WHS Student Services Newsletter

Students who signed up for a Spring CCP class need to check in self service to see when the class starts. Most of the classes will begin on January 8th. Students who have an in-person class on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of this week will need to notify their WHS teacher and make arrangements to reschedule their exam. If the class is ONLINE, then students can still attend WHS classes this week. Online students need to check Blackboard this week to avoid getting dropped from the class. Please reach out to Mrs. Joyner with any questions.

Wakefield High School-Curriculum Night January 9, 2025 5:45-8:00 p.m.

If you missed the in-person curriculum night, please use the linked Virtual Curriculum Fair to see missed presentations and information on course offerings.

https://create.piktochart.com/output/6ab5e87dc4d7-curriculum-fair

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for high school girls to explore the world of engineering at Duke University. On Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, we will be hosting an engaging event designed to inspire and empower young women in STEM.

This event is a collaboration between the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapters at Duke, UNC, NC State, and ECU, and will offer a variety of activities to introduce students to the many possibilities within engineering. Participants will have the chance to engage in hands-on activities, explore different engineering majors at a Major Exploration Fair, attend interactive workshops, and connect with female engineering students from across the region.

Fill out the form below to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPyTEBayapgv9EsHuL9yECChJLzCiBupMmHgO3tvk9Crmd3w/viewform?usp=sharing

STAR Ventures Summer Program at the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), a research department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We are excited to announce that the application is now open until April 11, 2025!

STAR Ventures is hosted by Student Advancement at RENCI (STAR), our internship program which is dedicated to providing exciting opportunities for the next generation of thinkers. This exciting program provides rising high school juniors, seniors, and incoming college freshmen with an immersive experience in exploring careers within a research institute. Participants will learn about various fields, including finance, project management, research operations, and more, while engaging in professional development opportunities such as resume building and professional networking.

The program will take place from July 14 - July 31, 2025, and there is no cost associated with participation. During the three weeks, students will explore the world of data and computer science research through dynamic presentations, hands-on projects, and the chance to explore how different departments at RENCI contribute to this research.

For more details, please have students review the attached flyer where they will also find a link to the application. Students are also welcome to visit our website (star.renci.org) where they can find more information about STAR’s programs, internship postings, and frequently asked questions.

The Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 is a co-ed unpaid internship program designed for students aged 14-20. This program offers a unique and invaluable chance to gain exceptional experience in the field of television broadcasting, supported and sponsored by the Durham Bulls, Fox 50, and Capitol Broadcasting Company.

In our remarkable 27th season, Post 50 is responsible for the live broadcast of Durham Bulls home games on several WRAL platforms, MiLB.com, and within the ballpark. Additionally, we contribute highlights for FOX 50 and WRAL newscasts.

This program is an excellent platform for students to explore their interest in broadcast communications and gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Open House:

• When: Feb. 12th, 7:00-8:30 pm

• Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Ball Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701

Applications for the 2025 Season:

• Deadline: Feb. 16th, 2025

• Limited to 70 members

• Apply - https://forms.gle/mVAARuU7CWZQDEq38

Interviews (For all applicants): Feb. 22nd and/or Feb. 23rd

Training Sessions (New Applicants Only): Mar. 1st and/or Mar. 2nd

Acceptance Notifications Sent: Mar. 9th

Baseball Season Runs: Apr. 1 - Sept. 14, 2025

Learn more: Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 link.

Facility Tours are an opportunity for students to visit NCTAP companies and see the working environments. It's also an excellent time to ask questions to learn more about the products and career opportunities at NCTAP companies.

Only high school juniors and seniors may try out for a summer pre apprenticeship. High school freshmen and sophomores may attend facility tours, but will need to visit again when they are high school juniors or seniors to be eligible to try out for a pre apprenticeship.

At least one Facility Tour is required in order to be considered for the orientation in the spring and to be considered for a pre apprenticeship in the summer. We encourage you to visit multiple companies.
Please select the companies and time slots you wish to visit, keeping in mind the travel distance between companies on each Facility Tour date.

YOU MAY ONLY VISIT EACH COMPANY FOR ONE TOUR DURING THE FACILITY TOURS. Do not select the same company more than once.

A parent or guardian must accompany any student under the age of 18.

In case of bad weather on a Facility Tour date, please check our website at www.nctap.org for back-up dates.

Questions? Email nctapprogrammgr2@gmail.com.