College and Career Week 2025

Early college and career exposure is crucial for elementary students, especially from underserved populations, as it broadens their perspectives, builds aspirations, and helps them see possibilities beyond their immediate environment. By fostering curiosity, confidence, and a growth mindset, college and career exploration helps students develop the motivation and skills needed to pursue their future goals, ultimately breaking cycles of limited access and expanding their potential.

• DAILY MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Lehocky will be sharing fun college and career facts
• THEME DRESS UP DAYS: See visual above
• GUIDANCE LESSONS(K-5): Lessons will be given during your Specials time. Lessons are pulled from Portrait of Graduate- resume building, virtual career interest surveys, ABC Career Books and virtual college tours.
• KINDERGARTEN- 2nd Grade: Fire truck Display: Monday, 03/17
• 3rd-5th GRADE: UNCW students (from underserved populations) will be coming to speak on their college experience and what it took to get there. This will take place during Specials in the auditorium. (See email for more details)
• WHEN I GROW UP PHOTOBOOTH: A photo booth will be created and available for students to take a picture with a chalkboard of what they want to be when they grow up. It will be set up all week outside of the cafeteria, so choose a time that works for you!