News From the Nest!
Eagle Updates
Principal Notes
Dear Ashley families,
Again, thank you for continuing to help us improve communications, safety, and order here at Ashley; checking out in the afternoon has gotten a lot smoother and less hectic as we continue not checking out any student without a two hour notice - again, that means no checkouts online after 1pm and that will now include phone calls. If you need to check your child out between 1 and 3pm, then please make a personal visit to the attendance desk to escort your child off campus. As always no checkouts after 3pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause; however, we have to manage and maintain order and safety with our nearly 2,000 students. Your patience and support is always appreciated. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact our attendance desk or email Ms. Williams: lynda.williams@nhcs.net
I want to give a shout-out to two specific staff members who have been AMAZING this year. Congratulations on becoming the finalists for the County-wide Assistant Principal of the year, Ms. Michelle Kornegay and a finalist for the County-wide Teacher of the Year, Ms. Amanda Penegar. We here at Ashley are lucky to have these two as well as all of our other hard-working staff members-- Thank you for all that you do. This week is our very own Teacher Appreciation Week, so, if you are so inclined, please help us celebrate and recognize your own child's teachers this week!
In other news, prom was a wonderful Egyptian-themed success -- thank you to all the wonderful staff, parents, and students that attended and/or helped with this major event! This is such a wonderful community to be apart of and it shows by the way students conducted themselves this past weekend.
As we enter the final month of the school year, I want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. This is a crucial time for students to stay focused, finish strong, and take pride in all they've accomplished. Please encourage your student to stay organized, attend all classes, and reach out for help if needed. Together, we can help them cross the finish line with confidence and success!
Warmest Regards,
Wings Up, Go Eagles!
Michael Perez, principal
Mark Your Calendars!
It's PTSA Teacher Appreciation Week!!
MONDAY-28: Boys Lacrosse vs Croatan 6:45pm
TUESDAY-29: JV/V Baseball vs South Brunswick 4/ 6:30pm
Softball vs South Brunswick- 6pm
Girls Lacrosse vs West Brunswick 5pm
Boys Lacrosse vs West Brunswick 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY-30: MEC Track Championship at Hoggard 4pm
THURSDAY-1: JV/V Girls Soccer vs Laney 4:30/ 6pm
FRIDAY-2: Happy Friday!
Protecting our Kids Info Session
Come learn about protecting our kids online in an information session for parents April 29th at Blair Elementary School 6pm
Cheerleading Tryouts
There will be a mandatory parent/athletic Pre-tryout meeting on April 24th @ 6pm. If you want to try out for cheerleading you and your parent/guardian(s) MUST attend this meeting in the cafeteria of AHS,
Tryout practices will begin from April 28-May 1, 2025. Football sideline practice will be from 4:30-5:30 and if you want to tryout for the competition team, you will need to be at the 5:30-6:30 tryouts.
The start of practice/tryouts will be 4:30; you should be dressed and ready before this time. You will need to wear a plain black shirt and plain black shorts.
If you have questions please contact Coach Sutton or Coach Krueger.
*You must be cleared in Dragonfly to participate in tryouts
Seniors attending CFCC in the fall
Seniors planning to attend CFCC in the fall and who want help applying, registering, and/or completing FAFSA can sign up for CFCC's Registration Event. It will be held on May 1st in the Ashley Media Center from 1:30-4:30 pm. Seniors can sign up using this link:
or QR code:
SENIORS: If your original plan for college fell through, or if you are starting the application process a little later, the College Redirection Pool is a perfect way to learn about different NC colleges that still have open spots and get a better idea of what options are out there for you.
- Register for the College Redirection Pool (you will need to log in to or create an account on CFNC): https://www2.cfnc.org/crp
- Receive occasional emails from CFNC with updates and tips through August.
- NC colleges and universities can access your information for potential contact.
- Connect with a college.
- Complete an application for admission.
Seniors who went to Pine Valley Elementary School, please see the information on a Senior Walk
Athletics
Check out what is happening each week in AHS Sports: https://ashley.nhcs.net/athletics/weekly-game-plan
Women's Soccer Fundraiser
Baseball & Softball News
For the latest in Softball / Baseball info from our Sports Marketing Program scan (or click on)
the QR code above.
Attendance Matters
ATTENDANCE MATTERS AND HAS A MAJOR IMPACT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CREDIT FOR COURSES.
PLEASE REVIEW THE NHCS BOARD POLICY 4400 REGARDING ATTENDANCE.
ADDITIONALLY, NCHSAA REGULATIONS STATE THAT STUDENTS WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IF THEY MISS MORE THAN 10 DAYS OF SCHOOL.
https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=hanover_county_new#&&hs=1046470
NC LABOR LAWS PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM SCHEDULING STUDENTS TO WORK DURING SCHOOL HOURS. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE CHECKED OUT EARLY FOR WORK.
Per New Hanover County Schools and Ashley High School policy, students may not leave campus during the day, including FLEX and lunch times, unless they attend CFCC, have a modified schedule, or are withdrawn by a parent. Ashley High School is not an open campus. Thank you for your attention to this important safety issue.
Please call or email our attendance clerk (lynda.williams@nhcs.net) if you need to verify attendance or provide written absence verification documentation.
Students who are in violation of the attendance policy, having accrued more than 10 unexcused absences, will be required to fill out an attendance review form. Once the review form is received and approved, grades /credits will be awarded. If the review form is not completed or is denied, additional steps will need to be taken to achieve course credit. If this is the case, one of our School Social Workers will be in touch with Students and Parents/guardians.
Semester 2 is filled with many extracurricular opportunities for students, such as prom. Students must be in good standing to participate in these privileges, to include attendance (less than 10 unexcused absences), academics (passing a minimum of 2 classes), behavior (no suspensions), and financial obligations (none).
Don't be Late!
Student Check-outs
Please complete the Google Student Check Out form at least 2 hours in advance of the release time/picking your student up from school. Otherwise, it will be necessary for a parent to come into the school for pick-up as staff are not able to respond to the numerous requests. And no checking out after 3pm
Parking Lot / Student Pick up
Please be mindful of all our student drivers, walkers, bike riders, etc. - especially leaving at 3:40. Parent pick up should not be in the front parking lot or bus circle! This is for our our student, staff, and families' safety. Abiding by this policy is much appreciated.
Scholarships
CTE Summer Camps
Career Exploration Camp Flyer.pdf
PTSA
Yearbook 2025
The 2024-2025 Airborne Yearbook is ALMOST HERE! We will be distributing the books on May 27th during 4th block. An additional 2nd block distribution will happen on May 28th for students who are off-campus during 4th block.
Need Ashley Gear to Wear?
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_carolina/wilmington/ashley-high-school
Laptop Device Care
Digital Citizenship Information
Parent Resource & News
Check out the https://ashley.nhcs.net/parents page for all things in school resources for parents. February 5th will be the day to sign up for Spring Driver's Ed classes and...we could use your holiday help! Look on the parents resource page for more info on that!
Parent Bill of Rights
Thanks for your Support!
Website: https://ashley.nhcs.net/
Location:555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412
Phone: (910) 790-2360