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    SPARTAN UPDATE:

    January 12, 2025 – Exam Week

    A reminder that students do not need to come to school when they do not have an exam. Students may not be checked out early from an exam.

    Monday 1/13 and Tuesday 1/14 buses will depart at 12pm. View the exam schedule and this exam planner

    to help your student organize their week.

     

     

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    CURRICULUM EXPO FEBRUARY 6TH 5:30PM 

    All are welcome to our 2025 Curriculum Expo on February 6th, 5:30 - 7:00pm. Learn more about SHS academics, graduation plans, athletics, Wake Tech Community College's Career College Promise Program, Advanced Placement and Honors opportunities, and connect with our Parent Teacher Organization, Foundation and Athletics Club, and so much more! View the schedule here. 

     

    ANNUAL ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION 

    Please take a moment to review this memo (Spanish) from WCPSS Environmental & Grounds Department.  

     

    UPDATE TO E-K COUNSELOR FOR SPRING SEMESTER 

    While Ms. Manns is on maternity leave in the Spring, the following counselors will cover her E-K alpha caseload of students as follows: 

    • E to GALD - contact JESSICA MARTZ (jlmartz@wcpss.net)
    • GALE to HALL – contact HALEY STALLWORTH (hstallworth@wcpss.net)
    • HALLE to HERNANDEZ – contact DENTRA KEITH (dkeith@wcpss.net)
    • HERNDON to K – contact DURENDA WARD (djohnson-ward@wcpss.net) 

     

    COURSE CORRECTIONS PROCESS FOR SPRING SEMESTER 

    Students requests for Course Corrections for Spring Semester must follow the SHS Course Corrections Guidelines. Students may make course correction requests if they meet the listed criteria.  Requests are accepted for review starting January 15th at 6 am.  No requests will be considered after Friday, January 24th at 3 pm.  

     

    25-26 SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT IN POWERSCHOOL AND PARENT PORTAL 

    Student school assignments for the coming year may be found in PowerSchool and in the Parent Portal. The Next Year Assignment page can be found on the student’s page under Information. You will see the student’s next year school assignment, next year grade, and transportation type. Parents can only see assignments in the web version of the Parent Portal (CANNOT be seen in the mobile app). 

     

    CATALYST: STEM PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 

    Open house Jan. 16 & 18 for Catalyst, a free program that serves high school students with disabilities interested in STEM careers. Eligible students are rising into grades 9-12, take general education courses, including Honors, AP, or Occupational Course of Study and have a documented disability, including an IEP or 504 Plan. This hands-on program teaches STEM, workforce, and college-readiness skills and facilitates paid STEM internships in NC State University Research and Engineering Labs.  FOR MORE DETAILS, CLICK HERE. 

     

    SANDERSON FOOD PANTRY 

    Weekend Pantry Packs are available at no charge for Sanderson students, families, and staff. If you are in need of food items for the weekend, we want to help! 

    • REQUESTS: Complete the Google form. We can guarantee bags for Friday pick-up if requests are completed by noon on Thursdays:  bit.ly/SHS_Pantry 

    • PICK-UP: Bags can be picked up on Fridays after school 2:18 - 2:30 pm in Trailer 2 (in the bus lot).  Appointments are available for alternate pick-up times by email request: jmelvin@wcpss.net and rjennings@wcpss.net 

    • DONATIONS: We accept donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items.  We are also seeking reusable shopping totes.  

     
     

    CLASS OF 2025 INFO

     

    SENIOR BOOSTERS CLASS OF 2025

    Bookmark the SHS Senior Info page

    Here is the list of activities - feel free to sign up!

    Sanderson Families - Class of 2025 Facebook group

     

    SENIOR FEES 

    All seniors are assessed at $30 fee to cover various costs associated with graduation (diploma cover, stoles, etc).  Seniors must clear all fines/fees prior to graduation in January or June.  Payments must be made through School Cash Online. 

     

    Athletic Updates

     

    CHECK OUT THE SAC  WEBSITE!

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

     

    ANNUAL SPORTS PASS 

    The Annual Sports Pass sold by Sanderson Athletic Club permits entry into all regular season home athletic events for Fall, Winter, & Spring Sports Seasons. Buy your passes before September 15th to take advantage of last year’s pricing.  Prices increase on September 16, 2024. 
    Pricing for 2024 – 2025 Annual Sports-Pass until September 15, 2024: 

    • $210.00 – Family Annual Sports Pack (2 Adults and up to 3 children in the same household, including student athletes)

    • $50 Grandparent Add On (**Must be purchased in conjunction with a Family Pack) 

    • $80.00 – Individual Annual Sports Pass 

    • $55.00 – Student Annual Sports Pass (For Sanderson Students only) 

     

    REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS 

    To participate in athletics students must have an updated physical (in the last year) and other paperwork.  All paperwork must be uploaded to Dragonfly. Your physical form must be the WCPSS form not a generic physical form. Directions for dragonfly.