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This information is from the 2025-2026 school year. We are leaving it up for reference, but updated information will be posted later in the school year as the new information becomes available.
This information is from the 2025-2026 school year. We are leaving it up for reference, but updated information will be posted later in the school year as the new information becomes available.
Hello students and parents. My name is Ms. Brooke Burnett. I am the 8th grade counselor this year and will be supporting your students with their high school transition process. Whether they are set on one of our traditional high schools or they have aspirations of attending one of our specialty programs - we will cover the processes for all.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me:
brooke.burnett@nhcs.net
910-815-6906 ext. 76558
Application Window: Sunday, January 18th- Sunday, February 15th
Specialty Program Info Nights
School-based Informational Sessions
(all sessions begin at 6:00 p.m.*)
December 1 - SEA-Tech (auditorium)
December 2 - Wilmington Early College
(BB&T Auditorium, McKeithan Building, North Campus)
December 3 - Laney STEM (media center)
December 4 - Hoggard IB (cafeteria)
December 8 - New Hanover Lyceum (cafeteria)
December 9 - Ashley Marine Science (Rm. 419)
December 10 - *Isaac Bear Early College 6:15 p.m.
(Morton Hall Auditorium, parking in Randall Library Lot)
December 11 - Career Academy at Mosley (media center)
December 14 - Virtual Information Session (6:00 p.m.)
Week of January 12th- Ms. Burnett will be going into classrooms to discuss what the application process looks like. Please come prepared with questions!
January 18 - February 15 - Application window is open
High School Curriculum Nights
Hoggard High School- February 25, 2026 5:30-7:00
Parent Presentation with Counselors: Media Center
5:30-6:00PM: A-G
6:00-6:30 PM: H-N
6:30-7:00 PM: O-Z
New Hanover High School- February 25, 2026 5:15-7:00
Ashley High School- February 26, 2026 5:30-7:00
Laney High School- February 26 5:30-7:00
March 13 - Acceptance letters sent (Round 1)
March 20 - Acceptance letters sent (Round 2)
Open Choice application: March 2, 2026- April 10, 2026
Don't know which high school you are districted to? That is okay, the following link! District Map
Open Choice - A school outside the student’s assigned school area for which the student may apply for an assignment as an “open choice” placement if there is space available at the school within the student’s grade level.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Window: Sunday, January 18th- Sunday, February 15th
Click HERE for the video prompts
Please remember that each school you are applying for will need a separate video. You will add how many ever videos you have to ONE application. Once you apply, you cannot submit another application.
Application Rubric can be found HERE
If applying to Mosely click HERE and scan the QR code.
Students received a packet with a breakdown of each program on 11/12/25. Included was contact information of every program for those who may have specific questions.
Below is the list of the specialty programs we offer here in New Hanover County. There is a link below the program. Each with a detailed overview of what to expect from every program.
1.Lyceum Academy @ New Hanover
2.Marine Science Academy @ Ashley
3. International Baccalaureate @ Hoggard
4. STEM @ Laney
5. Isaac Bear Early College High School
6. Wilmington Early College High School
7. Mosley Career Readiness Academy
8. Southeast Area Tech High School (SeaTech)
Each program also made a brochure that talks about who they are and what they offer. Please see those brochures below.
Microsoft Word - Lyceum Brochure Update 2025 PDF.pdfCopy of Marine Science Brochure.pdfIB DP brochure.pdf2026 Official STEM Brochure.pdfIsaac Bear Brochure (1).pdfCIHS-WECHS.pdfCopy of Mosley Brochure.pdfCopy of SEATech Brochure (1).pdfPage updated
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