Senior Academy Announcements
January 13, 2026
Good Morning Senior Academy.
January Character Trait of the Month: Perseverance
This month, we’re focusing on perseverance—continuing to work hard, staying committed, and not giving up even when things are challenging. If you know a peer who demonstrates perseverance, scan one of the purple QR codes around school to nominate them today!
HS WEEKLY EVENTS:
Tuesday, Jan. 13th
SPORTS:
4:30pm - Men’s JV Basketball @ Neuse Charter- 909 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy. Smithfield
6:00pm - Men’s Varsity Basketball @ Neuse Charter - 909 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy. Smithfield
Wednesday, January 14th
11:30am -12:00pm - NAHS Leadership Meeting - Wade’s room
SPORTS:
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Varsity Cheer Practice - EH
Thursday, Jan. 15th
PTA Dress Down Day
11:30am - 12:00pm - HS First Priority Meeting
11:30am - 12:00pm - HS Gaming Club
3:50pm - 5:30pm - HS Gaming Club
SPORTS:
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Varsity Cheer Practice
Friday, Jan. 16th
11:30am - 12:00pm - HS Book Club Meeting
SPORTS:
4:30pm - Men’s JV Basketball HOME vs Roxboro
6:00pm - Women’s Varsity Basketball HOME vs Roxboro
7:30pm - Men’s Varsity Basketball HOME vs Roxboro
COMING UP:
January 19 - Holiday – No school
February 11- K-11 Spring Pictures
February 12 – Athletic Booster - Dress Down Day
February 16 - Holiday – No school
February 17 - Teacher’s work day
February 26 - PTA - Dress Down Day
STUDENTS STAY UPDATED:
Per our Senior Academy handbook, schedule changes are limited to errors only (student failed a prerequisite, student failed a required course, insufficient credits, etc.). Therefore, no schedule changes will be made outside of this criteria.
Eagle Hall Online class will now be in the Computer Lab room down the Electives Hall.
Afternoon Carpool Holding Locations:
Freshman report to Eagle Hall
Juniors report to Mr. Harrington room #213
Sophomores and Seniors report to the Baker Center
Spring Drivers Ed Class - Session #1: Mar. 16-20, 2026; Times: 2:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Virtual
Registration opens on: 1/14/2026 at 1:30 pm https://jordandriving.com/east-wake-academy/
SENIORS:
Seniors: Please ensure you have joined Ms. Shearin's 25-26 College Information Google Classroom (join code dz7xexa) for all scholarship opportunities.
Seniors - we want to celebrate your achievements! Please remember to send Mrs. Ray and Ms. Shearin notifications of any college acceptance letters or scholarship offers you receive.Your accomplishments inspire our entire school community, and we'd love to recognize your hard work! Please let us know if we can put these acceptances in these announcements.
Attention senior parents and seniors: Please send a baby/toddler photo, candid, and senior quote to yearbook@eastwakeacademy.org
JUNIORS: Are you interested in an intensive two-week summer program spent engaging in college application prep, leadership development, and experiential learning opportunities? The Project Uplift residential program at UNC Chapel-Hill provides an immersive and engaging experience to prepare the next generation of scholar-leaders. Click here for more information and the application.
YEARBOOK:
Attention high school parents and students: To assist the yearbook staff, they are looking for old elementary and middle school friend group shots of current high school students. If you have any of these photos, please send them to yearbook@eastwakeacademy.org or hand them to a yearbook staff member.
STUDENT SERVICES:
(Scholarships, FAFSA, Common APP, Forms, Community Service info) https://sites.google.com/eastwakeacademy.org/senioracademystudentservices/home
EWA NEWS:
LOTTERY: It's almost time for our Lottery Applications to begin for the 2026/2027 school year.
See information… .Lottery Application 2026/2027:
The lottery application is for SIBLINGS of current EWA students and prospective new students for the 2026/2027 school year. Kindergartners will have to be 5 by August 31, 2026 to apply.
When: The lottery application BEGINS TODAY January 12, 2026 at 8 am and ENDS February 11, 2026 at noon.
What you need: The SCHOOLMINT link Schoolmint link (link will not be active until date and time above) https://eastwakeacademy.schoolmint.com/login. The link is also posted on our webpage at eastwakeacademy.org at the top of the Homepage or on the Admissions page.
Make an account: Everyone will need to make an account, please click the link and follow the prompts to make an account when the Lottery application opens up.
The lottery application will automatically close on February 11th at noon. If you do not submit your lottery application for the 26/27 school year by the deadline of February 11th at noon, you will not be included in the lottery on March 5th. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Mrs. Campbell at kcampbell@eastwakeacademy.org.
CLUBS:
Unity Club's next meeting will be Tuesday January 20th at lunch in Mrs. Keene's office.
“There will be no FBLA meetings for the rest of the school year. If FBLA members have any questions, please email Ms. Haynes or check the FBLA Google Classroom for more info.”
SPORTS:
High School Spring Sport Tryouts Have been moved from 2/16 and 2/17 to 2/18 and 2/19. Please have tryouts packets turned in before 2/13. Times and locations will come out soon.
Attention Varsity Softball Players: Winter Workouts will be held at Pilot Field from 4-5:30 on the following days: 1/12, 1/14, 1/21, 1/26, 1/28, 2/2, 2/4, 2/9, 2/11. Come ready to practice, with softball pants, cleats, equipment, etc. Please also accept the Remind app invitation. Message Coach Jimmy or Coach Alisa with questions. You must have an up to date physical on file to participate.
Quote of the Day
***Next Monday the 19th is known as "MLK Day," an American federal holiday marking the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, around King's birthday, January 15. Quotes will be from Dr. King:
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."