HS Weekly Update 3/1/21

High School Students and Families,

How did it get to be March already?  I am excited as this means warmer temperatures and longer days of sunlight.  Yay!  It also means some of our high school students will be coming back to school soon.

Please see below for the latest and greatest updates from the high school world. You can also access this message in the ERA HS Parent Resource Folder.

Updates and Announcements:

  • Registration Information: Students in grades 9-11 received registration information and the course registration form for the 2021-22 school year on Friday.  Parents were copied on those grade level emails.  If you did not receive that, please reach out to Dr. Davis, and she will forward that information.
  • Registration Deadline:  Friday, March 5 is the deadline for students to submit their registration and course selections for the 2021-2022 school year.  
  • Hybrid Learning Updates:  For families who chose hybrid learning, we will be sending out a special email later this week with information and updates regarding the return to school and building procedures/protocols.  
  • Board of Directors-March Meeting:  Our next Board meeting is Tuesday, March 9 at 5 p.m.  Click here for meeting information.
  • Makeup School Picture Pickup: Photos taken on the makeup picture day are available for pickup in the main office Monday-Thursday during school hours through March 19.
  • K-12 Spirit Days: Join in during your Zoom classes on some Spirit Day fun every Friday from now through the end of the school year! A list of all upcoming days is provided.
  • Lottery Results: Congratulations to our lottery winners, especially siblings! Our lottery was run last Friday. Applicants should have been notified via the ScribChoice Family Dashboard of your standing. The deadline to accept spots is March 12. We will hold virtual Q&A Tours this week for Newly Accepted Students only. Tour information will be sent to applicable individuals. Please note: Waitlist positions may change due to siblings of already accepted students receiving preference.
  • Upcoming Testing Dates for 10th Graders:   Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT on Tuesday, March 23 at the high school.  
  • Summer 2022 Europe Trip:  ERA High School will be offering a 13-day trip to Italy, France, and Spain for the summer of 2022, departing early June.  Click here to see the itinerary. Email Dr. Davis for more information if interested.
  • Adopt-A-Senior 2021:  Last year was a huge success, so we’re going to offer the opportunity for community members to Adopt-A-Senior again with a few extra options.  See the sign up genius here.  Questions?  Contact Mrs. Martin for more information.
  • Good News Gazette:  Click here for the latest stories highlighting our students’ and staff’s accomplishments. Feel free to share any good news with Dr. Davis. This will be a feature in each weekly message.

Thanks again for your continued flexibility and support.  Let’s continue to ROAR and SOAR!  Go Bobcats!

Partners in Education,