First Day of the Fourth Quarter | Thursday, April 8 is the first day of the fourth quarter and the first day of Plan A.  For students returning, they will not be required to have their temperatures check and answer the health screening questions.  Students that drive to campus, will park in their assigned parking space in the back of the school parking lot like last year.  Students will report directly to their first-period class.  Students should report to school with their laptop/Chromebook full charged along with the charger.  Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students.

 

Report Card Pick-up & Materials Distribution | Families can pick up the 3rd quarter report card and the 4th quarter instructional materials on Friday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday, April 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  For students that are on plan A, report cards will be sent home with students by Tuesday, April 13.

 

First practice for Baseball, Tennis (W), Track & Field & Wrestling | The first date of practice for Baseball, Tennis (W), Track & Field & Wrestling on Monday, April 12.  

 

Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) | The NCHSAA is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7.  East Wake High School is located in Region 3.  The NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council was developed to serve as the voice for student-athletes who participate in NCHSAA programs. They will discuss topics relevant to high school student-athletes and develop ways to maintain a positive athletic experience. Each council member is expected to exemplify leadership and sportsmanlike conduct while carrying out the NCHSAA and the Student Services Division's overall missions Click here for more information and to download the application.

 

The deadline is April 15, 2021.

 

PLEDGE | Disconnect & Drive | AAA Carolinas is collaborating with the NCHSAA to encourage students to drive distraction-free.  Students promise to put down the phone and Take the Pledge to save lives. Schools with the highest percentage of students to Take the Pledge could win $1,000 for the school.

 

Campaign Run:  Month of April.  Click here to Take the Pledge

 

Virtual Academy Students returning to Plan A Instruction | Any student that is transitioning from Virtual Academy to returning to school that requires transportation must reapply for transportation services.   To register for transportation services, https://www.wcpss.net/Page/39302.  Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online athttps://www.wcpss.net/Page/44657. 

 

Attendance Guidance in Plan A | The attendance guidelines about in person attendance in Plan A are below.  Within this information, you will find new guidance for Plan A in alignment with our current attendance policy until further notice from NC DPI.

1. If a student is in Plan A and does not physically attend, the student should be marked absent per Policy 4400. If a student is not physically attending for reasons that would not be considered excused under section C of Policy 4400, then the student should be marked absent as unexcused. 
2. If a student in Plan A requires quarantining due to a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 or exposure, the student should be marked absent-excused, similar to a student who is absent for any of the reasons in section C of Policy 4400. Any students who are absent for excused reasons per Policy 4400 should be provided remote learning access that is available at the school.

 

Off-Campus Lunch | Registration is open for juniors and seniors to purchase off-campus lunch passes. Off-Campus Lunch passes may be paid by cash when turning in the application, beginning Monday, March 29 at the school daily between 8 am and 3 pm. Off-Campus Lunch Passes may take up to 72 hours to process and students may not receive these passes by April 8. Please read and follow the instructions below carefully.

1. Print the application
2. Read the entire application before filling it out
3. Have the parent's signature notarized
4. Bring the following items to the main office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
1. Notarized Off-Campus Lunch application
2. Pay $5 in cash when submitting your application.

 

Yearbooks Still on Sale | Yearbooks can still be purchased at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Don’t miss out on your chance to remember this year. No extras will be available so order now.

 

Scholarship Page Updated - Week of March 22 | Seniors, the scholarship page has been updated! There are SEVERAL scholarships that have deadlines in the next 2 weeks or so...make sure you don't miss out on them! The East Wake High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship (April Deadline) is only for EWHS students.  Take advantage of this opportunity! Click here to view updates: Counseling & Student Services / Scholarships and Announcements.

 

Athletic Events for the Week of April 5 | Athletic events are open to spectators.  Tickets will be limited, so stay on the lookout to purchase your ticket.  Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• April 5 - Golf @ Wendell Country Club (Clayton & Cleveland)
• April 5 - Men’s Tennis @ Smithfield-Selma
• April 6 - Women’s Soccer vs. West Johnston
• April 6 - Softball vs. West Johnston
• April 7 - Men’s Tennis vs Cleveland
• April 7 - Women’s Soccer vs South Johnston
• April 8 - Softball vs. South Johnston
• April 9 - Varsity Football @ Smithfield-Selma

 

NC State TRIO Talent Search | Current students in grades 9-11 can apply to participate in the TRIO Talent Search for the 21-22 school year. Students will participate in College Tours, ACT/SAT test prep, college prep support, and career exploration. Students must attend East Wake High School and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Click here to apply! or visit https://trio.dasa.ncsu.edu/talent-search/ for more information!

 

Wake Tech Admissions Presentations | Interested in learning more about Wake Tech?! Our recruitment officer will be sharing information with students on April 14 and May 26. Click here to register!

 

Financial Aid | Do you have a senior going to college in the fall?! Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Sandra Winters, EW Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

 

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High School webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application and complete it in it’s entirety and make sure that it has been signed by the student and parent. Also, check the expiration date on your license and car registration prior to making copies for the school. Return the completed application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

Spring Break - March 27 - April 7 | Spring break is from March 27 to April 7.  The fourth quarter will begin upon returning from Spring break.

 

Virtual Academy Students returning to Plan A Instruction | Any student that is transitioning from Virtual Academy to returning to school that requires transportation must reapply for transportation services.   To register for transportation services, https://www.wcpss.net/Page/39302.  Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online athttps://www.wcpss.net/Page/44657. 

 

Attendance Guidance in Plan A | The attendance guidelines about in person attendance in Plan A are below.  Within this information, you will find new guidance for Plan A in alignment with our current attendance policy until further notice from NC DPI.

1. If a student is in Plan A and does not physically attend, the student should be marked absent per Policy 4400. If a student is not physically attending for reasons that would not be considered excused under section C of Policy 4400, then the student should be marked absent as unexcused. 
2. If a student in Plan A requires quarantining due to a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 or exposure, the student should be marked absent-excused, similar to a student who is absent for any of the reasons in section C of Policy 4400. Any students who are absent for excused reasons per Policy 4400 should be provided remote learning access that is available at the school.

 

Off-Campus Lunch | Registration is open for juniors and seniors to purchase off-campus lunch passes. Off-Campus Lunch passes may be paid by cash when turning in the application, beginning Monday, March 29 at the school daily between 8 am and 3 pm. Off-Campus Lunch Passes may take up to 72 hours to process and students may not receive these passes by April 8. Please read and follow the instructions below carefully.

1. Print the application
2. Read the entire application before filling it out
3. Have the parent's signature notarized
4. Bring the following items to the main office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
   1. Notarized Off-Campus Lunch application
   2. Pay $5 in cash when submitting your application.

 

Yearbooks Still on Sale | Yearbooks can still be purchased at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Don’t miss out on your chance to remember this year. No extras will be available so order now.

 

Scholarship Page Updated - Week of March 22 | Seniors, the scholarship page has been updated! There are SEVERAL scholarships that have deadlines in the next 2 weeks or so...make sure you don't miss out on them! The East Wake High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship (April Deadline) is only for EWHS students.  Take advantage of this opportunity! Click here to view updates: Counseling & Student Services / Scholarships and Announcements.

 

Carolina Sports Journalism Camp | We are pleased to invite applications to the Carolina Sports Journalism Camp. The deadline to apply is April 1. Please help us spread the word by encouraging rising juniors and seniors to apply. This summer will mark the 10^thyear of the camp.

 

The summer 2021 dates for the virtual camp are June 23-25. Students will visit a sports journalism class through the UNC-CH Hussman School of Journalism and Media. The camp will instruct students on sports play-by-play, sports writing, sports photography and more through classroom study and newsroom practice. Students will take a behind-the-scenes tour of UNC’s sports media facilities and cover a press conference.

 

Please direct students to this site for application materials: 

http://hussman.unc.edu/csjc

 

Athletic Events for the Week of March 29 | Athletic events are open to spectators.  Tickets will be limited, so stay on the lookout to purchase your ticket.  Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• March 29 - Golf @ Smithfield-Selma
• March 29 - Men’s Tennis vs West Johnston
• March 30 - Women’s Soccer @ Cleveland
• March 30 - Softball @ Cleveland
• March 31 - Men’s Tennis vs South Johnston
• April 1 - Women’s Soccer @ Clayton
• April 1 - Softball @ Clayton
• April 1 - Varsity Football vs South Johnston (Senior Night)

 

NC State TRIO Talent Search | Current students in grades 9-11 can apply to participate in the TRIO Talent Search for the 21-22 school year. Students will participate in College Tours, ACT/SAT test prep, college prep support, and career exploration. Students must attend East Wake High School and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Click here to apply! or visit https://trio.dasa.ncsu.edu/talent-search/ for more information!

 

Wake Tech Admissions Presentations | Interested in learning more about Wake Tech?! Our recruitment officer will be sharing information with students on April 14 and May 26. Click here to register!

 

Financial Aid | Do you have a senior going to college in the fall?! Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Sandra Winters, EW Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Future Teachers Program Application Window | Know a senior interested in pursuing teaching as a career? The Future Teachers Program application window is open through March 31. Future Teachers seeks to develop the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and commit to teaching with us upon completing their teacher preparation programs.  The program is open to WCPSS high school seniors (Class of 2021) who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS. It also is open to students who are currently freshmen or sophomores at Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, or William Peace University.

 

The application window for the Future Teachers program is open through March 31. This is open to current high school seniors who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career.  Future Teachers Application Materials: Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors; Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores.

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High School webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application and complete it in its entirety and make sure that it has been signed by the student and parent. Also, check the expiration date on your license and car registration prior to making copies for the school. Return the completed application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

Homecoming | Friday, March 26 is Homecoming. Teachers will be providing the code to purchase tickets to the game in their Canvas course, so make sure you attend class.

 

Homecoming Spirit Week - March 22-26 | The school would like students to turn in pictures of them participating in Spirit week at this link: https://forms.gle/GCkZ2L4ubRTYf7WA9

• Monday, March 22 - Neon Day
• Tuesday, March 23 - Tacky Tourists
• Wednesday, March 24 - White Out
• Thursday, March 25 - Character Day
• Friday, March 26 - Blue & Gold (Homecoming Game vs West Johnston)

 

Returning to School & Lunch | Cohort A will return to school on Monday, March 22 for in-person instruction.  The Return to School Document should be reviewed before students report to school.  The document has many of the details and expectations for returning to school. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus for lunch.  

• Cohort A - Week of March 22

 

Athletic Events for the Week of March 22 | Athletic events will be opening to spectators beginning later this week.  Tickets will be limited, so stay on the lookout to purchase your ticket.  Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• March 22 - Golf vs South Johnston
• March 22 - Men’s Tennis @ Cleveland
• March 24 - Men’s Tennis @ Clayton
• March 24 - Softball vs Southeast Raleigh
• March 25 - Women’s Soccer vs Enloe
• March 25 - JV Football @ West Johnston
• March 26 - Varsity Football vs West Johnston

 

Spring Break - March 27 - April 6 | Spring break is from March 27 to April 6.  The fourth quarter will begin upon returning from Spring break.

 

End of the 3rd Quarter | Friday, March 26 is the last day of the third quarter.  Students should make sure that they submit all late work to their teachers.  Students are encouraged to communicate with their teachers about late assignments.

 

March 24 - Asynchronous Day | Wednesday, March 24 is an asynchronous day for students.

 

Scholarship Website - Updated | The scholarship page is updated!  The East Wake High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship is added (April deadline).  This is only for EWHS students!  Seniors should take advantage of this opportunity. Delicadoes Scholarship (April Deadline), Raleigh Engineers Club (April deadline), and Styres Rotary Scholarship (March deadline) were also added!  Make sure you scroll through the entire list as they are in order according to the due date.  The scholarship page can be viewed here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/40661

 

EWHS Wrestling Workouts | The East Wake wrestling team is having pre-season conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of March from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. All participants should be screened in the atrium and meet in the mats room near the auxiliary gym.

 

NC State TRIO Talent Search | Current students in grades 9-11 can apply to participate in the TRIO Talent Search for the 21-22 school year. Students will participate in College Tours, ACT/SAT test prep, college prep support, and career exploration. Students must attend East Wake High School and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Click here to apply! or visit https://trio.dasa.ncsu.edu/talent-search/ for more information!

 

Lunch College Fair | College admissions representatives from ECU, UNC Charlotte, University of South Carolina, the University of Alabama, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham will be available via Zoom breakout rooms on Wednesday, March 24th from 10:15-11:25 am.  Interested students in grades 9-11 will use this link: https://adm.ua.edu/register/R3NCEWHS321 to register!

 

Wake Tech Admissions Presentations | Interested in learning more about Wake Tech?! Our recruitment officer will be sharing information with students on March 24, April 14, and May 26. Click here to register!

 

Wake Tech CC Open House (Registration now open!)

• Tuesday, March 23: Enrollment & Student Activities. Hear from current Wake Tech students during a Student Panel discussion, and attend presentations about financial aid, the admissions process, employment resources, dual enrollment for high school students, and more.
• Wednesday, March 24: Academic Degree Programs. Ask questions and hear from experts on Wake Tech's career and technical training programs and university transfer options.     
• Thursday, March 25: Workforce Continuing Education (WCE). Wake Tech is your training hub for short-term, non-degree courses that lead to industry-recognized credentials. WCE also includes English as a Second Language classes, high school equivalency preparation, and small business support.

 

Financial Aid | Do you have a senior going to college in the fall?! Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Sandra Winters, EW Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Future Teachers Program Application Window | Know a senior interested in pursuing teaching as a career? The Future Teachers Program application window is open through March 31. Future Teachers seeks to develop the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and commit to teaching with us upon completing their teacher preparation programs.  The program is open to WCPSS high school seniors (Class of 2021) who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS. It also is open to students who are currently freshmen or sophomores at Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, or William Peace University.

 

The application window for the Future Teachers program is open through March 31. This is open to current high school seniors who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career.  Future Teachers Application Materials: Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors; Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores.

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High School webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application and complete it in its entirety and make sure that it has been signed by the student and parent. Also, check the expiration date on your license and car registration prior to making copies for the school. Return the completed application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive a parking tag will be issued their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated fee for the remainder of the school year. 

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

 

Homecoming | Friday, March 26 is Homecoming, so that means it's time to vote on your Homecoming Court. Please check your Homeroom Canvas course daily for the ballot to vote or for more instructions. Good luck!  

 

Homecoming Spirit Week - March 22-26 | The school would like students to turn in pictures of them participating in Spirit week at this link: https://forms.gle/GCkZ2L4ubRTYf7WA9

• Monday, March 22 - Neon Day
• Tuesday, March 23 - Tacky Tourists
• Wednesday, March 24 - White Out
• Thursday, March 25 - Character Day
• Friday, March 26 - Blue & Gold (Homecoming Game vs West Johnston)

 

FFA News | The FFA has been busy these past few weeks.  First, we would like to thank everyone who donated to our Animal Drive.  We collected much-needed items for the Wake County Animal Shelter.  Next, our students competed in the following FFA contests this past week and did exceptionally well in both.

• Farm Business Management finished first in the county, second in the region, and 7 in the state.  Team members were Joe Krebuam, Michell Brookover, Deshon Perry, and Ava Anderson.
• Agriculture Marketing finished first in the county, first in the region, and fourth in the state.  Team members were Taylor Crabtree, Lillie Cantin, and Savanah Smith.

 

Thank you for all your support!

 

Scholarship Website - Updated | The scholarship page is updated!  The East Wake High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship is added (April deadline).  This is only for EWHS students!  Seniors should take advantage of this opportunity. Delicadoes Scholarship (April Deadline), Raleigh Engineers Club (April deadline), and Styres Rotary Scholarship (March deadline) were also added!  Make sure you scroll through the entire list as they are in order according to the due date.  The scholarship page can be viewed here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/40661.

 

PTSA Meeting | The EWHS PTSA will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 16, at 6 p.m. virtually.  The link to the meeting is https://meet.google.com/nbw-yxyj-fsg; Join by phone ‪(US) +1 470-655-0489 PIN: ‪811 299 432#.  You can also enter the meeting by clicking on the center column's meeting logo on the website. 

 

EWHS Wrestling Workouts | The East Wake wrestling team, has pre-season conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of March from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. All participants should be screened in the atrium and meet in the mats room near the auxiliary gym.

 

Returning to School & Lunch | Cohort C will return to school on Monday, March 15, for in-person instruction.  The Return to School Document should be reviewed before students report to school.  The document has many of the details and expectations for returning to school. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus for lunch.  

• Cohort C - Week of March 15
• Cohort A - Week of March 22

 

NC State TRIO Talent Search | Current students in grades 9-11 can apply to participate in the TRIO Talent Search for the 21-22 school year. Students will participate in College Tours, ACT/SAT test prep, college prep support, and career exploration. Students must attend East Wake High School and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Click here to apply! or visit https://trio.dasa.ncsu.edu/talent-search/ for more information!

 

Lunch College Fair | College admissions representatives from ECU, UNC Charlotte, University of South Carolina, the University of Alabama, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham will be available via Zoom breakout rooms on Wednesday, March 24th from 10:15-11:25 am.  Interested students in grades 9-11 will use this link: https://adm.ua.edu/register/R3NCEWHS321 to register!

 

Wake Tech Admissions Presentations | Interested in learning more about Wake Tech?! Our recruitment officer will be sharing information with students on March 24, April 14, and May 26. Click here to register!

 

Wake Tech CC Open House (Registration now open!)

• Tuesday, March 23: Enrollment & Student Activities. Hear from current Wake Tech students during a Student Panel discussion, and attend presentations about financial aid, the admissions process, employment resources, dual enrollment for high school students, and more.
• Wednesday, March 24: Academic Degree Programs. Ask questions and hear from experts on Wake Tech's career and technical training programs and university transfer options.
• Thursday, March 25: Workforce Continuing Education (WCE). Wake Tech is your training hub for short-term, non-degree courses that lead to industry-recognized credentials. WCE also includes English as a Second Language classes, high school equivalency preparation, and small business support.

 

Financial Aid | Do you have a senior going to college in the fall?! Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Sandra Winters, EW Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Athletic Events for the Week of March 15 | Athletic events will be opening to spectators beginning later this week.  Tickets will be limited, so stay on the lookout to purchase your ticket.  Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• Women’s Soccer vs. Knightdale - March 15
• Golf @ South Johnston - March 15
• Softball @ Knightdale - March 16
• Women’s Soccer @ Knightdale - March 17
• Golf vs. Knightdale - March 17
• JV Football vs. Clayton - March 18
• Softball vs. Knightdale - March 19
• Varsity Football @ Clayton - March 19

 

Future Teachers Program Application Window | Know a senior interested in pursuing teaching as a career? The Future Teachers Program application window is open through March 31. Future Teachers seeks to develop the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and commit to teaching with us upon completing their teacher preparation programs.  The program is open to WCPSS high school seniors (Class of 2021) who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS. It also is open to students who are currently freshmen or sophomores at Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, or William Peace University.

 

The application window for the Future Teachers program is open through March 31. This is open to current high school seniors who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career.  Future Teachers Application Materials: Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors; Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores.

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to ensure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting. 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

Community Health Youth Empowerment Team | The Poe Center for Health Education is recruiting 10th and 11th-grade students to participate in a yearlong health and wellness youth empowerment initiative to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their community around nutrition, physical activity, substance use, and mental health while building life and career skills.

 

The 60-90 minutes sessions 2-3 times per month will initially begin in a virtual format with a live instructor and progress to an in-person format as CDC guidance allows. The Poe Center has guidelines that align with CDC best practices for building access, cleaning, and PPE.  With the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poe Center will work with the schools and participants to ensure the safest possible learning environment is provided.

 

We will host an upcoming Orientation for youth next week with more information. Please feel free to share the attached flyer (disregard the deadline date) and application link to 10th and 11th graders in the Eastern Wake County area you feel might be interested.

Thank you for all you do for our students! Please let me know if you have any questions!

 

Application Link: https://forms.gle/fAV1Enqi4JqVTcEy5

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate, click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020.  

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High School webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application and complete it in its entirety and make sure that the student and parent have signed it. Also, check the expiration date on your license and car registration prior to making copies for the school. Return the completed application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive the school will issue a parking tag to their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated fee for the remainder of the school year. 

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Graduation Dates | Class of 2021, your graduation date is Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.  The required graduation practice will be on Monday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.   Please mark your calendars!

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

 

ACT Makeups March 9 | The ACT Makeup for students that were absent on February 23rd will be administered on our campus Tuesday 3/9/2021 at 7:30 am to select students. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. Students that report to campus to take the ACT will remain on campus until 2:18 p.m. unless a parent/guardian comes to East Wake High School to check them out of school.  As a reminder, this will be the last opportunity for Juniors to take the ACT.

 

Homecoming | Friday, March 26 is Homecoming, so that means it's time to nominate your classmates for Homecoming Court. Please log in to your Homeroom Canvas course and nominate one male and one female to represent your class at the game. Nominations will be taken until 11:59 p.m. Friday night. Next week, we will vote on the top nominations for each class. Good luck!  

 

Homecoming Spirit Week - March 22-26 | The school would like students to turn in pictures of them participating in Spirit week at this link: https://forms.gle/GCkZ2L4ubRTYf7WA9

• Monday, March 22 - Neon Day
• Tuesday, March 23 - Tacky Tourists
• Wednesday, March 24 - White Out
• Thursday, March 25 - Character Day
• Friday, March 26 - Blue & Gold (Homecoming Game vs West Johnston)

 

Scholarship Website - Updated | The scholarship page is updated!  The East Wake High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship is added (April deadline).  This is only for EWHS students!  Seniors should take advantage of this opportunity. Delicadoes Scholarship (April Deadline), Raleigh Engineers Club (April deadline), and Styres Rotary Scholarship (March deadline) were also added!  Make sure you scroll through the entire list as they are in order according to the due date.  The scholarship page can be viewed here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/40661

 

Warrior Club Meeting | The Warrior Club will meet on Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. virtually.  If you are the parent of an athlete, you should consider attending these meetings.  To enter the meeting, parents should click on this link: meet.google.com/dnx-sezt-hjt or Phone Numbers: (‪US)‪+1 252-713-7212  PIN: ‪805 457 772#

 

Black History Month Virtual Celebration | Each year, EWHS has a program to display the talents of our school with an African American theme for Black History Month. This year's program is virtual. We present, "Melanin Magic- A Black History Virtual Celebration".

 

EWHS Wrestling Workouts | The East Wake wrestling team is having pre-season conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of March from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. All participants should be screened in the atrium and meet in the mats room near the auxiliary gym.

 

Returning to School & Lunch | Cohort B will return to school on Monday, March 8 for in-person instruction.  The Return to School Document should be reviewed before students report to school.  The document has many of the details and expectations for returning to school. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus for lunch.  

• Cohort B- Week of March 8
• Cohort C - Week of March 15
• Cohort A - Week of March 22

 

Course Registration Due March 12th | Please view the East Wake course registration page. Counselors are meeting with students during lunch to answer questions before the deadline. On Tuesday, March 2nd, students received access to the online canvas registration module and registration presentation. Students must complete online course registration no later than March 12th.

 

NC State TRIO Talent Search | Current students in grades 9-11 can apply to participate in the TRIO Talent Search for the 21-22 school year. Students will participate in College Tours, ACT/SAT test prep, college prep support, and career exploration. Students must attend East Wake High School and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Click here to apply! or visit https://trio.dasa.ncsu.edu/talent-search/ for more information!

 

Lunch College Fair | College admissions representatives from ECU, UNC Charlotte, University of South Carolina, the University of Alabama, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham will be available via Zoom breakout rooms on Wednesday, March 24th from 10:15-11:25 am.  Interested students in grades 9-11 will use this link: https://adm.ua.edu/register/R3NCEWHS321 to register!

 

Wake Tech Admissions Presentations | Interested in learning more about Wake Tech?! Our recruitment officer will be sharing information with students on March 24, April 14, and May 26. Click here to register!

 

Financial Aid | Do you have a senior going to college in the fall?! Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Sandra Winters, EW Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Athletic Events for the Week of March 8 | Athletic events will be opening to spectators beginning later this week.  Tickets will be limited, so stay on the lookout to purchase your ticket.  Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• Men’s Soccer @ South Johnston - March 8
• Men’s Soccer vs Smithfield-Selma - March 10
• JV Football vs Cleveland - March 11
• Varsity Football @ Cleveland - March 12

 

Future Teachers Program Application Window | Know a senior interested in pursuing teaching as a career? The Future Teachers Program application window is open through March 31. Future Teachers seeks to develop the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and commit to teaching with us upon completing their teacher preparation programs.  The program is open to WCPSS high school seniors (Class of 2021) who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS. It also is open to students who are currently freshmen or sophomores at Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, or William Peace University.

 

The application window for the Future Teachers program is open through March 31. This is open to current high school seniors who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career.  Future Teachers Application Materials: Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors; Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores.

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

 

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

Community Health Youth Empowerment Team | The Poe Center for Health Education is recruiting 10th and 11th-grade students to participate in a yearlong health and wellness youth empowerment initiative to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their community around nutrition, physical activity, substance use, and mental health while building life and career skills.

 

The 60-90 minutes sessions 2-3 times per month will initially begin in a virtual format with a live instructor and progress to an in-person format as CDC guidance allows. The Poe Center has guidelines that align with CDC best practices for building access, cleaning, and PPE.  With the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poe Center will work with the schools and participants to ensure the safest possible environment for learning is provided.

 

We will host an upcoming Orientation for youth next week with more information. Please feel free to share the attached flyer (disregard the deadline date) and application link to 10th and 11th graders in the Eastern Wake County area you feel might be interested.

 

Thank you for all you do for our students! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Application Link: https://forms.gle/fAV1Enqi4JqVTcEy5

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

Parent Survey | Please take a moment and fill out The EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey.  Spanish Version EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey We are looking forward to receiving your feedback to serve you better.

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application and complete it in it’s entirety and make sure that it has been signed by the student and parent. Also, check the expiration date on your license and car registration prior to making copies for the school. Return the completed application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive a parking tag will be issued their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated fee for the remainder of the school year. 

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Graduation Dates | Class of 2021, your graduation date is Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.  The required graduation practice will be on Monday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.   Please mark your calendars!

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

 

Asynchronous Day this Week | Wednesday, March 3 is an asynchronous day for all students.  Our LEP students will be taking the ACCESS test on Wednesday, March 3 on campus. 

 

Black History Month Virtual Celebration | Each year, EWHS has a program to display the talents of our school with an African American theme for Black History Month. This year's program is virtual. We present, "Melanin Magic- A Black History Virtual Celebration".

 

Tryouts for Golf, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Soccer, & Softball | Monday, March 1 is the first day of tryouts for Golf, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Soccer, & Softball.  Any student interested, should have a physical, complete the online registration, and get a ticket to play from Coach Pridgen.  Before tryouts daily, athletes should report to the atrium for the health screening process.

 

EWHS Wrestling Workouts | The East Wake wrestling team is having pre-season conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of March from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. All participants should be screened in the atrium and meet in the mats room near the auxiliary gym.

 

Returning to School & Lunch | Cohort A will start on Monday, March 1 for in-person instruction.  The Return to School Document should be reviewed before students report to school.  The document has many of the details and expectations for returning to school. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus for lunch.  

• Cohort A - Week of March 1
• Cohort B- Week of March 8
• Cohort C - Week of March 15

 

Course Registration 21-22 | Please view the East Wake course registration page to begin to prepare for course selection! Counselors have shared Google Meet codes with students to help answer questions during lunch from March 1st-March 9th. On Tuesday, March 2nd, students will receive access to the online canvas registration module and registration presentation. Students are encouraged to review registration information with their parents and complete course registration no later than March 12th.

 

NC State TRIO Talent Search | Current students in grades 9-11 can apply to participate in the TRIO Talent Search for the 21-22 school year. Students will participate in College Tours, ACT/SAT test prep, college prep support, and career exploration. Students must attend East Wake High School and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Click here to apply! or visit https://trio.dasa.ncsu.edu/talent-search/ for more information!

 

Junior Jumpstart | On Thursday, March 4 at 12:00 pm and 7:30 pm regional college admissions officers from UNC-Charlotte, ECU, University of South Carolina, Univ. of Alabama, and Univ. of Alabama-Birmingham will share information that will help Juniors and their parents feel more secure in their college knowledge moving into Senior year. They will be going over important information that juniors and their parents can do now to prepare to fill out college applications and answer any questions you have about that process.

12:00pm Event Link   7:30pm Event Link

 

Lunch College Fair | College admissions representatives from ECU, UNC Charlotte, University of South Carolina, the University of Alabama, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham will be available via Zoom breakout rooms on Wednesday, March 24th from 10:15-11:25 am.  Interested students in grades 9-11 will use this link: https://adm.ua.edu/register/R3NCEWHS321 to register!

 

Wake Tech Admissions Presentations | Interested in learning more about Wake Tech?! Our recruitment officer will be sharing information with students on March 24, April 14, and May 26. Click here to register!

 

Athletic Events for the Week of March 1 | Athletic events will be opening to spectators beginning later this week.  Tickets will be limited, so stay on the lookout to purchase your ticket.  Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• Men’s Soccer vs Clayton - March 1
• Men’s Soccer @ West Johnston - March 3
• JV Football @ Knightdale - March 4
• Varsity Football vs Knightdale - March 5

 

2020-2021 Second Semester Traditional Calendar | On Tuesday, February 16, the WCPSS Board of Education changed the 2020-2021 second semester calendar. Please make sure you review the link for these changes.

 

Parent Presentations | Keeping Teenagers Emotionally and Physically Safe can be viewed here. English Version and Spanish Version 

 

B.U.I.L.D Summit |The College of Education at NC State University is hosting  the 2021 Brothers United in Leadership Development (B.U.I.L.D.) Summit on Saturday, April 17, 2021 virtually via Zoom from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The B.U.I.L.D. Summit is an annual event designed to expose 9th-11th grade high school male students--particularly male students of color--to the diverse role of leaders in a growing global society. The theme for this year's B.U.I.L.D. Summit is "Vision Reactivated: Building Confidence, Community, and Connections". Registration for this event is now open and limited to 100 participants. For more information and to register for the 2021 B.U.I.L.D. Summit, click here. 

 

Scholarship Page Updated | SENIORS!!!  The scholarship page has been updated: 

https://www.wcpss.net/Page/40661.  There are a LOT of March deadlines approaching, so make sure you check it out!  There are lots of new things added!

 

Future Teachers Program Application Window | Know a senior interested in pursuing teaching as a career? The Future Teachers Program application window is open through March 31. Future Teachers seeks to develop the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and commit to teaching with us upon completing their teacher preparation programs.  The program is open to WCPSS high school seniors (Class of 2021) who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS. It also is open to students who are currently freshmen or sophomores at Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, or William Peace University.

 

The application window for the Future Teachers program is open through March 31. This is open to current high school seniors who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career.  Future Teachers Application Materials: Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors; Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores.

 

Financial Aid | Do you have a senior going to college in the fall?! Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Sandra Winters, EW Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

Community Health Youth Empowerment Team | The Poe Center for Health Education is recruiting 10th and 11th-grade students to participate in a yearlong health and wellness youth empowerment initiative to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their community around nutrition, physical activity, substance use, and mental health while building life and career skills.

 

The 60-90 minutes sessions 2-3 times per month will initially begin in a virtual format with a live instructor and progress to an in-person format as CDC guidance allows. The Poe Center has guidelines that align with CDC best practices for building access, cleaning, and PPE.  With the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poe Center will work with the schools and participants to ensure the safest possible environment for learning is provided.

 

We will host an upcoming Orientation for youth next week with more information. Please feel free to share the attached flyer (disregard the deadline date) and application link to 10th and 11th graders in the Eastern Wake County area you feel might be interested.

Thank you for all you do for our students! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Application Link: https://forms.gle/fAV1Enqi4JqVTcEy5

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

Parent Survey | Please take a moment and fill out The EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey.  Spanish Version EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey We are looking forward to receiving your feedback to serve you better.

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application and complete it in it’s entirety and make sure that it has been signed by the student and parent. Also, check the expiration date on your license and car registration prior to making copies for the school. Return the completed application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive a parking tag will be issued their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated fee for the remainder of the school year. 

 

2021-2022 Traditional School Calendar | The WCPSS Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 traditional school calendar.  Please view the calendar before making plans for the next academic school year.

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Graduation Dates | Class of 2021, your graduation date is Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.  The required graduation practice will be on Monday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.   Please mark your calendars!

 

Student Recognition Programs | This school year, East Wake introduces a new student recognition program, the Warrior Spotlight Award.  To view more information about the program, click here: Warrior Spotlight Award.

 

Student Choice Award | The Student Choice Award recognizes East Wake grade level superlatives. To view more information about the program, click here: Student Choice Award.

 

EWHS Yearbook Deadlines for Senior Year | Yearbook information is below for seniors.  For questions, individuals should contact Ms. Anderson at landerson@wcpss.net in Room 2313.  You can follow our yearbook at @YearbookEWHS (Twitter and Instagram). 

Please read the following information regarding deadlines and pictures for the yearbook this year. You will find information on photos, ads, and yearbook pricing and where you can go to purchase at Jostens. Please don't wait until the end, as last year, we did sell out, and many students were unable to receive ad space or purchase a yearbook.

 

Please note, Recognition Ads are a separate purchase from the yearbook. All seniors can turn in ONE baby picture for no charge, but that is a separate page containing ALL senior baby pictures. Senior Quotes this year will depend on the students' submissions. For additional information, visit EWHS Senior Yearbook Information.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

 

Asynchronous Days this Week | Tuesday, February 23 is an asynchronous day for all 9th, 10th, & 12th-grade students.  All 11th-grade students will be at the school taking the ACT, which is required for all juniors.   The ECS Regional Program students will report to school on February 23.  February 24 is the district's assigned asynchronous day.

 

February 23 - ACT for All 11th Grade Students | On February 23, all 11th-grade students will be administered the ACT on campus.  The ACT is a required exam for all 11th-grade students.  Students will follow the arrival information located in the return to school document below.  Upon completing the screening process and entering the building, 11th graders will be provided their testing location.

 

Returning to School & Lunch | Cohort C will start on February 22nd for in-person instruction.  The Return to School Document should be reviewed before students report to school.  The document has many of the details and expectations for returning to school. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus for lunch.  

• Cohort C - Week of February 22
• Cohort A - Week of March 1
• Cohort B- Week of March 8

 

2020-2021 Second Semester Traditional Calendar | On Tuesday, February 16, the WCPSS Board of Education changed the 2020-2021 second semester calendar. Please make sure you review the link for these changes.

 

Parent Presentations | Keeping Teenagers Emotionally and Physically Safe can be viewed here. English Version and Spanish Version 

 

Black History Month Virtual Celebration | Melanin Magic will debut on the East Wake webpage on Friday, February 26, 2021.

 

Women’s Soccer Team Workouts and Tryouts | Workouts began on Thursday, February 11th, 2021, and will continue throughout February on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tryouts will start on March 1st, 2021, for the team. If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact Mrs. Moffitt at smoffitt@wcpss.net.

 

Softball Workouts | Workouts are Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the softball field.  To participate, you must have all online paperwork complete and an updated physical.  Before coming to the softball field, players must check-in at the atrium. If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact Coach Stewart at kstewart4@wcpss.net. 

 

Scholarship Page Updated | SENIORS!!!  The scholarship page has been updated: 

https://www.wcpss.net/Page/40661.  There are a LOT of March deadlines approaching, so make sure you check it out!  There are lots of new things added!

 

Future Teachers Program Application Window | Know a senior interested in pursuing teaching as a career? The Future Teachers Program application window is open through March 31. Future Teachers seeks to develop the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and commit to teaching with us upon completing their teacher preparation programs.  The program is open to WCPSS high school seniors (Class of 2021) who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS. It also is open to students who are currently freshmen or sophomores at Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, or William Peace University.

 

The application window for the Future Teachers program is open through March 31. This is open to current high school seniors who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career.  Future Teachers Application Materials: Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors; Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores.

 

 

We Need Your Help - Title 1 Status & Free and Reduced lunch | East Wake High School is a Title 1 school, which means the school receives additional federal funding for every student that qualifies for free & reduced lunch.  For the school to continue to qualify, at least 50% of the students must qualify for free & reduced services.  Currently, the school has less than 50% of the students that have filled out lunch applications. It is vital that all parents apply for free/reduced lunch even if your student does not eat it.  

 

Our school’s Title 1 funds help to pay for teachers to make our class sizes smaller than most other WCPSS high schools, to purchase many of the laptops that students received, some of the equipment used within our Art’s & Physical Education departments, and many of the free instructional systems students receive.  An application can be completed online at www.MySchoolApps.com, or a paper application can be requested by calling 919-588-3535. Students eligible for reduced-price meals will receive their breakfast and lunch at no cost for the 2020-21 school year.  

 

Social/Emotional Support | On Tuesday, February 23rd, counselors will present “Keeping yourself emotionally and physically safe” to students in grades 9, 10, and 12. Tuesday is an asynchronous day for students in grades 9, 10, and 12. Current juniors received this presentation in 9th grade and will receive it again as seniors.

 

Curriculum Fair Virtual Event | Although we are unable to offer our annual face-to-face event with administrators, counselors, and teachers, we are still excited to provide information to prepare for course registration for the 2021-22 school year.  Click here to access our teacher curriculum videos and learn more about the Warrior Way!

 

Course Registration 21-22 | It is almost time to register for classes for next year! Course Registration will take place February 22- March 9. Please view our registration timeline and registration overview to begin to prepare for course selection!

 

Financial Aid | Do you have a senior going to college in the fall?! Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Sandra Winters, EW Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

UNC Project Uplift | Project Uplift is a summer program for rising high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability, especially those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in post-secondary education. Project Uplift & Uplift PLUS is designed for students from underrepresented populations, such as American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Asian American backgrounds. The program also welcomes prospective first-generation college students, students from rural communities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. While these are the target audiences, Project Uplift is open for anyone to attend.

 

Students who would like to learn more about Project Uplift and Uplift Plus are invited to join UNC's Office for Diversity and Inclusion for a virtual information session on February 22.

Register for February 22

 

Hosted by UNC's Office for Diversity and Inclusion, these summer enrichment and college access programs for rising high school seniors (current juniors) show how college can help them reach their goals. Students can apply for Project Uplift and Uplift Plus now through March 1.

 

East Wake Community: We Need Your Help!

East Wake FFA will be conducting a service project to help animals in our local shelters.  This has traditionally been a tough time of year for our animal friends and 2020 has been especially rough.  We are asking for your help!  Anything; blankets, towels, toys, food, leashes, bowls, etc. will help.  These supplies are not for just dogs and cats! Hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets, birds, any small animal may end up in our local shelters and needs your help!   We will be collecting from now until Thursday, February 25.  Please bring your items to the greenhouse area of our school.  There will be a labeled collection bin located next greenhouse door. Just place your item in the covered container and the FFA will get it delivered to the proper place. If you have any questions, please send me an email to jlharris@wcpss.net or contact any East Wake FFA officer. 

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

Community Health Youth Empowerment Team | The Poe Center for Health Education is recruiting 10th and 11th-grade students to participate in a yearlong health and wellness youth empowerment initiative to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their community around nutrition, physical activity, substance use, and mental health while building life and career skills.

 

The 60-90 minutes sessions 2-3 times per month will initially begin in a virtual format with a live instructor and progress to an in-person format as CDC guidance allows. The Poe Center has guidelines that align with CDC best practices for building access, cleaning, and PPE.  With the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poe Center will work with the schools and participants to ensure the safest possible environment for learning is provided.

 

We will host an upcoming Orientation for youth next week with more information. Please feel free to share the attached flyer (disregard the deadline date) and application link to 10th and 11th graders in the Eastern Wake County area you feel might be interested.

Thank you for all you do for our students! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Application Link: https://forms.gle/fAV1Enqi4JqVTcEy5

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) | The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) has a new format for 2021. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) invites rising high school juniors and seniors to participate in a two-week, virtual research internship program, June 7-18. The program will operate virtually from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Upon graduation from high school and enrollment at N.C. A&T in a CAES program, participants will receive an $800 scholarship. The scholarship will be distributed during the first and second semesters of the student’s freshman year.  Applications Are Available Online http://bit.ly/RAPncat

 

Athletic Events for the Week of February 22 | All athletic events are closed to spectators. Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• Men’s Soccer @ Smithfield Selma - February 22
• Men’s Soccer vs West Johnston - February 23
• Basketball Playoffs - February 23
• Men’s Soccer vs Cleveland - February 24
• JV Football vs Rolesville - February 25
• Varsity Football @ Rolesville - February 26

 

Parent Survey | Please take a moment and fill out The EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey.  Spanish Version EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey We are looking forward to receiving your feedback to serve you better.

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application to fill it out.  Return the filled-out application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive a parking tag will be issued their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated rate for the school year's remainder.  

 

School Pictures | Did you miss picture day at school? No need to worry! Submit your photo following the guidelines below to ensure your student is included in the portrait section.

Just click here to submit your image digitally.

Quick Guidelines for Portraits:

1. Have someone take the picture for you or use your phone's timer. **NO SELFIES OR FILTERS**
2. Choose a simple background, preferably against a wall or neutrally-colored background.
3. Make sure you take the picture from the waist up and are dressed appropriately (NO HEADGEAR AND NO SUNGLASSES)
4. Make sure you are the only one in the photo--NO PROPS, NO OTHER PEOPLE, NO ANIMALS
5. No Hand Signs or Facial Gestures--A Simple Smile or Look is Best (Think School Portrait)--Make sure you are looking at the camera.

DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK:  February 25

 

2021-2022 Traditional School Calendar | The WCPSS Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 traditional school calendar.  Please view the calendar before making plans for the next academic school year.

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Graduation Dates | Class of 2021, your graduation date is Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.  The required graduation practice will be on Monday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.   Please mark your calendars!

 

Student Recognition Programs | This school year, East Wake introduces a new student recognition program, the Warrior Spotlight Award.  To view more information about the program, click here: Warrior Spotlight Award.

 

Student Choice Award | The Student Choice Award recognizes East Wake grade level superlatives. To view more information about the program, click here: Student Choice Award.

 

EWHS Yearbook Deadlines for Senior Year | Yearbook information is below for seniors.  For questions, individuals should contact Ms. Anderson at landerson@wcpss.net in Room 2313.  You can follow our yearbook at @YearbookEWHS (Twitter and Instagram). 

Please read the following information regarding deadlines and pictures for the yearbook this year. You will find information on photos, ads, and yearbook pricing and where you can go to purchase at Jostens. Please don't wait until the end, as last year, we did sell out, and many students were unable to receive ad space or purchase a yearbook.

Please note, Recognition Ads are a separate purchase from the yearbook. All seniors can turn in ONE baby picture for no charge, but that is a separate page containing ALL senior baby pictures. Senior Quotes this year will depend on the students' submissions. For additional information, visit EWHS Senior Yearbook Information.

 

Counselor Appointments | Counselors are available for phone and/or Google Meet appointments with students and parents throughout the instructional day. Please visit the Student Services site to schedule your appointment. As always, counselors are available from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. via email! Counselors will be checking in with students regarding academics, social/emotional needs and answer any questions. If you have concerns, please contact your student's counselor.

 

Scholarships | The EWHS Scholarship website is live! Scholarships are updated regularly, so be sure to visit the site to not miss out on opportunities! The Scholarship site is located under "Quick Links" on the EWHS Homepage and the Student Services website. Click here for more information.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

Returning to School & Lunch | Cohort B will start on February 17th for in-person instruction.  The Return to School Document should be reviewed before students report to school.  The document has many of the details and expectations for returning to school. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus for lunch.  

• Cohort B - Week of February 15 (February 17)
• Cohort C - Week of February 22
• Cohort A - Week of March 1

 

We Need Your Help - Title 1 Status & Free and Reduced lunch | East Wake High School is a Title 1 school, which means the school receives additional federal funding for every student that qualifies for free & reduced lunch.  For the school to continue to qualify, at least 50% of the students must qualify for free & reduced services.  Currently, the school has less than 50% of the students that have filled out lunch applications. It is vital that all parents apply for free/reduced lunch even if your student does not eat it.  

 

Our school’s Title 1 funds help to pay for teachers to make our class sizes smaller than most other WCPSS high schools, to purchase many of the laptops that students received, some of the equipment used within our Art’s & Physical Education departments, and many of the free instructional systems students receive.  An application can be completed online at www.MySchoolApps.com, or a paper application can be requested by calling 919-588-3535. Students eligible for reduced-price meals will receive their breakfast and lunch at no cost for the 2020-21 school year.  

 

PTSA Meeting | The EWHS PTSA will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 16, at 6 p.m. virtually.  The link to the meeting is https://meet.google.com/nbw-yxyj-fsg; Join by phone ‪(US) +1 470-655-0489 PIN: ‪811 299 432#.  You can also enter the meeting by clicking on the center column's meeting logo on the website. 

 

Social/Emotional Support | Parents, join us on Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00 pm during our monthly PTSA meeting for the presentation "Parents guide for keeping teenagers emotionally and physically safe." The presentation will help parents/guardians recognize warning signs that may indicate your child needs extra support. This presentation will be sponsored by Student Services and the Family and Community Engagement center. To join the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, click here. For more information and emotional resources, visit our website. 

 

Curriculum Fair Virtual Event | Although we are unable to offer our annual face-to-face event with administrators, counselors, and teachers, we are still excited to provide information to prepare for course registration for the 2021-22 school year.  This event will be held virtually on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Please visit our website on Thursday to view the presentation!

 

Course Registration 21-22 | It is almost time to register for classes for next year! Course Registration will take place February 22- March 9. Please view our registration timeline and registration overview to begin to prepare for course selection!

 

WCPSS CTE- Career Connections 2021 | Career and Technical Education will be celebrating CTE Month by hosting Career Connections 2021 on February 24, 2021, for students grades 8-12. The virtual event using Booth Central will kick-off at 9:00 am with a wide selection of 30-minute career readiness workshops hosted by WCPSS Career Development Coordinators. From 11:00 am-12:00 pm, students will have the opportunity to meet virtually with industry professionals during an Industry Fair showcasing the 16 Career Clusters. For more information, contact our school’s Career Development Coordinator- Ms. Coble (kcoble@wcpss.net). To register, click HERE.

 

UNC Project Uplift | Project Uplift is a summer program for rising high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability, especially those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in post-secondary education. Project Uplift & Uplift PLUS is designed for students from underrepresented populations, such as American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Asian American backgrounds. The program also welcomes prospective first-generation college students, students from rural communities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. While these are the target audiences, Project Uplift is open for anyone to attend.

Students who would like to learn more about Project Uplift and Uplift Plus are invited to join UNC's Office for Diversity and Inclusion for a virtual information session on February 15 and February 22.

• Register for February 15
• Register for February 22

Hosted by UNC's Office for Diversity and Inclusion, these summer enrichment and college access programs for rising high school seniors (current juniors) show how college can help them reach their goals. Students can apply for Project Uplift and Uplift Plus now through March 1.

 

East Wake Community: We Need Your Help!

East Wake FFA will be conducting a service project to help animals in our local shelters.  This has traditionally been a tough time of year for our animal friends and 2020 has been especially rough.  We are asking for your help!  Anything; blankets, towels, toys, food, leashes, bowls, etc. will help.  These supplies are not for just dogs and cats! Hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets, birds, any small animal may end up in our local shelters and needs your help!   We will be collecting from now until Thursday, February 25.  Please bring your items to the greenhouse area of our school.  There will be a labeled collection bin located next greenhouse door. Just place your item in the covered container and the FFA will get it delivered to the proper place. If you have any questions, please send me an email to jlharris@wcpss.net or contact any East Wake FFA officer. 

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

 

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

Community Health Youth Empowerment Team | The Poe Center for Health Education is recruiting 10th and 11th-grade students to participate in a yearlong health and wellness youth empowerment initiative to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their community around nutrition, physical activity, substance use, and mental health while building life and career skills.

 

The 60-90 minutes sessions 2-3 times per month will initially begin in a virtual format with a live instructor and progress to an in-person format as CDC guidance allows. The Poe Center has guidelines that align with CDC best practices for building access, cleaning, and PPE.  With the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poe Center will work with the schools and participants to ensure the safest possible environment for learning is provided.

 

We will host an upcoming Orientation for youth next week with more information. Please feel free to share the attached flyer (disregard the deadline date) and application link to 10th and 11th graders in the Eastern Wake County area you feel might be interested.

 

Thank you for all you do for our students! Please let me know if you have any questions!

 

Application Link: https://forms.gle/fAV1Enqi4JqVTcEy5

 

February 23 - ACT for All 11th Grade Students | On February 23, all 11th-grade students will be administered the ACT on campus.  The ACT is a required exam for all 11th-grade students.  February 23 will be an asynchronous day for the entire school.  The ECS Regional Program students will report to school on February 23.  

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

February is Black History Month | Black History month is celebrated in February and the school will host a weekly Scavenger Hunt that will yield one student winner per week with a $10 dollar gift card being mailed to their home. February 26, our Black History Celebration video will be released on our school website.  Stay tuned for a Magical Experience!

 

Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) | The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) has a new format for 2021. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) invites rising high school juniors and seniors to participate in a two-week, virtual research internship program, June 7-18. The program will operate virtually from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Upon graduation from high school and enrollment at N.C. A&T in a CAES program, participants will receive an $800 scholarship. The scholarship will be distributed during the first and second semesters of the student’s freshman year.  Applications Are Available Online http://bit.ly/RAPncat

 

Athletic Events for the Week of February 15 | All athletic events are closed to spectators. Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• Men’s Soccer vs West Johnston - February 15
• Basketball vs South Johnston - February 16
• Men’s Soccer South Johnston - February 17
• Basketball vs Smithfield-Selma - February 19

 

Parent Survey | Please take a moment and fill out The EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey.  Spanish Version EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey We are looking forward to receiving your feedback to serve you better.

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application to fill it out.  Return the filled out application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive a parking tag will be issued their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated rate for the school year's remainder.  

 

School Pictures | Did you miss picture day at school? No need to worry! Submit your photo following the guidelines below to ensure your student is included in the portrait section.

Just click here to submit your image digitally.

Quick Guidelines for Portraits:

1. Have someone take the picture for you or use your phone's timer. **NO SELFIES OR FILTERS**
2. Choose a simple background, preferably against a wall or neutrally-colored background.
3. Make sure you take the picture from the waist up and are dressed appropriately (NO HEADGEAR AND NO SUNGLASSES)
4. Make sure you are the only one in the photo--NO PROPS, NO OTHER PEOPLE, NO ANIMALS
5. No Hand Signs or Facial Gestures--A Simple Smile or Look is Best (Think School Portrait)--Make sure you are looking at the camera.

DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK:  February 25

 

2021-2022 Traditional School Calendar | The WCPSS Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 traditional school calendar.  Please view the calendar before making plans for the next academic school year.

 

2020-2021 Second Semester Traditional Calendar | Please view the 2020-2021 second semester calendar.

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Financial Aid | Questions about financial aid or needing assistance with completing the FAFSA? Contact Sandra Winters, Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Graduation Dates | Class of 2021, your graduation date is Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.  The required graduation practice will be on Monday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.   Please mark your calendars!

 

Student Recognition Programs | This school year, East Wake introduces a new student recognition program, the Warrior Spotlight Award.  To view more information about the program, click here: Warrior Spotlight Award.

 

Student Choice Award | The Student Choice Award recognizes East Wake grade level superlatives. To view more information about the program, click here: Student Choice Award.

 

EWHS Yearbook Deadlines for Senior Year | Yearbook information is below for seniors.  For questions, individuals should contact Ms. Anderson at landerson@wcpss.net in Room 2313.  You can follow our yearbook at @YearbookEWHS (Twitter and Instagram). 

Please read the following information regarding deadlines and pictures for the yearbook this year. You will find information on photos, ads, and yearbook pricing and where you can go to purchase at Jostens. Please don't wait until the end, as last year, we did sell out, and many students were unable to receive ad space or purchase a yearbook.

Please note, Recognition Ads are a separate purchase from the yearbook. All seniors can turn in ONE baby picture for no charge, but that is a separate page containing ALL senior baby pictures. Senior Quotes this year will depend on the students' submissions. For additional information, visit EWHS Senior Yearbook Information.

 

Counselor Appointments | Counselors are available for phone and/or Google Meet appointments with students and parents throughout the instructional day. Please visit the Student Services site to schedule your appointment. As always, counselors are available from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. via email! Counselors will be checking in with students regarding academics, social/emotional needs and answer any questions. If you have concerns, please contact your student's counselor.

 

Scholarships | The EWHS Scholarship website is live! Scholarships are updated regularly, so be sure to visit the site to not miss out on opportunities! The Scholarship site is located under "Quick Links" on the EWHS Homepage and the Student Services website. Click here for more information.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

We Need Your Help - Title 1 Status & Free and Reduced lunch | East Wake High School is a Title 1 school, which means the school receives additional federal funding for every student that qualifies for free & reduced lunch.  For the school to continue to qualify, at least 50% of the students must qualify for free & reduced services.  Currently, the school has less than 50% of the students that have filled out lunch applications. It is vital that all parents apply for free/reduced lunch even if your student does not eat it.  

 

Our school’s Title 1 funds help to pay for teachers to make our class sizes smaller than most other WCPSS high schools, to purchase many of the laptops that students received, some of the equipment used within our Art’s & Physical Education departments, and many of the free instructional systems students receive.  An application can be completed online at www.MySchoolApps.com, or a paper application can be requested by calling 919-588-3535. Students eligible for reduced-price meals will receive their breakfast and lunch at no cost for the 2020-21 school year.  

 

Returning to School & Lunch | Cohort B will start on February 17th for in-person instruction.  A Return to School Document will be shared prior to that day with all EWHS families. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus for lunch.  

 

East Wake Community: We Need Your Help! | East Wake FFA will be conducting a service project to help animals in our local shelters.  This has traditionally been a tough time of year for our animal friends and 2020 has been especially rough.  We are asking for your help!  Anything; blankets, towels, toys, food, leashes, bowls, ets. will help.  These supplies are not for just dogs and cats! Hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets, birds, any small animal may end up in our local shelters and needs your help!   We will be collecting from now until Thursday, February 25.  Please bring your items to the greenhouse area of our school.  There will be a labeled collection bin located next greenhouse door. Just place your item in the covered container and the FFA will get it delivered to the proper place. If you have any questions, please send me an email to jlharris@wcpss.net or contact any East Wake FFA officer. 

 

Warrior Club Meeting | The Warrior Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 6 p.m. This meeting will be virtually and the link can found on the Warrior Club page on the school's website.

 

Warrior Club is looking for your Help and Support! | We are looking for Officers for the 2021-2022 Board.  As a Booster Club, the Warrior Club helps fundraise and support our Student-Athletes to make sure that they are well represented and have the same opportunities as other schools.  This cannot be done without a team of parents working in the background. Volunteers should anticipate 1 In-Person Meeting per month, and a couple of hours of service either at home or on campus to keep the Club running!

 

Key Positions that need to be filled for next year:

• President/Chair - Creates the guide for the year and serves as the direct Liaison for Principal and AD.
• Vice President/Chair - Assists Chair and other Board Members as needed
• Treasurer - Maintains Banking Information, Team Accounts, Pays Bills, Makes Deposits
• Secretary - Maintains history from each meeting 

 

Working in Pairs is a great way to serve!  If you have a good friend, you can partner up and support one another! This will be a great year to step up and get involved, as most outgoing Board Members will have Seniors on campus, and will be available to support and assist! So you are not re-inventing the wheel, or going out alone!

 

Please email ewwarriorclub@gmail.com if you are interested and able!

 

Community Health Youth Empowerment Team | The Poe Center for Health Education is recruiting 10th and 11th-grade students to participate in a yearlong health and wellness youth empowerment initiative to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors in their community around nutrition, physical activity, substance use, and mental health while building life and career skills.

 

The 60-90 minutes sessions 2-3 times per month will initially begin in a virtual format with a live instructor and progress to an in-person format as CDC guidance allows. The Poe Center has guidelines that align with CDC best practices for building access, cleaning, and PPE.  With the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poe Center will work with the schools and participants to ensure the safest possible environment for learning is provided.

 

We will host an upcoming Orientation for youth next week with more information. Please feel free to share the attached flyer (disregard the deadline date) and application link to 10th and 11th graders in the Eastern Wake County area you feel might be interested.

 

Thank you for all you do for our students! Please let me know if you have any questions!

 

Application Link: https://forms.gle/fAV1Enqi4JqVTcEy5

 

February 23 - ACT for All 11th Grade Students | On February 23, all 11th-grade students will be administered the ACT on campus.  The ACT is a required exam for all 11th-grade students.  February 23 will be an asynchronous day for the entire school.  The ECS Regional Program students will report to school on February 23.  This survey should be completed by Friday, February 12, so that we can adequately prepare for the exam. https://forms.gle/oX51vQDAgr56wSD18 

 

Cap & Gown Pictures | Cap & gown pictures will be taken on February 9.  There is a required $10 sitting fee.  To schedule your session: (No walk-ins will be permitted) 

1. Please visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com. 
2. Enter the city and state for your school. 
3. Once you find your school, enter your information to schedule your appointment time. 
4. Prepay online or pay at the camera. 
5. There are limited appointments available, so sign up soon! 

 

Girls should wear something that will not show at the top of the gown. A shirt without a collar is suggested. 

 

Guys should wear a shirt and tie. If you don’t have a shirt and tie, some will be available at the camera. 

 

Football Tryouts | Football tryouts will begin on Monday, February 8.  For more information, contact Coach Cotton at dccotton@wcpss.net.

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

February is Black History Month | Black History month is celebrated in February and the school will host a weekly Scavenger Hunt that will yield one student winner per week with a $10 dollar gift card being mailed to their home. February 26, our Black History Celebration video will be released on our school website.  Stay tuned for a Magical Experience!

 

Black History Month Essay Contest | Celebrate Black History Month this February by participating in an essay contest!

 

Share with us your story that could inspire the future while reflecting on the past or present-day hero. Tell us about an African-American who inspired you in a written essay in celebration of Black History Month. This is your moment to inspire the next generation!

Register online via RecLink using the barcodes below to participate and receive essay guidelines. Registration opens Monday, February 1, and closes Monday, February 8.

Winners will be notified, essays presented virtually and a small prize will be presented on February 26, 2021.

 

Barcode: Grades 9-12 - 273572 & Essay Submission Deadline Date: Friday, February 19, 2021

 

Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) | The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) has a new format for 2021. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) invites rising high school juniors and seniors to participate in a two-week, virtual research internship program, June 7-18. The program will operate virtually from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Upon graduation from high school and enrollment at N.C. A&T in a CAES program, participants will receive an $800 scholarship. The scholarship will be distributed during the first and second semesters of the student’s freshman year.  Applications Are Available Online http://bit.ly/RAPncat

 

Athletic Events for the Week of February 8 | All athletic events are closed to spectators. Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• Men’s Soccer @ Cleveland - February 8
• Basketball @ Clayton - February 9
• Men’s Soccer @ Clayton - February 10
• Men’s Soccer @ Rolesville - February 12
• Basketball @ West Johnston - February 12

 

Parent Survey | Please take a moment and fill out The EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey.  Spanish Version EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey We are looking forward to receiving your feedback to serve you better.

 

Testing | Any student who missed taking their EOC or CTE Post-assessment during exam week will be notified of a make-up opportunity once schools return to in-person school slated to be the middle of February. 

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Boy's & Girl's Golf | Anyone interested in boy's or girl's golf, please contact Coach Piercy at apiercy@wcpss.net.  The official season starts on March 1.

 

Baseball | Anyone interested in playing baseball this spring, please contact Coach Piercy at apiercy@wcpss.net or eastwakewarriorsbaseball@gmail.com.  Workouts will begin the week of January 25.  

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application to fill it out.  Return the filled out application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive a parking tag will be issued their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated rate for the school year's remainder.  

 

School Pictures | Did you miss picture day at school? No need to worry! Submit your photo following the guidelines below to ensure your student is included in the portrait section.

Just click here to submit your image digitally.

Quick Guidelines for Portraits:

1. Have someone take the picture for you or use your phone's timer. **NO SELFIES OR FILTERS**
2. Choose a simple background, preferably against a wall or neutrally-colored background.
3. Make sure you take the picture from the waist up and are dressed appropriately (NO HEADGEAR AND NO SUNGLASSES)
4. Make sure you are the only one in the photo--NO PROPS, NO OTHER PEOPLE, NO ANIMALS
5. No Hand Signs or Facial Gestures--A Simple Smile or Look is Best (Think School Portrait)--Make sure you are looking at the camera.

 

DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK:  February 25

 

2021-2022 Traditional School Calendar | The WCPSS Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 traditional school calendar.  Please view the calendar before making plans for the next academic school year.

 

2020-2021 Second Semester Traditional Calendar | Please view the 2020-2021 second semester calendar.

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Financial Aid | Questions about financial aid or needing assistance with completing the FAFSA? Contact Sandra Winters, Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Graduation Dates | Class of 2021, your graduation date is Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.  The required graduation practice will be on Monday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.   Please mark your calendars!

 

Student Recognition Programs | This school year, East Wake introduces a new student recognition program, the Warrior Spotlight Award.  To view more information about the program, click here: Warrior Spotlight Award.

 

Student Choice Award | The Student Choice Award recognizes East Wake grade level superlatives. To view more information about the program, click here: Student Choice Award.

 

EWHS Yearbook Deadlines for Senior Year | Yearbook information is below for seniors.  For questions, individuals should contact Ms. Anderson at landerson@wcpss.net in Room 2313.  You can follow our yearbook at @YearbookEWHS (Twitter and Instagram). 

 

Please read the following information regarding deadlines and pictures for the yearbook this year. You will find information on photos, ads, and yearbook pricing and where you can go to purchase at Jostens. Please don't wait until the end, as last year, we did sell out, and many students were unable to receive ad space or purchase a yearbook.

 

Please note, Recognition Ads are a separate purchase from the yearbook. All seniors can turn in ONE baby picture for no charge, but that is a separate page containing ALL senior baby pictures. Senior Quotes this year will depend on the students' submissions. For additional information, visit EWHS Senior Yearbook Information.

 

Counselor Appointments | Counselors, are available for phone and/or Google Meet appointments with students and parents throughout the instructional day. Please visit the Student Services site to schedule your appointment. As always, counselors are available from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. via email! Counselors will be checking in with students regarding academics, social/emotional needs and to answer any questions. If you have concerns, please contact your student's counselor.

 

Scholarships | The EWHS Scholarship website is live! Scholarships are updated regularly, so be sure to visit the site to not miss out on opportunities! The Scholarship site is located under "Quick Links" on the EWHS Homepage and the Student Services website. Click here for more information.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

We Need Your Help - Title 1 Status & Free and Reduced lunch | East Wake High School is a Title 1 school, which means the school receives additional federal funding for every student that qualifies for free & reduced lunch.  For the school to continue to qualify, at least 50% of the students must qualify for free & reduced services.  Currently, the school has less than 50% of the students that have filled out lunch applications. It is vital that all parents apply for free/reduced lunch even if your student does not eat it.  

 

Our school’s Title 1 funds help to pay for teachers to make our class sizes smaller than most other WCPSS high schools, to purchase many of the laptops that students received, some of the equipment used within our Art’s & Physical Education departments, and many of the free instructional systems students receive.  An application can be completed online at www.MySchoolApps.com, or a paper application can be requested by calling 919-588-3535. Students eligible for reduced-price meals will receive their breakfast and lunch at no cost for the 2020-21 school year.  

 

Drive-Thru Report Card Pick-up & Material Distribution - 3rd Quarter | East Wake High School will host The last Drive-Thru Report Card Pick-Up & Material Distribution will take place Monday, February 1, 4 to 6 p.m.  Parents will access the Drive-Thru by using the entrance between the softball field and football field “North Entrance”.  Please do not exit your cars to pick up materials.  

 

February 23 - ACT for All 11th Grade Students | On February 23, all 11th grade students will be administered the ACT on campus.  The ACT is a required exam for all 11th grade students.  February 23 will be an asynchronous day for the entire school.

 

Cap & Gown Pictures | Cap & gown pictures will be taken on February 9.  Students should be on the lookout for information via email about appointment times and the required sitting fee.

 

School Counselor Appreciation Week | Please join us in recognizing and celebrating our school counselors the week of February 1 - 5.  Consider send messages of thanks and gifts of appreciation.

 

PTSA Fundraiser | East Wake High School PTSA is hosting The Winter Give Back Fundraiser.  Please help us meet our $5000 Goal for the year. Please consider donating today.  To donate click here: https://app.memberhub.gives/ewhsptsa2020  

 

February is Black History Month | Black History month is celebrated in February and the school will host a weekly Scavenger Hunt that will yield one student winner per week with a $10 dollar gift card being mailed to their home. February 26, our Black History Celebration video will be released on our school website.  Stay tuned for a Magical Experience!

 

Black History Month Essay Contest | Celebrate Black History Month this February by participating in an essay contest!

 

Share with us your story that could inspire the future while reflecting on the past or present-day hero. Tell us about an African-American who inspired you in a written essay in celebration of Black History Month. This is your moment to inspire the next generation!

 

Register online via RecLink using the barcodes below to participate and receive essay guidelines. Registration opens Monday, February 1, and closes Monday, February 8.

 

Winners will be notified, essays presented virtually and a small prize will be presented on February 26, 2021.

 

Barcode: Grades 9-12 - 273572 & Essay Submission Deadline Date: Friday, February 19, 2021

 

Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) | The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) has a new format for 2021. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) invites rising high school juniors and seniors to participate in a two-week, virtual research internship program, June 7-18. The program will operate virtually from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Upon graduation from high school and enrollment at N.C. A&T in a CAES program, participants will receive an $800 scholarship. The scholarship will be distributed during the first and second semesters of the student’s freshman year.  Applications Are Available Online http://bit.ly/RAPncat

 

Athletic Events for the Week of February 1 | All athletic events are closed to spectators. Events can be streamed online for an annual plan of 5.83 per month/$69.99 (30% goes to EWHS) or a monthly plan of 10.99 per month (10% goes to EWHS).  To subscribe, click here.

• Men’s Soccer vs Wakefield - February 1
• Basketball @ Smithfield-Selma - February 2
• Men’s Soccer vs Knightdale - February 3
• Men’s Soccer @ Knightdale - February 4
• Basketball vs Cleveland - February 5

 

Start of Second Semester | The second semester will begin on Wednesday, January 20.  All students will start with new classes.  Students will be able to log into Canvas for the Google Meet code for each class.  Our staff is working on making adjustments to our upcoming spring semester schedule and all changes should be finalized this week. As these changes are made in PowerSchool, students will be able to see these updates in real-time. Courses, teachers, and periods may change from what is currently posted, possibly multiple times, as course enrollments are finalized, and class sizes are balanced to meet current social distancing guidelines for our classrooms. Each non-Virtual Academy student will be assigned a cohort. More detailed information about our spring semester return to campus plans will be shared later since the date to return to school was moved back to the middle of February.

 

Parent Survey | Please take a moment and fill out The EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey.  Spanish Version EWHS Middle of the Year Parent Survey We are looking forward to receiving your feedback to serve you better.

 

Testing | Any student who missed taking their EOC or CTE Post-assessment during exam week will be notified of a make-up opportunity once schools return to in-person school slated to be the middle of February. 

 

Mid-year Graduation Video | The school released the Mid-Year Graduation Video on our school website Wednesday, January 20. 

 

Second Semester Transportation Communication & Assistance with Attestation Forms | All families with students assigned transportation for the second semester received an email and text via SchoolMessenger on Thursday, January 7, with information about health and safety procedures. Bus route information will be emailed on Friday, January 8. Families will also receive a notification with bus route information regarding their student's Health Attestation status. Students without valid Health Attestation Forms will receive information that action is required to complete the one-time attestation. Families have the option of submitting the form online at wcpss.net/busform or by hard copy to the school. 

 

Boy's & Girl's Golf | Anyone interested in boy's or girl's golf, please contact Coach Piercy at apiercy@wcpss.net.  The official season starts on March 1.

 

Baseball | Anyone interested in playing baseball this spring, please contact Coach Piercy at apiercy@wcpss.net or eastwakewarriorsbaseball@gmail.com.  Workouts will begin the week of January 25.  

 

Football | Anyone interested in playing football should contact Coach Cotton at dccotton@wcpss.net.  Workouts are currently Monday through Friday.

 

Student Parking | Students desiring to get a parking pass should visit the East Wake High webpage, go to the Student Tab, and then Parking Passes/off Campus Lunch, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see Parking Pass Application.  Please print out the application to fill it out.  Return the filled out application to the front office with a copy of all required documentation. Please do not ask the school staff to make a copy of the documentation.  WCPSS waives student parking fees as long as the district remains in Plan B or C.  Students who are eligible to receive a parking tag will be issued their regular assigned park with a temporary parking space number on the back of it.  When we move to plan A, the district will charge a prorated rate for the school year's remainder.  

 

School Pictures | Did you miss picture day at school? No need to worry! Submit your photo following the guidelines below to ensure your student is included in the portrait section.

Just click here to submit your image digitally.

Quick Guidelines for Portraits:

1. Have someone take the picture for you or use your phone's timer. **NO SELFIES OR FILTERS**
2. Choose a simple background, preferably against a wall or neutrally-colored background.
3. Make sure you take the picture from the waist up and are dressed appropriately (NO HEADGEAR AND NO SUNGLASSES)
4. Make sure you are the only one in the photo--NO PROPS, NO OTHER PEOPLE, NO ANIMALS
5. No Hand Signs or Facial Gestures--A Simple Smile or Look is Best (Think School Portrait)--Make sure you are looking at the camera.

DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK:  February 25

 

2021-2022 Traditional School Calendar | The WCPSS Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 traditional school calendar.  Please view the calendar before making plans for the next academic school year.

 

2020-2021 Second Semester Traditional Calendar | Please view the 2020-2021 second semester calendar.

 

Facebook Live | Join our East Wake Facebook page on Sundays to hear our Weekly Bulletin announced in English and Spanish to inform all of our Warriors Families.  

 

Financial Aid | Questions about financial aid or needing assistance with completing the FAFSA? Contact Sandra Winters, Financial Aid Advisor, at swinters@wcpss.net. She will be available to respond to emails 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every Thursday, she is available to support East Wake families specifically. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

 

Senior Dues | Senior dues will be reduced to $50 this school year.  Senior dues pay for items such as diploma covers, graduation decorations, senior program, senior program decorations, and some senior events. This payment can be made online.

 

Graduation Dates | Class of 2021, your graduation date is Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.  The required graduation practice will be on Monday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum.   Please mark your calendars!

 

Student Recognition Programs | This school year, East Wake introduces a new student recognition program, the Warrior Spotlight Award.  To view more information about the program, click here: Warrior Spotlight Award.

 

Student Choice Award | The Student Choice Award recognizes East Wake grade level superlatives. To view more information about the program, click here: Student Choice Award.

 

EWHS Yearbook Deadlines for Senior Year | Yearbook information is below for seniors.  For questions, individuals should contact Ms. Anderson at landerson@wcpss.net in Room 2313.  You can follow our yearbook at @YearbookEWHS (Twitter and Instagram). 

 

Please read the following information regarding deadlines and pictures for the yearbook this year. You will find information on photos, ads, and yearbook pricing and where you can go to purchase at Jostens. Please don't wait until the end, as last year, we did sell out, and many students were unable to receive ad space or purchase a yearbook.

 

Please note, Recognition Ads are a separate purchase from the yearbook. All seniors can turn in ONE baby picture for no charge, but that is a separate page containing ALL senior baby pictures. Senior Quotes this year will depend on the students' submissions. For additional information, visit EWHS Senior Yearbook Information.

 

Counselor Appointments | Counselors, are available for phone and/or Google Meet appointments with students and parents throughout the instructional day. Please visit the Student Services site to schedule your appointment. As always, counselors are available from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. via email! Counselors will be checking in with students regarding academics, social/emotional needs and to answer any questions. If you have concerns, please contact your student's counselor.

 

Scholarships | The EWHS Scholarship website is live! Scholarships are updated regularly, so be sure to visit the site to not miss out on opportunities! The Scholarship site is located under "Quick Links" on the EWHS Homepage and the Student Services website. Click here for more information.

 

Daily Schedule | The school will follow this daily schedule.  The schedule is linked here:  East Wake's Daily Schedule. 

 

WCPSS Technical Support | The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, contact information for people who need technical help, and much more.  You can view this resource by clicking here:  Guide to Technology.

Greetings East Wake Parents, as we promised we have Title 1 specific documents and information to share with you this week: 

It is vital that all parents apply for free/reduced lunch even if your student does not eat it.  Our school’s Title 1 funds help all our students even those that don’t qualify for free and reduced lunch and we as a school depend on it.  

Through August 31, all students may receive meals at no cost. Beginning September 1, students will pay for meals based on their meal benefits eligibility. Applications can be completed online at www.MySchoolApps.com, or a paper application can be requested by calling 919-588-3535. Students eligible for reduced-price meals will receive their breakfast and lunch at no cost for the 2020-21 school year.  

All Title I Parent and Family Engagement information is in English and Spanish on the East Wake High School Homepage under the tab, ‘OUR SCHOOL’ within the subtitle Title 1 and F.A.C.E Center.  (F. A.C.E. stands for Family and Community Engagement).

Those documents are as follows: 

•       Title 1 & F.A.C.E Center PowerPoint 
•       The Home-School Compact which has a Google Form Attached, please filled out this form after you review the document.
•       A Feedback Form that we are asking you to fill out so that we can support you and your family 
•      Title 1 District Letter 
•      Wake County Board Policy 3560
•      Special Message from our Principal Mr. Alston