Warren Early College High School

Dear Families,

It's hard to believe that we are in our last term of this school year!

We are busy preparing for spring testing. Testing will begin on Thursday, May 20, and continue through Thursday, June 3. Please review the testing schedule and important information below.

As we near the end of this unforgettable school year, it is imperative that our scholars are in constant communication with their teachers and instructors. The last day of VGCC courses is Monday, May 10, 2021. For assistance with college courses, please contact Mrs. Faye Goode, our College Liaison. When contacting your college instructors, it is helpful to copy her on all emails.

The last day of NCVPS classes is Tuesday, May 18, 2021. For NCVPS courses, please contact your teacher. Do not hesitate to fully explain to them any difficulty that you are having, and what you feel you need in order to realize success in their class.

If you are having issues with your technology, please email us immediately so that we can arrange for you to get help as soon as possible.

Remember, EXCELLENCE IS NO ACCIDENT! We are champions for our scholars!

Principal Judkins

Welcome to the Counselor's Corner!

Social/Emotional Learning:

Our scholars are continuing to learn about social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and how to be resilient in uncertain times. SEL is the process in which individuals acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Want to know more about SEL? Check out the following resources:

https://casel.org/what-is-SEL/

https://casel.org/impact/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87zTsJ_Fxhc

Senior Updates:

Scholarship Information:

1) Vernon Dominic Crenshaw Scholarship (scholarship for a student who has lost a parent)

Due: May 15 (application must be emailed to the email on application)

2) NAACP Scholarship - ($1,000 scholarship for 2020-21 graduating seniors enrolled in Warren County public schools)

Due: May 20 (application must be emailed to the email on application)

Join us for our 2021 Senior Night on May 26, 2021, at 6:00 PM. We will recognize and celebrate the Class of 2021. A joining link will be emailed to students and parents.

Keep pushing! “It always seems impossible until It’s done.” –Nelson Mandela

Spring EOC testing will begin on Thursday, May 20, 2021. If your scholar is enrolled in NC Math I, NC Math III, Biology, or English II, they will be required to test, at school, on their scheduled day. Beginning May 20, only scholars who will be testing will need to report to school. Scholars, who will be testing, should report to school by 8:00 AM for breakfast and prepare for testing. All scholars are required to bring their school-assigned, fully-charged Chromebook on their testing days. If they do not have a school-assigned Chromebook, one will be provided for testing. After the testing session has ended, lunch will be provided. Transportation will be provided for all in-person learners. For scholars who are still learning virtually, transportation must be provided by parents/guardians.

We will continue to follow all safety protocols for testing. Temperatures will be taken on the bus, and at school. All testing sites will be disinfected the night before testing, before the testing session begins, and after the testing session has concluded. All scholars are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you have any questions about the testing sessions, or about safety protocols, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Starting May 10, all schools will be open for scholar learning five days a week. All in-person learners will now have the option of reporting to school every day of the week. For scholars who ride the bus, transportation will be provided Monday through Friday. Wednesday, May 12, will be a half-day. Wednesday, May 19 will be a full day of school. If you would like for your scholar to attend school, and you can provide transportation, please contact us. If space permits, we will make arrangements for them to attend. Please contact us for more information.

Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Bender and Ms. Angela Alston! They were chosen by our scholars and staff members to be this year's Stellar Performers.

Mrs. Bender, our Certified Stellar Performer, teaches English I Honors, English III Honors, and Senior Project. Ms. Alston, our Classified Stellar Performer, is our College Lab Facilitator and Attendance Clerk.

Our Stellar Performers will be recognized at the May 2021 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The meeting can be viewed live on the district's YouTube channel. Click here for the link .

May 2021

5/10 - Progress Reports will be mailed home (last progress report for the school year)

5/11 - Warren County Schools Board of Education - regular meeting, 6:00 PM

5/20 - Vance-Granville Community College Virtual Graduation, 3:00 PM

5/20 - English II EOC Exam

5/21 - NC Math I EOC Exam

5/24 - NC Math III EOC Exam

5/24 - Biology Exam

5/25-6/3 - Make up EOC exams

5/26 - Class of 2021 Senior Night

5/31 - Memorial Day holiday

Nihya Alston is a junior at North Carolina State University. She is majoring in Animal Science, with a concentration in Agriculture Industries. While at NCSU, she is a member of the Animal Science Club and has worked at numerous facilities on campus, including the dairy and beef cattle unit. These units consist of food production cattle at NC State. In fact, all the dairy products on campus are produced by NC State's cows. They even have their own ice cream brand, "Howling Cow," that can be found in stores, as well as, in the ice cream shop in the student center. Although COVID cut the school year's activities short, being a part of this organization has given her a great learning experience as she prepares for her future career.

As an Animal Science major, she has had the opportunity to herd sheep and goats, learn how to evaluate live newborn piglets, and practice roping horses. Out of all the farm units on campus, she found her favorite to be the cattle units. She truly enjoys working with cattle and her future goals are to go into beef/dairy production.

During the spring of March 2020, instead of coming home for spring break, she traveled to Ashville, North Carolina to learn about food insecurity that affects North Carolina. As an agriculture major, she learned how food sustainability can be as easy as planting crops in a garden and harvesting them for yourself, or for local homeless shelters in the area. The week consisted of hiking in the mountains, picking up litter, enjoying campfires, visiting downtown Ashville to learn about the homeless community, and learning successful budgeting practices.

We hope to use our Alumni Spotlight to connect and build a strong alumni network across the state, country, and world! Scholars, you are encouraged to reach out to these Alumni, especially if you connect to their story.

Other Alumni: if you would like to be featured in future spotlights, please feel free to email Mrs. Judkins at sjudkins@warrenk12nc.org or Ms. Parks at lparks@warrenk12nc.org.

Email: earlycollege@warrenk12nc.org
Website: https://www.warrenk12nc.org/o/wechs
Location: 212 West Ridgeway Street, Warrenton, NC, USA
Phone: 252-257-6810
Facebook: facebook.com/WECHSvanguards
Twitter: @wechsnc