KHS High School Newsletter
April 8, 2016
Spring Picture Day!
Report Cards-Honor Roll
We will be hosting an Honor Roll Cookout for our students complete with hot dogs and hamburgers on Friday, April 15 during the two lunch periods.
Prom: Enchanted Forest
DATE: May 14, 2016
TIME: 7:00 pm-11:00 pm
COST: $50 which includes dinner
TICKETS: Tickets will be sold only from March 14-April 15. See Ms. Vargas for more information.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: The governance committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors for matters pertaining to Board of Directors recruitment, nominations, orientation, training, and evaluation in accordance with the bylaws of the organization as well as establish policies and practices approved by the Board of Directors. If you have legal, policy, or non-profit experience and looking for ways to serve, we need you. Please contact Brandon Paris,paris@kestrelheights.org if you are interested in serving or getting further information.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT: Kestrel Heights is seeking interested persons who are willing to serve in a governance capacity on the Kestrel Heights School Board of Directors. Kestrel Heights School Board works closely with Kestrel’s administration to ensure that each and every one of our students’ needs are being met. We are seeking people with professional experience in legal, non-profit, and finance specifically. Please email governance@kestrelheights.org if you are interested in receiving further information and an application.
New Check-In Procedure Coming Soon!
Lobby Guard is a visitor management and front office automation system. Lobby Guard products are designed to increase building security and reduce office congestion by using the self-service convenience of kiosks. The end result is a safer and more efficient school environment.
Upcoming important dates and opportunities
April 19 Class of 2016 Senior Pictures: On April 19th Seniors will take cap and gown pictures here at the school. There is a $10 sitting fee. Scheduled times will be mailed to the address the school has on file for seniors.
May 7 Spring Fest. The PTSO is sponsoring a Spring Fest day on Saturday, May 7th. Please be on the look-out for opportunities to help raise funds.
May 24th Senior Awards Night. SAVE THE DATE!! SENIORS AND THEIR GUEST ONLY!
OPPORTUNITIES
Duke offers a Summer Session for students interested in attending. There is a fee associated with attending. The link is listed below.
NC State offers a Summer Camp for students interested in Design. The sessions range from $700-$1200. There are some scholarships available.https://design.ncsu.edu/academics/design-lab-k-12-education/pre-college-programs/design-camp
Senior Scholarship Information!!!
Junior Class-Post Secondary Planning
Junior Class Parents please schedule a meeting with Mrs. Vines to go through post secondary planning. Please contact Mrs. Vines for a date and time to meet. She can be reached at vines@kestrelheights.org
Substitute Teachers Needed!
Clothing Donations Needed
April 11
Picture Day!
April 18
Full day of school
April 27
Full day of school
Durham County Library: Teen Literature Festival
Monitoring the Future
Kestrel Heights High School
Website: kestrelheights.org
Location: 4700 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, United States
Phone: 9194841300
Twitter: @kestrelheights