Middle Academy Announcements
See you at the pole for EWA is Wednesday, October 28th at 7:10-7:30 AM at the flagpole. This is for students, parents, and staff. First Priority Middle and High School clubs invites you to come pray for our school, students, teachers, and community. For any questions, please email the club advisors. High School: Jill Massey. Middle School: Miss Ludlum and Mrs Watt.
Congratulations to 7th grade for winning the spirit stick. Remember there is another chance to show your pride in the spring. Congratulations to our Kings and Queens for dressing up so well this week. There were many great students who went all out and even if you didn't win you helped your grade win points, keep up the good work, your efforts don't go unnoticed.
5th Grade: King Timothy Barnes and Queen: Wren McSwain
6th Grade: King Gage Mullen and Queen: Andrea Piliouras
7th Grade: King Paul Fuentes and Queen: Alexia Piliouras
8th Grade: King Bradford Orme and Queen: Gabby Murillo
MASC King: Carson Perry and Queen: Ryleigh Montague
Teachers: Coach Woolard and Ms. Cuocci
Thank you for making spirit week so special. Thank you to all the teachers and staff who helped and participated.
There will be the Fall MA dance on November 6th from 6:00-8:30pm.The name of the dance is called "Party in the Pumpkin Patch."
The cost of the dance is $8.00 if purchased on 11/03 or 11/04 either during lunch in Spirit Hall or on Infinite Campus. Tickets can also be purchased the night of the dance at the door for $10 cash. Chick Fil A will also be available for pre-sale only for $5.50 per sandwich during lunch on 11/03 or 11/04. Please bring exact change.
The dress code is semi-formal or casual, it is your choice. Please follow the dress code or you will have to call home to change. Students must be present for school on the day of the dance or they cannot attend the dance.
Drinks and snacks will also be sold at the dance for 1-3 each. Carpool will run as normal the night of the dance so please plan to pick up your student in carpool with your number by 8:30. Please read the letter for details. LINK
The 2026 Fall Dance Concert is Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 PM at Louisburg College. Tickets can be purchased online in advance through Infinite campus, the online school store, or for cash only at the door starting at 6:30 PM. Online ticket sales close Tuesday, November 17th. General admission is $10, students $5, and staff and children under 4 years of age are free. Come out and support your EWA dancers! For any questions, please email Miss Ludlum.
EWA Food Drive Announcement: This fall, the national junior honor society is hosting its annual food drive. Each grade level will compete in a competition. In order to contribute to your grade level you can bring products like canned food, boxed food, and hygiene products such as toothbrushes and toothpaste. Beginning THIS Friday, October 23, there will be grade level donation boxes located in each hallway. EWA Staff can donate in the grade level bin they teach in or the boxes located in the office or Electives Building.. This is from October 23 through November 13. Thank you EWA Eagles for your support in helping our local community through the Central & Eastern NC Food Bank located in Zebulon. Let’s see what an impact our Middle Academy can make on the fight against hunger in our local community!
The Scholastic Book Fair is back on campus from Monday, October 26th through Friday, October 30th in Building 4 Media Center. Mrs. Barnhill has reserved before school for Middle School students, but you MUST get your teacher's permission before coming. You may also come during your lunchtime No food or drinks are allowed in the media center. Book bags must be left out against the wall in the hallway. This is only open to students! There is a Family Event Tuesday, October 27th from 3:30 to 6:00. There is also an online fair that runs from October 21st through November 3rd. Our Book Fair offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet. It’s a convenient digital account that your child can use for shopping at our Fair. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute, too! Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/eastwakeacademy
THE MOMENTS YOU MAKE TODAY BECOME THE MEMORIES YOU TREASURE TOMORROW!
This year’s EWA Yearbook theme is “In the Moment” — and we want you to be part of it, because every school year is filled with moments worth remembering! From unforgettable memories and exciting events to everyday moments with friends, this year is sure to be filled with memories worth keeping.
Don’t let these moments become just memories! Purchase your 2026–2027 EWA Yearbook and relive the laughter, friendships, achievements, and special moments for years to come.
Reserve your copy today! Click the link below to order through Jostens.
One year. Countless memories. Make sure you’re part of the story!
Lost and Found
Items lost in the main building will be located right outside the office. Students can come down BEFORE SCHOOL/HOMEROOM or DURING LUNCH. The 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. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each month.
Drop and Pick Up
No students are to be dropped off or picked up at building 5. Any student reported will receive disciplinary action.
When arriving for AA pickup in the afternoons, please arrive @3:45 and stay in the right lane closest to the building ONLY.
If your student does not come out to carpool and you have looped around, please come in to the Dining Hall (back of the gym) to give them your student’s number and your student will meet you there.
Middle Academy Events
Important Upcoming Announcement: Re-Enrollment for 2027–2028
Mark Your Calendars! Re-Enrollment Opens November 2!
Re-enrollment for the 2027–2028 school year will take place November 2–13, with a firm deadline of midnight on November 13.
ALL current EWA students must complete re-enrollment to update their information and confirm their return for the next school year.
IMPORTANT: Students who are not re-enrolled by the November 13 deadline will lose their seat at EWA and must apply through the January lottery, with no guarantee of readmission.
Don't miss this important deadline! Be prepared to complete your student's re-enrollment during the designated window to secure their seat for the 2027–2028 school year.
Please do not drop off students on campus in the morning before carpool. If you need to drop off earlier than 7:40, please utilize the morning WINGS service.
Middle School carpool in the afternoon does not begin until 3:15. If you arrive earlier you will be asked to go to the back of the line. Students are in class until their release time of 3:15.
Students, during carpool you are to be seated in your classroom watching the screen for your carpool number to come up. Students are not to be in the hallways, standing up within the classroom, but waiting for your number to be displayed. Parents are not to arrive before 3:20. Students are to only be dismissed by your teacher to head to carpool when you both see your number come up. Any students seen at carpool without permission or prior to release time will face disciplinary action. Thank you for following the rules that have been in place for your safety.
Middle Academy Sports
When athletes have away games please initial the roster located outside of the Middle School entrance. Do NOT enter the Middle School office unless checking out another student that is not playing sports.
When there is a home game, students need to be picked up during carpool and brought back to school for the game. Students may not linger after school.
If your student needs to stay after school before a game starts, they must go to WINGS. Students should be registered for WINGS online. An email must be sent to a WINGS teacher giving students permission to attend the sports event/game. An email must be sent each time or for each game/event.
Once students leave WINGS they need to be picked up at the game and are no longer the responsibility of WINGS. Please contact Lisa Davis at ldavis@eastwakeacademy.org for additional information.
Students are NOT to leave for sports while in transition to the next class. They may exit at the time of dismissal for that game day.
MS Basketball Tryouts:
MS Basketball tryouts will take place 10/26 and 10/27. Girls will tryout from 3:45-5:15 and boys will tryout from 4:15-5:45, however, they still should report to the dining hall after carpool.
MS Cheer Tryouts:
MS Cheer tryouts will take place in Eagle Hall 10/26 and 10/27 from 3:45-5:15.
Please remember that all tryout packets must be turned in prior to tryouts. Tryout packets can be found on the link of our home page of our athletic website.
Please contact Coach Bowman if you have any questions. (bbowman@eastwakeacademy.org)