NFHS Weekly Update
1/20/23

Nation Ford Mission
Nation Ford is dedicated to supporting all student learning through faculty collaboration and a sense of family.
Principal's Message
Nation Ford Families,
Donate HERE For Polar Plunge - Put your student's second block teacher's name in the comments.
I hope you had a great week! I typically don't like asking for fundraising help. The big exception to that is Polar Plunge because the money directly helps our special settings students. It will allow us to have a Unified Games in April where we invite students from surrounding schools to participate in games similar to the Special Olympics. It is a great event! Club Unify is a program that benefits all students who are involved. We really could use your help and support!
If you're competitive then we are currently in second place, but Catawba Ridge is closing the gap. It would be nice to win, but it is more important to help these deserving students.
The Polar Plunge will be on Feb. 4th, so you have a few more weeks of me asking for donations.
Please see below for information about an HBCU college fair, Fort Mill Foundation Scholarships, Blooddrive, athletic schedule, and more.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Chris Chandler
Principal
Nation Ford High School

HBCU College Fair

Fort Mill Foundation Scholarships
Great news! Fort Mill Foundation Scholarships are now open on the foundation's website. I am going to send it out in our January counselor newsletter, post to the scholarship website, and it would be great if we could also send it out on the Friday emails. Here is the blurb you can paste below:
The Fort Mill Foundation Scholarships are now available for seniors to view and fill out applications. There are 12 scholarships available to Nation Ford seniors. Please view the link below to access the scholarship applications. We will have copies in the guidance office as well.
Click here for the scholarship applications.
All applications are due in guidance by March 1st, 2023.
Help Needed for Red Hearts Dance
The Student Council is hosting the Red Hearts Dance on Saturday, February 11th. If you are interested in donating your time or an item to this event please see the sign up genius below. Thanks for all that you do!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4faaad23ab9-redhearts#/
Yearbook Needs Winter Pictures
Flock Shop Open The Flock Shop will be open EVERY FRIDAY between 8-8:30 am and during ALL LUNCHES! Students can pick up a sticker and browse our awesome Falcon gear. We also have a suggestion box available for merchandise you'd like to see offered in the store throughout the year! | Student Handbook Please click here to read our Student Handbook. | Falcon Gear Need Falcon gear? Check out the BSN Sideline Store for great gear. |
Flock Shop Open
Blood Drive ONEBLOOD is hosting a blood drive in the JROTC Building on Tuesday, January 24th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. You may register for an appointment time at “oneblood.org/donate-now” and use sponsor code 44431 or contact Colonel Mulcahy at mulcahys@fortmillschools.org. Please consider saving a life. |
Blood Drive
Check out the Red & Black Magazine!
Senior Dates (we'll update this as the year goes on and we get more dates)


Athletics
Tickets for home events can be purchased on GoFan.
Follow our new athletic department twitter account to stay updated on all things NaFo Athletics - @NAFO_Athletics.
Athletes of the Week
Olivia Van Dreason Olivia always comes prepared and maintains a positive attitude. She has grown so much as a dancer these past two years on the team. Olivia is a joy to coach. | Camron Magyar Camron qualified for the Carolina Invitational JV Wrestling State Championships |

Weekly Athletic Schedule

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Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale now!

Important Links
Faculty and Staff Directory - this link will take you to the directory to find out how to get in contact with our teachers and staff.
Athletic Information - this link has information for our athletic programs, schedules, and booster club information.
Administrative Responsibilities - here is the link that shows the responsibilities of each member of the admin team if you have specific questions.