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    SPARTAN UPDATE: May 5, 2025

    SPRING EXAM SCHEDULE

    AP Exams begin this week! The bell schedule remains the same. 

    Important reminders for students taking an AP Exam May 5-16: 

    - Check student email daily 

    - Confirm access to their College Board account the night prior

     -Keep Chromebook charged and updated 

    - Arrive at the testing location at least 10 minutes prior 

    - Students are expected to attend classes when not testing 

     

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    SAVE THE DATE 

     

    MAY

    • 5: Teacher Appreciation Week
    • 5: AP Exams begin (full schedule)
    • 9: Sanderson’s Got Talent 7pm
    • 10: Midtown Throwdown Pickleball
    • 12: Bob Catapano Scholarships Application Deadline 
    • 16: Final day of AP Exams
    • 16: Last day to complete the WCPSS Parent Survey
    • 19: Spring Athletics Awards Banquet 7pm 
    • 20: Band & Orchestra Concert
    • 23: School Awards Day & Spartans of Excellence 9am
      • Families of award recipients are welcome to attend 
    • 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.

     

    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.

     

    LET’S CONTINUE THE LIBRARY UPGRADES!  

    Sanderson will be applying for the Wake County Facilities Grant again to continue our library upgrades. As in years past, Sanderson will need to match the grant. Please consider donating to help make this happen! You can donate via Venmo at @SandersonPTO or donate online at SandersonPTO.com.  

     

    UNC CHAPEL HILL’S ANNUAL PRE-COLLEGE EXPO   

    The Annual Pre-College Expo will be held on July 10th, 2025 on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. This Event is hosted by the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs (CHEOP) Office. The Pre-College Expo will provide students from any high school age Pre-College Access Program an opportunity to collaboratively learn about key topics for college-bound students. Students will participate in Workshops, Panel Discussions, Poster Presentations, a College Fair, and more! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

     

    WCPSS FAMILY SURVEY CLOSES SOON! 

    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 through May 16. bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey 

     

    FRANCE & ITALY SUMMER 2026 WITH MS. TUCKER GRAVATT 

    Enrollment has officially started for the France & Italy summer break of 2026! 

    You can visit www.explorica.com/TuckerGravatt-4523 to review the itinerary and enroll! Secure your spot with the lowest pricing now by clicking “Sign Up Now” and completing the easy 5-step registration process (a deposit of at least $50 is required to enroll + the cost of travel protection if you elect to purchase one of the two plans offered). 

     

    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 

     

    SENIOR FEES ARE NOW PAST DUE! 

    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 receiving a stole or graduation tickets.  JUNE Graduates due Apr. 30 

     

    SENIOR BOOSTER TICKET SWAP 

    If you are looking for additional graduation tickets or have extra to give away, visit the Class of 2025 Senior Booster Ticket Swap Link.  As a reminder, do not contact the school for extra tickets.  This swap is not organized or maintained by the school. 

     

    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. 

     

    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.

     

    Athletic Updates

     

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

     

    BOB CATAPANO SCHOLARSHIP 

    The Sanderson Athletic Club is once again pleased to offer the Bob Catapano Scholarship.  Sanderson Athletic Club offers two Bob Catapano Scholarships annually (valued at $1,000 each), for a male and female student athlete. Applicants must have participated in a Sanderson athletic program as a player, cheerleader, trainer, or manager during their senior year and plan to pursue education at a technical school or a two or four-year college after graduation.  Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 12th and the winners will be announced at the Spring Sports Banquet on Monday, May 19.