📣✨ The first edition of The Monthly Croatan for the 2025–2026 school year is here!
This newsletter was created by Croatan High School student, Andrea Merville (10th grade), and it’s packed with all the latest Cougar updates:
🐾 Athletics – big wins and sports news
🎶 Arts – performances bringing energy to our games
🎓 Celebrating excellence – Class of 2026 senior chalk tradition
📅 Save the Date – important events this September
We’re so proud to kick off the new school year with student voices leading the way. Amazing work, Andrea! 💛🖤
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://chs.carteretcountyschools.org/o/chs/
#CougarPride #CroatanHighSchool #MonthlyCroatan #StudentSpotlight
This newsletter was created by Croatan High School student, Andrea Merville (10th grade), and it’s packed with all the latest Cougar updates:
🐾 Athletics – big wins and sports news
🎶 Arts – performances bringing energy to our games
🎓 Celebrating excellence – Class of 2026 senior chalk tradition
📅 Save the Date – important events this September
We’re so proud to kick off the new school year with student voices leading the way. Amazing work, Andrea! 💛🖤
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://chs.carteretcountyschools.org/o/chs/
#CougarPride #CroatanHighSchool #MonthlyCroatan #StudentSpotlight
🍂🌼 Croatan High School Mums FFA Fundraiser! 🌼🍂
It’s time to get your fall mums! Support our CHS FFA and bring some color to your porch this season.
✨ How to Order:
📩 Contact any FFA member or email cameron.ruffin@carteretk12.org
🗓️ Order Deadline: September 9th
📦 Pick-Up: Beginning of October, 11 AM – 4 PM
Don’t miss out—pre-order your mums today and support Croatan High School FFA! 💛💙
It’s time to get your fall mums! Support our CHS FFA and bring some color to your porch this season.
✨ How to Order:
📩 Contact any FFA member or email cameron.ruffin@carteretk12.org
🗓️ Order Deadline: September 9th
📦 Pick-Up: Beginning of October, 11 AM – 4 PM
Don’t miss out—pre-order your mums today and support Croatan High School FFA! 💛💙
🎉🐾 Hey Cougars! It’s time to show your school spirit and bring the ENERGY to Friday nights! 🏈✨ The Croatan Crazies have some awesome football themes lined up this season, and we need YOU to make the stands come alive!
🔥 Dress up.
💥 Go all out.
🎶 Bring the noise.
💛 Show that Cougar Pride!
✨ NEW THIS YEAR: We’ll also have a MATCHING SPIRIT DAY at school each Friday that goes with the football theme—so you can rep your spirit ALL DAY LONG! 🙌
Here’s the lineup 👇
🤠 Aug 29 – Western Night (Topsail)
🇺🇸 Sept 5 – U.S.A. All the Way (Onslow)
🖤 Sept 19 – Black Out (Swansboro)
🌟 Sept 26 – Neon Night (Havelock)
👑 Oct 3 – Black & Gold (Homecoming!)
🎀 Oct 24 – Pink Out (West)
Let’s pack the stands, light up the halls, and make this season one to remember! 💯🐆 #CroatanCrazies #CougarPride #FridayNightLights
Join the Croatan Crazies in supporting our first home football game—or rally behind your favorite college team! Show your spirit and earn points for your class.. Your 2nd-period teacher will track participation!
At the end of the year, the grade with the highest spirit points will win an epic class picnic complete with food and fun outdoor activities. Don’t miss out!
At the end of the year, the grade with the highest spirit points will win an epic class picnic complete with food and fun outdoor activities. Don’t miss out!
Get ready, Croatan High School! Fall Picture Day is coming up on:
September 15, 2025.
Strawbridge Studios will be capturing "Memories That Last a Lifetime".
You can pay for and personalize your order online. You can also add a name to your prints, choose from more background options, buy a digital download, and purchase additional prints at a discount online.
To order online, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the code PX479072.
September 15, 2025.
Strawbridge Studios will be capturing "Memories That Last a Lifetime".
You can pay for and personalize your order online. You can also add a name to your prints, choose from more background options, buy a digital download, and purchase additional prints at a discount online.
To order online, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the code PX479072.
Dive into a night of fun at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium for this year's Homecoming Dance! 🐟🌊
The date is set for October 4th, 2025.
Tickets are limited and will be sold by class:
Seniors & Juniors: September 22-23
Sophomores & Freshmen: September 24-25
Guests: Starting September 28
Make sure to get yours before they're gone! Stay tuned for more details.
The date is set for October 4th, 2025.
Tickets are limited and will be sold by class:
Seniors & Juniors: September 22-23
Sophomores & Freshmen: September 24-25
Guests: Starting September 28
Make sure to get yours before they're gone! Stay tuned for more details.
🎨 Chalk the Lot – Celebrating Croatan High Seniors! 🎓 What an amazing day celebrating our Class of 2026 at Croatan High School’s Chalk the Lot! Our parking lot came alive with colorful art, heartfelt messages, and Cougar pride as we honored our seniors. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and celebrate these incredible students—your creativity made this day unforgettable! 💛🖤 Here’s to the Class of 2026—the future is bright! #CroatanClassOf2026 #ChalkTheLot #CougarPride
We are so excited to welcome you back, Cougars! Please pay special attention to our bell schedule for the first week of school!
📣 Croatan High School Open House Update 📣
At this time, our CHS Open House is still scheduled for Thursday, August 21st from 3:00–6:00 PM! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to campus. Please take a moment to review the information below to help guide your Open House experience.
We look forward to seeing you there, rain or shine! 🐾💛🖤
At this time, our CHS Open House is still scheduled for Thursday, August 21st from 3:00–6:00 PM! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to campus. Please take a moment to review the information below to help guide your Open House experience.
We look forward to seeing you there, rain or shine! 🐾💛🖤
Hey Cougars!!! Please consider these key technology reminders before the first day of school to ensure your student gets their Chromebook as soon as possible! Also, this post contains key information about the Infinite Campus Parent Portal!
Please get your PE/ Weight Training Uniforms before the first day of school!
PE Uniforms - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bpRJftcUBE
Weight Training - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/uywHMLCTas
📢 PE & Weight Training Uniforms
Students and parents – PE uniforms are now available for order! 🏋️♂️👟
Ordering links can be found on the CHS website under the “For Students” tab ➡️ Physical Education Information/Uniforms.
👉 Please note: Our PE teachers will be updating this link regularly with new store links as they become available, so uniforms can be purchased throughout the year for PE classes.
#CroatanCougars #CHSPE #CHSWeightTraining #CougarPride
Students and parents – PE uniforms are now available for order! 🏋️♂️👟
Ordering links can be found on the CHS website under the “For Students” tab ➡️ Physical Education Information/Uniforms.
👉 Please note: Our PE teachers will be updating this link regularly with new store links as they become available, so uniforms can be purchased throughout the year for PE classes.
#CroatanCougars #CHSPE #CHSWeightTraining #CougarPride
👩👩👦 Hey Parents! Stay in the loop with your child’s school life! 📚
💡 Parent Portal gives you:
📢 Important Announcements
📅 Student Schedules
📊 Attendance & Grades
…and so much more!
▶️ Watch our video to set up your account today!
bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
💡 Parent Portal gives you:
📢 Important Announcements
📅 Student Schedules
📊 Attendance & Grades
…and so much more!
▶️ Watch our video to set up your account today!
bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
👩👩👦 Hey Parents! Stay in the loop with your child’s school life! 📚
💡 Parent Portal gives you:
📢 Important Announcements
📅 Student Schedules
📊 Attendance & Grades
…and so much more!
▶️ Watch our video to set up your account today!
bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
📢 2025-2026 Technology Use Agreement 📢
💻 Chromebook Distribution Reminder
All CHS students must return a signed 2025-2026 Annual Technology Use Agreement before receiving assigned devices.
📝 What to do:
Print and have a parent/guardian read and sign the form
Return it to your homeroom teacher on the first day of school
📍 Find the Agreement:
🔗 bit.ly/ccpsatua
🌐 CHS Website → Quick Links & CHS Important Daily Information and Links
🏫 CHS Open House: August 21st, 3:00–6:00 PM
Let’s start the year tech-ready, Cougars! 🐾
#CroatanCougars #BackToSchool #CHSTechReady #ChromebookDistribution
💻 Chromebook Distribution Reminder
All CHS students must return a signed 2025-2026 Annual Technology Use Agreement before receiving assigned devices.
📝 What to do:
Print and have a parent/guardian read and sign the form
Return it to your homeroom teacher on the first day of school
📍 Find the Agreement:
🔗 bit.ly/ccpsatua
🌐 CHS Website → Quick Links & CHS Important Daily Information and Links
🏫 CHS Open House: August 21st, 3:00–6:00 PM
Let’s start the year tech-ready, Cougars! 🐾
#CroatanCougars #BackToSchool #CHSTechReady #ChromebookDistribution
Get your PE and Weight Training Uniforms before the start of school!
PE: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/xmTYH4ketB
Weight Training: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/nYvyfj2oDS
The links for ordering PE uniforms is also located on the CHS website under the "For Students" tab or under the "For Parents" tab - Scheduling/Summer Information FAQs 2025-2026 School Year.
PE: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/xmTYH4ketB
Weight Training: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/nYvyfj2oDS
The links for ordering PE uniforms is also located on the CHS website under the "For Students" tab or under the "For Parents" tab - Scheduling/Summer Information FAQs 2025-2026 School Year.
Information on CHS Student Schedules!
Google Form will open after schedules are released on Wednesday, August 13th: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSchQWmUkB6.../viewform...
📌 The only way to request a schedule change is by completing this form.
📌 Students should submit the form one time and include all changes they wish to request.
Schedule change requests will be considered if they meet one of the following criteria:
1. You have already completed the class and earned credit.
2. You want to move up or down a level (Standard, Honors, AP)
3. You have an open period in your schedule that needs to be filled
4. You need a different class to meet graduation, college, or program requirements.
Google Form will open after schedules are released on Wednesday, August 13th: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSchQWmUkB6.../viewform...
📌 The only way to request a schedule change is by completing this form.
📌 Students should submit the form one time and include all changes they wish to request.
Schedule change requests will be considered if they meet one of the following criteria:
1. You have already completed the class and earned credit.
2. You want to move up or down a level (Standard, Honors, AP)
3. You have an open period in your schedule that needs to be filled
4. You need a different class to meet graduation, college, or program requirements.
📅 Mark Your Calendars – Attendance Matters! 📅
Every day counts at Croatan High School! Consistent attendance is one of the biggest factors in academic success, and it helps prepare students for life beyond the classroom.
This graphic shares this year’s important dates you won’t want to miss, such as first and second semester exam weeks!
📝 Semester 1 Exam Week: January 12-16, 2026
📝 Semester 2 Exam Week: May 29-June 4, 2026
Other Key Points:
✅ Students may miss no more than 8 days per semester.
✅ If a student is absent, families have 48 hours to submit documentation/ absence notes to the front office.
✅ When possible, we encourage families to plan vacations, appointments, and events around the school schedule to help students maintain strong attendance and academic success.
Being present and engaged throughout the semester sets students up for success!
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #TheStandardIsTheStandard
Every day counts at Croatan High School! Consistent attendance is one of the biggest factors in academic success, and it helps prepare students for life beyond the classroom.
This graphic shares this year’s important dates you won’t want to miss, such as first and second semester exam weeks!
📝 Semester 1 Exam Week: January 12-16, 2026
📝 Semester 2 Exam Week: May 29-June 4, 2026
Other Key Points:
✅ Students may miss no more than 8 days per semester.
✅ If a student is absent, families have 48 hours to submit documentation/ absence notes to the front office.
✅ When possible, we encourage families to plan vacations, appointments, and events around the school schedule to help students maintain strong attendance and academic success.
Being present and engaged throughout the semester sets students up for success!
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #TheStandardIsTheStandard
First Week Info!
