A Message from Mr. Palmer

Cougar Nation,

We are excited that the weather is warming up and we have officially entered into Spring! March is quickly passing and Spring Break will be here soon. This is a reminder that spring break is April 1st - April 9th. Looking ahead to next week, A-day students will attend in-person school on March 29th, B-day students will attend in-person school on March 30th, and Wednesday March 31st is a remote day for all students.

I want to give a shout-out to Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Wimberly, and the 16 Beta Students that placed at the State Beta Convention recently. See our weekly highlights below for each winner.

I hope everyone has a great week, and as always keep bringing your A Game!

Mr. Palmer

• Click HERE each day to review our daily announcements.

• ACT makeup testing will take place on March 23rd. Any junior that has not taken the ACT should be at school on this day to take the test.

• Parking passes and assigned parking spots will be required after March 31st. Spots can be chosen and on Wednesday, March 24th. Students who purchased a pass earlier this year will have the opportunity to chose their spot on Wednesday, March 24th. Students will receive an email with details on when to come to chose their spot.

• Students are allowed to come into the building, starting at 9:00, on Wednesdays to receive additional support from their teachers. Students must sign up with their teacher(s) or the media center in order to be on campus on Wednesdays.

• Monday, March 29th will be an A-day and Tuesday, March 30th will be a B-day. This adjustment is made for all of Alexander County Schools to accommodate for Spring Break.

• Spring break is April 2nd - April 9th.

• Mitchell Community College will be holding virtual open house events on March 4, 18, 25, and April 1st. To register, click HERE.

• Local scholarships are now available to seniors. Seniors should check their email for more information or visit the Counseling Center with any questions.

• Senior yearbook ads are on sale through March 31st. Click HERE to purchase an ad for your senior.

Tanner Specht placed first in the local judging of the NC Soil and Water Conservation Poster contest. He was awarded with a medal and $75. He will advance to the state contest. Congratulations, Tanner!