Good afternoon Discovery family! I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Below are the announcements for this week.
I hope that everyone had as much fun at Park Day on Friday as I did! I thoroughly enjoyed all of you interacting with one another no matter what your grade is. We truly are a family!
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is Enrichment, Thursday is Community.
There is no school on Friday due to a Teacher Workday.
Please see the following from Ms. Ward regarding grading procedures for her classes: "As I teach mastery learning, I only grade the final project at the end of a Spanish unit. Year long Spanish units are 4 weeks long. Semester long Spanish units are 2 weeks long. The project they turn in is a rough draft. That is the due date listed on Canvas. Presentations given are not a rough draft and must be given when called upon in class. When the student turns in their project to me, I will suggest corrections. They will correct the project and I will grade it after the corrections are made. After all of that, grades are entered into Canvas and then shared with Infinite Campus. This process generally takes about a week to complete. So on average grades are entered into Canvas a week after the assignment is due. I do check the notes and assignments as the unit goes along for understanding, but that is not entered as a grade. There are also quarter long assignments of Duolingo and Culture Points. They complete them on their own time and I check in with them every so often. A grade is not recorded for those until the end of the quarter.
In English, the length of the essay, speech, or presentation determines the length of the unit. Those due dates for the whole class are on Canvas at the beginning of every class. The work turned in is again a rough draft that I give corrections for. Some corrections take longer than others based on the length of the essay. Sometimes corrections I give and corrections they perform will take longer than a week. So for English, 2 weeks after the due date might be a better estimate. Again, grades are not recorded until after corrections."
Most of our teachers grade based on mastery learning. I would encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher(s) should you have specific questions regarding the grades in each class.
We will be participating in the Castle of Cans Fundraiser 9/28-10/2. There will be more information coming in regards to this event.
Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IONSCj8n02U12G6i7e5WnF-INHPN3fY0/view?usp=sharing.
I hope that everyone has a terrific 4 day week. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Take care.
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I hope that everyone had as much fun at Park Day on Friday as I did! I thoroughly enjoyed all of you interacting with one another no matter what your grade is. We truly are a family!
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is Enrichment, Thursday is Community.
There is no school on Friday due to a Teacher Workday.
Please see the following from Ms. Ward regarding grading procedures for her classes: "As I teach mastery learning, I only grade the final project at the end of a Spanish unit. Year long Spanish units are 4 weeks long. Semester long Spanish units are 2 weeks long. The project they turn in is a rough draft. That is the due date listed on Canvas. Presentations given are not a rough draft and must be given when called upon in class. When the student turns in their project to me, I will suggest corrections. They will correct the project and I will grade it after the corrections are made. After all of that, grades are entered into Canvas and then shared with Infinite Campus. This process generally takes about a week to complete. So on average grades are entered into Canvas a week after the assignment is due. I do check the notes and assignments as the unit goes along for understanding, but that is not entered as a grade. There are also quarter long assignments of Duolingo and Culture Points. They complete them on their own time and I check in with them every so often. A grade is not recorded for those until the end of the quarter.
In English, the length of the essay, speech, or presentation determines the length of the unit. Those due dates for the whole class are on Canvas at the beginning of every class. The work turned in is again a rough draft that I give corrections for. Some corrections take longer than others based on the length of the essay. Sometimes corrections I give and corrections they perform will take longer than a week. So for English, 2 weeks after the due date might be a better estimate. Again, grades are not recorded until after corrections."
Most of our teachers grade based on mastery learning. I would encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher(s) should you have specific questions regarding the grades in each class.
We will be participating in the Castle of Cans Fundraiser 9/28-10/2. There will be more information coming in regards to this event.
Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IONSCj8n02U12G6i7e5WnF-INHPN3fY0/view?usp=sharing.
I hope that everyone has a terrific 4 day week. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Take care.
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Park Day!!!
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We want to thank all of our parents who were able to come out tonight for our Open House. It was awesome to see all of the positive interactions between the families and our staff. A truly amazing evening!!
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Happy Constitution Day at DHS!!
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Good evening Discovery family. This is just a reminder that we are hosting an Open House to provide parents the opportunity to meet their child's teacher tomorrow evening September 17th 5:30-6:30. We look forward to seeing everyone then.
Take care.
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Take care.
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Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Below are the announcements for this week.
Our enrichment schedule for this week is as follows: Monday and Tuesday - Enrichment, Wednesday - Family, Thursday - Advisory, Friday - Park Day.
There will be an Open House on Thursday 5:30-6:30 where parents can come in and meet their child's teachers. This is a drop in event and you will enter the building up at the gym. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Park Day is Friday. We will be taking buses to Southside Park so we can participate in activities to build upon our community at school. Permission slips will be going home tomorrow. If they are not signed and returned by Thursday, the student will not be able to participate. Students should return these to their Advisory teacher.
Students, if you are wanting a lunch, please be sure to complete the form by 9:15. Some of you are cutting it close.
The yearbook for this year is currently on sale. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information on ordering details.
The Character Awards for this week can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H47wgKhABq0LutHZ8r44PNQFRaPqsQYP/view?usp=sharing.
I hope that everyone has a terrific week. If there's anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.
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Our enrichment schedule for this week is as follows: Monday and Tuesday - Enrichment, Wednesday - Family, Thursday - Advisory, Friday - Park Day.
There will be an Open House on Thursday 5:30-6:30 where parents can come in and meet their child's teachers. This is a drop in event and you will enter the building up at the gym. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Park Day is Friday. We will be taking buses to Southside Park so we can participate in activities to build upon our community at school. Permission slips will be going home tomorrow. If they are not signed and returned by Thursday, the student will not be able to participate. Students should return these to their Advisory teacher.
Students, if you are wanting a lunch, please be sure to complete the form by 9:15. Some of you are cutting it close.
The yearbook for this year is currently on sale. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information on ordering details.
The Character Awards for this week can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H47wgKhABq0LutHZ8r44PNQFRaPqsQYP/view?usp=sharing.
I hope that everyone has a terrific week. If there's anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.
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Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that you're having a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Please see below for this week's announcements.
No school tomorrow due to the Labor Day holiday.
This week's Enrichment Schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday-Enrichment, Thursday-Advisory, Friday-Community.
We will be having an Open House on Thursday September 17th 5:30-6:30 so parents will have the opportunity to meet their student's teachers. It will be a drop in format.
We will have our annual Park Day on Friday September 18th. Be on the look out for more information and a parent permission form.
This week's Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FgOmYZiEtYm07gPH8A2GVjlahbArJnG/view?usp=sharing.
I hope everyone has a terrific week. If there is anything you need, please let us know.
Take care.
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No school tomorrow due to the Labor Day holiday.
This week's Enrichment Schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday-Enrichment, Thursday-Advisory, Friday-Community.
We will be having an Open House on Thursday September 17th 5:30-6:30 so parents will have the opportunity to meet their student's teachers. It will be a drop in format.
We will have our annual Park Day on Friday September 18th. Be on the look out for more information and a parent permission form.
This week's Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FgOmYZiEtYm07gPH8A2GVjlahbArJnG/view?usp=sharing.
I hope everyone has a terrific week. If there is anything you need, please let us know.
Take care.
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We celebrated Cupcake Day today to celebrate our former counselor, Maggie Daniels, who tragically lost her life 12 years ago. Our students brought in 1338 cupcakes to celebrate her life.
Honors World History students giving presentations!
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Good afternoon Discovery family. Please see this joint letter from Newton-Conover City Schools and Hickory City Schools regarding an update with the merger discussion. It provides a timeline that the state board of education will follow in the coming months before voting on it. Please continue advocating for a comprehensive study by emailing Tiffany Lucas at tiffany.lucas@dpi.nc.gov.
Everyone wanted coffee this morning!
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Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is doing well. What a terrific first week we had! I am looking forward to continuing that momentum. Below are the announcements for the upcoming week.
We will begin our regular schedule on Monday. You will go to your period 11 or 1st period class when you leave the gym or cafeteria at 7:30.
Underclassmen pictures will take place on Thursday September 3rd. Please refer to the attachment for more information.
Our teachers will be available after school for any student who has questions or needs extra help. Refer to the schedule below to see when each teacher will be available.
Mr. Crosson - Tuesdays 3-4
Ms. Greenwald - Available most afternoons after school; she will post her weely availability in her classroom
Ms. Isenhour - Tuesdays 3-4
Ms. Ward - Mondays and Fridays 3-3:30
There will be no school on Monday September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.
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We will begin our regular schedule on Monday. You will go to your period 11 or 1st period class when you leave the gym or cafeteria at 7:30.
Underclassmen pictures will take place on Thursday September 3rd. Please refer to the attachment for more information.
Our teachers will be available after school for any student who has questions or needs extra help. Refer to the schedule below to see when each teacher will be available.
Mr. Crosson - Tuesdays 3-4
Ms. Greenwald - Available most afternoons after school; she will post her weely availability in her classroom
Ms. Isenhour - Tuesdays 3-4
Ms. Ward - Mondays and Fridays 3-3:30
There will be no school on Monday September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.
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Thanks to the partnership that Shuford Credit Union has with N-CCS, our very own Ms. Isenhour was presented with a $500 gift certificate to Food Lion. Ms. Isenhour is very deserving of this and thanks again to Shuford Credit Union for providing this for her.
Merger Update from Dr. Shaw:
All,
We Still Need Your Voice!
As we approach the September 2–3 State Board of Education meeting, it is important that we continue telling the story of Newton-Conover City Schools and making sure the State Board understands the educational impact, financial impact, and community impact of the proposed merger.
Chairman Davis has indicated that the timeline and next steps will be discussed at the upcoming meeting. This means our voices still matter, and we want the State Board to have a clear understanding of what is best for our students, staff, schools, and community.
If you have not yet shared your support, please take a few minutes to write a letter. And yes, you can send more than one letter! We encourage supporters to continue sharing their personal experiences, perspectives, and reasons why maintaining Newton-Conover City Schools matters.
Please send letters of support to:
Tiffany.lucas@dpi.nc.gov
Every voice adds to our story. Every letter helps provide the State Board with a fuller picture of who we are, what we provide for students, and what is at stake.
Let's continue to speak up, tell our story, and make sure Newton-Conover is heard.
Thanks,
Emily
All,
We Still Need Your Voice!
As we approach the September 2–3 State Board of Education meeting, it is important that we continue telling the story of Newton-Conover City Schools and making sure the State Board understands the educational impact, financial impact, and community impact of the proposed merger.
Chairman Davis has indicated that the timeline and next steps will be discussed at the upcoming meeting. This means our voices still matter, and we want the State Board to have a clear understanding of what is best for our students, staff, schools, and community.
If you have not yet shared your support, please take a few minutes to write a letter. And yes, you can send more than one letter! We encourage supporters to continue sharing their personal experiences, perspectives, and reasons why maintaining Newton-Conover City Schools matters.
Please send letters of support to:
Tiffany.lucas@dpi.nc.gov
Every voice adds to our story. Every letter helps provide the State Board with a fuller picture of who we are, what we provide for students, and what is at stake.
Let's continue to speak up, tell our story, and make sure Newton-Conover is heard.
Thanks,
Emily
First Community of the year. Rock-paper-scissors!
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Please see the attached document with information regarding underclassmen pictures which will be held next Thursday September 3rd.
We have had a great start to the 2026-27 school year! It has been so great having students back on campus the last two days!
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Good afternoon Discovery family! We are so excited to start the 2026-27 school year and anticipate it being the best ever. Please see this week's announcements below.
All students should plan to be here by 7:38 each day this upcoming week. Remember that you are counted tardy if you are not in your classroom by 7:40. Gym doors will open for students at 7:10 each morning.
Breakfast is free for all students again this year and will be served in the cafeteria 7:10-7:38.
Car riders will be dropped off and picked up at the semi-circle drive at the gym this year. There will be signage there directing parents where to go. Please be sure to follow this pattern to keep everyone safe.
We will follow the below schedule during this first week of school:
Advisory/Community 7:40 - 8:15
1st Period 8:20-9:50
11 period 8:20-9:03
12 period 9:05-9:50
2nd Period 9:55-11:20
21 period 9:55-10:36
22 period 10:38-11:20
3rd Period 11:20-1:20
Lunch 11:20 - 12:05
4th Period 1:25 - 2:50
Advisory Assignments are as follows:
9th Grade - Arditti - media center
10th Grade - Isenhour
11th Grade
Abernathy, M.-Maier, C. - Crosson
Martinez-Santos, E.-York, N. - Ward
12th Grade - Greenwald
Students who ride a bus home after school will catch a shuttle down by our marquee sign at 2:40 each day (Bus 131). If you are a bus rider and need to know what bus you'll ride, please see Mr. Whitener in the cafeteria tomorrow.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful first week! If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Take care!
#WeAreDiscoveryHighSchool
All students should plan to be here by 7:38 each day this upcoming week. Remember that you are counted tardy if you are not in your classroom by 7:40. Gym doors will open for students at 7:10 each morning.
Breakfast is free for all students again this year and will be served in the cafeteria 7:10-7:38.
Car riders will be dropped off and picked up at the semi-circle drive at the gym this year. There will be signage there directing parents where to go. Please be sure to follow this pattern to keep everyone safe.
We will follow the below schedule during this first week of school:
Advisory/Community 7:40 - 8:15
1st Period 8:20-9:50
11 period 8:20-9:03
12 period 9:05-9:50
2nd Period 9:55-11:20
21 period 9:55-10:36
22 period 10:38-11:20
3rd Period 11:20-1:20
Lunch 11:20 - 12:05
4th Period 1:25 - 2:50
Advisory Assignments are as follows:
9th Grade - Arditti - media center
10th Grade - Isenhour
11th Grade
Abernathy, M.-Maier, C. - Crosson
Martinez-Santos, E.-York, N. - Ward
12th Grade - Greenwald
Students who ride a bus home after school will catch a shuttle down by our marquee sign at 2:40 each day (Bus 131). If you are a bus rider and need to know what bus you'll ride, please see Mr. Whitener in the cafeteria tomorrow.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful first week! If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Take care!
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We had a wonderful turn out for our New Student Orientation today. Students were highly engaged and had a wonderful time while learning a lot about DHS.
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Our seniors had their Sunrise Breakfast this morning. It was great seeing them enjoying each other's company before school officially starts on Monday.
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