🥫💛 Cougars, let’s help stock the shelves this holiday season!
Croatan High School’s SkillsUSA and SGA are kicking off our 2026 Canned Food Drive to support Hope Mission in Morehead City, our local food bank.
📅 October 20–November 17, 2026
📍 Drop off donations in the atrium at the front of the school.
Needed items include pasta, stuffing, beans, cream soups, stocks, gravies, sauces, dressings, seasonings, and baking staples. Large packages and cans are preferred! Please see the flyer for specific items.
Every donation helps Hope Mission serve our neighbors through the holiday season. Thank you for sharing what you CAN! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #CougarsCare #SkillsUSA #SGA #HopeMission
Croatan High School’s SkillsUSA and SGA are kicking off our 2026 Canned Food Drive to support Hope Mission in Morehead City, our local food bank.
📅 October 20–November 17, 2026
📍 Drop off donations in the atrium at the front of the school.
Needed items include pasta, stuffing, beans, cream soups, stocks, gravies, sauces, dressings, seasonings, and baking staples. Large packages and cans are preferred! Please see the flyer for specific items.
Every donation helps Hope Mission serve our neighbors through the holiday season. Thank you for sharing what you CAN! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #CougarsCare #SkillsUSA #SGA #HopeMission
🐔💛 Cougars, support Croatan High School FBLA while enjoying your Chick-fil-A favorites!
Join our Community Care Event on Thursday, October 22, at Chick-fil-A in Morehead City!
📱 Here’s how to participate:
Open the Chick-fil-A App and log in—or download the app and create an account.
Select the Morehead City location.
Build your order for dine-in, carry-out, drive-thru, or curbside delivery.
Choose YES to support the event! At checkout, look for “Community Care Events” or “Support Community Care Event” and opt in.
⭐ You must order through the mobile app and opt in to support the event. There’s no added cost to you!
Thank you for supporting our Future Business Leaders of America! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #CroatanFBLA #GoCougars #CommunityCareEvent
Join our Community Care Event on Thursday, October 22, at Chick-fil-A in Morehead City!
📱 Here’s how to participate:
Open the Chick-fil-A App and log in—or download the app and create an account.
Select the Morehead City location.
Build your order for dine-in, carry-out, drive-thru, or curbside delivery.
Choose YES to support the event! At checkout, look for “Community Care Events” or “Support Community Care Event” and opt in.
⭐ You must order through the mobile app and opt in to support the event. There’s no added cost to you!
Thank you for supporting our Future Business Leaders of America! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #CroatanFBLA #GoCougars #CommunityCareEvent
Bus 267 update
Bus 267 update
📣 Cougars, mark your calendars!
Croatan High School will follow an adjusted bell schedule on Tuesday, October 20, for PSAT and WorkKeys testing. If you are scheduled to test, you will receive your room assignment information in an email from our testing coordinator, kathryne.troball@carteretk12.org. If you are not testing, please pay close attention to the adjusted daily schedule to be sure you arrive on time for all classes.
🕒 Class Schedule
• 1st Period: 7:50–9:50 AM
• 2nd Period: 9:55–11:55 AM
• 3rd Period: 12:00 PM –1:30 PM
• 4th Period: 1:35–2:40 PM
🍽️ 3rd Period Lunch & Class Schedule
1st Lunch
• Lunch: 11:55 AM–12:15 PM
• Class: 12:20–1:30 PM
2nd Lunch
• Class: 12:00–12:20 PM
• Lunch: 12:20–12:40 PM
• Class: 12:45–1:30 PM
3rd Lunch
• Class: 12:00–12:45 PM
• Lunch: 12:45–1:05 PM
• Class: 1:10–1:30 PM
4th Lunch
• Class: 12:00–1:10 PM
• Lunch: 1:10–1:30 PM
Please review the schedule and arrive on time. Good luck to our students taking the PSAT and WorkKeys! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #GoCougars #PSAT #WorkKeys
🚗 Cougars, ready for the next step in Drivers Ed?
Students who have completed the 30-hour classroom portion of Drivers Education can attend the upcoming vision screening:
📅 Tuesday, October 27
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 CHS Front Lobby
📝 Students must bring a signed vision form. Forms are available in the Front Office—pick one up and have it signed before the screening!
#CroatanHighSchool #DriversEd #GoCougars
Students who have completed the 30-hour classroom portion of Drivers Education can attend the upcoming vision screening:
📅 Tuesday, October 27
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 CHS Front Lobby
📝 Students must bring a signed vision form. Forms are available in the Front Office—pick one up and have it signed before the screening!
#CroatanHighSchool #DriversEd #GoCougars
Bus update for CHS
🖤💛 Tonight’s the night, Cougars! It’s time for Croatan High School’s 2026 Homecoming Dance! ✨
📍 Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City
🕕 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, October 10
Wear your school-appropriate semi-formal attire and get ready for an evening of dancing, friends, and Homecoming memories!
Reminder: Jeans, T-shirts, tennis shoes, sandals, and flip-flops are not permitted.
See you at Homecoming! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #CHSHomecoming2026 #GoCougars
📍 Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City
🕕 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, October 10
Wear your school-appropriate semi-formal attire and get ready for an evening of dancing, friends, and Homecoming memories!
Reminder: Jeans, T-shirts, tennis shoes, sandals, and flip-flops are not permitted.
See you at Homecoming! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #CHSHomecoming2026 #GoCougars
🍂🎶 Join us for Croatan High School’s Fall Choral Concert!
📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Croatan High School Auditorium
Come enjoy an evening of music and support our talented student singers. We look forward to seeing you there! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #FallChoralConcert #CroatanCougars
📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Croatan High School Auditorium
Come enjoy an evening of music and support our talented student singers. We look forward to seeing you there! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #FallChoralConcert #CroatanCougars
🎓 Cougars, explore your future at College Fair 2026!
Meet representatives from over 45 colleges and universities and learn about programs, scholarships, and career opportunities. Students in ALL grade levels are welcome—it’s never too early to start exploring your options!
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Carteret County Civic Center, Morehead City
📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer to register!
#CroatanHighSchool #CougarNation #CollegeFair2026 #ExploreYourFuture
Meet representatives from over 45 colleges and universities and learn about programs, scholarships, and career opportunities. Students in ALL grade levels are welcome—it’s never too early to start exploring your options!
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Carteret County Civic Center, Morehead City
📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer to register!
#CroatanHighSchool #CougarNation #CollegeFair2026 #ExploreYourFuture
Attention Seniors and parents- Senior Picture Make-up Day for the Yearbook picture is on Thursday Oct. 15th. Mrs. Werhner has emailed all seniors with the schedule and all important details. Please make sure to read this entire email.
This will be the yearbook picture only. No other photos will be taken during this session. Please check the schedule that was sent to students ASAP and notify Mrs. Werhner if your name is missing or if there is a TRUE conflict with your assigned time. (example, seated CCC class during scheduled time) Students with an online class will still be required to come in during their scheduled time. If you have any other questions, please email Mrs. Werhner at angela.werhner@carteretk12.org
This will be the yearbook picture only. No other photos will be taken during this session. Please check the schedule that was sent to students ASAP and notify Mrs. Werhner if your name is missing or if there is a TRUE conflict with your assigned time. (example, seated CCC class during scheduled time) Students with an online class will still be required to come in during their scheduled time. If you have any other questions, please email Mrs. Werhner at angela.werhner@carteretk12.org
PAINT THE TOWN BLACK & GOLD! 🖤💛🐾
Tomorrow (Friday, Oct 9th) is the main event: Black & Gold Day! Deck out head-to-toe in our school colors and show everyone what Cougar Pride is all about.
🏆 FINAL SPIRIT POINT PUSH: This is it! Every person wearing Black & Gold counts toward the final Spirit Week standings. Let's make some noise and bring maximum energy tomorrow! 🎉
#CroatanHigh #BlackAndGold #CougarPride #SpiritWeekFinale #GoCougars
Tomorrow (Friday, Oct 9th) is the main event: Black & Gold Day! Deck out head-to-toe in our school colors and show everyone what Cougar Pride is all about.
🏆 FINAL SPIRIT POINT PUSH: This is it! Every person wearing Black & Gold counts toward the final Spirit Week standings. Let's make some noise and bring maximum energy tomorrow! 🎉
#CroatanHigh #BlackAndGold #CougarPride #SpiritWeekFinale #GoCougars
HOMECOMING PEP RALLY THIS FRIDAY! 🎉📣🖤💛
Cougars, get ready to bring the noise on Friday, October 9th!
We will be operating on an Afternoon Activity Bell Schedule—make sure to check out the updated period and lunch times below!
⏰ Bell Schedule Highlights:
• 1st Period: 7:50–9:15
• 2nd Period: 9:20–10:50
• 3rd Period & Lunches: 10:55–12:25
• 4th Period: 12:30–2:40
• Pep Rally Begins @ 1:55 PM! 💥
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: If you check out for the pep rally, you WILL be marked absent for 4th period!
Stay in school, wear your Black & Gold, and let's make some noise! 🐾
Cougars, get ready to bring the noise on Friday, October 9th!
We will be operating on an Afternoon Activity Bell Schedule—make sure to check out the updated period and lunch times below!
⏰ Bell Schedule Highlights:
• 1st Period: 7:50–9:15
• 2nd Period: 9:20–10:50
• 3rd Period & Lunches: 10:55–12:25
• 4th Period: 12:30–2:40
• Pep Rally Begins @ 1:55 PM! 💥
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: If you check out for the pep rally, you WILL be marked absent for 4th period!
Stay in school, wear your Black & Gold, and let's make some noise! 🐾
From the cradle to the rocking chair... time to age up, Cougars! 👶👵
Tomorrow (Thursday, Oct 8th) is Generations Day! Check your assigned era and dress the part:
👶 Freshmen: Babies
🎧 Sophomores: Toddlers
☕️ Juniors: Moms & Dads
👵 Seniors: Grandmas & Grandpas
🏆 RACK UP SPIRIT POINTS: Show off your age group's style to secure points for your class before Friday! Let's see those gray wigs and diapers (over clothes, please)! 💥
#CroatanSpiritWeek #GenerationsDay #ClassOf27 #ClassOf28 #ClassOf29 #ClassOf30
📣 Attention, Cougar sophomores and families!
All Croatan High School 10th-grade students are required to take the PreACT on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The PreACT measures academic progress in English, mathematics, reading, and science while helping students prepare for the ACT they will take in 11th grade. Results help identify strengths, areas for growth, and opportunities for academic planning.
📲 Read the parent letter and find information about all upcoming testing dates on the school website:
Select the News tab, then click “Testing Calendar.”
Families are encouraged to review the full letter, including information about the optional MyACT account and student privacy.
Questions? Contact Testing Coordinator Kathryne Troball at kathryne.troball@carteretk12.org.
#CroatanHighSchool #PreACT #CougarPride
All Croatan High School 10th-grade students are required to take the PreACT on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The PreACT measures academic progress in English, mathematics, reading, and science while helping students prepare for the ACT they will take in 11th grade. Results help identify strengths, areas for growth, and opportunities for academic planning.
📲 Read the parent letter and find information about all upcoming testing dates on the school website:
Select the News tab, then click “Testing Calendar.”
Families are encouraged to review the full letter, including information about the optional MyACT account and student privacy.
Questions? Contact Testing Coordinator Kathryne Troball at kathryne.troball@carteretk12.org.
#CroatanHighSchool #PreACT #CougarPride
Boots or Boat Shoes? Pick your side! 🤠⛵️
Tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct 7th) is Country vs. Country Club! Are you repping camo, flannels, and cowboy boots, or preppy polos, visors, and sweaters over the shoulders?
💰 SHOW UP TO SCORE: Whichever side you pick, wearing your fit gets crucial Spirit Points for your class! Who’s taking the crown tomorrow?
#CroatanCougars #CountryVsCountryClub #SpiritWeek #CougarPride
Tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct 7th) is Country vs. Country Club! Are you repping camo, flannels, and cowboy boots, or preppy polos, visors, and sweaters over the shoulders?
💰 SHOW UP TO SCORE: Whichever side you pick, wearing your fit gets crucial Spirit Points for your class! Who’s taking the crown tomorrow?
#CroatanCougars #CountryVsCountryClub #SpiritWeek #CougarPride
📣 Cougar families, mark your calendars! 💛🖤
Report cards will go home on Friday, October 9 at Croatan High School. 🐾
Please take time to review your student’s progress together, celebrate their hard work, and discuss goals for continued success. Reach out to your student’s teachers with any questions.
#CroatanHighSchool #TheCroatanWay #CougarPride
Report cards will go home on Friday, October 9 at Croatan High School. 🐾
Please take time to review your student’s progress together, celebrate their hard work, and discuss goals for continued success. Reach out to your student’s teachers with any questions.
#CroatanHighSchool #TheCroatanWay #CougarPride
Set those alarms, but don't change out of those PJs! 😴💤
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 6th) is Pajama Day! Roll out of bed and straight into school in your favorite cozy flannel pants, onesies, or comfy sleepwear.
🏆 DON'T SLEEP ON THESE POINTS: Wear your PJs to school tomorrow and score Spirit Points for your class! (Just remember school dress code applies!) 🌙✨
#CroatanSpiritWeek #PajamaDay #CougarPride #EasyPoints
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 6th) is Pajama Day! Roll out of bed and straight into school in your favorite cozy flannel pants, onesies, or comfy sleepwear.
🏆 DON'T SLEEP ON THESE POINTS: Wear your PJs to school tomorrow and score Spirit Points for your class! (Just remember school dress code applies!) 🌙✨
#CroatanSpiritWeek #PajamaDay #CougarPride #EasyPoints
📸 The wait is over, Cougars! Picture Day portraits are now available to view and order online.
Visit cady.com/pictureday to access your student’s gallery, explore package options, and place your order.
🗓️ Missed Picture Day or would like a retake? Make-up day is October 28. More information will be shared with students in the coming weeks.
Thank you, Cougar families! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #PictureDay #GoCougars
Visit cady.com/pictureday to access your student’s gallery, explore package options, and place your order.
🗓️ Missed Picture Day or would like a retake? Make-up day is October 28. More information will be shared with students in the coming weeks.
Thank you, Cougar families! 🖤💛
#CroatanHighSchool #PictureDay #GoCougars
🚌 CROATAN HIGH SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ALERT 🚌
Bus 274 is not running this morning.
Please see the alternate routes and delays below:
Stars Hill Students: Bus 297 and 271 will pick you up. Please expect a delay of approximately one hour.
Hwy 24 Neighborhood Students: Bus 267 will pick you up on the main road. Note: It cannot enter gated neighborhoods (e.g., Canonsgate).
Thank you for your cooperation! 🐾
#CroatanHighSchool #CHSBusUpdate #TransportationAlert
