Good morning, Senior Academy!
Monday, October 26
Spirit Week begins today and will end with a Pep Rally and Food Trucks on Friday. Today is PJ or Dress to Unimpress Day. Remember to make sure that you are following the guidelines as you dress up this week!
Your "Night in Las Vegas" Homecoming will be Friday, November 6th from 7pm until 11pm. Tickets will cost $10 and include free drinks and food including FREE Chick Fila nuggets.
Please continue to nominate students for Homecoming Court using the QR codes found around the school. Homecoming Court will be announced at the Pep Rally next Friday and winners will be announced at the Dance on Nov 6th.
Tickets will be on sale this week through the Infinite Campus Portal. Please make sure to buy your ticket ahead of time and have all guest forms submitted by November 2nd. Please see Mrs. Emily Jones or Mr. Raynor if you have any questions."
SENIORS - The Deadline is approaching to order your Cap and Gown Bundle from Jostens. Please order by THIS FRIDAY - October 30th. The price will increase at that time. To order, go to Jostens.com and select our school and order what you need to. If you have any questions, Jostens can be reached at 919-789-8500 or email Jubal.stagner.office@jostens.com.
Students, are you interested in being published? Take your chance by entering two mini-saga writing contests. See Mrs. Hall for more information.
First Priority Middle and High School clubs invite everyone to meet us at the flagpole to pray for our school, students, teachers, and community this Wednesday, October 28th, from 7:10-7:30 AM. "See You at the Pole" is for students, parents, and staff. For more information, please email Jill Massey.
Powderpuff is back!!! Ladies if you are interested in playing flag football and gentlemen, you are interested in cheering them on, this will be a fun event for you. There will be flyers with QR codes posted around the building to sign up. The games will be on Tuesday, November 10th starting at 6pm at Wendell Parks and Rec soccer field. If you do not want to participate, we would love to see you there cheering on your friends.
Hey, Eagles! The yearbook staff is looking for childhood photos with you and your classmates. We want to recreate those adorable childhood group pictures and possibly feature them in this year’s yearbook, bringing back some of your favorite memories.
Do you have an old photo of yourself with your friends from when you were younger? We’d love to see it! Send your photos to yearbook@eastwakeacademy.org .
We can’t wait to see your throwback photos and recreate those unforgettable moments!
Let’s bring those childhood memories back to life!
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Ray at dray@eastwakeacademy.org.
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.
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!
Parents - Driving Eligibility Certificate Eliminated for Permits
The NC General Assembly has eliminated the requirement for the Driving Eligibility Certificate (DEC) for teen drivers effective October 1, 2026, as outlined in SL2026-46. Students will no longer need DECs to obtain a driver's permit.
SENIORS
Mrs. Ray needs your help to make the yearbook one to remember. Please send a baby photo, a casual photo, and your senior quote to yearbook@eastwakeacademy.org (NOT to Mrs. Ray!) as soon as possible.
Baby photo - a photo of you as an infant or toddler, preferably by yourself.
Casual photo - a casual photo of yourself from the past year. This photo should be of ONLY you, and should not be from a distance.
Senior quote - Choose a quotation that represents you as a mature high school senior. Do not choose inside jokes or quotations with inappropriate verbiage. Your quotation may be denied.
Senior Cap & Gown Pictures – November 17th!
Seniors, it’s time to capture another special moment of your senior year!
Cap and gown pictures will be taken on November 17th. If you would like to participate, please see Mrs. Ray in Room 174 to sign up.
A few things to know:
Pictures are optional and are not required.
Pricing information will be shared soon.
The photographer will provide the cap and gown for the photoshoot.
Please note: Your official cap, gown, and academic regalia will not be available until spring. You will be notified when these items arrive and are ready for pickup.
Don't miss the chance to capture this exciting milestone!
Students - unless you have a work from home pass or are scheduled late arrival or early release - you must sign in or out at the office if you leave- even if you are a driver.
**Mrs. Harris also needs an email from a parent if you will be signing yourself out. Her email address is aharris@eastwakeacademy.org
If you have a work from home pass, you do not need to sign in or out unless you are tardy to your next on-campus class.
Parents - when signing out your students at the end of the day, if you sign your child out before 2:30 pm, be aware that it will count as an unexcused absence for that class period (unless sick or with a doctor's note).
Important Upcoming Dates:
Attention Senior parents and guardians:
Senior Recognition Ad - Design and Order Today
Celebrate your senior with a personalized Yearbook Recognition Ad!
See attachment for more details on pricing.
These prices are good until February 11, 2027.
Link to East Wake Academy's Back to School Special Offer online! https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1221999
Any high schoolers interested in participating in our strength and conditioning program are welcome to attend sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 in the weight room in the gym. You must have an up to date physical turned in to Coach Bowman. Any in season athletes should not attend. If you were an EWA athlete last year and you are not in season, you are encouraged to attend. Don't forget to follow our strength and conditioning program on the EWA Athletics App for more up to date information
Athletics:
6:00 PM – Varsity Boys Soccer @ Neuse Charter
Location: Talton Park
Address: N 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Varsity Cheer Tryouts will be today from 5:30-6:30 in Eagle Hall
Parents of Athletes - Please understand that your child must be present in their classes until the scheduled release time to be counted as present in that class for the day. If you sign them out before that time, it will be an unexcused absence for that class period.
Clubs:
Gaming Club will meet during lunch in Mr. Harrington’s room
Hip Hop Crew Rehearsal will be after school from 3:30-4:30 in Miss Harvey’s room
Quote of the Day:
Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do, and at some point you will.
~ Venus Williams