Tuesday, January 17, 2026
This is Black History and CTE month.
Carrye B. Brown was the first female and African American to run the U.S. Fire Administration. She was appointed to the federal position by President Bill Clinton. Looking back on her childhood, she remembers firefighters coming to her elementary school for career day.
Are you interested in a career in fire fighting as a volunteer or full-time position? There is a field trip to RCCC on March 18th to tour and to talk to you about their program. Permission slips are outside Ms. Vaughn’s door B-209. Mt. Pleasant has a strong network of volunteer fire departments, learn how you can continue that tradition.
Staff and students: FCA meets every Friday at 6:45 in the main gym. There will be breakfast, snacks, games, and devotional. Come check us out and bring a friend!!
Juniors, you will be taking the ACT in March. There will be a meeting about the ACT on Wednesday February 25th during homeroom, you are required to attend. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sandlin. This is a mandatory test for ALL NC juniors to take.
BETA club is sponsoring a Spring Showers Clothing Drive. All clothing will go to the Opportunity House in Concord. They need Hoodies, Jeans, Shoes/boots, jackets/rain jacket, new socks, any other spring clothing item. Clothing can be gently used but no holes/tears and they MUST be clean. Please bring your clothing donations to the front office by February 26th! If you are a BETA club member, you can receive 1 hour of community service per item of clothing (max # of hours is 5).
The next Driver's Education eye check will be tomorrow right after school in the YES Center, B118. You must pick up a form in the door and have it signed by your parent/guardian in order to get your eyes checked. Failure to get your eyes checked will delay you in the driving portion of the class.
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All National Technical Honor Society Applications are due with money by this Friday, February 20 by 1st period because Ms. Vaughn will not be here the rest of the day on Friday.
Attention FFA members: Two of our contest team practices, Poultry Judging and Dairy Judging, begin this week! If you are interested in being on the Dairy Judging team, please stay for practice on Wednesday from 2:15-3:15. Poultry Judging practice will be held this Thursday from 2:15-3:15. No previous experience is required to join the teams.
Students taking community college courses or courses through NCVPS are eligible for textbook reimbursements. Students may be reimbursed for up to $50 per course with the proper receipts. Please complete the google form linked on the Student Services webpage. Forms with a QR code are also located in the front office, student services office and on Mrs. Lamb's office door. This form is pink.
These are due by March 27th for 2nd semester courses. See Mrs. Lamb with any questions.
Seniors: Have you checked out the Scholarship Garden billboard? Do you need money for college? Check out the SECU $10,000 scholarship. If you have any questions, see your counselor.
Attention seniors: if you would like to decorate a senior tile to be displayed in the cafeteria, please see Mrs. Banks to pick one up. Tiles are due by Feb. 27.
Senior shirt preorders are now on sale. Get your form from Ms.Banks' door, D226. Forms and money are due by March 1.
Come support your Tiger teams:
RRC Basketball Conference Tournament@ Forest Hills Round 1
V. Boys
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