Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Sophomores and Parents: All sophomores will be taking the PreACT this Tuesday, October 21st during the morning hours at school.
• VMCCA will also be providing the opportunity for all Freshmen students to take the PSAT on Thursday, October 30th in the morning.  This exam is also open to all other students who have applied to take the exam.
• Students: VMCCA STUCO is sponsoring the Fall Festival and Dance this Friday, October 24th.  Please listen to school announcements on times and ticket sales for these events.
• Seniors/Senior Parents - Free College Application Week is this week,  October 20th through the 26th.  During this week, students can apply to college (see list of participating schools) and apply at cfnc.org.  In preparation for this week, please complete your student’s RDS (Residency Determination Service) also through CFNC.
• Parents and Students: VMCCA STUCO is sponsoring its fall spirit week event during the week of October 27th through the 31st.  More details to come.
• Seniors/Senior Parents: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is OPEN.  Need help/have questions?  Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee, at anlee@wcpss.net.
• Parents and Students: A reminder as temperatures are beginning to fall, VMCCA can be a cold building.  We do not allow students to wear blankets around in the building.  Please be certain to dress warmly as we move toward the winter months.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• A special VMCCA thanks goes out to all who came out to the school last Saturday to support the Campus Beautification Day and Car Wash.  Both were a great success.
• Students - VMCCA in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month has scheduled a Spirit Week for this upcoming week, October 13th through October 17th.  Please see the school calendar located near the cafeteria for daily themes.  
• Parents and Students: Underclassmen Makeup Photos will be taken this Thursday, October 16th in the CCC Room.
• Sophomores and Parents: All sophomores will be taking the PreACT on Tuesday, October 21st during the morning hours at school.
• Students: VMCCA STUCO is sponsoring the Fall Festival and Dance on Friday, October 24th.  Please listen to school announcements on times and ticket sales for these events.
• Seniors/Senior Parents - Free College Application Week is from October 20-26.  During this week, students can apply to college for free at cfnc.org.  In preparation for this week, please complete your student’s RDS (Residency Determination Service) also through CFNC.
• Seniors/Senior Parents: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is OPEN.  Need help/have questions?  Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee, at anlee@wcpss.net.
• Carpool Parents: We are asking that you please do not drop off or pick up your students in the visitors' parking area.  We have had several near-miss accidents with students attempting to cross the street.  We have many inexperienced drivers as learners-permit students who are driving to and from school.  Driving around the loop takes an extra 20 seconds.  Students can be dropped off anywhere along the sidewalk on the side of the school, not just at the front.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Parents: Students received a letter regarding the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System-2 (BIMAS-2). Teachers will complete this universal screener of social, emotional & behavioral health for each student in their 4th period classes. If you review the letter and do not want your child to participate, please return the opt out form to the front office no later than this Friday, October 10th.
• Students: VMCCA in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month has scheduled a Spirit Week October 13th through October 17th.  Please see the school calendar located near the cafeteria for daily themes.  
• VMCCA PTSA would like to remind everyone of the upcoming events.  Panic Point - September 20th through November 1st. Walk for Hope - October 12th.  Please go to the VMCCA website and visit PTSA section under Family Support for more information and how to get involved.
• Parents and Students:  There will be no school for students this Monday and Tuesday, October 6th and 7th, due to WCPSS Teacher Workdays.  The school will be closed to business on Tuesday, October 7th.  The first day of the second quarter will begin on Wednesday, October 8th.
• Seniors/Senior Parents: Free College Application Week is from October 20-26.  During this week students can apply to college for free at cfnc.org.  In preparation for this week, please complete your student’s RDS (Residency Determination Service) also through CFNC.
• Seniors/Senior Parents: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is OPEN.  Need help/have questions?  Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee, at anlee@wcpss.net.
• Carpool Parents: We are asking that you please do not drop off or pick up your students in the visitors' parking area.  We have had several near-miss accidents with students attempting to cross the street.  We have many inexperienced drivers as learners-permit students who are driving to and from school.  Driving around the loop takes an extra 20 seconds.  Students can be dropped off anywhere along the sidewalk on the side of the school, not just at the front.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• BIMAS - Students received a letter this week regarding the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System-2 (BIMAS-2). Teachers will complete this universal screener of social, emotional & behavioral health for each student in their 4th period classes. If you review the letter and do not want your child to participate, please return the opt out form to the front office no later than October 10th.
• Parents and Students: VMCCA’s School Beautification Day has been postponed to this Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 to 11:00.  This will include the STUCO Carwash during these hours.
• VMCCA PTSA would like to remind everyone of the upcoming events.  Panic Point - September 20th through November 1st. Walk for Hope - October 12th.  Please go to the VMCCA website and visit PTSA section under Family Support for more information and how to get involved.
• Parents and Students:  The last day of the first quarter is this Friday, October 3rd.  Please review grades on Infinite Campus.  Please note, there will be no school for students on Monday and Tuesday, October 6th and 7th, due to WCPSS Teacher Workdays.  The first day of the second quarter will begin on Wednesday, October 8th.
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens Wednesday, October 1st.  Need help/have questions?  Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee, at anlee@wcpss.net.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• AP Parents and Students: VMCCA was informed last week that students will NOT need to pay for AP Exams this school year.  Due to this shift, all students taking an AP course(s) will be required to take AP exam(s) for each course(s) in which they participate. 
• Attention Juniors: Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Apply for NC Governor’s School - a four-week summer residential program for academically talented high school students. Learn new concepts in engaging classes and seminars without the pressure of grades and tests. Check your student email for more information. There will be an information session in the CCC this Wednesday, September 17th, during the first half of lunch. Interested students should attend. Reach out to Ms. Davidson if you have questions.
• Parents and Students: There will be no school for students this Tuesday, September 23rd due to a WCPSS Teacher Workday.
• VMCCA PTSA would like to remind everyone of the upcoming events.  Panic Point - September 20th through November 1st. Skate Night - September 26th. School Beautification Day and STUCo Car Wash - September 27th.  Walk for Hope - October 12th.  Please go to the VMCCA website and visit PTSA section under Family Support for more information and how to get involved.
• VMCCA’s Campus Beautification Day is scheduled for this Saturday, September 27th, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.  All are welcome. Bring your outdoor tools and work to improve our exterior image.  This would go toward completing community service hours.
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens Wednesday, October 1st.  Need help/have questions?  Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee, at anlee@wcpss.net.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Attention Juniors: Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Apply for NC Governor’s School - a four-week summer residential program for academically talented high school students. Learn new concepts in engaging classes and seminars without the pressure of grades and tests. Check your student email for more information. There will be an information session in the CCC this Wednesday, September 17th, during the first half of lunch. Interested students should attend. Reach out to Ms. Davidson if you have questions.
• Freshmen Parents: This Thursday, September 18th,  ninth graders currently enrolled in Healthful Living will participate in the Signs of Suicide lesson during class. A parent letter and opt out form was sent home on September 5th. If you do not want your student to participate, please return the signed form to the main office no later than this Tuesday, September 16th. Contact Rossy Garcia at rgarcia@wcpss.net with any questions.
• Sophomore and Junior Parents: Your students received an email on September 4th with information about registering to take the PSAT at VMCCA on Thursday, October 30. If your student would like to register, please read all the information carefully and use the link in the email to reserve a seat. Cost information is also in the email. Registration closes this Friday, September 19th, and no late test registrations will be accepted. 
• Freshmen Parents: All ninth graders will take the PSAT on Thursday, October 30th. They will automatically be registered, and VMCCA will cover the cost of the test for each freshman student.
  Parents: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, September 23rd due to a WCPSS Teacher Workday.
• For any families interested in applying for Free or Reduced meals, applications are available in the front office, or you can apply online at: myschoolbucks.com.
• VMCCA PTSA would like to remind everyone of the upcoming events.  Panic Point - September 20th through November 1st. Skate Night - September 26th. School Beautification Day and STUCo Car Wash - September 27th.  Walk for Hope - October 12th.  Please go to the VMCCA website and visit PTSA section under Family Support for more information and how to get involved.
• VMCCA’s Campus Beautification Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.  All are welcome. Bring your outdoor tools and work to improve our exterior image.  This would go toward completing community service hours.
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens Wednesday, October 1st.  Need help/have questions?  Contact our Financial Aid Advisor, Audrey Lee, at anlee@wcpss.net.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Parents: We are more than halfway through the first quarter marking period.  Now would be a great time to review Infinite Campus grades with your student. 
• For any families interested in applying for Free or Reduced meals, applications are available in the front office, or you can apply online at: myschoolbucks.com.
• Parents: Please note that requests for an excused absence for educational leave will not be approved unless it is a college visit or as an authentic educational experience, for example, acting as a page for the NC legislature.  A personal vacation will not be considered an excused absence for educational leave.  
• VMCCA’s Campus Beautification Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.  All are welcome. Bring your outdoor tools and work to improve our exterior image.  This would go toward completing community service hours.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Parents: We are at the four-week mark of the first quarter.  Now would be a great time to review Infinite Campus grades with your student. 
• Parents and Students: A reminder that VMCCA has a dress code that will be enforced should students choose to wear clothing that is not appropriate for the dress code.
• For any families interested in applying for Free or Reduced meals, applications are available in the front office or you can apply online at: myschoolbucks.com.
• Parents: Please note that requests for an excused absence for educational leave will not be approved unless it is a college visit or as an authentic educational experience, for example acting as a page for the NC legislature.  A personal vacation will not be considered an excused absence for educational leave.  
• There will be no school for students or staff tomorrow Monday, September 1st due to the Labor Day holiday.  The building will be closed on that day.
• Senior Parents: Senior College Night is this Thursday, September 4th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.  Come with your seniors to learn about postsecondary options, the college application process, and financial aid.
• Students:  The VMCCA Club Fair will take place this Friday, September 5th during lunches in the gymnasium.  See what clubs and organizations VMCCA has to offer and get involved.  
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Parents and Students:  Traditional schools open to students this week.  Please plan accordingly to more traffic on the roads.
• Carpool parents:  A reminder that students are not to be dropped off or picked up in the back of the building, only on the side of the building.  Students should not be crossing traffic during afternoon pickup, but need to wait until their car is along the school sidewalk.
• Parents and Students: A reminder that VMCCA has a dress code that will be enforced should students choose to wear clothing that is not appropriate for the dress code.
• For any families interested in applying for Free or Reduced meals, applications are available in the front office or you can apply online at: myschoolbucks.com.
• Parents: Please note that requests for an excused absence for educational leave will not be approved unless it is a college visit or as an authentic educational experience, for example acting as a page for the NC legislature.  A personal vacation will not be considered an excused absence for educational leave.  
• There will be no school for students or staff next Monday, September 1st due to the Labor Day holiday.  The building will be closed on that day.
• Senior Parents: Senior College Night - Thursday, September 4th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.  Come with your seniors to learn about postsecondary options, the college application process, and financial aid.
• Students:  The VMCCA Club Fair will take place on Friday, September 5th during lunches in the gymnasium.  See what clubs and organizations VMCCA has to offer and get involved.  
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families; this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

All information provided in this memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”

Carpool parents:  A reminder that students are not to be dropped off or picked up in the back of the building, only on the side of the building.  Students should not be crossing traffic during afternoon pickup, but need to wait until their car is along the school sidewalk.

Parents and Students: A reminder that VMCCA has a dress code that will be enforced should students choose to wear clothing that is not appropriate for the dress code.

All Wake Tech classes start tomorrow, Monday, August 18th.

Seniors: The Fall Senior Breakfast is scheduled for this Friday, August 22nd at the beginning of school.

There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, September 1st due to the Labor Day holiday.  The building will be closed on that day.

Senior Parents: Senior College Night - Thursday, September 4th at 6:30 in the cafeteria.  Come with your seniors to learn about postsecondary options, the college application process, and financial aid.

Students:  The VMCCA Club Fair will take place on Friday, September 5th during lunches in the gymnasium.  See what clubs and organizations VMCCA has to offer and get involved.  

Senior Parents and Seniors:  Please mark your spring calendars for the 2026 Graduation.  Graduation Rehearsal will be on Tuesday, May 19th from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at Meymandi Hall, downtown Raleigh.  VMCCA Graduation is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st at 8:00 AM at Meymandi Hall.

Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.

Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.