Family and Community Engagement Calendar of Events
Governor's School and Advanced Learning Information Session for Families
Families of current high school sophomores and juniors are invited to a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm about the North Carolina Governor's School, a four-week residential summer program offered every year for students across the state of North Carolina. Governor's School allows students to live on a college campus for four weeks, all the while exploring an area of passion, talent, and interest such as math, Spanish, dance, theater, music, science, visual art, social sciences, and more!
Come learn about how your student can apply for this life changing opportunity! Please email Nick Winstead, Lead Gifted Education Specialist, with questions prior to the event at nwinstead@chccs.k12.nc.us
The access information is below, and we look forward to seeing you there!
- Link to join Webex webinar: https://chccs.webex.com/chccs/j.php?MTID=m4699b5f2db06ba9221cac736b24e66e5
- Password for public: join
- Phone Number: 415-655-0003
- Access Code: 2310 106 6288
Red Ribbon Week 2025 will be observed from October 23rd to 31st. It is the nation's oldest and largest drug-abuse prevention campaign, inspiring millions of people to commit to a drug-free life.
Adolescent Brain Development and Addiction at Smith Middle School on October 30th from 6:00-7:30pm. This session examines consequences and health effects of substance use including the impact of adolescent brain development and the increased risk for addiction.