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Senior Academy Announcements

September 16, 2025

Good Morning Senior Academy.

HS EVENTS:

Tuesday, September 16th

11:30am - 12:00pm - HS Community Club - Baker Center

Wednesday, September 17th

 11:30am – 12pm - Cancer Awareness Club Meeting - Lane's room

11:30am – 12pm - NAHS Meeting - Wade's room

Thursday, September 18th     

Athletic Booster Dress Down Day

11:30am – 12pm - HS First Priority Meeting - J. Massey's room

11:30am – 12pm - HS Gaming Club - Harrington's room

3:50 – 5:30pm - HS Gaming Club - Harrington's room

Friday, September 19th   

11:30am - 12:00pm - HS Book Club Meeting - J. Massey’s room

Saturday, September 20th - 

8:00am - 12:00pm HS Community Service Club - Zebulon Community Park Clean Up

COMING UP:

Sept. 26th - Early Release Day

Sept. 29th - Oct. 10th - TRACK OUT

Mon. Oct. 13th - Teacher Workday

Wed. Oct. 22nd - 10th Grade ACT Testing - 9th, 11th & 12th Asynchronous

Oct. 29th -photo retakes (9-11 yearbook & Tux and Drape) more information to come

STUDENTS STAY UPDATED:

Lost and Found: High school lost items can be found in the plastic tote right outside the HS office.  Students can come down BEFORE and AFTER SCHOOL or DURING LUNCH. All unclaimed items in the High School will be donated after September 22nd. Gym lost and found will be in a container in the dining hall. Building 5/WINGS lost items will be in a container at the desk by the front entrance.  Items lost in the main building will be located right outside the office. 

Driver Eligibility Forms - this is the form your student receives after they have completed the class and driving portion.  The last day to receive the Driver Eligibility Form before track-out is Wednesday, September 24th by noon.  A PARENT will need to email Mrs. Campbell and set up a time to come in and sign the form.  The turnaround time is 48 hours.  Mrs. Campbell's email is kcampbell@eastwakeacademy.org. Let her know if you have any questions. 

STUDENT SERVICES: (Scholarships, FAFSA, Common APP, Forms, Community Service info) https://sites.google.com/eastwakeacademy.org/senioracademystudentservices/home


SENIORS:The Wake County Schools College Fair will be held at the McKimmon Center at NC State. Sunday, September 21st.

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.  Link to application.

Eligibility requirements:

  • A high school senior

  • Pell-eligible

  • A US citizen or permanent resident

  • In a good academic standing with a min. cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.


Interested in Studying Engineering at UNCW? Join the UNCW admissions department virtually on October 7 at 6 pm to learn more about the program, including:

  • UNCW’s engineering degrees, including Software Engineering, Intelligent Systems Engineering, and Coastal Engineering. 

  • Discover how UNCW blends the resources of a large engineering institution with the personal attention of dedicated faculty mentors. 

  • Hear how students engage in undergraduate research, present at conferences nationwide, and gain hands-on experience. 

  • Ask your questions live and connect directly with faculty and admissions staff. 

Here is the link to register!



Driver’s Ed class: Drivers Ed Fall Class scheduled for October 6-10, 2025, Times:  2:30-8:30 pm. Registration has opened on September 9, 2025 (11:30am) https://jordandriving.com/east-wake-academy/

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: 

We have a Booster DDD this Thursday, September 18th. Please bring $4 Thursday morning to DRESS DOWN! Teachers are not able to make change so anything over $4 will be considered a donation. Thank you for supporting EWA Athletics!!

EWA Events Calendarhttps://www.eastwakeacademy.org/events

CLUBS:

The Cancer Awareness Club will hold its second annual Senior Scholarship Basket Raffle this week at lunch. The basket contains various items and gift cards that total $160 in value. Tickets are $4 each or 3 for $10.  All money raised will fund our Senior Scholarship. Last year, we were able to give a $1000 scholarship. Our goal is to match or surpass that amount this year. Please see a Cancer Awareness Club member at lunch or Mrs. Lane to purchase a ticket.

Art and Design Club will have a meeting during lunch Monday, September 22nd. Please attend as we have important information to go over. 

"Spanish Club wants to celebrate you during Hispanic Heritage Month! Look for the posters around school and scan the QR code to tell us more about your Hispanic Heritage. See Mrs. Jones for more details." 

SPORTS:

Varsity Softball interest meeting will be held on Friday, September 19 at 11:30 am. We will meet briefly at the flagpole outside the K4 building. If you’re interested in playing in the spring, please attend!

Interested in Cheering this Year? Varsity cheer tryouts:

  • 9/24 - 4:15-5:15 GYM

  • 9/25 - 4:15-5:15 EH

Please complete the cheer interest form below to ensure you receive updates on optional work out dates and tryouts! EWA Cheer Interest Form

Tues 9/16-

No Events

Wed 9/17-

Var Soccer vs Roxboro 4pm (2:30 dismissal)

         Knightdale Station Park - 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545

HS Cross Country @ Neuse Charter 5pm (2:30 dismissal)

         SRAC - 600 M. Durwood Stephenson Pkwy, Smithfield

Thurs 9/18-

JV Volleyball vs Franklin Academy 4:30

Var Volleyball vs Franklin Academy 6:00

         EWA – 821 Charter School Way, Zebulon NC 27597

Friday 9/19-

JV Volleyball @ Vance 4:30 (2:30 dismissal)

Var Volleyball @ Vance 6:00

         Vance Charter - 2090 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537


  Quote of the Day

Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, by honoring the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. 

Today’s quote comes from Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who is credited with designing many dresses for Jacqueline Kennedy. 

He once said: Tu gran fortaleza es saber quién eres.

"Your great strength is knowing who you are."