Summer Edition – June

The purpose of this newsletter is to keep all of our Eagle families connected to what’s going on around campus, to deliver important information, and to have a place where everyone can come to get the information they need.

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Important Dates

Date	Event	Impacted Groups
July 21-22	Class of 2026 Senior Portraits	Class of 2026
July 31	Freshman Orientation	Class of 2029
August 11	First Day of the 2025-2026 School year	All Students & Staff

Stay Connected


In addition to News From the Nest, families should stay connected to our official social media accounts as well. Announcements, important dates and information, celebrations and more are all shared using our social media.	Each graduating class has its own TeamReach group as well. Download the TeamReach app and use the Join Code above that corresponds to your student. Please make sure both the student and at least one parent/guardian join the appropriate TeamReach. It is critical that families are connected to East in this way.

HCPS Summer Meal Program

Through the annual USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program, HCPS will again provide lunch meals at no cost to families for children ages 2 to 18.

This summer, the “Meals on the Bus” program will operate on weekdays from Monday, June 9 through Friday, July 25 at four sites: East Flat Rock Park, Jackson Park Shelter 4, Dana Community Park, and Edneyville Community Center.

The park locations are back this year, providing children with a comfortable place to enjoy meals on-site. Each stop includes picnic tables and ample outdoor space, creating a welcoming experience for our community while meeting federal guidelines. Please note that meals must be eaten on-site—there is no grab-and-go option, and we are unable to distribute multiple meals to one individual. Per USDA Summer Food Service regulations, each child must be present to receive a meal.

Visit HCPSNC.org for bus stop times and locations. Please share this news with others so that we can get even more kids eating this summer.

Families with questions may contact the HCPS Child Nutrition Department at 828-891-6310.

Be a Part of the Eagle Family

The Eagle Family is looking for some new members! Currently, we are hiring for the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year:

Custodian (July 1 start)
EC Teacher Assistant
Football Assistant Coach

Those interested in applying should do so by using the HCPS hiring website: https://hcpsnc.schoolspring.com/ and may also reach out to principal Brandon Scott via email at bkscott@hcpsnc.org.

Summer Athletic Camp Information

Football Camp
July 15-17th
5:30-7:00pm
$60
East Henderson Football Field

Cheer Tryouts
June 2-6th & June 23-27th
9th-11th grade 3:30-5:00pm
East Henderson Football Field or Track

Coed Basketball Basketball Camp
July 7th-11th

session 1 9:00am-12:00pm
session 12:00pm-4:00pm

East Henderson School New Gym
Registration is through the HENDERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Softball Camp
July 14-16th
5:30pm-7:00pm
East Henderson Softball Field
$50 (includes t-shirt)
Contact Amber Collins or Austin Maybin (admaybin@hcpsnc.org)

Freshman Orientation for the Class of 2029

Save the Date for Freshman Orientation with date and time and tiny calendar

(Spanish) Save the Date for Freshman Orientation with date and time and tiny calendar

Save the date! Our Freshman Orientation will be held on Thursday, July 31st from 9:00-11:30am at East Henderson High School. Students will be able to meet Freshman Academy teachers, learn about high school policies, ask questions to upperclassmen and teachers, walk their schedules, hear from counselors, and learn about how to get involved. We are looking forward to having our Class of2 029 on campus!

New Head Coaches Announced


Eagle alum and EC teacher, Taylor Noble, was named head coach of the baseball program. Coach Noble played for our Eagles when he was in high school, and he has been serving as a part of the baseball coaching staff for several years. We are excited for him to take over the program and continue to build our student-athletes. Congratulations, Coach Noble!	Ms. Castillo is joining our staff as our new Math 2 teacher, and she was selected as our head volleyball coach as well. Coach Castillo will bring a fresh take to the volleyball court for our Lady Eagles, and we are excited to see where she will take the program. Congratulations, Coach Castillo!

Class of 2026 Senior Portrait Information

It’s almost time for Senior Portraits for our Class of 2026, taking place Monday, July 21st and Tuesday, July 22nd in the media center.

Senior Portraits included in your school’s yearbook will require students dressed in either a Black Drape or a Tuxedo. Prestige will provide these outfits at the time of your session. Please wear appropriate undergarments under these outfits. We suggest a white t-shirt to wear under the tux and something strapless to wear under the drape. Also, don’t forget to bring up to two casual outfits for your Essential or Mini Sessions.

To schedule and pay for your session, visit prestigeportraits.com. If you don’t have your 8-digit code, you can search your school by city and state (East Flat Rock, NC).

Questions? Please email prestigebwarea@lifetouch.com

Senior Parking Spot Painting

Mark your calendars! Senior parking spot painting will take place August 6-8. Purchasing your parking pass ($50) and selecting your parking spot allow you to paint your spot if you’re a rising senior. More info will be coming soon about when you can purchase parking passes and get designs approved, but in the meantime, please be thinking about what you’d like your design to be and purchase your paint and supplies.

Class of 2025 What’s Your E? Commitments

Kale Moffit
ENROLLMENT
Mars Hill University
Psychology & Music

Attention all EHHS Dance Team Alumni!

Our EHHS Dance Team is looking to host an alumni event to get everyone back together to perform. Please reach out to Ms. Williford at fmwilliford@hcpsnc.org if you are interested in participating, and spread the word to other Dance Team alumni you may know.

Two Eagles Named Apple Ambassadors

The North Carolina Apple Festival has named its Apple Ambassadors for the 2025 festival, and we are proud to share that both are Eagles! Rising senior Ryah McDonald has been named Apple Ambassador, and this year’s runner-up is Lilly Galloway! Mark your calendar for Labor Day Weekend for the 2025 Apple Festival to see these two ladies serving their community. Congratulations, Ryah and Lilly!

Lately in Eagle Country


Shortly after graduation, a group of 22 Eagles accompanied by several chaperones, participated in an EF Tour to France. Dr. Galvagni spearheaded this effort, and students were able to experience incredible stops throughout Paris, the Loire River Valley, the Brittany region, and Normandy. Students had an outstanding experience, and we are thankful that they got the opportunity to do some travel abroad. Interested in traveling on an EF Tour? Contact Dr. Galvagni. Next year’s trip (June 2026) will be to Costa Rica, and the year after that (June 2027) will be a European tour.

Coach Jones and Class of 2025 graduate Caiden Brewer were fortunate enough to be invited to play in the United World Games for the U19 basketball division with Coach Jones as the coach of the team. These Eagles represented Team USA, competing against European talent with other players from all over the US. They began their trip on Father’s Day in Italy and spent a good part of the following week in Austria practicing and competing to go undefeated and earn the gold for Team USA. We are so glad Coach Jones & Caiden got to experience this together and are so proud of their hard work!