NHS Parent Connection

Dear Trojan Families,

I hope this message finds you well. Progress reports will be shared on Monday, November 11, via parent portal. These last few weeks, I've stressed the importance of students staying on task to ensure success inside the classroom and shared a variety of ways for them to receive support. Hopefully, we will see great results and significant improvement based upon our efforts.

On Monday, please log in to parent portal to sign your child's Q2 progress report.

• Click Forms
• Click Q2 Progress Report Verification
• Click Check to Verify Grades

Second semester ends December 20 and we want everyone to focus on finishing strong. Over the next few weeks, please assist us by encouraging your student to:

• attend all classes and complete all assignments
• check for missing work or projects that can still be turned in
• take advantage of WIN time and work with a peer for support
• review class materials and prepare for upcoming quizzes/tests
• reach out to teachers for clarification or extra support

Let's continue to work together to help our students achieve their best! As always, thank you for supporting us as we support our Trojans and help prepare them to be successful at the next level.

In partnership,

Michael Abraham

Principal

Stay connected by downloading the PowerSchool app to keep up with your student's academic progress and attendance. You may do so by locating the app in your App Store or Google Play Store. You may also set up notifications to receive updates regarding your child's progress or attendance on a daily basis, weekly basis, or anytime an update is entered.

You will need to enter the district code when downloading the app. The code is DGPH

To set up notifications:

• Click More
• Click Account
• Click Notifications
• Click the Push/Email notifications you wish to receive as well as the frequency

Students should continually check their school email and class canvas page for information as club advisors and administrators use this tool to communicate with our students on a daily basis.

Students have been notified via their canvas messages and have also been provided a sign up link for make up school. Make up school takes place in the library on weekdays from 4-7pm. For questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Gravley at sgravley@rhmail.org or (803) 981-1928

Please CLICK HERE to review COVID-19/FLU guidance for the 24-25 School Year including testing locations, criteria for returning to school, and attendance coding.

Parents, when scheduling appointments during the day, please be mindful that students need to be in class for 60 minutes to receive credit for the block. Also, attendance notes may be emailed to nwabsencedocumentation@rhmail.org within three days of an absence.

Our school counselors serve students based upon the SC Comprehensive Guidance and School Counseling Plan. Counselors advocate for students and provide them with academic and social/emotional support. Counselors are usually available in their offices before, during and after school. We are also staffed with a full-time Career Counselor who organizes career interest opportunities and can assist students with career-related needs.

If your student is planning to attend college next year, there are some important steps in the financial aid process that your family needs to complete. CLICK HERE to prepare for the upcoming release of the 2025-2026 FAFSA Form.

Have you ordered the yearbook? If not, be sure to place your order.

Do you have a senior this year? If so, don't miss out on capturing their senior ad as space is limited.

Please visit yearbookforever.com to order a yearbook and submit ads.

Students who signed up for the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be testing on Wednesday, 11/13. All other students should mark their calendars to begin studying and preparing for final exams and end-of-course (EOC) exams as they are right around the corner.

We believe in carrying the torch both on campus and in our community. Thank you to our Northwestern FCA for being a beacon of light, supporting those in need with your commitment and faith.

THANK YOU to all of our student athletes who represented NHS this Fall. They carried the torch in the classroom, on the field, in the pool, on the court, and on the course! Some have completed their season and have moved on to Winter sports. Others are gearing up for the playoffs. Let's continue to show up for our student athletes and cheer loud and proud.

Our first ever female strength team represented well at the Female Strength Meet!

Carmen Kelly (JV 140) won first place in the State!

Korinthia DeAhana Brown-Cason (JV 150) won 4th place in the state!

Marina Rangel (Varsity 150) broke a lifetime PR on the squat.

Autumn Linen (Varsity 150) broke the previous state record and is tied in the state for bench press!

• Dmitri Putman was named recipient of the 2024 Student-Athlete of the Year Award by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
• Coach Page Wofford, head football coach, was named the 2024 Coach of the Year by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.

• Andre Pickett, Senior Defensive Lineman, was chosen to participate in the 2024 Shrine Bowl.
• Lillian Rivers, representing Women's Golf, finished 13th in the state for the 5A Division.
• Daniel Caldwell and Finley Polk, were both selected to participate in the North/South All-Star Football game held in Myrtle Beach on December 21st.

November 12th

Boys Basketball Varsity vs Hunter Huss-6:15pm-Scrimmage

November 15th

XC State Qualifier @ Hilton Field- Fort Jackson Columbia, SC

November 16th

WR @ Atkins Invitational-Varsity Boys, Girls and JV

Club/Organization opportunities for your students to attend during WIN Time Tuesday-Friday.

Grab your family and friends to get a head start on Christmas shopping by attending our Vendor Fair. There will be sweet treats, knitted and crocheted items, boutique children's clothing, books, jewelry, vintage clothing, handmade gifts and decorations, and much more.

Please CLICK HERE to join the event on Facebook!

Join the fun on November 23rd. The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run ($5) begins at 9am and the Turkey Trot 5k ($30) begins at 9:30am. CLICK HERE to sign up as registration ends on November 20th!

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with the Catawba Nation at the Yap Yè Iswà Festival on November 23rd at the Catawba Cultural Center. Celebrate and learn more about the culture through drumming, dancing, demonstrations, and more! This event is free and open to the public.