Good afternoon Middle Creek High School families, 

 

It was a great week here at The Creek!  In this week’s principal update, I would like to start by sharing some personal news that impacts our school community. At Tuesday’s WCPSS Board meeting, I was appointed the next Area Superintendent for the Central Area, effective May 5th.  While this is incredibly exciting for my professional growth, it is also filled with mixed emotions as it means I will be leaving behind an exceptional school community and staff here at Middle Creek.  I am excited and honored to be selected for this important position, but also I am incredibly sad to be leaving the school.  Getting to lead in this community and with your students, has been a gift and I have enjoyed every minute.  

Please know that though I will be transitioning into a new role, I continue to be invested and committed to the success of our programs and students.  To that end, I will continue to give 150% until late April/early May when I transition. Dr. Ashlie Thompson, the Southern Area Superintendent will be sharing information soon about an opportunity for staff and families to give input into the characteristics they are looking for in their next principal.  It's our hope that this timeframe and process will allow for the perfect next candidate to be selected.

This school is a gem, and I am certain that it will continue on the positive trajectory it is on with such wonderful staff and community support. I look forward to continuing to enjoy and celebrate the many wonderful things going on over the next few months and getting to share in it with our families. 

 

Sincerely, 

Lacey Peckham, Principal

 

Below you will find the information and updates for next week.  Thank you for your attention to these details. 

 

Information & Reminders:

Hoofprint Spring issue 2:

Your young journalists in the upper level newspaper program are proud to bring you Issue 2 of this semester's Hoof Print, featuring our cover story on Mock Trial!

 

ACT for all 11th graders!

Please take note of the following important details:

Test Date and Time: The ACT will be administered on Wednesday, March 12th at the beginning of school day.

Calculator Usage: Your child is allowed to bring their own 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator for the test. Alternatively, there is a built-in calculator on the computer. 

Chromebook: Students need to bring their charged, school issued Chromebooks to school the day of testing.

Testing Room Locations: Upon arrival at school, students are to proceed directly to their assigned testing room. Posters displaying testing locations will be placed around the commons area for your child's reference.

Questions and Clarifications: Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding the ACT test, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Scicchitano at kscicchitano@wcpss.net. She will be more than happy to assist you.

 

Donate Blood & Support MCHS Band:

Middle Creek Band is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Each donor will receive $30 in rewards and $10 per donor will be donated to the band! Each blood donation saves up to 3 lives!  Donors need to be at least 16 years old (16 & 17-year-olds need a permission slip which will be at the blood drive), weigh at least 110 pounds, have ID and be in general good health. 

Please schedule an appointment by clicking on this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/281951

 

Juniors & Seniors: 

Now is a great time for all juniors and seniors with outstanding fees and fines (including class dues) to take care of them prior to the end of the year activities.  Juniors and seniors were sent an email earlier this week about any outstanding fees/dues, so please check with your student to make sure no money is owed.  In order to participate in senior activities and receive graduation & prom tickets, these fees and fines must be paid.  Thank you!

 

MUSTANGS AUCTION FOR ATHLETICS

Saturday, April 26th 6:30pm, Devil's Ridge Country Club

Live auction! Silent auction! DJ! Magician! Cash Bar! Photo Booth!

Tickets are on sale now! https://givebutter.com/c/l6ggZd

 

 

Information from Student Services: 

Sophomore Parent Meeting on March 13, 2025

Student Services will hold our annual Sophomore Family Meeting on March 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm in person at MCHS, in the media center.  We will discuss preparing for junior year.  We hope to see all tenth grade families there!

Seniors- Class of 2025:

Cap and Gown Delivery 

Caps and Gowns were delivered Friday, February 28th during both lunches.  If your senior was not able to pick up their cap and gown order Friday - please see Ms. Sullivan in the main office.  If you have not ordered a cap and gown yet, it is not too late to order - go to this link.  If you have questions, you can talk to Ms. Sullivan in the front office. 

 

 

Scholarship Reporting for the Class of 2025

We are excited to recognize Seniors who have been offered a scholarship at our Senior Awards Night this May.  Please email any scholarship offers to Mrs. Morris at jmorris@wcpss.net.  Scholarships can be academic, athletic, arts, or community-based and students do not need to attend the college in order for us to include that in our listing.  Last year’s class earned the largest total in MCHS history with over $18 million dollars and we want to see if we can repeat or even beat that total with the Class of 2025!

Calendar:

Below are some of the events scheduled for next week.

Mon, March 10th:        Softball HOME vs. Green Hope 6:00pm.

                                      M Tennis @ Cary HS 3:30pm.

                                      W Lacrosse @ FVHS 6:00pm.

                                      JV/V W Soccer @ Millbrook HS 4:30/6:30pm.

                                      V Baseball HOME vs. AFHS 6:00pm.

                                     JV Baseball @ AFHS 4:00pm.

                                     JV/V M Lacrosse HOME vs. Green Hope 4:30/6:30pm.

Tues, March 11th:        M Golf @ Eagle Ridge 3:00pm.

                                     W Lacrosse @ Green Hope HS 3:30/6:30pm.

                                     JV M Lacrosse @ Chapel Hill HS 5:00pm.

Wed, March 12th:       M Tennis HOME vs. Apex HS 3:30pm.

                                     Track @ Panther Creek 3:30

                                     JV Baseball @ Enloe 4:00pm. 

                                     V Baseball HOME vs. Enloe 6:30pm.

                                     Stunt @ Apex 4:00pm.

                                     JV/V W Soccer @ Athens Drive 4:30/6:30pm.

Thurs, March 13th:    M Golf @ Green Level 3:30pm.

                                     M Tennis HOME vs. Green Level  HS 3:30pm.

                                     Track @ Panther Creek 3:30pm.

                                    JV/V W Lacrosse @ AFHS 3:30/6:30pm.

                                    Softball HOME vs. AFHS 6:00pm.

                                    JV Baseball HOME vs. AFHS HS 4:00pm.

                                    V Baseball @ AFHS 4:00pm.

                                    JV/V M Lacrosse HOME vs. AFHS 4:30/6:30pm.

                                    Sophomore Parent Mtg. 6:00pm. Media Center

Fri, March 14th:        JV/V W Soccer HOME vs. Green Hope 4:30/6:30pm.                

           

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you bright and early Monday!