NEWS and/or Upcoming Events:

NHCS is working on webpage with helpful resources for students and parents. It is still a work in progress, but you can view it here: Student Resources - New Hanover County Schools. 

Luv Michael is a nonprofit that supports adults on the autism spectrum through community, employment, and advocacy.

They are inviting students to attend a short virtual information session to learn how to volunteer, support inclusion, and make a meaningful impact. The program is flexible and open to students of all backgrounds.

Students can learn more and register for an upcoming info call here:

https://mailchi.mp/luvmichael.com/2026pals

Project Uplift is a Summer Enrichment and College Access Program designed to promote and increase access to higher education. Every summer, approximately 1,000 rising high school seniors participate in one of multiple Project Uplift Sessions. Participants learn about the college admissions process, interact with faculty, staff, and current students, and participate in educational and social activities.

For over 50 years, Project Uplift has consistently provided a selection of rising high school seniors from across the United States with an opportunity to live, lead, and learn about The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a first-hand basis.

For more information and to apply, visit: Project Uplift and Uplift PLUS | Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs 

A FREE day camp for rising 10th, 11th, 12th grade students in New Hanover County!

June 15-26, 2026*  •  8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Drop off: Between 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Pick up: Between 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Breakfast, lunch and snack included.

Have a desire for a career in health, medicine, social work, laboratory sciences, sports medicine or other health related areas? Interested in learning what it means to work ‘interprofessionally’ with other professions in the health and human services sector? The Interdisciplinary Health Professions Summer Summit (iHPSS) camp is for YOU 

For more information and to sign up, visit: Interdisciplinary Health Professions Summer Summit | UNCW 

 For 45 years, UNCW MarineQuest has provided enriching academic opportunities for the preK-12 community to explore, discover and value our marine habitats and encourage them to develop into environmentally responsible adults.

Check out all the ways you can be involved below! 

MarineQuest | UNCW 

As the Biggs-Kramer American Legion Post 545 Tar Heel Boys State Committee Representative, I’m reaching out to make you aware of this coming year's opportunity for your summer's rising high school seniors to attend the 2026 Session. This past summer, our Post 545 sent three young men as delegates to the 2025 Session. From their feedback sessions at our post after their return, all were very grateful for being selected to attend, commented that they experienced making real government decisions, gained valuable leadership experience and made some solid friendships. 

This coming year, the Tar Heel Boys State's 86th Session will be held June 21-27, 2026, at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, NC.  

This coming 2026 Session, our Post 545 is again looking forward to sponsoring delegates to attend, which includes the $500 fee. While the information on the below linked Tar Heel Boys State site is substantial, representatives from our Post 545 Boys State Committee are available to your current Juniors to answer questions via phone or a session at your school. 

Tar Heel Boys State Information Website

https://tarheelboysstate.org

Online Application

http://www.tarheelboysstate.org/apply

Project Uplift and Uplift PLUS are summer enrichment and college access programs designed to promote and increase access to higher education for rising high school seniors. We welcome interest from any student across North Carolina.   Project Uplift flyer 

Upcoming opportunities at Cape Fear Community College for your students and families:

✅ Career Discovery Nights
These sessions provide an inside look at specific career programs. Students will hear from faculty, explore hands-on learning opportunities, and discover career pathways connected to each program area.

✅ One-Stop Enrollment Sessions
Designed for students who are ready to take the next step! During these sessions, students can apply to CFCC, complete residency, meet with admissions and financial aid, and get help with next steps—all in one visit.

  ✅ Campus Tours
Students also have the opportunity to sign up for individual campus tours throughout the week, and we are currently accepting Group Tour Requests for schools and organizations. We are happy to coordinate a visit tailored to your students’ interests.  

You can view all upcoming CFCC events and registration details here:
https://events.cfcc.edu/

• UNCW Upward Bound Math and Science Program 

Eligibility Requirements: 

1. Families who may meet the federal government’s established low-income guidelines 

2. Students who may be a potential first-generation college student (both parents do not have a 4-year bachelor's degree) 

3. Students with 2.5 or higher high school GPA 

4. Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents 

5. Students who attend a public high school in New Hanover or Brunswick counties 

Application for UNCW's UBMS_24.25.docx 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: