Virginian-Pilot Scholarship Achievement Team
Congratulations to Macy Quidley, Gavin Kehler, Aaron Stowe, Gabrielle Sadler, Evan Cabral, and Krystle Woods for their success and outstanding achievement they have earned a position on the 2016 Cape Hatteras Secondary School Scholastic Achievement Team. This program is sponsored by the Virginia-Pilot newspaper and is their annual salute to high school students from Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina. Seniors will have a chance to win a scholarship sponsored by the Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Program.
CHSS Adobe Certified Associates
Students in Mrs. Georgia Hardee's Adobe Academy Classes have passed the Adobe Certified Associate test in Photoshop. Aaron Stowe, Tucker Paddock, Jadon Oliver, Chris Clark, Michael Clark, Carly Martin, and Chris Zavala are the first at CHSS to pass these exams and also in Dare County Schools. The students took an online exam through Certiport that consisted of 45 questions that must be completed in 40 minutes. The test is a performance based exam along with questions about the features in Photoshop. We are very proud of their certifications and can't wait to see some of their work.
High School Girls Basketball
The High School Girls will find out early next week to see if the made the State Playoffs. Coach Erin Del Monte said that the team should earn an at large bid. The girls had a successful season and can't wait to get into the playoffs to see how far they can go. You can visit Max Preps for some of their stats and schedule. You will have to create a free account to have all the access to the site.
Middle School Basketball Champions
Tuesday, the Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball teams both won their Conference Tournaments. The Boys, who trailed at halftime by 8, came back to beat the undefeated Columbia Wildcats in a thriller 38-27. The Girls, who went undefeated throughout conference play, beat Creswell 55-15. Their overall record for the season was 8-4 with every single player on the team scoring. We are proud of both Middle School Teams for their success this year and cannot wait to see them back on the court next season.
Middle School Spelling Bee
The Middle School will hold their annual spelling bee on Tuesday, February 23rd from 12:30-2 pm in the CHSS Auditorium. There will be 16 participants this year to see who will advance to the the Regional Spelling Bee in March. Good luck to all the participants.
Summer Opportunities for CHSS Students
Summer opportunities for CHSS students are beginning to roll in the guidance office now! Mrs. Karla Jarvis will post them on the front glass in her office as they come in. For instance a great opportunity from the engineering program at N.C. State is available for both middle and high students. There are many more from colleges and other programs to help keep you involved and learning over the summer.
Juniors Preparing for the ACT
Mr. Seth Rose, Dare County College Advisor, is helping students fill out the pre-Act packets on Friday. All CHSS Juniors will be taking the ACT in March for free. This is an excellent opportunity to see what the test is like and help prepare for college. There are ACT Prep Courses online along with sample questions. Just search ACT Prep online using Google and find some sample questions and helpful information, so you can score your highest possible on the test. Good luck Juniors.
King George on Trial at CHSS
Ms. Minn's History 1 class is doing a mock civil case between the 13 Colonies and King George. They are suing the King for excessive taxes and violating their democratic rights. King George is counter suing with the claim of debts owed to England for the 7-Year war and the Boston Tea Party. Among the materials students will be examining, are original copies of era documents as evidence. (Declaration of Independence, Olive Branch Petition, Proclamation of 1763, etc.) A group of Mrs. Van Atta's 8th grade social studies students will be serving as the jury. The case is set to go to court in early March.