🏈💖 It’s Powderpuff Time, Cougars! 💖🏈
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 1st as Croatan High School takes the field for our annual Powderpuff Football Game!
🔥 Matchup:
Six-Seven Seniors 🆚 Jobless Juniors
⏰ Full Schedule:
• 7:50 – 8:15 - 1st Period
• 8:20 – 8:45 - 2nd Period
• 8:50 – 9:15 - 3rd Period
• 9:20 – 9:45 - 4th Period
• 9:50 – 10:20 - Homeroom (Device Check)
• 10:20 – 11:20 - Powderpuff Game
• 11:20 – 11:40 - Lunch
Come out, bring the energy, and cheer on your classmates as they battle it out for bragging rights! 💪🐾
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #Powderpuff2026 #GameDay
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 1st as Croatan High School takes the field for our annual Powderpuff Football Game!
🔥 Matchup:
Six-Seven Seniors 🆚 Jobless Juniors
⏰ Full Schedule:
• 7:50 – 8:15 - 1st Period
• 8:20 – 8:45 - 2nd Period
• 8:50 – 9:15 - 3rd Period
• 9:20 – 9:45 - 4th Period
• 9:50 – 10:20 - Homeroom (Device Check)
• 10:20 – 11:20 - Powderpuff Game
• 11:20 – 11:40 - Lunch
Come out, bring the energy, and cheer on your classmates as they battle it out for bragging rights! 💪🐾
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #Powderpuff2026 #GameDay
Today is national principal appreciation day. Croatan Sunshine was able to provide a token of our appreciation for all they do each and every day.
This message is for Rising seniors - Class of 2027
It is time to schedule your senior photos!! The Senior Roadshow will be at Croatan for two days this summer. During these full sessions, students will take a yearbook photo, cap and gown photos, and one, two, or three additional indoor scene photos (depending on the session purchased).
The dates are:
June 23rd from 9:00am-5:00pm or
July 30th from 9:00am -5:00pm
If you ONLY want a yearbook picture- this will be taken at a later date. Please only sign up for a summer date if you want to pay the session fee and want several photos taken for purchase.
Please use the QR code on the graphic to register and receive more information. Scheduling will start on May 1st. If you have any questions specific to photos, please reach out to CADY. If you have any questions at the school level, please reach out to Mrs. Werhner.
It is time to schedule your senior photos!! The Senior Roadshow will be at Croatan for two days this summer. During these full sessions, students will take a yearbook photo, cap and gown photos, and one, two, or three additional indoor scene photos (depending on the session purchased).
The dates are:
June 23rd from 9:00am-5:00pm or
July 30th from 9:00am -5:00pm
If you ONLY want a yearbook picture- this will be taken at a later date. Please only sign up for a summer date if you want to pay the session fee and want several photos taken for purchase.
Please use the QR code on the graphic to register and receive more information. Scheduling will start on May 1st. If you have any questions specific to photos, please reach out to CADY. If you have any questions at the school level, please reach out to Mrs. Werhner.
🛡️ Attention Rising Seniors: Class of 2027!
We are hosting a Spring Immunization Outreach Clinic to help you get required vaccinations checked off your list early.
🗓️ Event Date: May 15th
📍 Event Location: CHS front office
To participate, you must submit your completed forms to the front office by THIS Friday, May 1st! ---
📝 What You Need to Know:
Forms were distributed to students last week. Need a form? Swing by the Front Office to pick one up today.
Let's get this done so you can focus on making your senior year the best one yet! Go Cougars! 🐾
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #ClassOf2027 #SeniorYearBound #HealthIsWealth
We are hosting a Spring Immunization Outreach Clinic to help you get required vaccinations checked off your list early.
🗓️ Event Date: May 15th
📍 Event Location: CHS front office
To participate, you must submit your completed forms to the front office by THIS Friday, May 1st! ---
📝 What You Need to Know:
Forms were distributed to students last week. Need a form? Swing by the Front Office to pick one up today.
Let's get this done so you can focus on making your senior year the best one yet! Go Cougars! 🐾
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #ClassOf2027 #SeniorYearBound #HealthIsWealth
DEVICE CHECK DAY:
When: May 1st
Where: Homeroom Classrooms
If you are absent on device check day, you will need to check in with your homeroom teacher at an arranged time. Students should check their email for detailed instructions.
Homeroom teachers will check all chromebooks in their homeroom classes.
If there is an issue: Students will enter issues into a “Technology Support” ticket. Students with chromebook issues will come to the media center in the morning, during their lunch period, or before they leave school for the day to have the issues addressed.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that all issues are addressed PRIOR to end of the year chromebook collection!
When: May 1st
Where: Homeroom Classrooms
If you are absent on device check day, you will need to check in with your homeroom teacher at an arranged time. Students should check their email for detailed instructions.
Homeroom teachers will check all chromebooks in their homeroom classes.
If there is an issue: Students will enter issues into a “Technology Support” ticket. Students with chromebook issues will come to the media center in the morning, during their lunch period, or before they leave school for the day to have the issues addressed.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that all issues are addressed PRIOR to end of the year chromebook collection!
🌺✨ Croatan High School Prom 2026: Sunset in the Tropics ✨🌺
Get ready for an unforgettable night! 🌅
📍 Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach, NC
📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM
🎓 Early Release Schedule (CHS Students Only):
1st Period: 7:50–8:35
2nd Period: 8:40–9:30
3rd Period: 9:35–10:25
4th Period: 10:30–11:20
Lunch: 11:20–11:40
⚠️ Important Reminder:
Students MUST attend all classes on Friday to be admitted to prom. No absences allowed!
Let’s make it a night to remember—see you under the sunset! 🌴🌊 #CroatanProm #SunsetInTheTropics
Get ready for an unforgettable night! 🌅
📍 Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach, NC
📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM
🎓 Early Release Schedule (CHS Students Only):
1st Period: 7:50–8:35
2nd Period: 8:40–9:30
3rd Period: 9:35–10:25
4th Period: 10:30–11:20
Lunch: 11:20–11:40
⚠️ Important Reminder:
Students MUST attend all classes on Friday to be admitted to prom. No absences allowed!
Let’s make it a night to remember—see you under the sunset! 🌴🌊 #CroatanProm #SunsetInTheTropics
🚨 Attention CHS Families & Students! 🚨
All school fees must be paid by May 6th in order to attend end-of-year events, including picnics and graduation.
✔️ Check your balance by clicking “Fees and Lunch Accounts” on the CHS website. You'll find it under "Quick Links".
✔️ Or contact Lisa Fenton at 📧 lisa.fenton@carteretk12.org
💻 Pay online: bit.ly/SchoolCashCHS
⚠️ Please note: Additional fees may be added after May 6th for items such as missing textbooks, Chromebooks, or damages.
Don't forget to check any balance you might owe on your lunch account too!
💻Click Here: Lunch Account Login
Don’t wait—take care of fees today so you don’t miss out on these important celebrations!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and it’s the perfect time to show our incredible teachers just how much they mean to us! Their dedication, passion, and daily hard work truly make a difference in our students’ lives.
Administration and SGA have planned a week full of special activities to celebrate them, and the PAC would love your help in making it even more meaningful. We are trying to get a head start on our goal to provide each teacher with a $25 gift card to a local business as a small token of our gratitude.
If you’re able, please consider purchasing a gift card of your choice for $25 and sending it in with your student to Ms. Day in the office by April 17. Every contribution helps us show our teachers how appreciated they truly are—thank you for supporting them!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4CA9AD23A64-63064313-teacher#/
Please share the link with others and on your social media.
Administration and SGA have planned a week full of special activities to celebrate them, and the PAC would love your help in making it even more meaningful. We are trying to get a head start on our goal to provide each teacher with a $25 gift card to a local business as a small token of our gratitude.
If you’re able, please consider purchasing a gift card of your choice for $25 and sending it in with your student to Ms. Day in the office by April 17. Every contribution helps us show our teachers how appreciated they truly are—thank you for supporting them!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4CA9AD23A64-63064313-teacher#/
Please share the link with others and on your social media.
🚍 Bus Route Update – Monday, April 20
Students who normally ride Bus 274 will arrive home later than usual on Monday afternoon.
To ensure everyone gets home safely, these students will be split among four other buses for transportation.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this temporary adjustment. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
#CroatanHigh #CougarNation
Students who normally ride Bus 274 will arrive home later than usual on Monday afternoon.
To ensure everyone gets home safely, these students will be split among four other buses for transportation.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this temporary adjustment. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
#CroatanHigh #CougarNation
🎓 Attention Croatan High Seniors & Families! 🎓
Planning to walk at graduation? There’s an important step you must complete ASAP:
✅ The Link Senior Letter Acknowledgement must be signed
By the student AND a parent/guardian
📍 You can find the Senior Letter Acknowledgement:
• Direct link: https://bit.ly/4rMlf8t
• On the CHS website → Click the Graduation news article on the homepage → Senior Letter (link at bottom of letter)
• Or go to For Students → Graduation → Senior Letter (link at bottom of letter)
📬 This letter (with acknowledgement link) has also been sent:
• To all seniors via email
• To families via postal mail
⏰ Don’t wait—get it signed as soon as possible!
❓ Questions? Email: JenniferGarman@carteretk12.org
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #ClassOf2026 #GraduationReady
Planning to walk at graduation? There’s an important step you must complete ASAP:
✅ The Link Senior Letter Acknowledgement must be signed
By the student AND a parent/guardian
📍 You can find the Senior Letter Acknowledgement:
• Direct link: https://bit.ly/4rMlf8t
• On the CHS website → Click the Graduation news article on the homepage → Senior Letter (link at bottom of letter)
• Or go to For Students → Graduation → Senior Letter (link at bottom of letter)
📬 This letter (with acknowledgement link) has also been sent:
• To all seniors via email
• To families via postal mail
⏰ Don’t wait—get it signed as soon as possible!
❓ Questions? Email: JenniferGarman@carteretk12.org
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #ClassOf2026 #GraduationReady
Drivers Education Vision Screenings
for students who have completed the 30-hour classroom portion of Drivers Ed.
Wednesday, April 22nd, starting at 3:00 PM in the CHS Front Lobby
Students must have a signed vision form.
Vision forms are available in the Front Office.
for students who have completed the 30-hour classroom portion of Drivers Ed.
Wednesday, April 22nd, starting at 3:00 PM in the CHS Front Lobby
Students must have a signed vision form.
Vision forms are available in the Front Office.
🎓 Croatan High School Academic Awards Day Invitation 🎓
Croatan High School is excited to celebrate our students’ achievements at this year’s Academic Awards Day on May 22nd at 8:30 AM!
We invite community members and organizations who are interested in presenting a scholarship award to be part of this special event. If you would like to participate, please complete the linked form so we can plan accordingly and ensure a smooth and meaningful ceremony.
📌 Sign up here: bit.ly/427msL8
If you have any questions, please contact Mark James at mark.james@carteretk12.org.
Thank you for supporting our Cougars and helping us recognize their hard work and success! 🐾
💜 Purple Up Day – Wednesday, April 15th 💜
Croatan High School is proud to recognize and support our military-connected students! On Wednesday, April 15th, we encourage everyone to wear PURPLE to celebrate Purple Up Day.
Purple Up Day is part of the Month of the Military Child, honoring the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of children whose parents serve in the military. The color purple represents all branches of the military combined.
Show your Cougar pride and your support—wear purple and earn spirit points for your class!
Let’s stand together and show our appreciation for our military families. 💜🐾
Croatan High School is proud to recognize and support our military-connected students! On Wednesday, April 15th, we encourage everyone to wear PURPLE to celebrate Purple Up Day.
Purple Up Day is part of the Month of the Military Child, honoring the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of children whose parents serve in the military. The color purple represents all branches of the military combined.
Show your Cougar pride and your support—wear purple and earn spirit points for your class!
Let’s stand together and show our appreciation for our military families. 💜🐾
🏈💖 Powder Puff Season is HERE, Cougars! 💖🏈
Juniors & Seniors — don’t miss your chance to grab your custom Powder Puff T-Shirt!
🗓 Sale Dates: April 13–15
📍 Where: School Lobby (before & after school)
💲 Cost: $20
🎉 Show your class pride, support your team, and get game-day ready!
⏰ Hurry — sales end Wednesday morning!
#CroatanCougars #PowderPuff #ClassPride #GameDayReady
Juniors & Seniors — don’t miss your chance to grab your custom Powder Puff T-Shirt!
🗓 Sale Dates: April 13–15
📍 Where: School Lobby (before & after school)
💲 Cost: $20
🎉 Show your class pride, support your team, and get game-day ready!
⏰ Hurry — sales end Wednesday morning!
#CroatanCougars #PowderPuff #ClassPride #GameDayReady
🌟 March Outstanding Cougar Honorees! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate our March group of Outstanding Cougars—students who continue to show what it means to lead with kindness, character, and Cougar pride. 💛🖤
Recognized by both teachers and peers, these students go above and beyond to support others, lift up our school community, and make Croatan a place where everyone belongs.
👏 Congratulations to this incredible group! Your actions—big and small—make a lasting impact, and we’re grateful for the example you set each day.
#CougarPride #OutstandingCougars
We’re proud to celebrate our March group of Outstanding Cougars—students who continue to show what it means to lead with kindness, character, and Cougar pride. 💛🖤
Recognized by both teachers and peers, these students go above and beyond to support others, lift up our school community, and make Croatan a place where everyone belongs.
👏 Congratulations to this incredible group! Your actions—big and small—make a lasting impact, and we’re grateful for the example you set each day.
#CougarPride #OutstandingCougars
🌴✨ Prom Reminder: Don’t Miss Your Chance! ✨🌴
Croatan High School’s 2026 Prom: Sunset in the Tropics is almost here! 🌅🌺
Make sure you grab your ticket before it’s too late:
🎟 Ticket Sales Schedule:
• Mar 30 (Mon): Early Bird (Seniors Only) – $30
• Mar 31 – Apr 3: Juniors & Seniors – $50
⚠️ Guest forms due April 2
• Apr 13–14: Late Tickets & Guest Fees – $60
🌸 No sales during Spring Break (Apr 6–10) 🌸
📅 Prom Night: April 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach
Don’t wait—secure your spot for an unforgettable night! 💃🕺 #CroatanProm #SunsetInTheTropics
Croatan High School’s 2026 Prom: Sunset in the Tropics is almost here! 🌅🌺
Make sure you grab your ticket before it’s too late:
🎟 Ticket Sales Schedule:
• Mar 30 (Mon): Early Bird (Seniors Only) – $30
• Mar 31 – Apr 3: Juniors & Seniors – $50
⚠️ Guest forms due April 2
• Apr 13–14: Late Tickets & Guest Fees – $60
🌸 No sales during Spring Break (Apr 6–10) 🌸
📅 Prom Night: April 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach
Don’t wait—secure your spot for an unforgettable night! 💃🕺 #CroatanProm #SunsetInTheTropics
🏐💛Croatan High School is closing out the last day before Spring Break with some fun and friendly competition!💛🏐
📅 Friday, April 3rd
🎉 Early Release + Volleyball Showdown
🔥 CHS Students vs. Staff
💵 $2 Entry Fee (Students only - Not open to outside guests.)
🎟 Tickets sold at the door
⏰ 1st Period: 7:50-8:30
⏰2nd Period: 8:35-9:15
⏰3rd Period: 9:20-9:55
⏰4th period: 10:00-10:40
🏐Volleyball Game- 10:40-11:20
💛Lunch: 11:20-11:40
🌸 Enjoy your Spring Break! We’ll see everyone back at school on Monday, April 13th.
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #CHSVolleyball #SpringBreakCountdown
📅 Friday, April 3rd
🎉 Early Release + Volleyball Showdown
🔥 CHS Students vs. Staff
💵 $2 Entry Fee (Students only - Not open to outside guests.)
🎟 Tickets sold at the door
⏰ 1st Period: 7:50-8:30
⏰2nd Period: 8:35-9:15
⏰3rd Period: 9:20-9:55
⏰4th period: 10:00-10:40
🏐Volleyball Game- 10:40-11:20
💛Lunch: 11:20-11:40
🌸 Enjoy your Spring Break! We’ll see everyone back at school on Monday, April 13th.
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #CHSVolleyball #SpringBreakCountdown
Transportation Update! All busses will be running as per usual Today. There are no bus number changes for Today, Thursday, March 26th.
Transportation Announcement for Wednesday March 25 & Thursday March 26!! Bus 267 is replacing Bus 281 today and tomorrow and Bus 192 is replacing Bus 267 today and tomorrow.
NC Driving School will be conducting vision screenings for students who have
recently completed the 30-hour virtual classroom portion of driver's ed tomorrow,
Wednesday, March 25 at 3:00 pm in the front lobby of CHS.
Students must have a signed vision form. Vision forms are available in the Front Office.
recently completed the 30-hour virtual classroom portion of driver's ed tomorrow,
Wednesday, March 25 at 3:00 pm in the front lobby of CHS.
Students must have a signed vision form. Vision forms are available in the Front Office.
