On January 23 there will be the second semester open house from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on the campus of Riverside High School. All Riverside and South Creek High School students/parents are invited to come and meet their second-semester teachers. A brief presentation by the administration/student services department will take place in the Martin County Auditorium at 5:45 pm. We ask that everyone start at RHS and then transition to the MCS Innovation Campus afterward.
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
Seniors are encouraged to sign up for a meeting with Ms. James to complete their FSA ID which will help them get a head start on the FASFA process for college. FASFA Night will be Jan. 8 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the media center.
There will be a Sr. class meeting in the media center at 6 pm on Jan. 24. Fall Semester Graduation for seniors with the required credits to graduate will be on Jan. 25 at 6 pm in the auditorium.
Jan. 23 there will be the second semester open house from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Please continue to check power school for updated academic and attendance progress. It is important that students are on time and stay in all 4 classes daily.
Teacher made exams for non EOC/CTE classes will be on Jan. 10 and 11. EOC/CTE exams will be Jan. 12,16, 17, and 18. Students can sign out after all exams have ended for the day. There must be a signed note for each day the student is signing out after exams. The note must include the date, student printed name, guardian printed name, guardian phone number, and guardian signature.
A reminder that on Jan. 15, school is closed in observance of MLK day.
January 3rd at 6:00 there will be a press conference to introduce the new head football coach for Martin County. The entire community is invited to attend this event.
We hope you had a great holiday break and can’t wait to see our students in person on Jan. 3. Go Knights/Go Martin County
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
Seniors are encouraged to sign up for a meeting with Ms. James to complete their FSA ID which will help them get a head start on the FASFA process for college. FASFA Night has been rescheduled for Jan. 8 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the media center.
There will be a Sr. class meeting in the media center at 6 pm on Jan. 24. Fall Semester Graduation for seniors with the required credits to graduate will be on Jan. 25 at 6 pm in the auditorium.
Jan. 23 there will be the second semester open house from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Dec. 18 and 19 will be remote learning days and all students will work from home. Students will have assignments to complete from their teacher on these days in google classroom or Canvas online. Students will return to school in person on Jan. 3.
Please continue to check power school for updated academic and attendance progress.
Teacher made exams for non EOC/CTE classes will be on Jan. 10 and 11. EOC/CTE exams will be Jan. 12,16, 17, and 18. Students can sign out after all exams have ended for the day. There must be a signed note for each day the student is signing out after exams. The note must include the date, student printed name, guardian printed name, guardian phone number, and guardian signature.
We hope you have a great Holiday break. Go Knights/Go Martin County
FCCLA to ECU's Hospitality Leadership and Business Schools
The MCS Chapter of Family Career and Community Leaders of America attended an instructional presentation and campus tour of East Carolina University's Hospitality Leadership program. Students interested in Culinary Arts and the business side of the food service industry gained valuable information regarding the program's degree options and job opportunities.
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
The SGA Winter Formal Dance is on Dec. 15 from 7 pm to 10 pm in the cafeteria.
Any student who has or is taking CTE courses and is interested in an internship for the spring semester, please contact Mr. Wynne at the Innovation Campus, or by email, or your counselor.
Seniors who are graduating in January, remember to pay your senior fees to Mrs. Hoggard and clear all of your school debts.
The FFA, HOSA, and Skills USA clubs are collecting items for senior citizens in need. Items needed include blankets and winter clothing. Dec. 13 is the last day to donate.
Seniors are encouraged to sign up for a meeting with Ms. James to complete their FSA ID which will help them get a head start on the FASFA process for college. FASFA Night has been rescheduled for Jan. 8 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the media center.
The band will have a Christmas concert on Dec. 12 at 7 pm in the auditorium. Come out to hear some Christmas music performed by our students.
Progress Reports for Quarter 2 were sent home this past week. Please contact your child’s instructor for more information. Please check power school for academic and attendance progress during the school year. Contact Ms. Keyes in the front office if you have questions about this.
Registration for the Saturday driver education classes will be December 11th and 12th at South Creek High School in the cafeteria. Registration will be 3:30-4:15. The cost is 65 dollars. Students must attend school in Martin County. Homeschool students are eligible to register for the class as long as they reside in Martin County. Class time is 8-2 on the following dates: January 6, 20, 27 ,February 3rd, February 10th. Students need to be born on or before July 2009.
The Martin County Board Education has approved the following calendar adjustments: Dec. 18 and 19 will be remote learning days for the entire district. Students will have assignments to complete from their teacher on these days either online or by paper. Students will need to request a paper packet for assignments by Dec. 13 if they will not have internet access for these 2 days.
Jan. 2 will be a mandatory teacher workday.
Jan. 24 will also be a remote learning day for all High School students. The Board also has approved the merger of S. Creek HS teachers and students to the campus of Riverside HS. This change will take place starting the second semester this school year.
We will operate on a normal schedule all week this week including Friday.
We hope you had a great weekend. Go Knights/Go Martin County
Students from the Martin Innovative Early College and MCS CTE spoke to 8th-grade classes at Riverside Middle School recently on the Game Art Design pathway opportunities. Mr. Prettyman, who teaches GAD, along with Digital Design & Animation and Advanced Manufacturing at the Innovation Campus, had his students share their experiences and the content the courses in the pathway offered. Marshall Lawrence II, Lauren Campbell, and Terrance Whitley advised the 8th graders about the courses and prerequisites and being a student at the Early College and all the opportunities available through CTE (Career & Technical Education).
MCS student Alijah Lassiter works at his internship for PV Transport with Country View Family Farms. Located in Williamston, CVFF Trailer Wash and Bio-Dry is the only facility of its kind in NC. Alijah enjoys the work and opportunity of a paid internship via CVFF and MCS CTE. Great job, Alijah! Thank you to CVFF for your partnership to help our students "learn by doing" and enhance technical and workplace skills.
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
The SGA Winter Formal Dance is on Dec. 15 from 7 pm to 10 pm in the cafeteria. The price is $10 a person and tickets are on sale until Friday Dec. 8. Please see Mr. Hollis to purchase a ticket.
Any student who has or is taking CTE courses and is interested in an internship for the spring semester, please contact Mr. Wynne at the Innovation Campus, or by email, or your counselor.
Toys for Tots donations of new, unwrapped toys or clothing items for children ages 2 -16 are still being accepted until this Friday Dec. 8.
Seniors who are graduating in January, remember to pay your senior fees to Mrs. Hoggard and clear all of your school debts.
The FFA, HOSA, and Skills USA clubs are collecting items for senior citizens in need. Items needed include blankets and winter clothing. The drop off location is at the innovative campus and the deadline to donate is Dec. 13.
Seniors are encouraged to sign up for a meeting with Ms. James to complete their FSA ID which will help them get a head start on the FASFA process for college. FASFA Night has been rescheduled for Jan. 8 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the media center.
We will have benchmark testing this week for our EOC tested subjects.
We will operate on a normal schedule all week this week including Friday.
We hope you had a great weekend. Go Knights/Go Martin County
There will be a School Improvement Team meeting on 12/4 after school in the media center. All are invited to attend.
MCS HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) enjoyed a day of learning and observation on the ECU Health Campus. Students participated in the Brody Sciences Simulation Lab, observed real rehab practices, visited the Maynard Children's Hospital, toured the Ronald McDonald House, and ventured through the Brody Heart and Cancer Centers. MCS is learning by doing as students also received information about job shadowing opportunities at various ECU Health facilities.
Representatives from two Martin County agencies visited RHS to provide information regarding their respective careers and opportunities within their areas or work environments. Investigator M. Paniagua from the Martin County Sheriff's Office and Eric Manning, Production & Safety Manager at Martin Enterprises, provided students with valuable knowledge and real-world experiences. Students had questions answered and enjoyed learning about the intricacies of each employer.
Thank you to Mrs. Silverthorne and Mrs. Most for assisting in facilitating this event for students.
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
Seniors are reminded to pay their $95 dues to Ms. Hoggard. Any student driver is reminded to pay their $20 parking pass fee to Ms. Manning so they will not receive a parking fine.
The SGA Winter Formal Dance is on Dec. 15 from 7 pm to 10 pm in the cafeteria. The price is $10 a person and tickets are on sale until Dec. 8. Please see Mr. Hollis to purchase a ticket.
North Carolina Governor’s school applications are due on Dec. 1.
Toys for Tots donations of new, unwrapped toys or clothing items for children ages 2 -16 are still being accepted until Dec. 8.
The FFA, HOSA, and Skills USA clubs are collecting items for senior citizens in need. Items needed include blankets and winter clothing. The drop off location is at the innovative campus and the deadline to donate is Dec. 13.
The FCA will be participating in winterfest through Martin County Collective Youth Ministry for a free fun night at Sawyers fun park on 12/3 at 8 pm. Please see Mr. Wester for more information.
Seniors are encouraged to sign up for a meeting with Ms. James to complete their FSA ID which will help them get a head start on the FASFA process for college.
On Nov. 28 all CTE Concentrator students who have completed a CTE pathway and are scheduled to graduate in January will take the ACT Workkeys tests at the IC at 8am. The WorkKeys system from ACT is being used in high schools to help students understand how they can improve their skills for better-paying jobs. WorkKeys scores help employers take the guesswork out of determining whether individuals are qualified for positions in their organizations.
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and look forward to seeing or students back at school on Monday Nov. 27. Go Knights/Go Martin County
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
A special shoutout to Mr. Griffin’s theater class for an honorable mention finish in the NC school board commercial contest.
Monday Nov. 20 there will be a fall athletic awards program in the auditorium at 6 pm. Please contact Coach Hughes for more information.
Seniors are reminded to pay their $95 dues to Ms. Hoggard. Any student driver is reminded to pay their $20 parking pass fee to Ms. Manning so they will not receive a parking fine.
Drivers Education Registration for the November 27th-December 8th class will take place November 20th and 21st from 3:30-4:15. Registration at Riverside High School will take place in the cafeteria. The cost of the class is $65.
The SGA Winter Formal Dance is on Dec. 15 from 7 pm to 10 pm in the cafeteria. The price is $10 a person and tickets are on sale until Dec. 8. Please see Mr. Hollis to purchase a ticket.
North Carolina Governor’s school applications are due on Dec. 1. Please have your child see their school counselor about the process to apply and check on the qualifications for the school.
Toys for Tots boxes have been placed in the front office for those who would like to donate new, unwrapped toys or clothing items for children ages 2 -16. The deadline to donate is Dec. 8.
If you missed the parent teacher conference sessions, your child has been issued their report card for the first quarter of this school year. Please make sure you check on your child’s academic progress.
Please remind students that no cell phones are allowed in the classrooms and no head gear is allowed in the building. These are both Martin County Schools policies.
The FCA will be assisting in winterfest through Martin County Collective Youth Ministry for a free fun night at Sawyers fun park on 12/3 at 8 pm. Please see Mr. Wester for more information.
Seniors are encouraged to sign up for a meeting with Ms. James to complete their FSA ID which will help them get a head start on the FASFA process for college. FASFA night is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 11 at 6 pm in the media center. We will have more details after Thanksgiving.
School is in session for students Nov. 20 and 21. There is no school for students on Nov. 22, 23, or 24. School will be back in session on Nov. 27. We hope that you have a great Thanksgiving Holiday.
Go Knights Go Martin County
MCS School Nutrition Team has a part-time opening for a Superhero at Riverside High School!
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
Seniors remember to pay your $95 senior dues to Ms. Hoggard.
Monday Nov. 20 there will be a fall athletic awards night in the auditorium at 6 pm. Please contact Coach Hughes for more information
Student parking passes are now on sale for $20. Please see Ms. Manning in the front office to purchase a pass. Students must have an up to date parking pass for 2023/2024 and park in any numbered spot in the parking lot. Fines will begin to be issued moving forward.
Drivers Education Registration for the November 27th-December 8th class will take place November 20th and 21st from 3:30-4:15. Registration at Riverside High School will take place in the cafeteria. The cost of the class is $65.
The SGA Winter Formal Dance is on Dec. 15 in the cafeteria. The price is $10 a person and tickets are on sale until Dec. 8. Please see Mr. Hollis to purchase a ticket.
The high school Fire Academy through Martin Community College for Jr's and Sr's will have meetings beginning in March. For those 9th & 10th graders who applied for the Jr. Firefighter program, your first meeting is November 13th at Williamston Fire Department. Anyone that signed up or is interested can see their guidance counselor for more information.
The FFA is selling BBQ Plates until Nov. 13. See Mr. Bennett or Ms. Patterson for more information. Additionally, the FCCLA club is hosting a can good collection until Nov. 21. Please see Ms. Joyner for more information on this.
North Carolina Governor’s school applications are due on Dec. 1. Please have your child see their school counselor about the process to apply and check on the qualifications for the school.
Toys for Tots boxes have been placed in the front office for those who would like to donate new, unwrapped toys or clothing items for children ages 2 -16. Boxes will be picked up December 6 - 8. Toys for Tots are sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve. For more information locally, you may contact Mr. Rock Holliday at 252-791-2135.
A big congratulations to the football and fall cheerleading teams on a great season this year. A special thanks to our fall marching band for a great year as well.
Guardians, please make sure you are checking powerschool for grades and attendance for your student. Please contact Ms. Keyes if you need power school access or questions about this.
Friday Nov. 17 is a homeroom day. Students will go to their homeroom at 2:30 pm until the end of the school day.
Please be advised that there will be an organized lockdown drill in partnership with the Martin County Sheriffs dept. The drill be within the next 2 weeks.
Have a great evening.
Go Knights. Go Martin County.
Good evening Knights. This Mr. Mizelle with your weekly reminders.
Seniors remember to pay your $95 senior dues to Ms. Hoggard.
Student parking passes are now on sale for $20. Please see Ms. Manning in the front office to purchase a pass. Students have until November 7 before fines will be issued.
Please remind your child to charge their school issued device nightly so it is ready for school the next day.
Drivers Education Registration for the November 27th-December 8th class will take place November 20th and 21st from 3:30-4:15. Registration at Riverside High School will take place in the cafeteria. The cost of the class is $65.
The SGA Winter Formal Dance is on Dec. 15 in the cafeteria. The price is $10 a person. Please see Mr. Hollis to purchase a ticket.
This is a reminder that students needing medication during the school day must have a green medical form on file with Nurse Spence. This includes over the counter medicines such as tylenol or motrin.
The first quarter of this school year has ended. Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 are teacher workdays and parents have the opportunity to come and have a parent teacher conference with any of our instructors. Nov. 8 is from 11 AM to 7 PM and Nov. 9 is from 8 AM to 4 PM. While scheduling an appointment is not required, it is recommended that you email or call the instructor if you have a tight schedule as some conferences may be lengthy. Guardians will be able to pick up your child’s report card at this event. Please check power school for all updates on your students grades and attendance.
A big congratulations to the cross country and soccer teams on a great season this year.
Friday Nov. 10 is veterans day and there is no school that day.
Have a great evening.
Go Knights. Go Martin County.
There will be a School Improvement Team meeting on 11/6 after school in the media center. All are invited to attend.
MCS CTE and Early College students ventured to S&N Enterprises, a poultry farm owned by Perdue and operated by Mr. Steven Brake. Students gained perspective into the poultry industry, precision farming, and careers in the agriculture industry.
Purchase your BBQ Plate today and support Martin County FFA!
Purchase your BBQ Plate today and support Martin County FFA!
