The Sparta Express

I continue to be impressed with our students behavior and willingness to be flexible as we implement new aspects of our school day. On more than one occasion on of the numerous visitors that we had on campus last week commented how impressed they were by our students. In the coming weeks, you will see that we will dive deeper into content. I ask that you help your student to stay engaged, encourage them to read, and find ways to connect at school. This week, we will began practicing our Sparta Time Schedule. I look forward the SpartaTime opportunities for students to connect, get help, and be engaged in the middle of their day.

Picture Day is September 13. Save $10 when you pre-order portraits before picture day at CADY.com/PictureDay

Seniors! If you have not taken your Senior photo...you need to sign up! 📣 Bookings are now OPEN for senior photo sessions for the class of 2025. You must be photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook. Get photos for grad announcements, senior yearbook ads, and flawless Insta posts. Book now at cady.com/schedule. #CADYsenior

2023-2024 Yearbooks - if you purchased a yearbook last year and did not pick that up yet, please see Ms Holland in the gym before or after school.

2024-2025 Yearbooks - on sale NOW at the lowest price.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1051219/Smithfield-Selma-Senior-High-School/

Fall Sports Media Day - September 11 after school

Annie Auditions will be held September 12th and 13th during Sparta time in the Chorus Room

Join us on Saturday, September 21st for the JoCo Expo! All 8 Johnston County High School bands will be performing here at SSS in Charles Tucker Stadium. Gates open at 6 pm and admission is $10. Concessions will also be available. Come out and support our very own Spartan Regiment and all of our Johnston County HS band students!

Students who have early release on their schedule MUST leave campus. If students do not have a valid reason for having early release or transportation off campus, their schedules need to be updated with additional courses. Please see your counselor for more details.

Have you heard about high school students taking college classes at JCC? The program is called CCP. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/career-and-college-promise/

CCP is now accepting applications for CCP Spring 2025 through November 4, 2024. Students are eligible in grades 9-12.

Many of our classes run on an A day / B day schedule. Check out the calendar attached if you need to know what each day is for your classes.

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is excited to announce the new North Carolina Student Information System (NCSIS), Infinite Campus! Just as PowerSchool did in the past, this system offers enhanced features for monitoring your child’s educational progress with a user-friendly mobile experience, and more.

Two of the features, The Campus Parent and Campus Student portals, provide real-time access to grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules. These tools facilitate seamless communication between parents, teachers and students, keeping everyone informed about school activities.

Key Features of Infinite Campus Parent Portal:

• Announcements

• Assignments

• Attendance tracking

• Academic planning

• Grades and Class schedules

• Document Access

• Notifications

JCPS parents can request access to the Parent Portal by completing the Request for Parent Portal Access Form. Please be sure to provide the most accurate information (full name, phone number, and email address) when completing the form. It will take 3-5 business days to process the request.

Please visit the JCPS website for more information on Infinite Campus, here.

Thank you!

Request for Parent Portal Access Form

Any student who parks on campus during the school year must register their vehicle with the office and display the permit in their front windshield. This non-refundable permit costs 120.00 and can be purchased online on the OSP (Online School Payment) website. (OSP Direct Link: bit.ly/sshsosp) A valid driver’s license and current vehicle registration must be presented in order to purchase a parking permit. You may complete this process this week in the front office or at open house prior to school starting. Cars are NOT permitted to park on campus without a permit OR at the SRAC. Students MUST have a valid drivers license to park (or drive) on campus.

Students need to abide by the JCPS Dress code every day. Please remember that hats / hoods are not permitted in the building. Among other things listed, Please also refrain from shirts that show midriff / belly, and shorts that are not an appropriate length.

Below you will find information about the Johnston County Schools dress code. Please use this information as you back to school shop or plan your outfits for each day.

There are multiple opportunities to catch our Spartans in action this week! Come out and support our fall sports teams.

Seniors must have their meningitis vaccinations/exemptions within the first 30 days of the school year, or they will be excluded from school. Remember to get your meningitis vaccinations before starting your senior year. You can call for an appointment at Johnston County Health Dept at 919-989-5200 before the rush begins.

Questions about what to do after graduation? Not sure where to start? Ms. Garcia, your Duke College Adviser is here to help you navigate the college process and so much more! Students and parents are able to email me at mariagarciaortega@johnston.k12.nc.us and schedule an appointment.

¿Preguntas sobre qué hacer después de graduarse? ¿No estás seguro de por dónde empezar? ¡La Sra. García, su asesora de la universidad de Duke está aquí para ayudarle a navegar el proceso universitario y mucho más! Los estudiantes y padres pueden enviarme un correo electrónico a mariagarciaortega@johnston.k12.nc.us y programar una cita.

📣 Bookings are now OPEN for senior photo sessions for the class of 2025. You must be photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook. Get photos for grad announcements, senior yearbook ads, and flawless Insta posts. Book now at cady.com/schedule. #CADYsenior

North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) is excited to announce the NCICU DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAM for North Carolina High School seniors with a 2.8 or higher weighted GPA! Students can visit www.ncicu.org to complete a streamlined application in as little as 5 minutes with no application fee. By answering a few questions, students will hear from each of the participating colleges and universities that they have selected, with information about individual campus requirements, their conditional acceptance, and the availability of financial aid.

The 2024 Questbridge National College Match application is open! HS Seniors can apply to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship. 💰

Questbridge is looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. Finalists typically come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a household of four and have minimal assets. They take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors.

DEADLINE ➡️ September 26, 2024

Find more information and application at https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match

Find this scholarship opportunity and many others at bit.ly/JCPSscholar2ships 🎓

Seniors! 🎓 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2025 application is now open! Learn more and apply here by September 30 ➡ https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

Find this scholarship and other opportunities at bit.ly/JCPSscholarships

Class of 2025! 🎓 The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 💰 Applications are due Sept 15. Find more information and apply at https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship/

Find this scholarship and more at bit.ly/JCPSscholarships