Skip the carpool line and join us for activities like arts and crafts, recreation, culinary activities, SEL, and other student-based activities. Monday-Friday 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. For more information, go online to www.dpsnc.net/afterschool or call Community Education at 919-560-9488.
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Seniors! Please make note that Cap & Gown MAKE-UP pictures will be taken on Monday, April 11. If you were absent and missed the first opportunity, please be ready on Monday! This is the LAST chance for Cap & Gown Pictures. Picture envelopes are available in the main office.
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Seniors, please make sure that Mrs. Settle receives your college acceptance letters and scholarship offers. This information will only be announced with your permission.
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Attention 8th grade: Emily K application packets are available. Interested students need to stop by Ms. Meza-Keuthen’s office with a pass to pick a packet up no later than this Friday April 8.
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Are you interested and dedicated in promoting creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse in Durham and Chapel Hill? The Scrap Exchange Teen Board is seeking high schoolers to serve from June – May and participate in monthly meetings from September – May. Applications are now open and information sheets are located in the main office.
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Make sure you come out this Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. for the Rev’ed Up for Kids Car Show!!! This event is free to attend and refreshments will be sold. There will be awesome rare and exotic cars that you’ve never seen! If you love cars, especially fast cars, you must come!
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High School and 8th grade students: SCS will host our FIRST Annual Career Fair here on campus on April 12. We will have several vendors providing information from many different career fields. This is a first come first serve event and you must sign up with Ms. Settle to attend.
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Seniors who are planning to go directly into the workforce after graduation, please plan to attend Durham Public Schools’ Hiring Fair specifically for Graduating Seniors on April 19. We will provide transportation and you will work with Ms. Evans to prepare your resume. We only have space for 15 4-5 students. See Ms. Settle to sign up!
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UNC-Greensboro CHANCE College Readiness Opportunity is now accepting applications for all current Hispanic and Latinx students in the 11th grade. This is an opportunity to experience college life! You must apply by April 16 and application information can be found on Ms. Settle’s website.
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The Durham Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring a high school student to attend the 2022 NC Resource Conservation Workshop (RCW): This is an Overnight camp for high school students interested in conservation and natural resources. Students will spend the week at NCSU learning about a wide range of conservation areas of study for college and careers after graduation. Interested students should fill out an official application and return to the Durham SWCD office by 5 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2022, or email them to Lisa Marochak lmarochak@dconc.gov. Please see the brochure or video for more information.
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There is Saturday School this Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you would like to attend but have not been invited, please see Mr. Rosa.
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All Seniors & Juniors that are planning on attending prom or purchase tickets need to see Ms. Street to get your mandatory waiver form that must signed and filed with the school. These forms are due by May 4th but do not wait.
If you have any questions see Coach Barnes or Ms. Street.
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Attention Juniors & Seniors! Prom Guests tickets are now $65. Remember your guest must be 21 and younger or must at least a freshmen in high school. All guests must be approved by Ms. Price in order to attend. Guest forms are located in the Cybrary. Any questions see Coach Barnes or Ms. Street.
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Is your creative journal or notebook busting at the seams? Looking for a platform to test out your latest verses or lyrics? Consider entering the 26th Annual National Student Poetry Contest. All grade levels can enter. Poetry for cash and gift card prizes. Deadline for entry is April 30th. See Mr. Cousins for more information.
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Is that homework getting you down? Is that test chasing you in the your dreams? Well, we’ve got the solution!
National Honor Society tutors to the rescue!
Honor Society students will be available to tutor in a variety of topics starting Wednesday, February 2nd, and moving forward weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays during lunch and after school in the cafeteria student lounge.
Bonus! Monday and Wednesday evenings are available by appointment via Zoom. You can sign up at the Sign Up Genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044eaeae23a5f49-nationalLinks to an external site.
where you can see what topics are available when and make needed appointments. The link to the zoom is right there on your appointment!
Please document your attendance using the link:
https://forms.gle/zK7NZAWC2Hc54iMz7Links to an external site.
Let’s be clear, walk-ins are welcome during lunch and after school, but evenings are by appointment only in half hour time slots due to limited tutors.
Students requesting help need to come prepared with all their work materials to make the most of the time. If you need any assistance, please see Ms. Fletcher in room 109 or Ms. Black in room 115.
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Students, you are reminded not to share your passwords with anyone. If you are found to be misusing technology (logging in as someone else, sending inappropriate content, looking up inappropriate content, etc.) or engaging in bullying/harassment, there will be consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct.
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Want to order a 2021-22 SCS Yearbook?
Visit https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB110739
- $45.00 from January 15, 2022, to April 29, 2022 (FINAL ordering date)
- Want to personalize your yearbook with your name? Add an additional $10.00 to your order
View the yearbook flyer for visual steps
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All IT requests and issues should be submitted to the
DPS IT Support Center
There are 3 ways for you to contact us for support:
1.Visit https://itsupport.dpsnc.netLinks to an external site.
- Email ITSupport@dpsnc.net
- Call 919-560-3837
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