Week 15: April 20-24, 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 24 | HCPS Special Olympics | Open to the Public |
| Senior Cap & Gown Pick-Up (all lunches) | Class of 2026 | |
| April 25 | Prom at Kenmure Country Club | Ticketed Juniors & Seniors and their Guests |
| April 28 | Culture Night | Open to the Public |
| 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 | |
| May 5-8 | Dance Team Tryouts for 26-27 School Year | All Interested Dancers |
| May 13 | Senior Picnic | Class of 2026 |
| Freshman Academy Awards Ceremony | Class of 2029 | |
| May 14-15 | Teacher-Made Exams | All Students with Non-State Exams |
| May 18-21 | State Exam Week | All Students with State Exams |
| May 22 | Graduation | All Ticketed Guests |
| June 1-4 & 8-12 | Summer School (8am-12pm daily) | Eligible Students |
Please Take This Leader in Me Survey
Our district is gathering leadership data about our school using the MRA survey from Franklin Covey. While the link may say “Leader in Me,” this survey is a leadership measurement tool not specific to “leader in me.” There is a separate survey for students, staff, and families. This gives us a chance to get feedback from various stakeholders in our school community. It should only take about 10 minutes to complete. The survey must be completed by May 15, 2026.
Spring Football Information
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
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 |
| Theme | Once Upon a Time |
| 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 & Due by April 17th |
| 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. |
Interested in being a nail tech? Check this out!
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You’re Invited to an Art Show
East High has 10 artists represented in this show! Please stop by the Blue Ridge Mall to see their beautiful work!
Save the Date for Culture Night!
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| Come join us for our Culture Night/International Food fest! Free Entry, and $5 a plate for delicious international food! Enjoy games and activities from around the world, hear guitar music, see international dancing, and participate in a traditional Maypole activity! We hope to see you there, April 28th from 6-8pm at EHHS! | |
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. |
What’s Your E? Commitments
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| Kadence Moore ENROLLMENT Blue Ridge Community College Nursing |
Want to know more about Pathfinders?
While our Pathfinders mentoring sessions have come to an end for the 2025-2026 school year, we are looking forward to 9th, 10th and 11th graders receiving mentoring throughout the year thanks fo this amazing program. We are thankful for the hard work of Maggie Gilliam, the director of Pathfinders, and all of the sponsors and mentors that allow this to work! If you want to learn more about the Pathfinders program, watch this VIDEO.
Last Week in Eagle Country
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| On Monday, SGA leaders went to FRMS to do their annual 8th grade recruitment visit. Leaders visited each 8th grade EA class to share slides about what SGA does, how to get involved, and how SGA can help students grow. They also answered lots of general questions about high school to put the 8th graders at ease. | |
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| Coach Brackett’s 2nd period Advanced PE class has been doing a great job training our Exceptional Eagles as they prepare for this Friday’s annual Special Olympics. These students coached and assisted as our EEs worked hard practicing for their events. We can’t wait to see our Special Olympics athletes take to the field on Friday! | |
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| There are lots of poetry-centered events happening in the library this month, and this week, seniors worked hard at poetry stations creating found poetry, blackout poetry and more! | |
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| On Wednesday, our Trailblazer Club took an evening trip to Fiddlehead to do a little climbing. The kids had a great time, and they are looking forward to their next adventure! Interested in the club? See Mr. Gorovoy. | |
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| On Thursday, 46 outstanding Class of 2026 Eagles were celebrated as North Carolina Scholars at a special luncheon and ceremony hosted at Blue Ridge Community College. We are so proud of these students for their hard work over the last four years, and we look forward to more celebration as the last 5 weeks of school comes to a close. | |
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| On Friday, members of our EHHS track team took a trip to Upward Elementary to serve as inspiration and motivation for Upward Eagles as they participated in their annual Fun Run! We love our partnerships with our feeder schools! | |
Go Eagles!
#WeAreEast #OnTheRise #GoEagles2K26