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Junior Kindergarten- High School  
 
February 2014  
 
A Note from Mrs. Lowder 
 

Greetings NHCS families -

It has been an amazing start to our second semester and to 2014!  It is hard to believe we are already into week 8 of the new year.  Our campus is buzzing with excitement and I hope that you will share this newsletter with your family and friends. 

Our enrollment season was kicked off in late January and re-enrollment is up nearly 15% from this time last year.  We are at the point of capping a few grades and waiting lists will be started as a result.  We have also begun the process of interviewing prospective students and families.  You may see new faces touring so please help us welcome them.  Our families and friends are always our best source for new mission appropriate students.  Thank you for all you do in sharing our mission and purpose with others.  We all are at NHCS because we are committed to "equipping the hearts and minds of students to impact the world for Christ." 

We have held a number of events on campus to support our mission and expand our impact.  These events included "What to Expect" meetings in January for JK/Kindergarten, rising 6th graders, and rising 9th graders for current and prospective families.  We also had Shadow Day for prospective families on February 8th.  These events combined attracted nearly 20 new families to our school.  It was a blessing to see so many interested in what NHCS has to offer. 

We were also blessed to have had our first Son-Rise breakfast for our local pastors on February 18th with 28 pastors from various denominations in attendance.  The purpose of this event was to create a dialogue to:

  • Work together to make the greatest impact for Christ.
  • Inform pastors of what NHCS has to offer in our community/sharing our mission.
  • Inform pastors and their congregations about upcoming events on our campus.

Each pastor left with information to share regarding the upcoming "A Night with Josh McDowell" event on April 3rd.  This event will be held in the Helen Kelley Smith Gymnasium and seats are limited.  You don't want to miss this opportunity to share a nice meal, support our NHCS annual fund and most importantly to hear an impactful message on "Teaching Truth in a Whatever Culture". 

I continue to be overwhelmed by all of the support from not only our faculty and staff but from our families!  Those that volunteer their time and energy for our school make all the difference in our events being successful.  A special thank you to the PTSF, Booster Club and to our Vision Banquet committee for all you do to support our school!!

 

Blessings to you all,

Maria Lowder

Executive Director, NHCS

 
 
Mrs.Pullen 2013We're Not So Common. 
A comparison of our curriculum and Common Core 

Written by NHCS Dean of Academics, Leslie Pullen

 

"God reveals a lot through General Revelation and we need to be sorting, checking, and discerning what the World is offering and take it and put it in a biblical system of Education." 


 
To read the full story, click here.
Camp Invention 

 

 

 

Early Bird Registration

March 31, 2014 (discounted rate)

Camp Dates- June 16-20 

 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

For more info, click here 

    

 

 
Spiritual Emphasis Week (SAW) North Hills Christian School (NHCS) middle and high school students recently had an opportunity to become better equipped to impact the world for Jesus Christ during the school's annual Spiritual Awareness Week (SAW). Senior, Morgan Bowman, decided to organize this year's event as her internship project. She worked with the help of Justin Lucas, youth pastor at Trading Ford Baptist Church. Speakers presented topics that hit home for the teens bullying, depression, substance abuse, and media. Eighth-grader Camantha Rae Lyerly commented, "It was a wake-up call to Click here to read more
 
  Christian Miller Wins NHCS National Geographic Geography Bee
 
This is a nationwide contest for schools in the United States. Christian took a written, multiple choice "Qualifying Test," in order to compete for advancement to the state level. We are anxiously awaiting the results of Christians written test with regards to his next level of competition.

  

  
NHCS Spelling Bee Winners
Mary Kaufmann was awarded first place.  Blake McAlister was first runner up and Luke Thomas was second runner up. Students representing each grade level that competed were: Brittany Gaddis (8th), Madison Deal (6th), Owen Teague (6th), Samantha Spillane (5th), Harris Sparks (5th), Caroline Nance (5th), Ashley Mays (5th), Joseph Mayo (4th), Jordan Henderson (3rd) and Samuel Mayo (3rd).   To read the full story, click here.
 
Teaching Truth in a "Whatever" Culture
  
Join us for a 
"Night with Josh McDowell"
Fundraising Dinner
  
Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Helen Kelley Smith Gymnasium
North Hills Christian School
  
Josh McDowell, a leading inspirational Christian author and speaker, will present a program entitled, "Teaching Truth in a Whatever Culture," at North Hills Christian School on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in our Helen Kelley Smith Gymnasium.  Cost of entry is $50 and includes dinner and program.  We are so blessed to host Mr. McDowell, who speaks all over the world, has written or co-authored 138 books, and shares his incredible testimony.  Click here to read his bio and view a video about Josh.  To purchase tickets, contact Jeannie Ogg at (704) 636-3005, ext. 130, or email her at [email protected].  Seats are limited.
 
 
SPONSORSHIPS AND ADS IN THE EVENT PROGRAM FOR
JOSH MCDOWELL EVENT ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE 
  
 
    Join us for Coffee and Shadow Day
March 13
Shadow Days offer prospective parents and students an opportunity to learn more about our school and experience a "typical day" at North Hills Christian School (NHCS).  Join us at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, a light breakfast, and check-in. Parents are invited to hear a presentation about a Christ-centered Classical education at NHCS and tour the campus. Meanwhile, your child can "shadow" one of our current NHCS students until 11:30 a.m.  Reservations are required to shadow one week prior to the event.  
  
For more information, or to make reservations to shadow, contact the school at (704) 636-3005 or email Nikki Eagle at [email protected].  Parents are welcome to schedule an appointment at a time that accommodates their schedule.  For more information about NHCS, visit our website at www.northhillschristian.com.
 
 
 
Middle School & Varsity Girls Basketball Teams Go undefeated in the PAC-8 & WPAC Conference
 
The varsity girls are undefeated in the WPAC conference and played in the first round of the the WPAC tournament on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Helen Kelly Smith Gymnasium.  The girls defeated Challenger Early College 58-28. The WPAC tournament championship game will be played on Thursday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Helen Kelly Smith Gymnasium.
 
Senior Night
Thursday, February 27, 2014 in the Helen Kelly Smith Gymnasium.  Games begin at 6:00 p.m.  Please come out and support our Senior Varsity Basketball players, Emily Boggs, Candace-Craig Lyerly, Natalie Whicker and Jordan Smith.
 
 Spring Sports Try-outs
Spring sports are gearing up for the week of February 24:  Offerings include JV baseball, varsity softball, co-ed golf, elementary and middle school volleyball, and intramural flag football . Click here for dates and time of tryouts
                                       Chloe Salyers     
 
 
Support Our Mission 
 
2013-2014 Annual Fund Goal: $155,000
We have raised 50% of our total goal in contributions and pledges to date. Our annual giving campaign provides critical funds needed to bridge the gap for what is not currently covered by tuition.    
  
Why support the Annual Fund? Contributions are used to help us recruit and retain teachers, provide professional development training, improve our programs, and provide tuition assistance.  Contact the school for more information on how you can help support our mission.
 
 
 
 Donations may also be mailed to:
North Hills Christian School Annual Fund
2970 W. Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144.
All gifts are tax deductible. 
For more information, contact Nikki Eagle at [email protected]
  
 
Upcoming Events
 
 Refer to our website for the most up-to-date listing of our calendar of events. 
 Times and dates are subject to change.  
 
Click here for the full calendar with details for the events below and more.

Shadow Day - March 13 - All grades
  
Please note that the Spring Concert has been changed from March 21 to May 1


Helping Hands Needed
Volunteers are needed to support NHCS activities and athletics. ��������������
  
Wish List of Help Needed:
Campus Beautification 
Processing Box Tops Rewards Program
Managing & Promoting Harris Teeter & Food Lion Rewards Programs
Scrap Book for School News
Office Assistance

 

To volunteer, contact Jeannie Ogg at [email protected] or call 704-636-3005, ext. 130. 

 

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