NHS Parent Connection

August 24th, 2023

April 27, 2025

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Trojan Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break and had time to get some rest and unwind. As we enter the final stretch of the school year, it will be a fast and furious as we only have four more weeks of school. Please continue speaking with your scholars about:

Getting to class on time
Taking assignments and tests seriously
Making positive choices as we head into the final stretch

As a reminder, on Friday, 5/2, eligible students will have the opportunity to participate in our Spring Incentive Fun Lunch. Students will receive one hour for lunch to enjoy music, fellowship, and food/dessert trucks ($). Eligible students are those that have no major referrals, no more than 3 tardies, and no failing grade (below 60).

Lastly, EOC testing will be here soon. Please click here to help us ensure that our students have the best testing experience by providing snacks for test days and check out the EOC information below.

In partnership,

Michael Abraham

Principal

We're entering a pivotal phase in our school year as we gear up for End-of-Course (EOC) testing. Parents, your support is vital for our success. How do EOCs affect our school? EOCs in Algebra I, English 2, US History, and Biology courses contribute significantly, comprising 35% of our School Report Card (see last year's report for reference). Our aim is to improve across all subjects, with a particular focus on elevating performance in Algebra I. Your partnership in this endeavor is greatly appreciated.

How can you help?

Make sure students are on time and present every day.
Have educational conversations surrounding EOCs and focusing in class.
Email your child's teachers if they are struggling with course work at home.
Use resources below:

EOC Online Tools Training (Open using Google Chrome)
English 2 Test Blueprint
US History Test Blueprint
Algebra I Test Blueprint
Biology Test Blueprint
Full EOC website

Testing Dates

English 2 (part 1)-April 30th
English 2-May 8th
US History-May 13th
Biology 1-May 14th
Algebra 1-May 15th

TROJAN EXCELLENCE

Click the photo to access the Amazon wish list!

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

PLEASE USE THE QR CODE OR CLICK THE GRAPHIC FOR MORE INFORMATION

*School Counselor caseloads are divided by student last name*

STUDENT LAST NAME/COUNSELOR/COUNSELOR EMAIL

A – Ch MS. BEDNARZ CBEDNARZ@RHMAIL.ORG

Ci – Gi MS. DEAN ADEAN@RHMAIL.ORG

Gk – K DR. HERRINGTON BHERRINGTON@RHMAIL.ORG

L - N MS. BURKHART CBURKHAR@RHMAIL.ORG

O - Si MR. HERRINGTON MHERRINGTON@RHMAIL.ORG

Sk - Z MS. SCOTT SMSCOTT@RHMAIL.ORG

CAREER COUNSELOR- MS. TUCKER CTUCKER@RHMAIL.ORG

SCHOOL COUNSELING

ADVANCED STUDIES PRESENTATION

SENIOR SCOOP

Parents, please check out the information from our Senior Meeting 2025 - Google Slides

Visit School Counseling / Career Planning for career counseling opportunities.

Visit School Counseling / SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES to access opportunities.

Visit School Counseling / Transcript/Records Request to request your transcript.

Attention Seniors with Painted Parking Spots

Please go ahead and make plans to have your parking spot painted black by May 3rd. If you choose not to paint it yourself, you can pay $60.00 to the Athletic office, and we will paint it for you. If you paint your spot, please use black water-based latex exterior paint and do not paint over the white lines. You have until May 3rd to have it painted or pay the $60.00 to the Athletic office. If neither of these are done, then $60.00 will be placed on your school account. Any questions please reach out to Coach Gaither or Mrs. Skipper in Athletic office.

Senior Yard Signs

Senior yard signs are $20. They can be purchased by visiting "A office".

ATHLETIC EVENTS FOR THE WEEK

Mon, Apr 28

BBall @ Indian Land-JV at 5pm, V at 7pm

Boys Soccer vs. Catawba Ridge

Wed, Apr 30

Bball vs. Indian Land

Softball @ South Pointe

Fri, May 2

Boys Soccer vs. Indian Land

Softball vs. Indian Land

Girls Soccer @ Indian Land

Baseball @ Indian Land

GO FAN ATHLETIC TICKETS

SCHOOL STORE BY JOSTENS

The Mascot Shop

Do you have a student concern?

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

Last Names A-G--Mr. Daniel McCallum--dmccallum@rhmail.org

Last Names H-M--Ms. Katrina Moody-Byers--kmoody-byers@rhmail.org

Last Names N-Z--Mr. Tony Lancaster----alancaster@rhmail.org

Curriculum & Instruction--Ms. Rhine Kirkland---rkirkland@rhmail.org

PARENT PORTAL

Please be sure to log in to PowerSchool to keep up with students' academic progress and attendance. The system is live, so as teachers are updating grades and attendance, you can see it immediately. You may also set up notifications for Parent Portal to contact you about your child's progress on a weekly basis, daily basis, or anytime a new grade or attendance code has been entered.

PARENT PORTAL

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Students must be present for at least 60 minutes to get credit for attending class.
Parents may submit up to three parent notes per semester or a total of 6 per school year. If your student is absent, please submit an excuse to nwabsencedocumentation@rhmail.org within three days of the absence.