Family and Community Message for the week of February 3, 2025

 

Upcoming Events

• 2/11 College and Future Readiness Night from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• 2/11 Athletic Boosters Club meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center
• 2/12 Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
• 2/17 Teacher Workday - No school for students
• 2/17 Open Conferences from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Please enter through West Gym Lobby
• 2/17 PTSA Spirit Event at Urban Air (7810 Poyner Pond Circle) from noon - 6:00 pm
• 2/19 PTSA Create with Kindness event beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center
• 2/20 Coffee Talk with Dr. Jordan - 7:30 a.m. at Union Special
• 2/27 Curriculum Night from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Upcoming Deadlines

 

New Announcements

• On Friday, February 7th, students will have the opportunity to attend an Elective Fair during their lunch period in the West gym. Students can talk with their peers to learn about elective options for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking forward to seeing your student there. Be sure to ask your child what they learned about the Elective Fair!

• On Tuesday, February 11th, Student Services will be hosting our annual College and Future Readiness Night event at 6:00pm in the Enloe Auditorium. Students and families will be able to hear insight and tips from past seniors and rotate through various breakout sessions. Session topics will include the college application process, how to write a college essay, military career options, ACT/SAT tips, and more! There will also be a session for Spanish-speaking families discussing college options after high school. We hope to see you on February 11th at 6pm!

 

Recurring Announcements

• Registration activities for the 25-26 school year begin this week. 

  • Counselors will provide pre-registration lessons to current 9th - 11th grade students through their English class.

    • 9th grade:  1-29 and 1-30

    • 10th grade:  1-31 and 2-3

    • 11th grade:  2-4 and 2-5

  • Students will bring home a registration folder that contains various resources to help students with the registration process. 

  • In addition, students will receive a copy of their unofficial transcript, graduation checklist, and course recommendations provided by their teachers. 

  • Parents/guardians - please ask your student for this information so you can review it with them as students begin selecting courses for the 25-26 school year. 

  • Students will begin meeting with counselors on 2-10 to enter their course requests into Powerschool. A full schedule of when students will meet with their counselor will be in the registration folder. 

    • Students will be meeting with counselors beginning 2-10-25 through 3-4-25. 

    • Families will be able to access registration materials on the Enloe Student Services website beginning 1-29-25.
• School-Based Mental Health: Through an agreement with the Wake County school system, community mental health agencies can provide mental health therapy to students during their school day. Enloe is fortunate to participate in this partnership to help increase access and provide opportunities for our students. Please contact your student’s counselor for referral information for this program.
• Open Conferences will be held on Feb. 17 from 8:30-10:00.  Please join us and have a quick 5-minute conference with your student's teachers or School Counselor. We will also have various community organizations there for your convenience. If you are interested in joining us, please enter through the West Gym Lobby.  We look forward to seeing you there!
• Annual Curriculum Night will be Thursday, 2-27-25 from 6-8 pm. Opening session in the auditorium. After, families will have the opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss/learn about course offerings and/or meet with their counselor. 

• Enloe 2025 Exam Schedule:  Based on teacher input we have amended the Exam Schedule for Spring 2025. Please be aware of these changes. All students are expected to take Final Exams. Teachers will provide specific exam information closer to the time. Please reach out to Debbie Parrish with any questions. 

• COFFEE TALK 2025 with Dr. Jordan: 
  • February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15
  • 7:30 a.m. @ Union Special, 2409 Crabtree Blvd. - Suite 102
• 12th Grade Vaccination Requirement

 

 

Parent Organization Updates

 

PTSA: We are #BetterTogether!

            

• CANDY GRAM VOLUNTEERS: Enloe Interact Service Club needs a few volunteers during the February 3 - 11 lunch periods to help with the annual Candy Gram event, use this link for details & to sign up.

• WAKE NCAE HEALTH & SAFETY RALLY AND TOWN HALL: Come to the Wake NCAE rally and townhall where staff, parents, community members and others will lay out the stakes for our schools and the need for a historic bond measure to fix this crisis. This event will be on Wednesday, February 12, from 5:30 – 7 PM at Raleigh Moravian Church. Register here: buff.ly/3POvQzd.

• TEACHER WORKDAY - SPIRIT EVENT at URBAN AIR: Bring your Enloe and non-Enloe kids and their friends out for a fun time during the upcoming teacher workday. The Enloe spirit event will take place on Monday, February 17 at Urban Air from 12 - 6 PM. Enloe will receive 20% for each ticket purchased at the facility when you say that you are there for the Enloe spirit event. More details here.

• CREATE WITH KINDNESS: The internet can be used to build community, learn about the world and spread positivity and kindness. Come with your kids (high school and middle school) to Enloe PTSA’s Create with Kindness program on Wednesday, February 19 at 6 PM at Enloe, and hear how our panel of students at Enloe are using apps to spread positivity. Dinner will be served! Register today at tinyurl.com/Create-With-Kindness.

• SUPPORT OUR “TEACHER GRANTS” PROGRAM: Teachers are the heart of our school. In the fall, the PTSA was able to provide over $5,000 to fund 17 different requests. Almost every department at Enloe benefited. We are $3,000 away from reaching our spring grants goal. CAN YOU HELP?! Click here to donate to the teacher grants program. tinyurl.com/EnloeTeacherGrants. Donations are tax deductible!

• BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Missed the latest PTSA newsletter? You can catch up with the latest and greatest on Enloe happenings right here! tinyurl.com/EnloePTSAnewsletter. 

 

Athletic Boosters: 

Want to make a difference in the lives of our student athletes? The Enloe Athletic Booster Club is looking for dedicated parents to fill key volunteer roles!

No matter your skills or experience, we have a place for you! Volunteering with the Booster Club is a rewarding way to support our student athletes, connect with other parents, and show your Enloe spirit. We have several exciting opportunities available, including:

• Fundraising & Sponsors: Lead the charge in identifying and recruiting community businesses to sponsor Enloe athletics and events. Work closely with the Event Coordinator and volunteers to Identify potential sponsors or partners for events.
• Concessions: Concessions are a vital source of funding for our teams. This role will be responsible for the inventory of products, ensuring availability during events. Close coordination with volunteers is also key, to make sure stands are staffed during games.
• Apparel: Oversee the sale of Enloe's athletic apparel. Manage the design, ordering, and distribution of apparel items. Coordinate with volunteers to set up sales at home games or events and manage online orders.
• Social Media Coordinator: Promote Enloe Athletics on various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). Collaborate with athletes, coaches, and staff to gather content (photos, videos, news).

Mark your calendars! Our next Booster Club meeting is open to all members and will be held on February 11th at 6pm in the Media Center. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Booster Club and how you can get involved.

To express your interest in any of the volunteer positions or for more information about the Booster Club, please reach out to info@enloeboosters.org.

• Please consider supporting Enloe Athletics by volunteering in basketball concessions. Sign up on the BoosterHub app in the Volunteer section.

• Online orders can be picked up at the Merch Perch store EVERY Thursday during both lunches. Located across from the West Gym.  Visit the link below to see what is sold or to shop online.  https://enloeboosters.boosterhub.com/store/6695

 

Arts Guild:  

🎭🎨 Support Enloe Arts! 🎶🎬

The Enloe Arts Guild is dedicated to promoting and advancing all of the Arts disciplines at Enloe High School. We know, firsthand, the power and reach of an arts education! Please help support our amazing Arts community while planning for your holiday celebrations. The Enloe Arts teachers, students and parents appreciate your support!

• Here’s how you can make a difference: 
  • 💚 Supporter – $50
    💛 Bronze – $100
    💙 Silver – $250
    💜 Gold – $500
    💎 Diamond – $1,000+
• Join us and be a part of something amazing! ✨ Click the link to learn more and contribute today: Enloe Arts Sponsorship Page
• Enloe Arts Guild Fundraiser With The Honey Baked Ham Store ← Shop using this link or click on the pic below!

 

Let’s make this year unforgettable for our students! 🎉

• Stay in the know:
  • EAG Facebook Parents Group: EAG Private FB Group
  • EAG Facebook Page: Public Facebook Page
  • EAG Instagram Page: EAG IG Link
  • EAG WhatsApp Parents Group: WhatsApp Link
  • EAG Newsletter Sign-up: Biweekly Newsletter

 

Congratulations to Mrs. Mann and her students!

These Enloe art students will be attending the Student Scholastic Art Awards show 2/22 at ECU for winning the following awards:

• Gold Key: Avni Choudepally, Lily Fang, Ruby Liu, and Edward Zhu.
• Silver Key: Noah Ross, Elliot Webster, an Edward Zhu.
• We also had 9 students receive honorable mentions. This is a huge honor.

 

Congratulations to our Raleigh area Women's Club Art Competition winners:

• Elliot Webster, 1^st place, Knitting/Crochet
• Matthew Penny, 1^st place, Paper Craft/Quilling
• Sarah Coltrane, 1^st place watercolor
• Navya Brinda, 2^nd place Charcoal
• Emily Jong, 2^nd place, Pen & Ink

These students will go on to compete in the regional and then possibly state competition levels.

 

Enloe Band Boosters

• Congratulations to the 30 Enloe students who were selected for the All-District Band! Our jazz ensembles are looking forward to the inaugural Enloe Jazz Festival on February 7 & 8. The Festival concludes with a public performance on Saturday, February 8, at 4 PM in Enloe’s auditorium; tickets are purchased at the door, $10 for adults & $5 for students. On the same day, Winter Guard’s first competition of the season is Saturday at Holly Springs HS (Event information here). Come out next weekend and support these talented students!

 

Recent Awards and Celebrations

• Dr. Jacqueline Jordan will be recognized and receive a National Merit School of Distinction Award on behalf of Enloe Magnet High School during an awards ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America’s National Conference April 7-10, 2025, in Nashville. To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.
• Congratulations Enloe Gifted & Talented / International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Magnet High School on being named a 2025 School of Distinction!
• Huge congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline Jordan on being named Magnet Schools of America, Region IV, Principal of the Year.  This award is a competitive process to honor and elevate the magnet principals who promote equity and diversity for students in magnet schools.  

 

Athletics

 

 

Results from this week:

Coming up this week: Theme- White Out

Athletic Website: https://enloeathleticzone.com/  

 

Ticketing Information:

Enloe High School is cashless for all athletic events. Tickets ($8) for all sports except Varsity Football, Women’s Flag Football, and Quad games ($10), may be purchased from the GoFan platform.  https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2477 .  A game day administrator will redeem tickets at the gate of all events. Please read the name and location of the event before purchasing. Please be advised that Booster Club athletic passes are only good for regular-season home games. A GoFan ticket is required for Homecoming/Coming-Home, AND playoff games. 

 

Athletic Information (Linked Here): i.e., eligibility, DragonFly registration (sports physical), coaches contact information, and sports offered.

 

Live Streamed Games: Follow Enloe Magnet High School on the NFHS Network (Streaming) to stay up to date on upcoming events (Stadium & West Gym): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/enloe-w-g-high-school-raleigh-nc