Week 13: April 6-10, 2026
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 |
| April 9-11 | Frozen, The Musical | Open to the Public |
| April 11 | Saturday School (9am-3pm) | Any Student Needing Attendance Recovery |
| April 13 | Required BRCC Parent Meeting for 26-27 (5:30pm) | Any Student & Parent Taking BRCC Classes for 26-27 |
| April 14 | Marching Band Informational Meeting (5:30pm) | Any Student & Parent Interested in Marching Band for 26-27 |
| April 16 | NC Scholars Luncheon | NC Scholars & Guests |
| Chorus Concert (6:00pm) | Open to the Public | |
| April 24 | HCPS Special Olympics | Open to the Public |
| April 25 | Prom | Ticketed Juniors & Seniors and their Guests |
| May 2 | FFA Plant Sale | Open to the Public |
| Drawdown | Open to the Public (tickets required) | |
| Saturday School (9am-3pm) | Any Student Needing Attendance Recovery |
Mr. Rollins Named HCPS CTE Teacher of the Year
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| On Thursday, April 2nd, district leadership surprised Mr. Rollins with the honor of being named the HCPS CTE Teacher of the Year! Mr. Rollins has transformed our school’s ag department, adding additional courses and another teacher to the mix, and broadening the opportunities he constantly brings to our students to show them the future they may have in this field. Mr. Rollins has also helped a large group of students find their place as leaders within and outside the FFA program. He has also built a fantastic network of community members that support East High and its ag program robustly. We are so proud of Mr. Rollins and look forward to a bright future in the EHHS ag department! | |
National School Librarians Day
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| The holiday may have fallen on a Saturday this year, but we are still celebrating National School Librarians Day, because we have one of the best! Mrs. Justice does a fantastic job of bringing creativity and inclusivity to our library, and she is a leader in our district. She is always working to learn new things, collaborate with her fellow librarians across the county, and bring fun new ideas to our own media center. We are so thankful for our very own Mrs. J! |
Class of 2026 Corner – Important Senior Information
- As a reminder, any senior who fails a class needed to graduate due to being over the 5 allowable absences per class will not walk the stage at graduation. They will, of course, still receive their diploma, but they will not be able to attend the ceremony on May 22nd. In order to avoid this, please make sure your senior has recovered all attendance overages by attending Saturday School, morning attendance recovery, and/or after-school tutoring.
- Beginning April 1st, Ms. Gamez will be contacting seniors to sign off on their diploma information. This is extremely important in order to make sure diplomas are printed correctly. All sign-offs must be complete by April 8th. See Ms. Gamez for questions.
- This is the LAST CALL for seniors to fill out the Senior Survey. This is incredibly important, as district email access will be closed after graduation, and we need to be able to contact our Class of 2026. Additionally, it helps us collect important data for our counselors. Please fill this out THIS WEEK if you have not already done so, seniors!
- If you are not already a part of our Class of 2026 TeamReach group (seniors and parents), it is crucial that you join. Important information will be pushed out using this platform, and the join code is East2026. Important senior dates have been added to the calendar in TeamReach as well.
- Scholarship season is in full swing for our Class of 2026, and two more scholarships are now accepting applications: the AXEL Scholarship and the Camp Glow Scholarship. Please check your grade-level and scholarship Google Classrooms for more details.
Senior Career Opportunity Event
HCPS is hosting a Career Opportunity Event on Monday, April 28th, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM — designed specifically for graduating seniors who are ready to step into long-term careers with REAL growth potential. This is more than just a job fair. This is a launching pad!
We’re looking for seniors who are:
✅ Motivated and ready to work
✅ Eager to grow within a company long-term
✅ Looking for a career — not just a paycheck
Bus transportation will be provided — no barriers to attending!
Students can register quickly and easily using the QR code on the attached flyer.
Monday, April 28th | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Frozen the Musical is April 9-11!
Prom Information
We are just a few weeks away from our 2026 Prom! Here is some key information to help you plan:
| Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00-11:00pm |
| Location | Kenmure Country Club |
| Who | Juniors & Seniors Only (and their guests) |
| Outside Guests |
Must Have Guest Approval Form & ID Signed Off by Mr. Scott Guest Approval Forms Available April 6 in the Main Office |
| Ticket Prices |
Seniors: $40 Juniors: $45 Outside Guests: $50 |
| Ticket Sales | April 11-24 during all lunches and online (online preferred). |
Join the Eagle Family for the 2026-2027 School Year!
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Come be a part of the best family there is – the #EagleFamily! We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year for the following positions:
If you are interested in one of our positions, please reach out to Principal Brandon Scott via email and fill out the application on the job application website. We will also have representation at the HCPS Job Fair on Saturday, April 11th at North Henderson High School. |
BRCC Informational Meeting Next Week
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We will be having a mandatory informational parent meeting for all students interested in and qualified to take Blue Ridge Community College classes next year. This meeting is required for the parent or guardian of ALL students who wish to take a BRCC class next year, whether or not they have ever taken one before.
If you cannot attend this mandatory meeting, please contact your student’s counselor to schedule a make-up meeting time. A Spanish Session will be available. |
The 2026 Drawdown is May 2nd!
Semester 2 Attendance Recovery
Attendance matters. Please make every effort to be at school every day. Missing school means missing valuable instruction. Should a student go over 5 absences for one or more classes, they will have the following opportunities for attendance recovery throughout the semester.
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Saturday School will be offered this semester on the following dates:
Saturday School requires advanced sign-up and costs $20 per Saturday. Students may earn up to 6 hours of attendance recovery per Saturday. |
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Morning Attendance Recovery will be offered twice per week this year on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:45-7:45am in Mr. Rotton’s room (B-2). Morning recovery begins March 9th. No advanced sign-up is necessary, and no students will be let in after 6:45am. Please make sure you have things to work on during this time. Each morning recovery session recovers one absence. |
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After School Tutoring will be offered three days per week starting March 9th – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – from 3:15-4:15pm in Mrs. Wodzicki’s room (F-10). Transportation will not be provided, so please make arrangements to be picked up at 4:15pm if attending. Each after school tutoring session recovers one absence. IMPORTANT: While attendance recovery is awarded for this time, students must be present for tutoring and academic work. |
Eagle of the Week
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| Let’s give it up for our Eagle of the Week, Alexander Speelman, for always helping others in math and getting his work done on time. His dedication and willingness to support classmates make him a great role model. |
HCEF Bowling Fundraiser – Spares & Sprinkles
The Henderson County Education Foundation is partnering with Tarheel Lanes for an upcoming fundraising event called Spares & Sprinkles!
Here are a few event details:
- Friday, May 1 at Tarheel Lanes
- Bowl a Spare, Win a Donut!
- Registration Link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sparesandsprinkles-bowlingevent/event/sparesandsprinkles/
- 2 hr Bowling Blocks available at 3p, 5:30p, and 8p
Bowling Blocks include:
- Shoe rentals
- Unlimited games during your time slot
- Space for up to 6 people per lane
- 2 arcade cards with 105 preloaded credits each
What’s Your E? Commitments
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| Gabe Jones ENROLLMENT North Carolina Wesleyan University Criminal Justice |
Colton Riddle ENROLLMENT Emory & Henry College Business |
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| Caleb Walker ENROLLMENT Brevard College Business |
Alexis Gish ENROLLMENT Western Carolina University Theater – Stage & Screen |
Last Week in Eagle Country
| Early last week, four of our Eagles competed in the State Livestock Judging in Raleigh, NC. They represented East’s program with pride, and their countless hours of preparation and hard work really showed. We are very proud of them and their accomplishments! | |
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| On April Fool’s Day, our SGA class held its annual Easter event with our Exceptional Eagles. Our buddy pairs had a blast doing sidewalk chalk, coloring, face painting, cookie decorating, games and puzzles, and taking photos in the photo booth together. The one and only Swoop, as well as the Easter Bunny were there, and they ended the afternoon with an egg hunt outside. | |
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| With less than a month to go before our annual FFA Plant Sale, there is lots to do! Our greenhouses are filled with lots of green at the moment, and it won’t be long before it’s filled with lots of color too! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd to support the EHHS ag program through your purchase of all the plants these students have grown themselves! | |
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| Student leader Kaylee Melton hosted a fundraising night for the Carson Mathes Memorial Scholarship at our baseball game versus West on Friday night. The Mathes family threw out the first pitch of the game, there was a bucket pass for donations, and Kaylee also sold shirts to help benefit the cause. If you or someone you know would like to donate to the scholarship fund or just buy a t-shirt, please reach out to Kaylee Melton via email at kmelton9861@stu.hcpsnc.org. | |
Go Eagles!
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