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    SPARTAN WEEKLY UPDATE

    September 7, 2025

     

    Join us on Sep. 11 for Meet the Teacher starting at 5pm

    and a special presentation for senior students / families at 6:30pm. 

     

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    SAVE THE DATE 

     

    SEPTEMBER 

    11: Open House/Meet the Teacher Night 

    16: NHS Application Due 

    17: Fall Play Auditions 

    23: Teacher Workday – no school 

    26: School Picture Day for 9th-11th grade 

    27: Spartan Kickball 10am 

    30: PSAT Registration Deadline 

     

    SCHOOL WIDE UPDATES

     

    FALL 2025 MEET THE TEACHER SEPTEMBER 11 

    5:00 PTO General Membership Meeting in Auditorium 

    5:30-5:40 1st Period 

    5:45-5:55 2nd Period 

    6:00-6:10 3rd Period 

    6:15-6:25 4th Period 

    6:30 Senior Student/Parent Information Session in Auditorium 

     

    FALL PLAY INTEREST MEETING, AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS  

    • Wednesday, September 10th - Little Women interest meeting
    • Wednesday, September 17th - Little Women Auditions
    • Thursday, September 18th - Little Women Callbacks 

     

    UPDATE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO 

    We want to ensure we have the most up-to-date emergency contact information for your student.  Not all contact information transferred over between PowerSchool to Infinite Campus.  Please take a moment and complete this form for non-household emergency contacts for your student.  Thank you in advance! 

     

    SPARTAN CHALLENGE: PARENT EDITION! 

    Join us virtually for brief information sessions with SHS Intervention Coordinator, Amanda Alvarez. Sessions will be held in both English and Spanish. The first session is September 17th and will give a tutorial of infinite campus and an overview of intervention supports available to students. The English session starts at 8am, the Spanish session begins at 8:30. Use the URL to access the google meet: bit.ly/SpartanChallenge25_26. See you there! 

     

    NO PARKING ON DIXON DRIVE 

    We’ve seen a lot of cars parking along Dixon Drive during dismissal.  This is not permitted.  Beginning the week of September 2, Raleigh Police department will begin ticketing cars that are parked along Dixon in the afternoon, 

     

    PSAT / NMSQT FOR 9-11TH (OPTIONAL) 

    Sanderson is administering the Pre-SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on October 16.  This test is optional, and registration is required. The PSAT/NMSQT contains items with Algebra I and some Geometry concepts, so if students have not completed Math I, they may be better served to take it in a future year.  While all high school students can register to take the PSAT/NMSQT, the district will pay for 11th grade students who are likely to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. The district will pay for the administration of current WCPSS 11th grade students who have a GPA in the top 10% of the district (4.4>). Eleventh grade students with a GPA below the cutoff who want to participate will pay the exam fee.  Any other students interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT can pay $15.30 to take the assessment.

    Exam registration fees should be paid online through School Cash Online.

    Please contact our testing coordinator with any questions: 

    shs-testing@wcpss.net 

    Students can also take the official PSAT practice tests and get diagnostic information that can be used to improve future performance. These tests can be found here. 

     

    SPARTAN STRONG ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN 

    The PTO’s Annual Spartan Strong Giving Campaign runs the month of September. We are introducing new Giving Levels and opportunities for businesses to partner with the PTO. Help us reach our $35,000 goal!

    Without your donation, we cannot fund things like: 

    • Teacher Grants
    • Teacher Meals & Treats
    • Honor Roll Celebrations
    • Senior Scholarships
    • Spartans of Excellence
    • Clothing Closet and Care Cart 

    We invite you to donate at whatever level is meaningful for your family! 

    https://www.sandersonpto.com/donate 

     

     

    SUMMER 2026 TRAVEL WITH MS. TUCKER GRAVATT 

    Dear Student & Parents, I'm excited to announce that I will offering an educational trip to France & Italy summer break of 2026! 

    You can visit www.explorica.com/TuckerGravatt-4523 to review the itinerary and details about the travel program. You will have two choices from that link: 

    1. Join our Interest list by emailing back “I'm Interested” and provide student’s name and parent email address or fill out the student interest sheet in class (this will ensure you’re sent reminders about out upcoming information meeting as well as important deadlines). 

    2. DON'T WAIT! Secure your spot with the lowest pricing now by clicking “Sign Up Now” and completing the easy 5-step registration process (a deposit of at least $50 is required to enroll + the cost of travel protection if you elect to purchase one of the two plans offered ) – Take advantage of the $150 early bird discount valid only until Tuesday, September 23rd! 

    Voucher Code: 26EARLYBIRD

    Parent Meeting details: Monday September 8th 5pm: https://meet.google.com/fea-dtpq-poy 

     

    INDIVIDUAL STUDENT REPORTS (ISRS) AVAILABLE 

    Individual Student Reports (ISRs) for the reading, math, and science EOC assessments are available in the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus via the app and by logging in through desktop browsers.  Directions for accessing the reports can be found here.  One important note:  Parents will see a note, saying “No assessments available.” ISRs will be accessible by clicking the link located UNDER “North Carolina Individual Score Report.” 

     

    BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR AND SCHOOL HEALTH ASSESSMENT CLINIC SEPT. 13 

    The UNC Mobile Health Clinic will provide no-cost school health assessments and vaccinations, along with other health and community resources, on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roberts Park, 1300 E. Martin St., Raleigh. There will be food, music and family-friendly activities. Please share this information with your school communities. Attendees should register in advance.  

     

    REGISTER FOR DRIVER EDUCATION AT SANDERSON  

    Jordan Driving School offers the driver education class and behind-the-wheel driving lessons at Sanderson High School. 

    Fall 2025 Registration will open Wednesday, September 10, 2025 10:00 am 

    Students must be at least 14.5 years of age on or before the first day of class to be eligible to register. Registration is open to students on a first come first service basis. 

     

    SAVE THE DATE FOR MI ÉXITO, LA UNIVERSIDAD – COLLEGE FAIR 

    Mi éxito, La universidad - Register here 

    Event organized by the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals (NCSHP) in partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU). 

    Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM 
    NC Central University Student Center: 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC 27707 

    This free event is open to students, families, and educators from across North Carolina. 

    What to Expect: 

    • Campus Tours of NCCU
    • Meet College Representatives
    • College Admissions Information
    • Understanding the Cost of College
    • FAFSA Help
    • Navigating the Educational System
    • What is Early College?
    • What is the College Promise?
    • Student Panel: Real Talk 

    Registration Deadline: September 23, 2025 

    Mi éxito, La universidad - Register here 

     

    CLASS OF 2026 INFO 

     

    BACK TO SCHOOL TRADITIONS 

    A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the Senior Breakfast and Caravan!! It was an overwhelming success and the students were super excited to be there. We could not have done it without each of you. We are extremely grateful!  Class of 2026 Senior Booster Co-Presidents, Kiesha Hall (kieshahall019@gmail.com) and Melanie Parsons (Parsons.MelanieC@gmail.com). 

     

     

    CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR PORTRAITS 

    We are pleased to announce our partnership with CADY for Senior Portraits. Thank you to those families who have already signed up for their photo session! Please review this information for more details and instructions on how to book your appointment. Session prep information for students can be found here.  

    Reserve your photo session today—time slots are filling up fast! 

    ATHLETIC UPDATES

     

     

    WCPSS BAG POLICY IN EFFECT AT ALL EVENTS 

    Permitted one clear bag no larger than 12" x 15" x 3". 

    In addition to one clear bag, event attendees may carry:  

    • A small, clear clutch bag/wristlet no larger than 4" x 6" x 1"; 

    • Bags containing medically necessary items for that attendee's assistance (e.g., an oxygen tank); and 

    • Diaper bags. 

     

    FALL SPORTS 

    Fall sports have started!  If you’re interested in participating, please email the coach for additional information.  Here is their contact info: 

     

    ANNUAL SPORTS PASSES 

    The Annual Sports Pass sold by Sanderson Athletic Club permits entry into all regular season home athletic events for Fall, Winter, & Spring Sports Seasons.  Buy your passes now before August 31st to take advantage of our discounted (2023/2024 school year) pricing.  The price will increase on September 1, 2025. 

     

    Pricing for 2025 – 2026 Annual Sports Pass until August 31, 2025: 

    • $200.00 – Family Annual Sports Pack (2 Adults and up to 3 children in the same household, including student athletes) 

    • $25 Grandparent Add On (**Must be purchased in conjunction with a Family Pack) 

    • $75.00 – Individual Annual Sports Pass 

    • $50.00 – Student Annual Sports Pass (For Sanderson Students only) 

    All Annual Sports Passes are electronic & will be issued by GoFan.   Purchase your passes today by clicking here or the First Varsity Home Football Game on August 29th!