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Weekly Memo | February 16
Posted by Carter Hillman on 2/16/2025Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Parents and Students: There is no school tomorrow, Monday, February 17th due to a WCPSS Teacher Workday.
- Junior and Senior Parents: If you would like to start making partial payments for the senior trip and junior/senior prom, that option is now available through the VMCCA website online payment portal. Go to the "Families" tab and look for Student Payments Online.
- Carpool parents: We are seeing an increase in students arriving to school late in the morning. First period begins at 7:25 AM, please plan accordingly. In addition, parents should not drop students off in visitor parking spaces but in the carpool lane. We have had several near-miss car accidents and/or students crossing in front of cars which is a major safety concern. Please use the carpool lane to drop off students.
- Parents: There four weeks remaining until the end of the third quarter. Now would be a great time to review PowerSchool Grades with your students.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
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Weekly Memo | February 9
Posted by Carter Hillman on 2/9/2025Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Students: As a part of VMCCA’s celebration of Black History Month, we will be hosting a Black History Spirit Week this week, February 10th through the 14th. Please see the fliers in the building promoting the event to know how to participate each day.
- Senior Parents: Cap and Gown pictures are scheduled for this Wednesday, February 12th. Seniors must sign up for an appointment, see our website for details.
- Valentine candy-gram sales will be available this week during lunch. Students can purchase candy-grams for $1, $3, or $5 to be delivered at the end of the week.
- The Valentine's dance will take place this Friday, February 14th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the school gymnasium with a special DJ from Music in Motion hosting the event. Our VMCCA dance team will also perform! Tickets are $5 and available now online or students can purchase tickets during lunch this week.
- Junior and Senior Parents: If you would like to start making partial payments for the senior trip and junior/senior prom, that option is now available through the VMCCA website online payment portal. Go to the "Families" tab and look for Student Payments Online.
- Carpool parents: We are seeing an increase in students arriving late to school in the morning. First period begins at 7:25 AM, please plan accordingly. In addition, parents should not drop students off in visitor parking spaces but in the carpool lane. We have had several near-miss car accidents and/or students crossing in front of cars which is a major safety concern. Please use the carpool lane to drop off students.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
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Weekly Memo | February 2
Posted by Carter Hillman on 2/2/2025Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Parents: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year. Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under “Students”, “Student Services”, “Registration 25-26”. Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review. Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students, for questions regarding registration.
- Seniors/Senior Parents: The FAFSA is an important part of getting financial aid for college. If you haven't already completed this, please do so as soon as possible. If you need help/have questions, contact Audrey Lee, Financial Aid Advisor at anlee@wcpss.net or make an appointment here: https://calendar.app.google/jFy2VncvbWVATCFKA
- Senior Parents: Cap and Gown pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, February 12. Seniors must sign up for an appointment, see our website for details.
- Valentine candy-gram sales will be available during lunch beginning the week of Feb. 10th. Students can purchase candy-grams for $1, $3, or $5 to be delivered at the end of the week.
- The Valentine's dance will be held on Friday, February 14th from 7-10 pm in the school gymnasium with a special DJ from Music in Motion hosting the event. Our VMCCA dance team will also perform! Tickets are $5 and available now online or in cash beginning Feb. 10th.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
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Weekly Memo | January 26
Posted by Carter Hillman on 1/26/2025Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Parents: If your student was assigned to Hawks Nest last week, it will be extended an additional week due to the number of days students missed last week due to inclement weather.
We still need parent volunteers! Please register to volunteer for VMCCA's Reality of Money Financial Literacy Event on Wednesday, January 29th from 7:30-10:30 AM. ALL 9th and 10th grade students will be attending this event. If you've ever paid bills or managed a family/personal budget, you are more than qualified to volunteer! You can view a promotional video at https://bit.ly/ROMVIDEO to get a better understanding of the event. - Parents: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year. Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under “Students”, “Student Services”, “Registration 25-26”. Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review. Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students, for questions regarding registration.
- Seniors, it is now time to order your cap and gown! Please use either link below to place your order through Jostens. Orders need to be placed by Friday, January 31st. Click here for: Graduation Package Options; Click here for: Solely Cap & Gown Order
- Seniors/Senior Parents: The FAFSA is an important part of getting financial aid for college. If you haven't already completed this, please do so as soon as possible. If you need help/have questions, contact Audrey Lee, Financial Aid Advisor at anlee@wcpss.net or make an appointment here: https://calendar.app.google/jFy2VncvbWVATCFKA
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
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Weekly Memo | January 19
Posted by Carter Hillman on 1/19/2025Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
Parents and Students: If you have not heard the news, we are proud to announce that Vernon Malone was honored by being selected by Magnet Schools of America as being designated as one of the top Magnet Schools in America. Further, by achieving this honor, VMCCA is now in the running to be designated as The Top Magnet School of America over the next few weeks. I would also like to note that we are the first College and Career Academy in North Carolina ever to receive this honor. This is a collective effort that all – students and staff – can celebrate. - Parents and Students: There is no school tomorrow, Monday, January 20 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. School will be closed for students and staff.
- Parent: All VMCCA students will be participating in the Be Pro, Be Proud event scheduled for this Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21st and 22nd. The North Carolina Home Builders Association will be providing its Be Pro, Be Proud truck on campus. It is a mobile workforce development unit that travels across North Carolina, to showcase various skilled trade professions. The truck is a hands-on experience, featuring simulators and interactive exhibits, allowing students to try out skills related to carpentry, welding, electrical work, plumbing, and other trades. All students will have the opportunity to visit the truck during these two days.
- Parents: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year. Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under Students, Student Services, Registration 25-26. Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review. Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students, for questions regarding registration.
- Seniors: it is now time to order your cap and gown! Please use either link below to place your order through Jostens. Orders need to be placed by Friday, January 31st. Click here for: Graduation Package Options; Click here for: Solely Cap & Gown Order
- We still need parent volunteers! Please register to volunteer for VMCCA's Reality of Money Financial Literacy Event on Wednesday, January 29th from 7:30-10:30 AM. ALL 9th and 10th grade students will be attending this event. If you've ever paid bills or managed a family/personal budget, you are more than qualified to volunteer! You can view a promotional video at https://bit.ly/ROMVIDEO to get a better understanding of the event. Register here
- Parents: Students received their fall semester report cards last, Monday, January 13th. If you have any questions, please contact VMCCA Student Services.
- Seniors/Senior Parents: The FAFSA is an important part of getting financial aid for college. If you haven't already completed this, please do so as soon as possible. If you need help/have questions, contact Audrey Lee, Financial Aid Advisor at Anlee@wcpss.net or make an appointment here: https://calendar.app.google/jFy2VncvbWVATCFKA
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
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Weekly Memo | January 12
Posted by Carter Hillman on 1/12/2025Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
Meet the Teacher Night - Thursday, January 16th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. - Parents: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year. Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under Students, Student Services, Registration 25-26. Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review. Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students, for questions regarding registration.
- Parents: A reminder with the cold weather, our building can also be cold. Please make sure your students are warmly dressed as we do not allow students to wear blankets on campus.
- Now would be a great time to check PowerSchools to make sure all your student’s Spring Semester classes are correct.
- Students will be receiving their fall semester report cards tomorrow, Monday, January 13th.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
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Weekly Memo | December 15
Posted by Carter Hillman on 12/15/2024Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Parents: Final exams are this week December 16th through the 20th. A schedule for final exams is posted on the VMCCA website. If students are not scheduled to take exam(s) on a given day, they should not be attending school on that day.
- Senior and Senior Parents: The Senior exemption policy for final exams for non-state required courses is as follows: Any senior with an A or B average and ten or fewer absences will be exempt from teacher-made exams. The state requires seniors to take CTE and EOC final exams.
- The PTSA is collecting snacks for Exam Week. The group needs about 1,000 snacks to hand out during exams. Please provide anything you can. All items need to be individually wrapped. All donations can be brought to the front office by Monday morning, December 16th.
- Parents: Students and families can visit jordandriving.com starting on Wednesday, December 18th to see the registration date for their child’s school. Registration will be on January 6th through January 8th. Each school will have its own date and time to begin registering. Please note if VMCCA does not show up, we are associated with Southeast Raleigh High School.
- Winter Break for students is from December 20th through January 3rd. Students will return on Monday, January 6th to begin their spring semester.
- We hope you and your family have a wonderful and restful winter break.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
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Weekly Memo | December 8
Posted by Carter Hillman on 12/8/2024Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Parents and Students: All students will be in mandatory Hawks Nest from Tuesday, December 10th through Friday, December 13th to prepare for fall semester final exams.
- Parents: Final exams will be the week of December 16th through the 20th. A schedule for final exams is posted on the VMCCA website.
- Parents: Students will receive Final Exam Parent Permission forms tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd. These forms allow your student(s) to leave school early after morning exams if they do not have an afternoon exam. Without a signed form, parents will need to check students out of school In Person. The deadline for Parent Permission forms is this Friday, December 13th. Extra forms can be found in the main office.
- Senior and Senior Parents: The Senior exemption policy for final exams for non-state required courses is as follows: Any senior with an A or B average and ten or fewer absences will be exempt from teacher-made exams. The state requires seniors to take CTE and EOC final exams.
- Parents: Students and families can visit jordandriving.com starting on Wednesday, December 18th to see the registration date for their child’s school. Registration will be on January 6th through January 8th. Each school will have its own date and time to begin registering. Please note if VMCCA does not show up, we are associated with Southeast Raleigh High School.
- Junior and Senior Parents: Upon returning from Winter Break, Wake Tech will not have classes on Monday and Tuesday, January 6th and 7th. Wake Tech students have received a parent permission form for students to come late to or leave early from VMCCA campus during those days. This form needs to be returned to school no later than this Friday, December 13th. Students without a signed form will need to remain in the media center during Wake Tech classes.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina
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Weekly Memo | December 1
Posted by Carter Hillman on 12/1/2024Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Seniors and their Parents: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open to students and their parents. Both the student and parent need a FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID). Need help/have questions: Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee at anlee@wcpss.net
- Parents and Students: All students will be in mandatory Hawks Nest from Tuesday, December 10th through Friday, December 13th to prepare for fall semester final exams.
- Parents: Final exams will be the week of December 16th through the 20th. A schedule for final exams will be posted on the VMCCA website after Thanksgiving break.
- Parents: Students will receive Final Exam Parent Permission forms tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd. These forms allow your student(s) to leave school early after morning exams if they do not have an afternoon exam. Without a signed form, parents will need to check students out of school In Person. The deadline for Parent Permission forms is this Friday, December 13th. Extra forms can be found in the main office.
- Senior and Senior Parents: The Senior exemption policy for final exams for non-state required courses is as follows: Any senior with an A or B average and ten or fewer absences will be exempt from teacher-made exams. The state requires seniors to take CTE and EOC final exams.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
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Weekly Memo | November 24
Posted by Carter Hillman on 11/24/2024Weekly Memo: Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:
- All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
- Seniors and their Parents: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open to students and their parents. Both the student and parent need a FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID). Need help/have questions: Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee at anlee@wcpss.net
- Parents and Students: There will be no school this Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The school will be closed during that time. Students will return to school on Monday, December 2nd.
- Parents: Final exams will be the week of December 16th through the 20th. A schedule for final exams will be posted on the VMCCA website after Thanksgiving break.
- Senior and Senior Parents: The Senior exemption policy for final exams for non-state required courses is as follows: Any senior with an A or B average and ten or fewer absences will be exempt from teacher-made exams. The state requires seniors to take CTE and EOC final exams.
- Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
- Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.
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