Family and Community Message for the week of April 14, 2025

 

Upcoming Events

• 4/17 Coffee Talk with Dr. Jordan - 7:30 a.m. at Union Special
• 4/21 Student Engagement Survey during 2B
• 4/23 Senior T-shirt/Yard Sign pick up
• 4/23 Senior Movie Night
• 4/27 Small Business Pop-up Shop
• 5/2 Snow Make-up Day (B Day)
• 5/5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/27 Senior Awards Night 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Deadlines

• 4/18 Student Engagement Survey opt out due

 

New Announcements

• ATTENTION ALL ENLOE FAMILIES! As of 4/10/25, we have heard from about 2% of our Enloe families.  That’s a great start since the survey only opened on Monday! Our goal is to hear from AT LEAST 85% or about 2,200 families by May 16th. Your voice is VITAL in our efforts to improve the work that we do for you. You may click THIS LINK to go directly to the survey that only takes about 7 minutes to complete. It is available in multiple languages, as well! You may also see the flyers below for more information about the survey. 

  • Family Survey (English) - PDF

  • Family Survey (Spanish) - PDF

• Webinar for families April 16 and 17: Guiding your child through depression

  • Daybreak Health is hosting a free parent webinar to help families better understand and support youth depression. This session will provide expert insights, practical tools, and a live Q&A with a licensed clinician. The session in English is April 16 at 8 p.m. A Spanish session will be held on April 17 at 8 p.m.

• AP Exams are less than a month away!

  • The Student Services website will be updated within the next week with various resources for students and parents. 

  • There will be a mandatory student meeting for all students taking at least one AP exam next week on Thursday, 4-17-25 during 2nd pd. The meeting will be split into two groups:

    • Students last name A - Ll (9:10 am - 9:45 am)

    • Students last name Lo - Z (9:55 am - 10:35 am)

    • Additionally, there will be a livestream meeting for parents on Tuesday, 4-22-25 at 7 pm. Final details are still being worked on - the link for the meeting will be shared in next week’s weekly communication. 

• Parents of 12th grade students:  Save the date for our annual Senior Awards Night held on Tuesday, May 27th @ 6 pm in the Enloe HS auditorium. More information to come in May! Be sure to check your WCPSS email for updates. 

• Senior Parents - beginning April 16th running through April 22nd, Counselors will be presenting a Signs of Suicide lesson to 12th grade students through their Economics and Personal Finance classes. The goal of this presentation is to help transition students and empower them with skills and resources as they move to college, military or a career. If you do not want your child to participate in this lesson, please complete the opt-out form linked here. Forms can be returned to Student Services. 

• Senior Parents - Counselors will be meeting with 12th grade students on April 14th and 15th to review a brief presentation and have students complete a required senior survey. This lesson will be done through English classes. If your child has received a scholarship, they will learn how to submit verification of their award. We will ask students to submit verification for awards if they are or not using the scholarship. Ask your child about the survey and their scholarship verifications!

 

Recurring Announcements

• Please view the UPDATED A/B CALENDAR which reflects the addition of the snow make-up days

  • 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 inroom1404A. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/106ARYWo4asWg_pTPiqsExtlwrXkD_-tM3LpWitGiyRw/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

 

 

Parent Organization Updates

 

PTSA: We are #BetterTogether!

• BUDGET SPEAKING SESSIONS: WCPSS held its first feedback session regarding the proposed budget on 4/11. The remaining two sessions are scheduled for 4/16 & 4/23. The budget proposal eliminates one of Enloe’s counselors, two front office staff, and a long term sub. Please sign up to speak at one of these sessions to tell the Board not to cut staff! While you don’t have to register in order to attend, you are encouraged to speak up at one of the sessions. tinyurl.com/BudgetSpeakingSessions

• ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR ALL: Worried about the state of NC public schools? Sign up for advocacy training! Lynn Edmonds of Public Schools First NC will help us have the knowledge and confidence to advocate for all students and for fully-funded public schools. Don’t miss this special, virtual event on Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM! The training is open to all public school families and community advocates, so please share: tinyurl.com/EnloeAdvocacyRegistration

• SMALL BUSINESS POP-UP SHOP: Come to our annual Small Business Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, April 26 from 11 AM - 2 PM! Support small, local businesses. We will also have food trucks! All the vendor fees will help food-insecure students. We are still looking for vendors! If you'd like to showcase your products, services, and talents use this application form. Questions? dei@enloptsa.com Hope to see you there!

• TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 - 9! We have an exciting week planned for our amazing teachers but we need your help to make it all happen! We are asking our eagle family and community to donate $10 - $20, or whatever you are comfortable with, to increase our budget. Our goal is for us to have two meals that week, a dessert and treats bar, healthy snacks and wellness class, along with a cold coffee station. Everyday will be a different theme along with notes of appreciation. We welcome the opportunity to serve our teachers and thank you all in advance for your help in making this week a special one for our Enloe Superstars! Donate here!

• 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:

 

Our student-athletes pour their hearts and souls into representing Enloe with pride, dedication, and sportsmanship. They deserve the best possible playing fields to hone their skills and compete at their highest level.

Unfortunately, our fields are showing their age. Years of use and weather have taken their toll, resulting in uneven surfaces, wear and tear, and safety concerns. It's time to level the playing field—literally!

We're launching "Leveling the Playing Field," an emergency fundraising campaign to raise money for essential field repair and maintenance. Specifically, we need to address:

• Reseeding and Top Dressing: To restore healthy, resilient turf.

• Leveling and Filling Worn Spots: Eliminating dangerous dips and uneven areas.

• Removing Rocks and Debris: Ensuring a safe and clean playing surface.

Our Goal: $60,000 in the next 2 months!

This is a BIG ask, but it's achievable with your help. With approximately 600 student-athletes at Enloe, our target is to raise $100 per athlete. This collective effort will make a significant impact on the quality of our sports facilities.

 

How You Can Help:

• Donate Today: Every contribution, large or small, brings us closer to our goal. Click HERE to make your secure online donation.

• Spread the Word: Share this campaign with friends, family, and fellow Enloe supporters. Use the hashtag #LevelingThePlayingField on social media.

• Corporate Matching: Check if your employer offers matching gift programs to double your impact!

Every dollar counts! Please consider making a donation today and help us reach our goal of $60,000.

Thank you for your unwavering support of Enloe High School athletics.

• 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.

• Exciting Athletic Booster Club positions available, including:

  • 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

• Please vote for Enloe’s Ian Stutts. He is currently in the running for High School Overtime’s High School Boy’s Swimmer of the Year!!! Woot! https://www.highschoolot.com/story/2024-2025-honors-ballot/21084758/

  Here’s more information:

  • The Enloe men's Swim and Dive team were the State 4A runners up this year. 

  • Both Ian and his teammate Alex Townsend (who I think should have been on this finalist list, too!) had 1st and 2nd place finishes at States. 

  • Ian was the state 4A champion in the 200 Individual Medley, where he broke his own state record, earned an All American time, and broke the Enloe record. He was state 4A runner up in the 100 Breast, where he also earned All American and broke the Enloe record. He also broke the Enloe record in the 100 free leading off the 4 x 100 relay. (Alex was state 4A champion in the 100 Butterfly, where he earned All American and broke the Enloe record, and runner up in the 200IM, where he earned All American.)

  • The Enloe men's 200 Medley Relay with Ian, Alex, Parker Van Olst, and Grady Gospodarek also won a state 4A title, broke the Enloe record, and earned All American.

  • The Enloe men's 4 x 100 Free Relay with Ian, Alex, Grady, and Kavin Chudgar was state 4A runner up and broke the Enloe record and earned All American. 

 

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!

 

 

• 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

• Congratulations to the Enloe Wind Ensemble for receiving a superior rating on grade VI (the highest level) and to the Enloe Concert Band for receiving an average rating in grade III at their Music Performance Adjudication performances last Thursday! Also congratulations to our Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion ensembles nearing the end of their seasons at the AIA South Championships in Fayetteville this weekend. It’s been a great winter/spring competition season!
• Support Enloe’s Band program and get some exercise at the Bloom & Zoom Race on Mother’s Day weekend in Cary! You can choose an 8k, 5k, or 1-mile fun run, and Enloe Bands receive a portion of your registration fee. Learn more about the race here. Interested? Register here, and when you register, choose “Charity” and select “Enloe Band Boosters.”

 

Recent Awards and Celebrations

• Congratulations to the ENLOE Charity Ball Team who were recognized by the Wake County Commissioners last week  for their outstanding work with a PROCLAMATION. Members of Student Council, Ms. Bailey, Ms. Jarvis and Mrs. Deberry were in attendance.

• Congratulations to ENLOE CTE Teacher, Jaclyn Reimers, who has been nominated for CTE Teacher of the Year for WCPSS. From her nomination: Your ability to inspire students, foster real-world skills, and create meaningful learning experiences has not gone unnoticed. You continually go above and beyond to ensure your students are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on training they need to thrive. Your innovative teaching methods and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact not only on your students but also on your colleagues and the entire school community! We are so proud of Mrs. Reimers!

• Congratulations to Serena Zhang, selected by the NC Science and Engineering Fair as one of twelve (12) 2025 ISEF Finalists.  Serena will represent NCSEF as a 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Finalist. ISEF is the world’s largest high school student research competition with over 1,700 student finalists from over 70 countries. Students present their research for both Category (Grand) Awards and Special Awards from universities, corporations, and professional organizations. Serena will have the opportunity to meet and interact with students from around the world who are presenting their research as well. Way to go, Serena!

• Congratulations to the winners of the Russian Language Olympiada at Duke University! The following Enloe students performed excellently and placed at the top:

  • Malmberg-Burnette, Megan Evelyn (gold)

    Ilushenko, Philip Anthony (silver)

    Kountikov, Dasha Eugenia (gold)

    Peretrutov, Daniil Dmitriyevich (gold)

    Mincey, Thomas Bryce (silver).

• Congratulations to Mr.  Hunter and the Indoor Percussion Group who competed in the National Championship event in Dayton, OH this week and made semi-finals. They are the first NC group to achieve this feat in 10 years and it was their first ever trip to nationals. Woot!

 

Athletics

 

 

• 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: