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    SPARTAN UPDATE: April 27, 2025

    SPRING EXAM SCHEDULE

    Round of applause for everyone that was involved in the production of Legally Blonde!

     

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    • 2: School Day (Inclement Weather make-up)
    • 2: Deadline to submit pictures for senior slideshow
    • 2: JROTC Awards Night 6pm
    • 5: Teacher Appreciation Week
    • 5: AP Exams begin (full schedule)
    • 9: Sanderson’s Got Talent 7pm
    • 10: Midtown Throwdown Pickleball
    • 19: Spring Athletics Awards Banquet 7pm *new date* 
    • 16: Final day of AP Exams
    • 16: Last day to complete the WCPSS Parent Survey
    • 20: Band & Orchestra Concert
    • 26: Memorial Day - No School

      

    SCHOOL WIDE UPDATES

     

    CAROLINA FAMILY PRACTICE & SPORTS MEDICINE 2025 SPORTS PHYSICALS

    It's that time again for our annual sports physical. It will be June 11 from 5-7 at Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine. $10 physical and cash/check only. All proceeds go back to Sanderson. Here is the link to sign up. Physicals are good for 395 days which means if completed on this date, it won't expire until July 10, 2026, so students will be covered the entire school year.

     

    SHS FOUNDATION MIDTOWN THROW DOWN: PICKLEBALL EDITION

    Register for the Sanderson Foundation’s Midtown Throwdown, Pickleball Edition! May 10, 3:00-7:00 at Seven Oaks Club! Grab a partner and register here.

    Deadline to register a team to play is May 2!

    Students can enter to win a FREE Team Registration by Liking, Sharing, Tagging a Friend and DM'ing your email address to the Sanderson Foundation IG page! The contest closes TONIGHT at midnight!

    Brackets will be by Ability (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced). There will be a prize for the Best Team Theme/Costume! Spectators are free! Live music, BBQ plates, and Raffle Prizes will make the day even more fun!

    Check out our fun merchandise sold here! These awesome Sanderson Pickleball Team T-shirts are limited to pre-order only! Sales are extended until TONIGHT so get yours now!

     

    IMPORTANT VACCINE BOOSTER REQUIREMENT FOR CLASS OF 2026

    North Carolina law requires all rising 12th graders to receive a meningococcal vaccine booster before starting 12th grade. Parent/Guardians will need to provide

    a copy of their child’s immunization record showing proof that the meningococcal vaccine has been completed prior to the first day of school. This is a 2-dose immunization; the 1st dose was required in the 7th grade in Wake County schools. This requirement is for everyone in the Class of 2026.

     

    WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!

    Helping students do their best in school requires a team effort. Parents, students, and schools all play important roles in this process. Help us make your child's school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey from April 7 - May 16. Parents or caregivers: Complete the survey once for each school where you have a child enrolled. If you have more than one child enrolled in the same school, you will only need to complete the survey once.

     

    ATTENTION JROTC FAMILIES

    Join Us for the JROTC Awards Night! We’re excited to celebrate 32 Years of Excellence at our annual JROTC Awards Night on Friday, May 2 at 6 pm, right here at Sanderson High School! Click here for event details and to RSVP. Fall and Spring cadets and their families are invited to attend. We can’t wait to honor the hard work and achievements of our cadets!

     

    STUDENT TRAVEL TO EUROPE SPRING 2027

    Dream about traveling the world? Come to our informational meeting on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 PM to learn more about Ms. McKenzie’s Spring 2027 student trip to Venice, Paris & the Swiss Alps. Come learn about this incredible opportunity (and get to know the teacher leading your students abroad!). RSVP to the meeting here

    For Questions - Kenisha McKenzie (kamckenzie@wcpss.net)

     

    DONATE UNUSED MY SCHOOL BUCKS

    Child Nutrition Services created the Angel Fund, which uses donated money to temporarily cover meals for students who exceed the charge limit. Thanks to generous community support, the fund has already provided over 3,500

    breakfasts and 15,000 lunches—and continued donations are needed to keep it going. Every contribution, big or small, helps make sure no student goes hungry.

     

    THE SPARTAN FOOD PANTRY INFO

    We are here to help families in need. Please visit our website to learn more about how you can request a bag or how you can donate. Contact Ms. Melvin and Ms. Jennings with any questions: jmelvin@wcpss.net / rjennings@wcpss.net · 

    • REQUESTS: Complete the Google form (bit.ly/SHS_Pantry). We can guarantee bags for Friday pick-up if requests are completed by noon on Thursdays.
    • PICK-UP: Bags are available for pick-up on Fridays at the location you choose on the form.
    • DONATIONS: We accept donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items. We are also seeking reusable shopping totes.
     

    CLASS OF 2025 INFO

     

    *NEW*  GRADUATION HANDBOOK For tickets and other important information!

    Bookmark the SHS Senior Info page 

    Sanderson Families - Class of 2025 Facebook group 

     

    CAP AND GOWN LATE ORDERS

    Jostens has resumed online orders for cap and gown packages.  Here is the link to the main ordering site for SHS and the link to the standard cap/gown/tassel package. 

    If your student only needs to purchase a tassel, please have them contact Ms. Pendergraft to purchase at Sanderson.  Tassels are $14 payment is via Venmo only. 

     

    SUBMIT PICTURE FOR SENIOR SLIDESHOW

    Deadline is May 2. Pictures received after this date will not be accepted. 

     Send no more than 5-7 pictures or short videos to shsseniorvideo2025@gmail.com. 

    • Files must be in jpg.   Do not submit pictures in .heic. 
    • Photos must be from the past 4 years and can include individual or group shots.
    • We are in need of pictures of school dances, first day of school, college acceptances, and sport Senior Nights.

    If you have any questions, contact Stephanie Wilson (swilons17@wcpss.net) or Allison Seton-Harris (asetonharris@wcpss.net.).

     

    ATTENTION DOUGLAS ES ALUMS 

    Douglas Elementary is hosting their annual "Dragon Victory Lap" where they invite all former Dragons to return to where it all began.  From the first steps to the final flight!  This event will be on Friday, June 6th from 2:30-3:15. Please RSVP here 

     

    ATTENTION YORK ES ALUMS 

    York Elementary is hosting their second annual "YES Senior Saunter" where graduating Seniors get to come to campus, wear their cap and gown, and walk the halls of the elementary school where they got their start. This event will be on Wednesday, June 11 from 2:00-2:30. Our address is 5201 Brookhaven Drive, Raleigh NC 27612. Please RSVP 

     

    ATTENTION UNDERWOOD GT MAGNET ALUMS

    Underwood GT Magnet would like to host a clap-out for Underwood Alumni graduating seniors!  Friday, June 6 @ 2:30 bit.ly/UnderwoodAlumniClapOut

     

    ATTENTION BROOKS ELEMENTARY ALUMS

    Class of 2025 Senior Walk Moving Museum at Brooks Elementary School will be on June 9 at 2:45pm.  If you attended Brooks and would like to participate, register here.

     

    SENIOR FEES

    All seniors are assessed a $30 fee to cover various costs associated with graduation (diploma cover, stoles, etc.) Seniors must clear all fines/fees prior to graduation.

     JUNE Graduates (due by Apr. 30, 2025)

    Athletic Updates

     

    Mark your calendar! The Spring Sports Award Banquet is Monday, May 19 at 7:00pm

     

    CHECK OUT THE SAC  WEBSITE!

    To learn about Sponsorships, Memberships, Volunteer opportunities, and more, visit https://www.sandersonathleticclub.com/