Week 16: April 27-May 1, 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 28 | Senior Job Fair | Class of 2026 |
| Culture Night | Open to the Public | |
| May 1 | Senior Walk-Throughs at Elementary Schools | Class of 2026 |
| 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 12 | Free Sports Physicals | All Interested Athletes |
| 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 Tuesday, 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
May 12: Free Sports Physicals
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It’s that time of year again! FREE physical day for East Henderson is May 12, 2026. This is a great way to ensure student-athletes have a physical for the whole year without worrying about it expiring! Be sure to pick up a physical packet from the front office or from the athletic training room to prepare for this day. The first 2 pages (front & back) of the physical packet must be completed BEFORE you come on May 12th. You must pick up the physical packet from the office or the athletic training room to ensure you have the correct forms for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Athletic Trainer Audi Mendoza at ammendoza@hcpsnc.org! |
Mr. Rollins is the WHKP Hometown Hero!
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| Last week, WHKP honored our very own HCPS CTE Teacher of the Year, Mr. Rollins, as this week’s Hometown Hero. His interview focuses on why CTE classes are so important to students’ futures and how FFA builds a surprising set of leadership skills. We are very proud of Mr. Rollins – an EHHS hero every day. The full interview can be accessed using this LINK. |
Eagle Artists Soar!
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| Last night at the all county art competition two of our Eagles received awards. Elizabeth Isley received 1st place for her large scale oil painting. Jade Ogletree received the 3rd place award for her large scale self portrait. Congratulations to these amazing Eagle artists! | |
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. |
Culture Night is this Tuesday, April 28th!
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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 this Saturday, May 2nd!
Thank you, Blue Ridge Expressions!
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| East Henderson has a lot of community support, and we can’t make it without the generosity of our sponsors, donors, and partners. One great partner to East for many years is Pat Shrader, owner of Blue Ridge Expressions. For the second year in a row, Pat graciously gave up his time to come have a photo session with our senior Exceptional Eagles to get some great images for their senior banners for Special Olympics. This donation was so special, and our three Eagles got to have their banners unveiled in front of the whole school at our pep rally in their honor last week. They are displayed proudly on the home side bleachers at E.L. Justus Field for all to see. Thank you, Pat, for continuing to support East High! | ||
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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| Kara Capps ENROLLMENT UNC – Wilmington Business Leadership Management |
Tristan Rutterford ENROLLMENT Louisiana State University Mechanical Engineering |
Eagle of the Week
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| Let’s Congratulate this week’s Eagle of the Week – Anthony Ramos Miranda! He really showed up, always helping, always bringing the energy, and going above and beyond for Culture Night. He also came to learn more about leadership at the Leadership Summit last week. Anthony also stepped up to help with the 8th grade tours. It’s people like him who make everything come together and feel special. We appreciate you for your dedication and willingness to jump in whenever needed, Antony! |
Last Week in Eagle Country
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| On Monday, Innovative High School hosted the 2nd annual Student Leadership Summit for student leaders from each of our HCPS high schools to come together to learn and share about leadership. East took about 30 student leaders to this event, which included opening and closing keynotes from community leaders, breakout sessions hosted by each school, and fellowship and team building with leaders from across the county. We are thankful for IHS and all the planning and effort that went into this event. | |
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| On Wednesday, our Class of 2030 visited the East Henderson campus for our annual 8th grade visit. Students heard a message from Mr. Scott in the auditorium before heading off on tours around the school to start getting acclimated to their home for the next four years. The visit ended with 8th graders participating in a schoolwide pep rally to celebrate our Spring Sports and Special Olympics athletes. | |
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| Our final pep rally of the year took place on Wednesday, where we were joined by our rising 9th grade class to celebrate our spring sports, play a fun game with faculty and students, and honor our Special Olympics athletes. It was an awesome display of school spirit and all that matters most to our Eagle family. | |
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| On Thursday four of East’s Student Ambassadors joined students from the other HCPS high schools to participate in the Building Languages program, made possible through a Henderson County Education Foundation grant. These bilingual student leaders attended an Introduction to Interpretation 101 workshop with trainers from True Ridge. They expanded their speaking skills, explored ethical questions, and even got to practice using simultaneous interpreting equipment. Student Ambassadors have shared their expertise this year by supporting newcomer students and interpreting for family events at East, Flat Rock Middle, and feeder elementary schools. If you’re bilingual and interested in being involved next year, email Ms. Abarca. | |
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| On Thursday, the Henderson County Education Foundation hosted its Ruby Jubilee Education Celebration event for the year at BRCC, and East Henderson was well-represented. Mr. Rollins was recognized as CTE District Teacher of the Year, our Teaching as a Profession seniors greeted guests, our chorus students performed beautifully, and Dalton Halford shared his love for Henderson County Public Schools. This was a fantastic event and we are proud of our Eagles being involved! | |
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| East High once again hosted the Henderson County Special Olympics on Friday, April 24th. The opening ceremony is always special, and we love being able to have our student body out in the stadium with us to celebrate every athlete participating from all over the county. The EHHS choir performed the National Anthem, and the band performed to get the crowd excited. Coach Brackett also announced the event, and many of our students volunteered throughout the day as buddies and in any other capacity needed by Special Olympics staff. We are so proud of our athletes from Mr. Reed & Mrs. Youngblood’s classes, who had an amazing day! | |
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| Prom 2026 was one for the storybooks! Our “Once Upon a Time” themed prom at Kenmure was a great way to celebrate the kickoff of the last month of school. Juniors and seniors danced all night and had a great time together. We are thankful to our vendors – Sound Explosion and Eventful Arches – for their help! | |
Go Eagles!
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