Hello Firebird Families,

On behalf of the district thank you to all who attended the NCPS CTE Showcase this week! We have a personal curriculum night event next week that we would love for you to attend which would help give perspective to our upcoming registration.

Wednesday, Feb. 19: FAFSA Support & Curriculum Night for all students and 8th graders, 5:00 - 7:00 PM!

Our staff will share the pathways and information about their content and we plan on having a food truck available for dinner as well.

For Seniors, our FAFSA team will be here for all families to assist with completing the FAFSA documentation, please bring your tax information with you!

Our 8th graders and middle school students are also invited to join us that night so they can see the opportunities they have for the upcoming school year!

Important Dates:

Feb 17-21 - FFA Week!! See the flyer in the CTE Corner
Feb. 18: Band’s Annual Pancake Supper @ Bailey Methodist Church
Mar. 3: Winter Athletic Awards @ 6 PM
Mar. 28: Junior and Senior Prom - Information
April 12: Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, Tickets are on sale now!

Parents, please remember that morning dropoff is only at the main entrance, the Spring Hope side. At dismissal, if you arrive before the bell rings at 2:30, you can park in the student parking lot along the back row and you will be dismissed quicker!

There are reports of possible inclement weather this week so please stay tuned and be on the lookout for notices of closings or delays should that weather move in later this week.

As always remember to Love Southern and Live All In!

This Week's Schedule:

Monday - 1st Period FF

Tuesday - 2nd Period FF

Wednesday - Homeroom

Thursday - 3rd Period FF

Friday - 4th Period FF

Athletics this week:

Monday: Varsity Boys Basketball @ Franklinton Tournament Game 7:00 pm tip-off and Girls Basketball @ home vs Northern Nash Tournament 6:00 pm tip-off

Tuesday- Tournament games TBD based on wins from Monday.

Saturday: Softball Scrimmage @ CB Aycock

Girls Soccer Scrimmage @ Corinth Holders

Wrestling: Congrats to Trevon Baker who qualified for States this weekend at the regional wrestling tournament at Croatan High School.

The Following Wrestlers all competed this past weekend at Regionals after a successful Wrestling season:

Jesus Monroy

Vincent Brown

Trevon Baker

Michael Rodriguez

Bryson Murray

Jayden Edward

Acquiveon Mangum

Leo Roblero

Chris Harris

DJ Baker

Chris Gonzalez

Upcoming Events:

We have several events coming soon! Please add them to your calendars and come learn and have fun with us at Southern Nash:

February 18: Band’s Annual Pancake Supper @ Bailey Methodist Church (pre-purchase tickets from any band member $10 per person kids under 3 eat free)

February 19: We will host a FAFSA support and Curriculum Night for all students and 8th graders, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

February 26 - National Pink Day/Take a Stand Against Bullying Time to rock your pink attire!

March 3: Winter Athletic Awards @ 6 PM

March 22- FFA Blue and Gold Livestock Show (register by Feb 28)

March 28: Junior and Senior Prom - Information

Special Olympics Bowling Games were held on Monday, February 3. Congratulations to our Firebird Bowlers who placed at this event!

Conner Holloman- First Place
Benny Teixeira- Second Place
Anthony Lopez- Fourth Place

Student Services Updates:

Seniors,

Don't forget the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available. You can access it at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. By completing the FAFSA, you are applying for state and federal grants, scholarships, institutional funding, and federal student loans Click HERE to view FAFSA tutorial videos and HERE for other FAFSA resources.

Do you need help completing your FAFSA? We've got you covered! Join us for a FAFSA Completion Event to receive one-on-one assistance with your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Southern Nash High School

This is a great opportunity to ensure your FAFSA is completed accurately and on time! Our team will be available to answer questions and guide you through the process.

Why is FAFSA important? It determines your eligibility for federal and state financial aid, as well as scholarships from many colleges and universities.

Bring your 2023 tax documents and other necessary financial information.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend!

Translators will be there! Don’t miss out on the chance to secure financial aid for college!

Scholarships

Available scholarships can be found on the Scholarship Information Spreadsheet. Please check the scholarship listings each week to see what is new. New scholarships will be posted throughout the year as I receive them.

You can follow the SNHS Counseling Department on Instagram @snhscounseling for information on colleges, scholarships, financial aid, careers, upcoming events, and more.

State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

The State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council is a diverse group of High School juniors and seniors from across all 8 of NC's State Board Regions. Each member serves a two-year term and meets biweekly to discuss education issues that leaders across North Carolina could solve and advocate for.

During each of their terms, advisors also will develop two proposals for the State Superintendent's office, or General Assembly members through a comprehensive presentation that outlines ways to create change through policy or legislation.

Apply Here

School Main Website

Proposed Calendar Information

Firebird CTE Corner

FFA members participated in the Truck and Tractor competition. Cade Edwards placed 10th in the Truck Safety and Skills competition, and Trace Wilson placed 6th in the Tractor Safety and Skills competition. We are very proud of both of our students for placing in the top 10 in the state!

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Firebird CTE Corner