Family and Community Message for the week of March 17, 2025

 

Upcoming Events

• 3/18&3/19 CPR Training for Seniors 
• 3/20-3/22 Spring Musical "Between the Lines" (Evening performances begin at 7:00, Saturday matinée begins at 2:00.
• 3/20 Coffee Talk with Dr. Jordan - 7:30 am at Union Special
• 3/21 Student Office Hours with Dr. Jordan (6:45-7:30 am and 2:20-3:00 pm)
• 3/25 ACT (11th grade students)
• 3/31-4/4 Spring Break 
• 4/7 Snow Make-Up Day (A Day)
• 4/12 Prom at Raleigh's Union Station (7:00-10:00 pm)

 

Upcoming Deadlines

 

 

New Announcements

• The Media Center is teaming up with our National Honor Society for WAKE Up and Read's Children's Book Drive. WAKE Up and Read is a community coalition of 30+ agencies in Wake County committed to ensuring that ALL children across Wake County read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade. They focus on three key areas: school readiness (birth-5), learning opportunities (K-5), and engaged families. There is a box outside the Media Center for physical donations, or you can use the following link to make a DONATION. Of course, you can always volunteer to help with the book drive throughout the month of March. See details below....https://wakeupandread.org/

  Donated books should be:

  • New or like new for babies & children up to age 12

  • Recently published & visually appealing

  • Reflect the diversity of our community

• Seniors: Yard Signs and T-Shirts will be distributed March 25 - 27 after school. More details to come next week!

• Game Plan: College is excited to be hosting our first ever Opportunity Fair at the Emily K Center! This is a FREE college & career fair for ALL high school students highlighting pathways through community college, trade school, military, and employment opportunities. This event will feature short-term certificate & credential programs that students can earn after high school as well as entry-level opportunities with local employers.

  • When: Saturday, April 12th
  • Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Emily K. Center, 904 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701

 

Recurring Announcements

• We are just under two months away from 2025 AP Exams. Things to know:

  • There will be a required meeting for students to attend with Mrs. Miller in April (date will be shared out after spring break).

  • There will be a recording of the meeting shared with parents to view.

  • Students taking an exam must use their WCPSS Chromebook for the exams. 

  • Students were asked to complete the 2025 AP Exam Technology Checkpoint form in December to establish technology needs. 

    • There are approximately 315 students that did not complete this form. Please check with your child and ask them to complete it. Students will need to be logged into their WCPSS account to complete the form. 

  • If a student wishes to pay to take an AP exam for a class they are not enrolled in, students must complete this registration form this coming week. The final date to complete the registration form is March 13th and payment must be made by March 14th.

    • Students would need to pay the $99 AP exam fee plus a late registration fee of $40 for each exam they register for.

  • Students currently enrolled in an AP course that have registered for an exam do not pay to take the exam. 

  • Students may log in to their College Board account to view the exams they are registered for and the exam dates and times. 

    • If a student wishes to cancel their exam registration or may need an alternate date for an AP exam, they will receive information in the April meeting how to request this. Students should wait for this meeting to request a cancelation or alternate date. 

    • If a student cancels their AP exam, there is a $40 unused exam fee.

• 11th Grade Students ACT (March 25th): Please check our website (linked here) for the student list with testing locations, the schedule change, and information about the ACT. Your student MUST use a school-issued device to take the ACT. The testing program will not run on a personal device. If your student does not have a school-issued device, please complete the survey linked here. If your student’s device is broken, please have them bring it to the Media Center as soon as possible for repair or replacement. 

• March 25th Schedule Change: Please review the schedule change (linked here) for ALL STUDENTS due to ACT Testing.

• Senior Graduation Requirement: All seniors are REQUIRED to complete CPR training before graduation. Due to COVID, many of this year’s seniors were unable to complete this requirement in middle school. Our Seniors will be given the opportunity to complete CPR training with our Healthful Living staff on March 18th and 19th during 1st period. An email was sent by Coach Arron Strickland to all seniors who need to complete the training. Included in the email are study materials for the students to review. Please have your child check their email to ensure they attend the appropriate session. 1st period teachers will also have a list of students who need to attend the training.  Thank you!!

• ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: The PTSA hosted a senior parent webinar last night and Ms. Gill (graduation coordinator) and Ms. Deberry (senior administrator) answered several frequently asked questions. We will begin to update this weekly newsletter with any important senior information

  • FAQs from Senior Webinar

  • Quick links to Senior Website and Senior Timeline of Events (living documents that will be updated periodically)

  • Check here for prom information

  • If you have any questions, please feel free to email jdeberry@wcpss.net

• Please view the UPDATED A/B CALENDAR which reflects the addition of the snow make-up days:
  • April 7th - A Day
  • May 2nd - B Day

• Important information from Ms. Brickhouse for Parents of 10^th graders:

  • Part of your child's promotion requirement for this year is that they must complete a CDP.  Below is the link to the directions for completing it.  If they have any questions or need assistance, please email or see Ms. Brickhouse, CDC in room 1404A. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/106ARYWo4asWg_pTPiqsExtlwrXkD_-tM3LpWitGiyRw/edit?usp=sharing

• COFFEE TALK 2025 with Dr. Jordan: 

  • March 20, April 17, May 15

  • 7:30 a.m. @ Union Special, 2409 Crabtree Blvd. - Suite 102

• Student Office Hours: Dr. Jordan will host OFFICE HOURS for students on Friday, March 21st. As a reminder, this is a time students can drop by Dr. Jordan’s office without an appointment from 6:45-7:30 AM or 2:20-3:00 PM.

• Beautifying Enloe: If there are any families who have a landscape company and would be willing to donate time & resources, we are hoping to beautify our courtyard area(s).  For more information, please contact Kasey Wilmers @ kwilmers@wcpss.net or Lisa Thompson @ lthompson8@wcpss.net

  COLLEGE VISITS: Come check out the 3 colleges visiting our campus this week! Students may come down to Student Services and if it is during their class period, they are responsible for getting teacher approval and a pass to Student Services.

   

 

 

Parent Organization Updates

 

PTSA: We are #BetterTogether!

• Please join us to celebrate at the 2024-2025 Wake County PTA Art Reflections Student Awards from Enloe!

  • Winner: Shia Raine Edwards (9th Grade) - Dance Choreography - "Don't Fix My Imperfections"

  • Winner: Nora Snowden (9th Grade) - Literature - "Spiraling in Straight Lines"

  • Honorable Mention: Ruby Presnall (10th Grade) - Visual Arts - "Beauty in the Breakage"

  • Honorable Mention: Sarayu Ganganalli (11th Grade) - Dance Choreography - "Embracing Flaws, Dancing with Divinity"

• THE DR. CHAVIS EQUITY IN EDUCATION GRANT: The Dr. Will Chavis Equity in Education Grant is provided by the Enloe PTSA. Dr. Chavis, is a former Enloe principal and equity advocate whose vision was to ensure that the educational excellence at Enloe served and benefited all students. This grant is open to student clubs and staff members that have a mission to advance equity awareness, address race and racial issues, increase student voice, and connect students, staff, and the larger community.  The proposed grant must adequately explain how it will conceptually and systemically address equity within the Enloe community. Priority will be given to collaborative efforts. Apply here: tinyurl.com/EnloeChavisGrant

• BOARD NOMINATIONS: PTSA involvement is a great way to connect with other parents, learn about all that is happening at Enloe, and make an impact. Please consider joining the 2025-2026 PTSA board or serving on a committee. Please complete the 2025-2026 PTSA Interest Form. Completing the interest form does not commit you, but it will allow us to reach out to share more information about open positions and opportunities. If you have questions, please reach out to the nominations chair, Indu Nair Padavanalil at nominations@enloeptsa.com.

• TEACHER GRANTS PROGRAMS: We are less than $700 away from fully funding our Teacher Grant Fund! Teacher grants will be benefiting English (lots of books!), Journalism, Science, World Languages, CTE, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, ESL, and Student Services. Can you help us make sure that they get all that they asked for?! Donate here: tinyurl.com/EnloeTeacherGrants

• FORMALWEAR DONATIONS: Please donate your formalwear so all students can enjoy prom stress-free! We accept all sizes of formalwear. No accessories or shoes please. Drop off at the Main Office (West building) by April 7.

• 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:

• All athletes and parents please sign-up for the Athletic BoosterHub at https://enloeboosters.org/register/7375. Then your athlete can purchase their Athlete Pass for $1.18. Spring Sports Passes are available for Families ($100), Adults ($37) and Students/Seniors ($17) https://enloeboosters.org/about/7801. The BoosterHub app has information on all sports events and is the place to sign-up to Volunteer for Concessions.

• 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).
  • 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.

• 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: 

• 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

Enloe Band Boosters 

• Our Indoor Percussion ensemble is raising $20,000 to go to the highest level of competition: WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio! Participate in our 50/50 raffle by Sunday, March 16; tickets are $10 each, buy as many as you like, and the winner receives half the collected funds! Monetary donations can be made on our GiveButter page. Our IP group is still fairly young, but quickly rising the competitive ranks; help support this group’s dream of competing at the national level!
• All band families should plan to join us on Google Meet for our next Band Boosters General Membership meeting on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM. (Be on the lookout for the link – this is a great time to register on our website enloeband.org so you can be sure to receive our band semi-monthly e-mail newsletters.)

 

Recent Awards and Celebrations

• Great news from Mrs. Wright and her students. Our team of MBSA students, Parisa Majumdar, Shawn Ye, and Anila Mani, have been selected as one of the 24 regional winning projects in the 2024-2025 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition! Thousands of team entries were submitted from across the United States and Canada in response to ExploraVision’s 33rd annual challenge to young people to create a vision of a new technology. ExploraVision selects 24 Regional Winners, one winner in every grade level in each of six regions. Their team’s project was selected as the top project for the 10th grade level in our region!   These talented students are creating a website and a prototype of their invention LeukoTrace which is an innovative blood screening method for Leukemia. Please see the following link if you wish to read about their work https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mGfHSRKLhffw7egF51mt4B8MWAL-JNFL?usp=sharing. They are advancing to the National level and have a chance to win scholarships and a trip to Washington DC in June.
• Great news from Dr. Culbreth: Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges. Regeneron Science Talent Search alumni have gone on to win 13 Nobel Prizes, 23 MacArthur Fellowships, and have founded numerous world-changing companies, including Regeneron. Students from across the nation submit research projects to the Society for Science in hopes of becoming one of 300 scholars from a pool of 2,471 entrants, the largest pool of applicants since 1967, based on the originality and creativity of their scientific research, as well as their achievement and leadership both inside and outside of the classroom. If they are one of the 300 scholars, they advance to the next round and compete for 40 finalist spots by making an academic poster and recording a video presentation. The finalists then compete for more than $1.8 million in total scholarship prizes, with a top prize of $250,000 by traveling to D.C. and giving a presentation to the public in person. The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025 finalists represent 39 schools across 16 states. Notice that there are 40 finalists and only 39 schools, that's because Enloe was the only school in the nation to have 2 students in the finals. 
  • If you see Phoebe Xu, congratulate her on being one of the top 40 young scientists in the nation! She studied how immune cells change how they use energy after a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, possibly leading to new treatment methods for HIV/AIDS. Here is a link to her research presentation if you're interested. 
  • If you see Thanush Patlolla, congratulate him on coming in 9^th place and a $50,000 scholarship! His research approximated the density of electrons using a finite nuclear model using a density function, he created a model to map electrons in a nuclear simulation. The map increased the accuracy of energy distribution predictions by 0.6%. It may seem like 0.6% is not much, but applications of quantum computing require extremely precise measurements of energy states, so his work will drastically improve the efficacy of quantum computers. Here is a link to his research presentation if you're interested.
• Great news from Mrs. Ledford: I am excited to share that one of our remarkable MBSA students, Anvith Narayana, has been named a finalist in the 2025 America's Next Great Intern contest by Rubin! Anvith has been recognized in this nationwide competition for his exceptional employability skills, including email etiquette, job interview preparation, and ethical decision-making. Please take a moment to vote for Anvith and help him secure the title of 2025 America's Next Great Intern. The winner will receive a virtual job shadow opportunity with the NBA, a fantastic honor that could greatly benefit Anvith's career journey. You can cast your vote at rubineducation.com/vote. Let's rally together to support Anvith and share this exciting news with others! Thank you for your support!
• Congratulations to Major Rob and his students who supported the NCAE Convention Opening Ceremony with the Enloe Color Guard.

 

Athletics

***Track & Field Golden Relays: March 8, 2025***

• 1st: 6 pts Anthony Boykin 11th Grade 48.57 NC Top 10
• 2nd: 4 pts Micheal Clark 11th Grade 43.77
• 5th: 4 pts Kevaughn Lewis 10th Grade 23.25
• 4th: 5 pts "A"4x400m - Mario Urieta-Garcia, Justice Walton, Elijah Rice 3:36.20
• 1st: "A" Thrower’s Relay Coed - Heaven Mitchell, Mackenna Telfaire, Ian Maina, Zach Vaughan 52.42
• 1st: 10 pts "A"4x 100m Relay - Chase White, Caden Williams, Zach Williams, Elijah Rice 1:29.96
• 1st: 10 pts TaMaya Pratt 12th Grade 5-2 HJ
• 2nd: 8 pts Olivia Vaughan 10th Grade 5-2 HJ
• 1st: 10 pts Alexander Chapman-Evans 11th Grade 6-2 HJ
• 6th: 3 pts Nigel Best 12th Grade 5-8 HJ
• 5th 4 pts Kayla Matthews 12th grade 16-0.25 TJ
• 2nd 8 pts Anthony Boykin 11th grade 21-1.50 NC Top 25 LJ
• 6th 3 pts Chase White 11th grade 19-11.50 LJ
• 1st 10 pts Kayla Matthews 12th grade 34-9 TJ
• 2nd 8 pts TaMaya Pratt 12th grade  34-0 TJ
• 6th 3 pts Simone Morant 12th grade 31-6 TJ
• 2nd 8 pts Alexander Chapman-Evans 11th grade 46-9.50 TJ
• 4th 5 pts Anthony Boykin 11th grade 41-11 NC Top 25 TJ 
• 1st 10 pts Mackenna Telfaire 12th grade 116-7 NC Top 10 Discus
• 4th 5 pts Heaven Mitchell 11th grade 92-4 Discus
• 2nd 8 pts Heaven Mitchell 11th grade 34-3 Shot Put
• 8th 1 pts Mackenna Telfaire 12th grade 29-7.50 Shot Put

 

• Enloe Athletics needs your help. Please consider donating, and no amount is too small. Funds used to purchase athletic equipment and facility reconditioning. https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/22733/419/False/True
• Parents, your feedback is vital to Enloe Athletics. Please take a moment to complete this anonymous end-of-season survey. Athletes should check their student email accounts for the anonymous Student-Athlete survey.

Results from this week:

Coming up this week: Game Day Theme- Cops vs. Robbers

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