day for class. The 2022 Yearbook can be purchased at a reduced price ($70) from now until Dec 12th. We are also offering a Holiday Bundle Deal. Purchase the 2021 yearbook and the 2022 yearbook for $110, a $50 savings off of the regular price. The Bundle can be purchased during all four lunches or in the main office. For our Red Devil Athletics, our Winter sports seasons have begun. Please refer to our school webpage for game information. We want to wish these athletes and teams the best of luck in their upcoming seasons! We look forward to seeing our Red Devils Monday and Tuesday before the Thanksgiving Holiday break. We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!

Red Devil families, we hope you have had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful Fall colors. Here are our weekly announcements for the week of 11/14. This week will include testing opportunities for many of our students. On Tuesday, November 16th, several of our Senior students will be taking the WorkKeys test. Likewise, all of our End of Course tested classes will be taking benchmarks this week during their respective class periods. Please me sure your student is present next week for these testing sessions. Parents and students, we are seeing a drastic increase in the number of students tardy to school and to class. Please remember that students must be IN THEIR CLASSROOM at 7:40am. Please adjust your arrival on campus to make this time. This includes arriving for drop off or student parking prior to 7:30am. Remember also, tardies and absences will play into 'Teacher Made' test exemptions at the end of the semester. Refer back to our Student Handbook as well as teacher syllabi for information. Let’s help our students be successful. The National Honor Society is hosting tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas. Tutoring will be on Mondays until 3:30pm in Ms. Bandy’s room, Room 121. Many other teachers offer weekly tutoring sessions for their classes as well. Please have your student check in with them concerning days/times. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. The National Technical Honor Society is hosting a Peanut Butter and Jelly drive through the month of November. This food drive will support the Corner Table in Newton. Please bring in your donations to Ms. Glenn's room and help N-CHS support this wonderful ministry. The 2022 Yearbook can be purchased at a reduced price ($70) from now until Dec 12th. We are also offering a Holiday Bundle Deal. Purchase the 2021 yearbook and the 2022 yearbook for $110, a $50 savings off of the regular price. The Bundle can be purchased during all four lunches or in the main office. For our Red Devil Athletics, our Winter sports seasons have begun. Please refer to our school webpage for game information. We want to wish these athletes and teams the best of luck in their upcoming seasons! We look forward to seeing our Red Devils tomorrow for our last full week before Thanksgiving Holiday. We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!

Red Devil Families, this is a quick reminder there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow for students or staff. On Thursday, November 11th, N-CHS will be observing and honoring Veteran's Day. School will be closed for students and staff. We hope you take the time to thank a Veteran for their service and sacrifice for our country and freedoms. On Friday, November 12th, Junior and Senior students will have the opportunity to order class rings, as well as graduation paraphernalia for all Seniors. Please see Jostens set up in the Commons Area during your lunch period. National Technical Honor Society will be collecting peanut butter and jelly throughout the month of November for the Corner Table in Newton. Please send donations of PB&J with students to help support this wonderful ministry. We hope you have a great evening, enjoy your day off Thursday, and we look forward to seeing our Red Devils back on Friday!

SENIOR RED DEVILS: Last call makeup pictures for Senior Pictures will be Wednesday, November 10th. Please come prepared with your $25 sitting fee for you to receive proofs. Yearbook photos are free. Seniors, check your email for more detailed information. On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, you can order your cap and gown, as well as other graduation material. A representative will be in the Commons Area during your lunch period. You can also order at Jostens.com. Juniors and Seniors: Class rings will also be available for order on this day as well.

Red Devil families, we hope you have had a great weekend and remembered to 'Fall Back' this morning to gain your extra hour of sleep. Please do make sure your clocks are correct before going to bed this evening! Here are our weekly announcements for the week of 11/7. Parents and students, we are seeing a drastic increase in the number of students tardy to school and to class. Please remember that students must be IN THEIR CLASSROOM at 7:40am. Please adjust your arrival on campus to make this time. This includes arriving for drop off or student parking prior to 7:30am. Let’s help our students be successful. The National Honor Society is hosting tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas. Tutoring will be on Mondays until 3:30pm in Ms. Bandy’s room, Room 121. Many other teachers offer weekly tutoring sessions for their classes as well. Please have your student check in with them concerning days/times. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. In Red Devil Athletics, congratulations to our men’s soccer and football teams who completed their seasons this week after making state playoffs. Our Winter sports seasons have begun, which includes men's and women's basketball, as well as wrestling. We look forward to these competitions beginning soon and wish these athletes and teams the best of luck! Looking at the school calendar, please be aware of the observance of Veteran's Day this Thursday, November 11th. N-CHS, as well as all N-CCS schools, will be closed on Thursday with NO SCHOOL for students and staff. We hope you take time to celebrate and honor those who have served our country, many giving the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we have today. We look forward to seeing our Red Devils tomorrow! We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!

Red Devil Families: Don’t forget to ‘FALL BACK’ tonight before you go to bed for Daylight Savings! Enjoy your extra hour of sleep and be ready for Monday morning at N-CHS!

Congratulations to our Women’s Golf Team who won the State 1A/2A State Championship! They were celebrated today on our ‘Walk of Champions’ as they paraded with their trophy through the halls of N-CHS! We are so proud of you!

Red Devil families, we hope you have had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather. Here are our weekly announcements for the week of 11/1. Parents and students, we are seeing a drastic increase in the number of students tardy to school and to class. Please remember that students must be IN THEIR CLASSROOM at 7:40am. Please adjust your arrival on campus to make this time. This includes arriving for drop off or student parking prior to 7:30am. Let’s help our students be successful. The National Honor Society is hosting tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas. Tutoring will be on Mondays until 3:30pm in Ms. Bandy’s room, Room 121. Many other teachers offer weekly tutoring sessions for their classes as well. Please have your student check in with them concerning days/times. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. Underclassman makeup pictures will be taken Friday, November 5th. Makeup Senior pictures will be taken Wednesday, November 10th. This is the last chance for both picture opportunities. Seniors, please check your email for more detailed information. Be sure to come dressed to impress! In Red Devil Athletics, congratulations to our men’s soccer and football teams who both made State playoffs. The Red Devil soccer team will be hosting a home match Monday, November 1st at 6:00pm versus McMichael High School. The Red Devil football team will be traveling to East Surry High School Friday, November 5th. Please wish both of these teams good luck and go out and support them if you are able! Parents, please remember the proper procedure for dropping off and picking up your student. We are seeing an increase again in students being dropped off and picked up along the street, as well as parking in lots for pickup. Please help us keep our students safe and the line moving smoothly! We look forward to seeing our Red Devils tomorrow! We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!

Red Devil families, we hope you have had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather. Here are our weekly announcements for the week of 10/24. Report cards will be distributed on Monday, October 25th in Homeroom. You may also view their grades in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. This is a great time to discuss progress with your student and how they can begin fresh this Nine Weeks. Tardies restarted last week, as well as all grades. This past week saw an increase in students tardy in the mornings. Help create a plan of success with your student that includes promptness to school and completion of work in their classes. Remember, the National Honor Society is hosting tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas. Tutoring will be on Mondays until 3:30pm in Ms. Bandy’s room, Room 121. Many other teachers offer weekly tutoring sessions for their classes as well. Please have your student check in with them concerning days/times. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. Our Sophomores and Juniors will be participating in testing on Tuesday, October 26th. Sophomores will be taking the Pre-ACT, while our Juniors will be taking a College and Career Readiness practice exam which will prepare them for our Spring administration of the ACT. Testing will begin promptly at 7:40am. Please be sure to have students on time. Our Senior students will have the opportunity for a College Exploration/Visit Day on October 26th. More information will be sent out to Senior students from counselors and during Senior Homeroom. In Red Devil Athletics, congratulations and GOOD LUCK are in order to our women's golf and tennis programs. Beginning the week, Hailey Hicks, Celeste Little, and Sondra Uon all qualified and will be participating in the State Golf Tournament in Southern Pines. In tennis, Alexa Allison won the 2A Western Region Individual Tennis Championship on Saturday! She will now be participating in the State Individual Tournament in Apex on Friday. Good luck to all these amazing female athletes this week! Let's bring it home to Red Devil Country! Parents, please remember the proper procedure for dropping off and picking up your student. Please enter the front parking lot from the football field area and proceed to turn right out of the top. No left turns are allowed to keep traffic and bus patterns flowing. Also, students are NOT allowed to be dropped off or picked up on the sides of the street or in neighboring parking lots. Ticketing in these areas may ensue as well. Please help us keep our students safe as they enter and leave our property. We look forward to seeing our Red Devils tomorrow as we prepare for a busy week that includes testing on Tuesday and a home JV Football game on Thursday. We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!

Red Devil families, we hope you have had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather. Here are our weekly announcements for the week of 10/18. We have just completed the first Nine Weeks grading period. Report cards will be distributed on Monday, October 25th in Homeroom. You may also view their grades in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. This is a great time to discuss progress with your student and how they can begin fresh this Nine Weeks. Tardies will restart tomorrow, as well as all grades. Help create a plan of success with your student that includes promptness to school and completion of work in their classes. Remember, the National Honor Society is hosting tutoring opportunities for all students in all subject areas. Tutoring will be on Mondays until 3:30pm in Ms. Bandy’s room, Room 121. Many other teachers offer weekly tutoring sessions for their classes as well. Please have your student check in with them concerning days/times. Let's help all our students make a successful run to finish this semester strong. Looking ahead to next week, our Sophomores and Juniors will be participating in testing on October 26th. Sophomores will be taking the Pre-ACT, while our Juniors will be taking a College and Career Readiness exam which will prepare them for our Spring administration of the ACT. Testing will begin promptly at 7:40am. Please be sure to have students on time. Our Senior students will have the opportunity for a College Exploration/Visit Day on October 26th. More information will be sent out to Senior students from counselors and during Senior Homeroom this Friday. October 18th-22nd is College Application Week. During this week, any colleges and universities waive their application fees. Please visit CFNC's website for more information. Parents, please remember the proper procedure for dropping off and picking up your student. Please enter the front parking lot from the football field area and proceed to turn right out of the top. No left turns are allowed to keep traffic and bus patterns flowing. Also, students are NOT allowed to be dropped off or picked up on the sides of the street or in neighboring parking lots. Ticketing in these areas may ensue as well. Please help us keep our students safe as they enter and leave our property. In athletics, good luck to our Lady Red Devils who are playing at home tonight at 6pm in the first round of the conference volleyball tournament. Also, good luck to our tennis team who will be playing in the dual team playoffs beginning this Wednesday in Hendersonville. We look forward to seeing our Red Devils tomorrow and will conclude the week with a home football game Friday evening. We hope you have a great evening, and Go Red Devils!