Discovery High

Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone has had a marvelous Monday. Just a reminder that our Sophomores will be taking the PreACT and our Juniors will be taking the CCRA (practice ACT) tests tomorrow. First breakfast will be served and sophomores and juniors should plan to be here by 7:40 in the morning. They will be allowed to sign out after the tests tomorrow provided they bring a note. Freshmen and Seniors will have an asychronous day tomorrow where they can complete their work from home. It would also be a good day to complete community service and seniors could make a college visit. The day will show as an absence tomorrow for Freshmen and Seniors, but it will be an excused absence so no need to worry. Sophomores and Juniors, get plenty of rest tonight and I'll see you in the morning. Take care. #DiscoverU

Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone has enjoyed the beautiful weather we've had this weekend. Below are the announcements for this week. Thanks to everyone who participated in our Fall BBQ. We raised a little over $5,400!! Our Sophomores will be taking the PreACT and our Juniors will be taking the CCRA (practice ACT) on Tuesday October 31st. Freshmen and Seniors will have an asynchronous day on this day meaning they will complete their work at home. It would also be a great day for community service and seniors could visit colleges as well. Sophomores and Juniors will be able to leave when the testing is completed. Girls basketball tryouts/practice starts Monday 10/30. The first week we will practice 5:30 -7:30 pm. You must have a current physical and live in the N-CCS school district. You will meet in the main gym if interested. We will have enrichment on Monday and Thursday this week, advisory on Wednesday and Community on Friday. Since 2017 the Guardian ad Litem program has participated in an annual Peanut Butter & Jelly campaign. This year the Guardian ad Litem program’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Campaign will run from October 15, 2023 through January 15, 2024. The Guardian ad Litem program is partnering with Newton-Conover City Schools to support backpack programs run by The Corner Table and People Offering Relief From Community Hunger (PORCH). Each of these backpack programs directly benefit children and families in Catawba County. Parents, faculty, staff or students can donate small (16 ounces or less) plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly at participating Discovery High School. The Newton-Conover Education Foundation is sponsoring a Christmas for the Children golf tournament on November 11th. More information about the tournament and what the funds will be used for can be found at https://birdease.com/Christmasforthechildren. This week's Character Awards can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7x9FrOG0JYgTCZCYKcIynlJhy4REm-7/view?usp=sharing I hope that everyone has a wonderful week. As always, please feel free to reach out if there's anything we can do for you. Take care. #DiscoverU

Prepping for the BBQ!

Ms. Arditti works with students on social media safety.

The annual DHS costume contest.

Andrew Corbin and his Belmont Rowing teammates placed 3rd in the Quad race at First Coast Head Race in Jacksonville, Florida! The Belmont Rowing team did a great job representing the southeast region!!! ⭐️🌟 Super proud of him!

We are still in need for several supplies for our BBQ on Friday. Please consider sending some of the below items in if you are able to. Chips- 600 individual Buns - 600 Bean- 24 gal cans BBQ sauce - 5 gals Ketchup- 3 gals Aluminum pans - 20 pans Desserts - 600 4 oz sauce cups- 1200 Take care.

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase BBQ. Our cafeteria will not be serving lunch for students on Friday so they must either purchase BBQ or pack their lunch. Fall 2023 DHS BBQ Fundraiser $10 Plate (Includes, BBQ, bun, beans, coleslaw, dessert) $15 1lb of BBQ only For Fall 2023 BBQ. Orders may be placed by: Purchasing a paper ticket (paid for in advance) Filling out a paper group order form (paid in advance or day of BBQ) Google form (pay on day of BBQ) https://forms.gle/htPZJuD6rwSXeAap8 Email Kellogg deborah.kellogg@n-ccs.org (pay on day of BBQ) #DiscoverU

Mr. Scronce discusses a writing prompt for the AP Biology test.

Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend. It's hard to believe the 1st quarter is over. Students, please continue to stay focused and keep working hard as we roll into the 2nd quarter. Below are the announcements for this week. We will have spirit week this week leading up to our BBQ on Friday. I look forward to seeing all the interesting outfits students will come up with. Fall 2023 DHS BBQ Fundraiser $10 Plate (Includes, BBQ, bun, beans, coleslaw, dessert) $15 1lb of BBQ only For Fall 2023 BBQ. Orders may be placed by: Purchasing a paper ticket (paid for in advance) Filling out a paper group order form (paid in advance or day of BBQ) Google form (pay on day of BBQ) https://forms.gle/htPZJuD6rwSXeAap8 Email Kellogg deborah.kellogg@n-ccs.org (pay on day of BBQ) Our freshmen will be participating in a hearing screening on the morning of Friday October 27th. More information about this will be coming home. Students, please refer to the email I sent you on Wednesday about a community service opportunity at Shuford Elementary's Fall Festival on the evening of Friday October 27th. If you're interested in helping, please let me know. The Newton-Conover Education Foundation is sponsoring a Christmas for the Children golf tournament on November 11th. More information about the tournament and what the funds will be used for can be found at https://birdease.com/Christmasforthechildren. We are partnering with the Guardian Ad Litem to collect peanut butter and jelly. There is a box at the cross hall where you can place these two items. Our sophomores will be taking the PreACT and our juniors will be taking the practice ACT (CCRA) on October 31st. Freshmen and seniors will have an asynchronous day on this day meaning they will complete their work at home. It would also be a great day for community service and seniors could visit colleges as well. Sophomores and juniors will be able to leave when the testing is completed. I hope that everyone has a wonderful week. As always, please reach out if there's anything we can do for you. Take care. #DiscoverU

There is no school tomorrow, Friday October 20th, for students. I hope you enjoy your long weekend!

Just a reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday October 20th. I hope you enjoy your long weekend.

Please see the attached flyers for information about purchasing the yearbook and/or senior ads.

Thanks to Mr. Wilkinson for setting up the State Employees Credit Union to come and meet with all of our seniors as part of their Economics and Personal Finance class. Talk about real life experience. #DiscoverU

Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend and enjoying the fall weather. Below are the announcements for this week. Monday October 16th is the Underclassmen Make up Picture day. If you were absent on the original date, you will need to have your picture made on this date. There is no online prepay ordering available for make ups. Orders can be placed using the paper forms from the initial fall picture day. The first 9 weeks ends on Thursday. Please work with your teacher to ensure that you have everything submitted by then. On Friday October 20th, there is no school for students because there is an optional teacher workday. Fall 2023 DHS BBQ Fundraiser $10 Plate (Includes, BBQ, bun, beans, coleslaw, dessert) $15 1lb of BBQ only For Fall 2023 BBQ. Orders may be placed by: Purchasing a paper ticket (paid for in advance) Filling out a paper group order form (paid in advance or day of BBQ) Google form (pay on day of BBQ) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzJqT7Epy52IF6RUcPCfAiDSr1uMogdLaBUOs6V-n11Ez84g/viewform Email Kellogg deborah.kellogg@n-ccs.org (pay on day of BBQ) Have a wonderful week everyone. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Take care. #DiscoverU

Mr. Scronce's AP Environmental Science students are doing a bubble lab to explore survivorship curves.

As we prepare our BBQ fundraiser on October 27th, we are in need of the following suppies: Chips- 600 individual Buns - 600 Bean- 24 gal cans BBQ sauce - 5 gals Ketchup- 3 gals Aluminum pans - 20 pans Desserts - 600 4 oz sauce cups- 1200 Cutlery sets - 600 Thanks in advance for anything you are able to provide.

Mr. Crosson's AP Literature students are having a deep discussion about the book Ethan Frome.

Just a reminder of our Meet and Greet tomorrow afternoon 3:00-5:00. Please enter campus from N. Main Ave (at Little Pigs) at West 18th St. You can park in the student parking lot and enter the school at the gym.

Our DHS BBQ is scheduled for: Friday, October 27th from 11 am-2 pm Plates $10 (BBQ, beans, slaw, roll, dessert) Bulk BBQ $15/lb For Fall 2023 BBQ. Orders may be placed by: Purchasing a paper ticket (paid for in advance) Filling out a paper group order form (paid in advance or day of BBQ) Online Google form (pay on day of BBQ) https://forms.gle/htPZJuD6rwSXeAap8 Email Kellogg deborah.kellogg@n-ccs.org (pay on day of BBQ) Thanks for supporting our fundraiser!