We had a terrific time today meeting all of our new students during orientation. A special shout out to our senate members for doing a wonderful job leading this event. Welcome to our new students! #DiscoverU
10 months ago, Shane Whitener
New Student Orientation
Good afternoon. The DHS office will be closed the rest of the day today and all day tomorrow. Please call the central office at 464-3191 and they can get in touch with us.
10 months ago, Shane Whitener
Please see the information in the following link about immunizations that are required for rising seniors. Take care. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15o6rEWw5tjQdzhzlJug8IPtOkygsZAe_/view?usp=sharing
10 months ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon Discovery Family. I hope that everyone is doing well. As a reminder, all students need to have PowerSchool Enrollment completed before you will be able to pick up your chromebook or a parking pass if applicable. All new students will complete the New Student Registration by completing the following steps: Go to the Newton-Conover City Schools website (www.newton-conover.org) Under the Menu Tab, click Enroll Your Child, then click on New Student Enrollment You will create an account (You will need to create a new account with NCCS even if you have an account with a different school system.) Remember your email, Username and password. This online registration will be used every year to update your child’s information and complete online forms. Complete the online forms and hit the submit button. Parents of returning students should have received an email with instructions on how to complete PowerSchool Enrollment with a specific link.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
There are a couple of free events in the coming weeks. Check out the flyers to see if you would be interested in any of them. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LX0KOv7lbgTm_VCZYOAkY5yb4LTF_F5g/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-w42xqxOd2GPCHEVfSwhsaUm8MfztUql/view?usp=sharing
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
Global Redemption Enterprises Shepherd's Hand Ministry is hosting a Back To School Festival on August 11th. Check out the flyer.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
Shepherd's Hand Ministry Back to School Festival
Good afternoon Discovery Family. I hope that everyone is doing well. As a reminder, all students need to have PowerSchool Enrollment completed before you will be able to pick up your chromebook or a parking pass if applicable. All new students will complete the New Student Registration by completing the following steps: Go to the Newton-Conover City Schools website (www.newton-conover.org) Under the Menu Tab, click Enroll Your Child, then click on New Student Enrollment You will create an account (You will need to create a new account with NCCS even if you have an account with a different school system.) Remember your email, Username and password. This online registration will be used every year to update your child’s information and complete online forms. Complete the online forms and hit the submit button. Parents of returning students should have received an email with instructions on how to complete PowerSchool Enrollment with a specific link. If you have any questions, please contact the school. Take care.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
Due to leadership meetings the next two day, the Discovery Office will be closed Tuesday July 30th and Wednesday July 31st. We will reopen on Thursday August 1st. Take care.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
Good morning seniors and senior parents. As a reminder, senior cap and gown pictures are on Thursday August 15th. The following link provides information about the schedule for seniors on that day. Pictures will be made in the gym. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bx6OXc6EJDD_U3u6JcJHsRDl-qiPn5VD/view?usp=sharing Take care and see you soon.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
The Discovery Office will be closed tomorrow Wednesday July 24th. Also, there is an issue with the Returning Student Registration. The link has been disabled until the issue has been resolved. We will notify you once it is back up. I apologize for any inconvenience. Take care.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
Good morning Discovery family. I hope that all of you are having a wonderful summer. Below are some important dates. Thursday August 15th - Senior cap and gown pictures (time slots will be forthcoming), seniors will also be able to pick up their chromebook and purchase a parking pass on this date for $20. Tuesday August 20th 8:00-11:00 - Juniors will be able to pick up their chromebook and purchase any remaining parking passes for $20. 12:00-3:00 - Sophomores will be able to pick up their chromebook. Thursday August 22nd 8:30-11:30 - New Student Orientation - New students should plan to attend as they will get their chromebooks this day, take a tour of the school, meet their classmates and learn more about the school. A pizza lunch will be provided. Students should enter the school at the gym when they get here that morning. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Monday August 26th - First Day of School for the 2024-25 School Year!! I hope that everyone enjoys the rest of your summer and I'll see you all in a few weeks. Take care.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
New Student Orientation will be on Thursday August 22nd 8:30-11:30. New students should plan to attend as they will get their chromebooks this day, take a tour of the school, meet their classmates and learn more about the school. A pizza lunch will be provided. Students should enter the school at the gym when they get here that morning. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
11 months ago, Shane Whitener
The Discovery office will be closed the week of July 15th. As a reminder, our office hours are 8:00-4:00.
12 months ago, Shane Whitener
Ross Dant, 2019 Discovery High School Graduate, swims in the finals of the 800 meter freestyle tonight at 8:43 on NBC. He is seeded 4th in the event. Please plan to tune in and let him hear us cheer him on!! https://www.omegatiming.com/File/00011800030101F10104FFFFFFFFFF00.pdf
about 1 year ago, Shane Whitener
US Olympic Trials - photo courtesy of Robert Dant, Ross' father
Ross Dant 800 Meter Freestyle Finalist
We are excited to announce that the online registration for new Discovery High School students (students coming from outside the Newton-Conover City School District) for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year is open. This process replaces several forms sent home at the beginning of each school year. Parents of returning students will receive an email later in July with instructions and a link to complete their students online registration for the upcoming school year. Online registration has to be completed before your child will get his/hers schedule or chromebook. Here are the steps to start your online registration: Go to the Newton-Conover City Schools website (www.newton-conover.org) Under the Menu Tab, click Enroll Your Child, then click on New Student Enrollment You will create an account (You will need to create a new account with NCCS even if you have an account with a different school system.) Remember your email, Username and password. This online registration will be used every year to update your child’s information and complete online forms. Complete the online forms and hit the submit button. Health assessment Form completed by healthcare provider (Must be completed within 30 days of enrollment for all new Kindergarten students and any student new to a North Carolina Public School.) Please click here for the Health Assessment (https://publichealth.nc.gov/wch/doc/aboutus/HAForm2016Revised-062917.pdf). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the Discovery High School office at (828)466-5581.
about 1 year ago, Shane Whitener
The Discovery High School office will be open Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 during the summer. We hope that everyone has a wonderful summer break!
about 1 year ago, Shane Whitener
Please see the attached brochure for more information about the Senior Pictures for the Class of 2025. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hIU-2tmLs5vBRn5JpKQz7kd-PotuHtB0/view?usp=sharing
about 1 year ago, Shane Whitener
Below is a link to the individual pictures from Carolina Photography. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JXePsPlAq5hvldhCc2SwGCj7idQvYcqZ?usp=sharing
about 1 year ago, Shane Whitener
Shout out to Ms. Kellogg for offering a college essay writing workshop for rising seniors. #DiscoverU
about 1 year ago, Shane Whitener
Kellogg’s College Essay Writing Workshop
Good afternoon graduates. Below are links for the graduation video along with a link that Ms. Kellogg's husband took . The link with instructions on how to order pictures from Carolina Photography is also listed below. I wish all of you the best!!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OBX6ShHXOZ8Rvwp03F54Qnk8rcs_nV7A/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JvZoQwxs6f2ohFWKLVXaIsitru7EHwcF https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rL_T2DEpiZUHE-s6fMbrKTcHg33MDMw_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106140142514690785611&rtpof=true&sd=true #DiscoverU
about 1 year ago, Shane Whitener