Good afternoon guys. I just wanted to let you know that we are still 181 cans shy of our 1000 can goal. If everyone will simply bring in 2 cans tomorrow, we can still reach it. Remember, 1000 cans = Whitener doing the Ice Bucket Challenge!!

Take care.
#ReadyForAnything
about 11 hours ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is enjoying the fall weather we've had. Below are the announcements for this week.

It's hard to believe but 1st quarter ends on Thursday. Students, get with teachers to ensure you are caught up with all of your assignments.

Monday is Enrichment, Tuesday is Advisory, Wednesday is Family, Thursday is Community, and Friday is a Teacher Workday so there is no school for students on Friday.

Monday are make up pictures for seniors and underclassmen. Refer to the information that was sent out last week regarding this.

On Wednesday, there is a lunch and learn for freshmen and their parents. Ms. Arditti has sent out an email in regards to all of the topics she'll be covering. I encourage you to attend.

Kona Ice will be on our campus on Thursday during lunch. Students, please bring money to purchase some tasty frozen treats.

We have currently collected 778 cans for the can food drive. We are so close to our goal of 1,000 so we will extend it through the end of the day on Tuesday.

Juniors will be touring UNC-Charlotte on Monday October 20th. You will be receiving a permission slip which must be signed and returned to the school in order to go.

The following is the link for this week's Character Awards: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14nZ9K1481MH5r-4I8-Nnw2p3AwHTzxOj/view?usp=sharing.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful week. As always, please reach out if there is anything you need. Take care.

#ReadyForAnything
1 day ago, Shane Whitener
Ms. Isaac teaches her theater students how to sew. This is truly a life skill that will benefit them in the future.

#ReadyForAnything
5 days ago, Shane Whitener
Students sewing in Ms. Isaac's class
Students in Ms. Isaac's class learn to sew
Our Castle of Cans fundraiser ends tomorrow and we are still well short of our 1000 can goal. Remember that if we reach our goal of 1000 cans, Mr. Whitener will complete the Ice Bucket Challenge. Bring those cans in!!

#ReadyForAnything
5 days ago, Shane Whitener
Castle of Cans Flyer
Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Below are the announcements for this week.

Monday and Tuesday will be Enrichment, Wednesday will be SEL, Thursday will be Family, and Friday will be Community.

NCHS is on a pep rally schedule for Friday so we will need to modify our schedule as well since we have so many students who go across the street for class.

1st period, 11 period, 12 period, 2nd period, 21 period, and 22 period will remain the same except that 2nd period and 22 period will end at 10:30 instead of 10:35.

3rd period 10:35-12:35
Lunch 11:15-12:05
4th period 12:40-2:00
Community 2:00-2:50

We will continue with our Canned Food Drive this week. It will end on Friday and if we meet our goal of 1000 cans, Mr. Whitener will complete the Ice Bucket Challenge. We only have 285 cans thus far so bring those cans in.

We will be hosting a blood drive on Friday at DHS. Please refer to the attached flyer for more info.

Underclassmen and Senior make up pictures will take place on Monday October 13th. For underclassmen pictures: There are no paper flyers required. After picture day, proofs will be sent to the school to distribute, then parents can go online with their child’s Personal Photo Key (previously Shoot Key) to order pictures. For senior pictures: There is a sitting fee to view or purchase tux & drape photos which can be paid at carolinaphoto.net using JOB KEY 7JE5MR8S. This job key will remain active all school year for parents to pay the sitting fee. There is no fee for Cap & Gown pictures.

I encourage students to participate in our Academic Support (aka tutoring) if they have questions or need set time to complete work. Each teacher's Academic Support schedule can be found below:
Mr. Barham - Mon & Tues 3-3:30, Mr. Crosson - Mon 3-4, Ms. Greenwald - Most every afternoon (weekly schedule will be posted in her room), Ms. Isenhour - Mon 3-4, and Ms. Ward - Thurs & Fri 3-3:30.

The following is a link to the Character Awards for this week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1THXSdIztDD_kNPe44u6x5nDTvZ2BhBh9/view?usp=sharing.

I hope that everyone has a terrific week. As always, if there is anything you need, please let us know. Take care.

#ReadyForAnything
8 days ago, Shane Whitener
Blood Drive Flyer
Hey Discovery Families!

Discovery is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6:00–8:30 PM here at Discovery High School in Newton! There will be an entry fee of $5.

There will be Trunk-or-Treat, games, a haunted hallway, food (hotdogs, chips ,and drinks for $5), and more for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t forget to join the Costume Contest at 7:00 PM for a chance to win!

We hope you’ll come out and celebrate with us while supporting our school community. If you’re planning to attend, please scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school. The flyer is attached below. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you,

President of the Discovery High School Student Senate

Caelyn Young
10 days ago, Shane Whitener
Fall Festival Poster
Good afternoon Students and Parents,

Discovery is very excited to announce we are hosting a fundraiser called Castle of Cans, but we cannot do it without the support of parents and students. All you need to do is donate some cans of food if you're able. Our goal is to raise 1,000 cans. If we can reach our goal, then Mr. Whitener will do the ice bucket challenge!

Thank you

Vice President of the Discovery Student Senate

Anthony Giometti
12 days ago, Shane Whitener

Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Below are the announcements for this week.

At Community on Friday, I talked with our students about our Pepsi Philosophy and the importance of working before rewarding themselves. This is an important concept, not just for school, but for life in general.

Monday and Tuesday are Enrichment, Wednesday is Advisory, Thursday is Family, and Friday is Community.

There will be a Lunch and Learn for Seniors and their parents on Friday October 3rd at 11:30. I encourage parents to attend this as Ms. Arditti will be covering important information that will be relevant for seniors as they close out their high school careers.

Parents, I encourage you to discuss your student's classes with them. We are a month into school and it is important for you to know how he/she is doing. Feel free to reach out to his/her teachers if you have any questions.

The following are the Character Awards for this week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mUlgocO5pLSuUZ2tebqCr9WN8DB4ySeP/view?usp=sharing.

I hope that everyone has a terrific week. Take care.

#ReadyForAnything

15 days ago, Shane Whitener
No school tomorrow due to the teacher workday. Enjoy your long weekend!
18 days ago, Shane Whitener
Please see the attached flyer for information regarding purchasing a yearbook as well as purchasing a senior ad. Feel free to email Mr. Barham at joel.barham@n-ccs.org.
20 days ago, Shane Whitener
Yearbook flyer
Good morning. We are hosting a blood drive here at DHS on Friday October 10th. If you are willing to donate, please complete the sign up form at the following link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1505631.

More information about the blood drive can be found in the attached flyer. Thanks in advance for your support.
21 days ago, Shane Whitener
Blood drive flyer
Please see the attached flyer about our Castle of Cans fundraiser.
21 days ago, Shane Whitener
Castle of Cans fundraiser
Please see the attached flyer regarding a fundraiser sponsored by Scoops N Smiles in Newton.
21 days ago, Shane Whitener
Scoops n Smiles flyer
Good afternoon Parents,

Discovery is very excited to announce we are hosting a fundraiser called Castle of Cans, but we cannot do it without the support of parents and students. All you need to do is donate some cans of food if you're able. Our goal is to raise 1,000 cans. If we can reach our goal, then Mr. Whitener will do the ice bucket challenge!

Thank you

Vice President of the Discovery Student Senate

Anthony Giometti
21 days ago, Shane Whitener
Good afternoon Discovery family. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend. It was great seeing so many of you at Open House on Thursday evening and Park Day on Friday was fantastic. Below are the announcements for this week.

The enrichment schedule is as follows: Monday and Tuesday - Enrichment, Wednesday - SEL, and Thursday - Community.

There is no school on Friday as it is a teacher workday.

Looking ahead, we have a blood drive coming up on Friday October 10th.

This week's Character Awards can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OloWHP6tIrHxCT0-zVT8BjLDs5_W3gvM/view?usp=sharing.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful week. As always, please feel free to reach out. Take care.

#ReadyForAnything
23 days ago, Shane Whitener
Students hanging out at Park Day
We had a great day at Park Day!! #ReadyForAnything
25 days ago, Shane Whitener
Students enjoying Park Day
Students at Park Day
Students in hammock
Students playing dodgeball
Students playing Ships and Sailors
Josh announcing Big Friday!!
We had a great turnout at our Open House this evening. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend. #ReadyForAnything
25 days ago, Shane Whitener
Parents in Ms. Greenwald’s room
Parent talking with Ms. Isaac
Parents talking with Ms. Ward and Mr. Barham
2025 DHS graduate, Peyton Surridge, is one of three snare drummers on the Campbell University band. Congratulations Peyton! We're extremely proud of you!!
#ReadyForAnything
26 days ago, Shane Whitener
Peyton marches on the field with the band
Peyton marches on the field with the band
Peyton plays with the Campbell Univ. band
Newton-Conover City Schools presented DHS with a banner this afternoon which listed all the accomplishments of the school as recently published in the US News and World Report. #ReadyForAnything
26 days ago, Shane Whitener
DHS staff standing proudly with the banner
N-CCS staff present the banner to DHS staff
Discovery High School celebrates Constitution Day!!
#ReadyForAnything
26 days ago, Shane Whitener
Ms. Isenhour's class looks at the Intellectual Property Clause and how it relates to science
Students in Mr. Crosson's room plays a game about their Constitutional rights
A student in Ms. Ward's class reads Ben Franklin's closing speech