Senior Academy Announcements
August 29, 2025
Good Morning Senior Academy.
HS EVENTS:
Friday, August 29th
EARLY RELEASE DAY - NO WINGS - NO LUNCH
Early Release Schedule
1st Period 8:15-9:00
2nd Period 9:05-9:50
3rd Period 9:55-10:40
4th Period 10:45-11:45
12:00pm - 5:00pm - NAHS Blood Drive - Eagle Hall
COMING UP:
Sept. 1st - HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Sept. 2nd - Ambassadors Club interest meeting
Sept. 3rd - Senior Tux & Drape Picture - Sign up sheet will be available soon
Sept. 26th - Early Release Day
Sept. 29th - Oct. 10th - TRACK OUT
Mon. Oct. 13th - Teacher Workday
STUDENTS STAY UPDATED:
SENIORS: The Wake County Schools College Fair will be held at the McKimmon Center at NC State.
Fair Name: WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS FAIR
Fair Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fair Location: NC State University – McKimmon Center
Address: 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
Notes: Parking is available in front of the McKimmon Center or in front of the Joyner Visitor Center.
Scholarships
The Gates Scholarship application is due September 15.
Eligibility requirements:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
STUDENT SERVICES: (Scholarships, FAFSA, Common APP, Forms, Community Service info) https://sites.google.com/eastwakeacademy.org/senioracademystudentservices/home
Driver’s Ed class: EWA's virtual Drivers Ed Fall Class (through Jordan Driving School) has been scheduled for October 6-10, 2025, Times: 2:30-8:30 pm. Registration will start the second week of September.
YEARBOOK Order: Attention parents and students! Please order your yearbooks now while they are at the lowest price of the year. visit jostens.com/yearbooks If you order between now and Oct. 17, the yearbook price is $60. If you order personalization, you can receive four free icons for the cover
If you wait until the end of the school year, the price increases to $80 so please order now!
EWA NEWS:
EWA Events Calendar: https://www.eastwakeacademy.org/events
CLUBS:
The National Honors Society and Community Service Club will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, August 29th from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. If you are 16 years of age or older we would love for you to donate blood to save a life. If you have any questions in regards to your qualification to donate please reach out to Mrs. Nettles. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Ambassadors Club interest meeting is Sept. 2nd in Ms. Zigler's room during lunch.
"Student Council will hold their first meeting of the year with all Officers, Class Presidents, and Representatives next Wednesday, September 3rd, after school in Mr. Raynor's room from 3:15 until 4:00. Please make sure to attend and let Mr. Raynor or Mrs. Jones know if you have any questions or concerns."
"Unity Club will have our next meeting on Monday September 15th in Mrs. Keene's office at lunch. We will plan to meet on the first and third Monday of each month. We hope to see you there!"
SPORTS:
Attention SENIOR Athletes: If you are interested in applying for the 2026 EWA Booster Scholarship (for current seniors), please complete this form. Once you've completed the interest form, your scholarship application will be shared with you. Please reach out to Mrs. Dixon if you have any questions (cdixon@eastwakeacademy.org).
Friday, August 29th, 2025
No Events – Sports Picture Day
12:30 – MS Volleyball 12:40 – MS Cross Country 12:50 – MS Soccer 1:00 – JV Volleyball | 1:10 – Var Volleyball 1:20 – Var Cross Country 1:30 – Var Soccer 1:40 – Var Girls Golf |
Quote of the Day
"Challenges make life interesting, and overcoming them makes life meaningful." ~ Joshua J. Marine