





Good afternoon Discovery family. We've had two wonderful days to start the 2025-26 school year! Below are a couple of midweek announcements.
I need your help. Safety is a top priority for me and drop off and pick ups are some of the most stressful times for me. We have developed a specific procedure that helps keep our students safe. I ask that parents who drop their students off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon to please follow them. Car riders should turn onto North Ashe Ave from 20th street. Parents will then turn right into the circle at the office, drop students off there, and students will walk from there to the gym. Parents will then turn left out of the circle to head back down to North Ashe and turn right at the stop sign. This will be the same pattern for dismissal.
I hope everyone has a wonderful evening. Take care.



The schedule for this week can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy3WrsjjYSbcnxfo2eJJswOExDV0X4Tduii2ZUeeMOo/edit?usp=sharing. All students will report to Advisory in the morning. Advisory groups can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/19wsQ4MFdG-Of2_UnDgplRdFRloDPyQUfh6islmpYZgU/edit?usp=sharing.
Students will be given their schedules in Advisory tomorrow. Students may be dropped off at 7:10 in the morning and should report to the gym. School starts promptly at 7:40. Dismissal is at 2:50.
Car riders should turn onto North Ashe Ave from 20th street. Parents will then turn right into the circle at the office, drop students off there, and students will walk from there to the gym. Parents will then turn left out of the circle to head back down to North Ashe and turn right at the stop sign. This will be the same pattern for dismissal.
Buses will be the same for returning students. For students coming from NCMS, the bus stop should be the same, but the bus number will be different. Everyone should plan to be at there stop by 7 at the latest. Times will start to be consistent by the end of the week.
Breakfast is free for all students. Interested students should report to the cafeteria when they arrive. Lunch is $2.90 unless a student is receiving free or reduced lunch. Ordering protocol for lunch will be discussed in Advisory tomorrow morning.
The Labor Day holiday is Monday September 1st. There will be no school for students on this day.
Last, but certainly not least the US News and World Report has ranked The Discovery High School as the 6th best high school in the state of NC which puts us in the top 0.7% of all high schools in the state. We are also ranked as the 275th best high school in the nation which puts us in the top 1% of all high schools in the country!! This is due to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. Let’s shoot to go even higher this school year.
If there's ever anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take care.
#ReadyForAnything





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Chromebook pick up is as follows:
Tuesday 8/19 9-12 - Seniors
Tuesday 8/19 1-3 - Juniors
Wednesday 8/20 1-3 - Sophomores
Thursday 8/21 - Freshmen during new student orientation
Seniors will be able to purchase their parking pass tomorrow when they get their chromebook if they haven't already done so. Also, juniors will be able to purchase a parking pass when they get their chromebook provided any are left. As a reminder, no student can pick up their chromebook or purchase a parking pass until the student registration has been completed.
We will have our new student orientation on Thursday August 21st 9-11:30. Our student senate will lead this and new students will learn more about Discovery, get their pictures made for school IDs, get their chromebooks, and participate in activities to get to know their classmates. A pizza lunch will be served as well.
The first day of school for students will be next Monday August 25th. We look forward to have students back on campus. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please let us know.
Take care.

Senior pictures are tomorrow here at the DHS gym. Make sure you follow the schedule and instructions that were sent out last week. Also, seniors can purchase parking passes when they come for their pictures tomorrow. The cost is $25 and can be paid to Ms. Sigmon in the front office. If paying by check, please make it out to Discovery High School.
Parents, if you haven't already done so, please complete the online student registration. Returning students should have received an email from noreply-newtonconovercityschools@psu182nc.mg.infinitecampus.org
with the heading Parent Portal Account Activation. New students should go to https://www.newton-conover.org/page/enrolling-in-newton-conover-city-schools and click on New Student Enrollment. This has to be completed before students can receive their chromebook, schedule, and parking pass (if purchasing one). If parents have any questions about the registration, please contact the school.
We will have our new student orientation on Thursday August 21st 9-11:30. Our student senate will lead this and new students will learn more about Discovery, get their pictures made for school IDs, get their chromebooks, and participate in activities to get to know their classmates. A pizza lunch will be served as well.
Chromebook distribution will be as follows:
Tuesday 8/19 9-12: Seniors
Tuesday 8/19 1-3: Juniors (can purchase your parking pass at this time if any are left)
Wednesday 8/20 1-3: Sophomores
Thursday 8/21 during new student orientation: Freshmen
We look forward to seeing everyone as you come by next week. We also look forward to seeing everyone on August 25th to kick off the 2025-26 school year. We know it's going to be an amazing year!! Take care.




Hello 2025 DHS Graduates. A couple of announcements for you. First, if you ordered but did not receive your honors stole, they are here in the front office. Please let me know when you or your parent plans to come to get it. Second, if you scored a 3 or higher on your AP tests this past school year, we have your gift cards ready for you in the front office as well. Please be sure that you contact the front office before you come so that we have enough gift cards available. Take care.

New Student Registration
Infinite Campus New Student Registration is now open. This is for NEW students to Newton-Conover City Schools only. If you are a returning student, do NOT complete this form. A different link will be made for returning students which will be available later this summer. Below is the link for the New Student Registration.
Infinite Campus New Student Registration Link
















