9.23.25
9/23/25 Announcements
Join the FCA team and Pastor John Michaelson tomorrow morning (Wednesday, September 24) at 7:30 am 'BEFORE SCHOOL' for a fun time of devotion and prayer.
The Junior and Senior Beta Clubs are hosting a food drive for the month of September. All Beta Club members are encouraged to participate! Please drop non-perishible food items off with one of your Beta Club advisors to receive service hours.
Juniors and Seniors: Are you curious about future careers and want real-world experience? Career Connections is your chance to job shadow professionals in fields that interest you. Applications are open September 15th through 30th. You can pick one up in the Guidance Office or from Mrs. Ostheim. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore your future! (Read through September 30)
Attention Freshmen and Sophomores!
Are you ready to explore a future in one of the most essential industries in the world? Then it’s time to join the Duplin Agribusiness Academy! Are you interested in agriculture, business, or leadership? Do you want hands-on experiences, career opportunities, and a head start on your future? Then the Duplin Agribusiness Academy is for YOU! This unique program combines agriculture, business skills, and real-world learning, all right here in Duplin County Schools. Whether you see yourself managing a farm, running a business, or exploring ag-related careers, this is the perfect place to start!
This exciting academy offers pathways to careers in:
Agriculture
Applied Animal Science
Agribusiness
Swine Management
College Transfer Programs
School-to-Work Opportunities
You'll gain real-world experience and hands-on learning, plus, we travel to different locations across the region to explore careers in agriculture and connect with industry professionals. Whether you're looking to go straight into the workforce or continue your education after high school, this academy is designed to help you succeed. Applications are available now! Just see Mrs. Cruse or Mr. Woodard to get started.
Juniors, please return your CACRAO permission forms for the field trip to James Kenan High school to Mrs. Cruse and Mrs. Taylor by Oct 1st. Many college representatives will attend this event and it will be a great way to connect and obtain information from them. (read through 9/24)
Juniors and Seniors, if you are interested in taking James Sprunt Classes in the Spring, please see Mrs. Taylor as soon as possible.
Seniors, If you or your parent were not able to attend the senior parent meeting last week, please come by the counselor’s office this week to receive a folder with important senior information. (read thru Sept 23)
If any seniors plan to be an early graduate and you have not signed a form with Mrs. Cruse, please stop by to see her today. (read through Sept 23)
Lunch for Teachers will be served this Friday by Mrs. Summerlin’s homeroom. If you order for this month, they will be delivered before 11:00. Please have cash to pay that day.
North Duplin FFA Announcements:
Attention FFA Students,
Last week, Dalton Britt represented North Duplin FFA by interviewing for a position with the Federation officer team covering Duplin and Onslow County. Dalton was selected as the Secretary and will be representing North Duplin as he works with 6 other students in the Longleaf Federation, to promote FFA and Agriculture. Wish him luck in his term.
Beginning September 22nd through October 1st, North Duplin FFA will be collecting money for a mum sale fundraiser. Mums are expected to arrive around the second week of October, after all money is collected. A Google form will be available to place an order, and money needs to be brought to Mr. Woodard in the Agriculture Building as soon as possible after submitting the form. 8-inch mums and 10-inch mums will be available to purchase in white, red, yellow, orange, and purple. See Mr. Woodard, or a North Duplin FFA officer, for more information.
Visual ART Announcement: Attention students. We have been invited to participate in the Cameron Art Museum’s annual student art show. This competition is open to all high school students. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Frederick this week for more information. (Read through 9.25)
Club Announcements:
1st Period: Book Club - Media Center
2nd Period: Jr Beta - Mrs. Wolfe
3rd Period: SkillsUSA - Mrs. Sauls