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January 12, 2025 Mustang News

Mustang Families,

 

Thank you for your flexibility in Friday’s early release. We hope everyone had a safe weekend. This is the final week of the 2nd quarter. The 3rd quarter begins on Wednesday, January 22nd. As a reminder, Martin is closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday and Tuesday is a workday.

 

8th Grade Families: Celebrate your 8th grade student for their accomplishments and achievements this school year. Purchase a Yearbook Recognition Ad today! All ads must be purchased and completed by January 31, 2025. Click this link to order your ad: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?code=YB_RA&cn=1162273

 

All-Region Jazz Band: Congratulations to the following students for their placement in the 2025 All-Region Jazz Band. Students will participate in a two-day jazz clinic and concert on January 17th and 18th at Panther Creek High.

Jonah Bumgarner- 1st Chair Tenor Sax, A Band (All-State eligible)

Oliver Cui - 4th Chair Trombone, A Band (All-State eligible)

Miles Jordan - 1st Chair Baritone Sax, A Band (All-State eligible)

Kenneth Jackson - 1st Chair Drum Set, B Band

Kautubh Hemadri - 1st Alternate Tenor Sax

Aarith Nannapaneni - 1st Alternate Guitar

 

Congratulations: Our Honors Chorus participated in the Capital Choral festival at Broughton High School on Thursday and had a stellar performance. Congratulations to Ms. Thomas and all members of the Honors Chorus.

 

 

Basketball vs Oberlin: The Mustang Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams will play Oberlin on Thursday evening. This game will be played at Broughton High School with the first game tipping at 6pm. This is an away game for us so Big Red passes will not be valid.

 

Leadership Opportunities: Students are encouraged to review the following leadership opportunities available:

Activate Good Youth Volunteer Corps: Youth between 11-18 are encouraged to join the Youth Volunteer Corps of the Greater Triangle. This ongoing volunteer program allows teens to give back to their community and earn those all-important service hours for school and college applications. Learn more about our Youth Volunteer Corps Greater Triangle for ages 11-18.  Click HERE to apply. 

 Marbles Kids Museum Teen Play Corps: Calling all rising 7th-10th graders! Do you love playing with younger children? Are you interested in building leadership skills and working alongside Team Marbles to spark imagination, discovery and learning? Marbles Teen Play Corps participants playfully engage with younger kids through hands-on learning and play in Marbles

 

Student Council News:  The Martin Student Council is holding a toy drive, in conjunction with NC Cancer Kids First to support young pediatric cancer patients by improving their quality of life and well-being. If interested in participating, please donate items from the 2023 Wish List MCH. Items can be dropped off at the front office or in Ms. Snider’s room (rm 1007) between 7-7:30am. Students can receive NJHS service hours for the time they spend shopping for their gifts. 

 

National Junior Honor Society: The Martin NJHS is accepting applications for 6th and 7th graders for second semester induction. The interest form must be completed by January 22nd. More information can be found on our school website calendar.

 

Catalyst at NCSU: NC State University will host an open house for students interested in the summer Catalyst STEM program on January 16 from 7-8pm (virtual) or January 18th from 10-11am (in person). The link to sign up for the open house is: https://go.ncsu.edu/catalyst-open-house-2025. More information about the program can be found here: Catalyst

 

Annual Asbestos Notification: Please read the linked letter as part of the required annual asbestos notification.

2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification

2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification (Spanish)



Clubs On The Ranch This Week:

Tuesday: Builders Club, 2:30-3:30 in the Media Center. Contact Ms. Duncan 

(kduncan@wcpss.net) with questions.

Wednesday: Art Garden Club, 2:30-3:30 in Ms. Bennett’s room (3005). Contact Ms. Bennett (mbennett3@wcpss.net) with questions.

Thursday: Debate Club, 2:20-3:15 in Ms. Snider’s room (1007). Contact Ms. 

Snider (asnider@wcpss.net) with questions.

Friday: FFA, 2:30-4:00 in the Cafeteria. Contact Ms. Neal 

(ksmith24@wcpss.net) with questions.

 

Mustang Sports On The Ranch This Week:

All games/matches begin at 4pm, unless otherwise noted. Tickets can be purchased in advance at GoFan or at the gate for $6. Please note: we will not accept bills larger than $20 at the gate.

 

Monday Basketball v Carnage

Thursday Basketball v Oberlin @ Broughton High (6pm)

 

~ Ms. Mondora