Week 8: February 23-27, 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 |
| February 24 | Girls Basketball Playoff Game (Away) | Open to the Public |
| February 25 | Chickfila FAFSA Night | Open to All Students & Families |
| February 26 | ACT Testing | 11th Graders |
| Senior “Explore Your E” Day | 12th Graders | |
| Boys Basketball Playoff Game (Home) | Open to the Public | |
| February 27 | SGA Blood Drive | All Students & Staff |
| Mic Drop Open Mic Night | Students & Staff | |
| February 28 | Saturday School | Students Needing Attendance Recovery |
| March 3 | No School – Primary Elections (Teacher Workday) | All Students |
| March 9 | Eagle Flight Night | Open to All Students & Rising 9th Graders |
| Dairio Spirit Night (5-8pm) | Open to the Public |
Congratulations to our State Wrestlers!
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| Logan Hudson (10th grade), Mayson Hyder (9th grade) and Mia Roberson (11th grade) all represented East High well at the 4A State Championships on Friday and Saturday. Mia finished the tournament as the state runner-up–an impressive finish for this junior. The future is BRIGHT for the War Eagle wrestling program, and we are proud of their strong season! Way to go, War Eagles! | |
Settle Your Lunch Accounts
Several students have accumulated lunch charges in the cafeteria. These charges must be paid off for students to remain in good standing with Child Nutrition. For seniors especially, unpaid charges will prevent them from receiving their diploma until charges are paid. To add money to your student’s account, please visit www.k12paymentcenter.com and log in. You can manage all of your children from one account.
If you would like to apply for free or reduced lunch, you may visit www.lunchapplication.com to fill out the application if you have not already done so this year. If you need help finding out what your child owes, please email our Child Nutrition Manager, Melanie Quann-Metcalf for assistance.
Congratulations to our 4-Time Conference Champs!
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| Our boys basketball secured their 4th conference championship in a row on Thursday night against Smoky Mountain. Zayden Jones (MVP) and Caleb McKenzie both scored 25 points each in the final game to help bring our Eagles to the finish line. Congratulations to Coach Jones and his team on this incredible streak of conference championships. We look forward to watching them as they start their playoff journey this Thursday, February 26th right here at home. Join us in the Eddie Reneau Gym to cheer on our Eagles! | |
Join Us for Mic Drop’s Open Mic Night
Come and join the East High Poet Laureate for an open mic night. We will have an open mic for writers, poets, comedians, musicians, and other performance artists. Solo and group acts welcome! Come and sign up for the open mic, and be ready with a piece that is 3 minutes, max. After the open mic, there will be a brief intermission, followed by a performance by Alexis Gish, the East High Poet Laureate of 2025-2026. Join us! Invite your people! There will be live music and refreshments. Questions? Ask Ms. Savoy.
- What: OPEN MIC DROP
- Date: Friday Feb. 27th.
- Time: Sign up for open mic at 5:00. The open mic will run from 5:30-6:00. The Poet Laureate will perform from 6:05-6:15.
- Where: East High Media Center
- Who: The Poet Laureate and you
Basketball State Playoff Info
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Girls Basketball will play in the first round of the state playoffs on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00pm at East Burke High School. We are excited that these ladies are in the playoffs this year and wish them the best of luck as they take on EBHS. NOTE: East Burke has a clear bag policy and metal detectors, so please be prepared as you enter the gate to watch the game. |
Boys Basketball will have a bye in the first round of playoffs, so their first game will be on Thursday, January 26th at HOME! We are so happy to host another playoff game this year for our boys, and we wish them the best of luck as they take on the winner of the East Burke vs. Newton Conover match-up on Tuesday. NOTE: Tickets will be $10 at the door, and no school, Mountain 8 conference passes, or gold cards will be accepted due to state playoff regulations. State passes only. Tickets will go up to $12 per game in the 3rd and 4th round, should East continue to play. |
Be a Part of Teaching as a Profession (TaaP) Class!
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We are so proud of Nicki Mejia and Shayla Conejo Leon for being in their third level of Teaching as a Profession. This semester they are spending each day in a classroom connecting with students, assisting the teacher, and earning Honors Credit for high school, as well as college credit. If you are interested in taking TaaP… now is the time to register! You must be in 10th-12th grade in 2026-27, have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, and be teacher recommended. Scan the QR code to apply and sign up on registration day or see your school counselor! Questions? Email: lmmitchell@hcpsnc.org |
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| Nicki (pictured here on the 100th day of school) is working in Ms. Capps’s Kindergarten Class at Upward Elementary School. | Shayla is working in Ms. Orr’s 3rd Grade Class at Hillandale Elementary School. |
Chickfila FAFSA Night – February 25
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EHHS Registration Day is Coming March 11th!
Registration Day is coming for all current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders! On March 11th, students will make selections for the 2026-2027 school year for both their core classes and electives under the guidance of both the admin team and the counseling staff. Students will be called down to the Media Center in groups to accomplish this. Please look over the slides we shared with students in Homeroom to help your student make their class selections ahead of time.
Community Prom Dress & Formal Wear Event
Juniors: Save the Date for ACT!
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| On February 26th, all 11th grade students will take the ACT. This is required by the state of North Carolina. On that same day, seniors will participate in “Explore Your E” Day, where seniors are all able to use the day to explore options for post-graduation plans. This is a great day to plan a college tour, go out on job interviews, or meet with a recruiter. Attendance for 12th graders on February 26th will be waived so they can all participate in this opportunity without hurdles. |
Donate Blood – Earn $30 – Support EHHS
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Our annual spring blood drive, hosted by SGA, will take place Friday, February 27th. Students 16 years of age and older, and weighing at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate. They will earn $30 in rewards from The Blood Connection for their participation. Advanced sign up using the donor portal linked here is required, and no student may donate blood during an EOC class: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code If parents are interested in donating blood at our drive, they may also sign up on the portal and enter on blood drive day through the Main Office to check in. Parental consent for students that are 16 years old can now be completed electronically using this link: https://epcf.thebloodconnection.org/ Please email or see Mrs. Rogers for questions. We look forward to seeing you on February 27th! |
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Freshman Academy Students of the Month – January
| Freshman academy would like to recognize the following students as the students of the month for January: Keydi Saldago Salas: Keydi is mature, responsible, respectful, and hard-working. She focuses on her work and does her best at all times.Amy Perez Cedillo (not pictured): Amy is hard working, attentive, and wonderfully kind. She always does her best in class and is helpful to her peers. Amy is always looking out for other students; ensuring that everyone is successful and cared for. She is quiet in her support and never looks for acknowledgment. Amy exemplifies what an Eagle is and should be. |
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Eagle of the Week
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| Let’s give a huge shoutout to this week’s Eagle of the Week, Deputy Maybin! She is more than just an SRO. Deputy Maybin is a friend, someone you can trust, and has the kindest soul. She goes above and beyond to make our school safer. We are so lucky to have her. Deputy Maybin is an amazing leader! Give it up for Deputy Maybin!! |
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 Flight Night is Coming!
This Week in Eagle Country
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| On Thursday, our chorus students spent the day with singers from all over Henderson County fine tuning their joint performance that evening – HCPSings. These students worked hard preparing the pieces for this event, and they did a great job collaborating with singers from other schools to create a beautiful finale of sorts in an evening concert at St. James Episcopal Church. Enjoy a clip of part of their performance in this video. Great leadership by Ms. Cullen and her fantastic group of singers! | |
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| Wyatt Price competed in the 2026 Western Regional SkillsUSA cabinetmaking competition. He went up against a tough crowd of 16 students that included last year’s state competition winner. Even though he did not place in the top 5, he represented East Henderson well. Thanks to West Henderson for hosting a great event. | |
Go Eagles!
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