Harnett Central High School

Your school is requesting that every Class of 2026 Senior make an appointment with Prestige to have their portraits taken. Don’t miss out on being in the yearbook! You must be photographed by Prestige to be included in the 25/26 yearbook. We will be at your school on the dates below to offer these sessions. DATES: June 16th & 17th, 2025 LOCATION: Main Gym SIGN UP: prestigeportraits.com COST: $30 Essential Session and $20 Mini Session Please see your grade-level Google Classroom for more details.

Freshmen orientation will be held on July 30th from 9am until noon. Please scan the QR code and sign up by July 18th!

Information about graduation at Campbell University: 1.  There will be no drop-off available for families at the front of the venue, and there are a limited number of handicap parking spaces available.  Families are encouraged to arrive early if they need special parking accommodations (e.g. handicap parking).  Handicap parking placards are strongly encouraged to be displayed upon arrival on campus, and those spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. Campbell University has a “Clear Bag Policy”  for all of its Athletic Facilities.  This includes the John W Pope Convocation Center, where the Harnett County High School Graduations will be taking place.  Please review below so you will be familiar with what is allowed to be brought into the facility.  Security will enforce this policy at the entrance to the facility. John Pope Convocation Center Clear Bag Policy Campbell University Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy that regulates the size and type of bag that may be carried into all Campbell Athletics facilities, including Barker-Lane Stadium, Jim Perry Stadium, and the Pope Convocation Center/Gore Arena. Fans and guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new policies before arriving at the venue to minimize time spent searching bags at security checkpoints. Bags that are approved include: Clear tote bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ One-gallon clear plastic zip-style bags Small purses or clutch bags that do not exceed 6.5″ x 4.5" Medical or diaper bags must be accompanied by a child Items that are not permitted include: Backpacks Printed pattern or tinted plastic bags Drawstring bags Fanny packs Camera or binocular cases Large purses or bags No Food or Drinks No pets (only service animals only) Emotionally support pets are not allowed Laser pointers Weapons of any kind 3.  All families of graduates will need to enter through the front doors of the Gore Arena.  No one but the graduates and school personnel will be able to enter through the rear of the building.  The doors to the auxiliary gym will be unavailable for entry, so everyone authorized to be in that area will need to enter through the loading dock entry area at all times.

NCVPS Summer Opportunity Harnett County Schools is offering an opportunity for high school students to take courses through North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) over the summer. Through NCVPS, students will engage in an online course asynchronously with a teacher online. It will be the responsibility of the student/family to make sure all coursework is completed and grades are monitored during the summer. This virtual option should be used as an accelerated opportunity, not a remedial option. Coursework will be reflected on the student's transcript, but will not be a part of the GPA calculation. NCVPS classes start on June 25th and an application process will proceed enrollment. If interested, contact your counselor by May 30, 2025.

Yondr Is Coming to Harnett County Schools! Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, all Harnett County middle and high schools will become phone-free learning environments using the Yondr Program. Students will store phones in secure pouches during the school day to reduce distractions and improve focus, engagement, and well-being. ✅ Research shows Yondr leads to: • Better academic performance • Healthier social interactions • Improved student behavior and focus 💬 Want to learn more? Join one of our "Beyond the Classroom" info sessions: 📅 May 30 (Virtual) - https://shorturl.at/huxyd 📅 June 18 (In Person) 📅 July 9 (Virtual) - https://shorturl.at/huxyd 📅 July 23 (In Person) 📍Links and details will be posted on school websites and the district Facebook page. Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!

Graduation Live Stream Link https://vimeo.com/event/5143495

Harnett County Schools offers FREE mental health resources for students. See the attached information for more details.

Sports Physicals will be held on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Harnett Health will be on site. Physicals will be $10 CASH ONLY. Students must bring their physical forms with the first two pages filled out and signed. Students must also complete the forms in Aktivate for the 2025-2026 school year.

FINISH THE FAFSA The deadline to submit your FAFSA is June 30th! For more information visit, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa For information regarding federal and state financial aid dollars/scholarships, and outreach activities visit: https://nextncscholarship.org/ https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nc-need-based-scholarship-for-private-college-students/ https://www.blueridge.edu/2024/05/22/blue-ridge-to-host-nextnc-scholarship-and-financial-aid-assistance-events-this-summer/ https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/fafsa-assistance/financial-aid-help-near-you/ #FinishTheFAFSA #WeAreHarnett #InspiringLearnersToBeLeaders #SuccessWithHCS

The celebrations continue! Catch the Harnett Central graduation here: https://campbelluniversity.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx?folderID=5092bbc5-12b1-40b0-a470-b16f00d813fb #WeAreHarnett #ClassOf2024 #InspiringLearnersToBeLeaders #SuccessWithHCS

Come home to Harnett! We will be hosting a face-to-face recruitment event on Tuesday, June 11 at the Harnett County Public Library and Resource Center. This is a floating event that will begin at 2:00 PM and end around 4:00 PM. We are currently recruiting for all positions, both certified and classified. Non-licensed applicants who hold a 4-year degree in any area are welcome to attend to learn more about alternative licensure pathways into the classroom. Register today at www.bit.ly/HCS_Careers

REMINDER: join us on Saturday, April 13th for FAFSA DAY! Representatives and translators will be on-site at the Central Carolina Community College Multipurpose Room to help fill out the 2024-2025 FAFSA from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. A Parent and Student FSA ID must be created in advance. Have login information readily available at the event. Please bring the following: - 2022 Tax Return - Student SS# (required) Parent SS# (if applicable) - Driver’s License Number (if applicable) - Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms Click on the link to RSVP or scan the QR Code below https://bit.ly/3VCRCtD #WeAreHarnett #InspiringLearnersToBeLeaders #SuccessWithHCS

SUN Bucks: A new food assistance program for school children. Starting this summer, families that qualify can expect to receive $120 per eligible child in grocery-buying benefits on a debit-like card. These benefits can be used to purchase food at retailers that accept EBT, including most major grocery stores. Visit the SUN Bucks webpage at www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks to learn more. IMPORTANT: Some families will get benefits automatically sent to the mailing address in their child’s school record. Update your child’s mailing address by March 28th by contacting your child’s school.

The Sweetheart Ball will be Saturday, February 10th. Tickets will be sold during lunch. The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, February 9th.

Registration links for STEM Camps 2024 are open! Please visit STEM Camp > Events > Campbell University to register. https://www.campbell.edu/conferences/stem-camp/

National School Counselor Week is February 5 - 9, 2024. We are grateful for our fantastic counselors at HCHS!

Harnett County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay Wednesday, January 10th.

Due to potential inclement weather, Harnett County Schools will operate on an asynchronous remote learning schedule on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All extracurricular activities for Tuesday are canceled.

Beauty and the Beast auditions Jan 8th and 9th Workshop Dec 8th

Senior Pics - be sure to sign up!