ALL after school activities (including sports practices) at Triton will be canceled this afternoon (Tuesday, Jan. 21) in anticipation of potential winter weather. The FAFSA Completion workshop and FFA event will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you and stay warm!
Reminder:
Our jv guys are selling the Domino's Slice the Price cards again this year.
Cards are $20
They entitle you to buy a large pizza and get one free...unlimited use for the year.
See any player to purchase!
Hello, Juniors! It's never too late to start thinking about your Senior year and beyond! Click on this link to get started with CFNC (College for North Carolina) Next Steps. It's not just about college; there are workforce and military components included, too! This link will help you (and your parents) prepare as you start thinking about the very near future!!
https://www2.cfnc.org/next-step/students-and-parents
Congratulations to Grace Arnold for signing with Louisburg College for Softball! #GoHawks!
The Growing Greatness program and Teaching Fellows Scholarship coordinators for Harnett County are seeking a list of students who are interested in pursuing the teaching profession after high school. If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, email your counselor as soon as possible to let her know of your interest. (This program is EXCELLENT and has paid opportunities during the summer!)
A-D: Mrs. Morrison: jmorrison@harnett.k12.nc.us
E-L: Mrs. Pavlic: mpavlic@harnett.k12.nc.us
M-R: Mrs. Weaver: lweaver1@harnett.k12.nc.us
S-Z: Ms. Stevens: mstevens@harnett.k12.nc.us
Learn more: https://youtu.be/4hpcoDMvC6s
Triton's Absence Makeup Time 4 Time sessions begin Monday, January 27th, 2025
1 Session = 1 Absence for 1 Class. Must have a ride home.
Triton 2025 Prom Tickets Now On Sale in Commons during Lunches:
All Fees-Owed must be cleared, and Prom Forms must be completed to purchase tickets.
*Email Mrs. Kimberly Hackett with questions at khackett@harnett.k12.nc.us
Attention Seniors that want to go into the teaching profession!
Growing Greatness is an initiative to recruit and train Harnett County graduates and student teachers to become educators within our district. The program provides 3 weeks of paid professional development during each summer before students graduate from an education program. Upon graduation, Harnett County students are guaranteed a job with the district. This interest meeting is open to SENIORS ONLY!
https://forms.gle/f7m6pWUtAQnF15MR9?authuser=0
FAFSA Event January 21st 3:30-6:30 Media Center.
See Flyer Below for details.
Attention Triton Clubs & Teams:
Alcohol Awareness Video Contest worth $500
Jan 17th Pink Out Game
Triton High School DECA recognized for Thrive Level Chapter Campaigns &
Achievement Level Chapter Campaign
Erwin, NC – Triton High School DECA was among 1,100 chapters that achieved Thrive Level
recognition during the 2024-2025 school year and will be commended at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held April 26-29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Each fall, DECA offers four campaigns for chapters to complete as part of their program of leadership for the year. These campaigns are designed to grow membership engagement and build lasting partnerships within the school and local community. Chapters that achieve Thrive Level receive a commemorative pennant, flag and plaque. The chapters also have an opportunity to participate in ICDC. In order to receive Thrive Level recognition, the chapter completed two out of three chapter campaigns, including the community service campaign, ethical leadership campaign, and promotional campaign. Alternatively, the chapter could have participated in the membership campaign, which challenged the chapter to attain two of three goals: recruit 20 professional members, recruit 20 alumni members or increase student membership by 20 more members from the previous school year.
DECA’s promotional campaign provides chapter members an opportunity to share with their school and community what DECA is all about and how their chapter is making a positive impact on its members and community.
DECA’s ethical leadership challenge educates the local school and community about the
importance of ethics through a PSA video, school outreach activities and community outreach activities.
In DECA’s community service campaign, chapters held a community service activity, engaged at least 75% of its members, and created at least one form of publicity or promotion.
Each fall, DECA recognizes leading chapters that have built strong local programs focused on serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners. These chapters and individuals dedicate their year to academic and career preparation, community service projects, membership recruitment, school outreach activities and other DECA-related endeavors. The chapter’s advisor and student leaders have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to DECA.
DECA’s membership campaign is designed to help chapters grow by making the DECA
experience available to more student members, keeping alumni involved and engaging
professional members such as administrators, teachers, parents and business partners.
Of the 4,127 DECA chapters, only 1,000 chapters earned recognition in DECA’s chapter
campaigns and only 1,214 chapters earned recognition in DECA’s membership campaign.
The DECA Lead Chapter Advisor at Triton High School is K. Hackett and the Co-Advisor’s are: A. Faulkner & A. Bryant.
Attention Current Junior Class GIRLS:
If you are interested in government and leadership opportunities, please consider applying to attend Tar Heel Girls State, June 21-27, 2025, @ Campbell University! Please email Mrs. Morrison (jmorrison@harnett.k12.nc.us) if you are interested in applying for this experience. Applications are due to Mrs. Morrison by February 13, 2025.
There is an interview process that will determine which students will be chosen. (This activity would look AMAZING on college applications next year!!!!)
About Girls State:
American Legion Auxiliary Tar Heel Girls State originated in 1940 to provide an opportunity to study and practice citizenship. For over 85 years, this program has served several thousand young leaders by deepening their sense of responsibilities as citizens and serving as a practical source of instruction in the structure and operation of state and local governments.
Tar Heel Girls State is the longest continuously running Girls State program in the country.
Rising seniors from across the state spend a week creating city government, political parties, and a state government. They elect officials, write and debate bills, create working governments and attend various workshops to prepare them for their senior year and college.
Who is able to attend?
Must be a junior in high school.
Must be between the ages of 16 and 18 years.
Must be ranked in the top 1/3 of her class academically or have at least an unweighted GPA of 3.0.
Must be residents of North Carolina for a minimum of 1 year prior to their selection for the program and be attending high school in North Carolina.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a legal resident of the United States.
Must be mature individuals capable of setting priorities and be in good physical condition to withstand the week's intense activities and demanding schedule.
Preference will be given to children of veterans of the U.S. Military.
If selected, citizen must attend an orientation session to be held in May 2025.
More info can be found on their website: https://www.alathgs.com/
Due to Inclement Weather, Triton High School will operate on a 2 Hour Early Release Schedule on Friday, January 10th, 2025. We will dismiss at 12:35PM All afterschool activities are cancelled.
SENIORS!!! NC Community Foundation offers numerous scholarships for local seniors. Check out their online applications today!
https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Congratulations Mid-Year Graduates!
Tonight's HCS Mid-Year Graduation Ceremony will be Live Streamed from the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@hcswebmaster435/streams?app=desktop
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!To be eligible for the SECU $10,000 scholarship seniors must: be a US citizen, be a member or is eligible for membership through the SECU, identify a financial need, have a GPA greater than 2.5, exemplify leadership, integrity, and community involvement, and be planning to attend a 4 year college in the UNC system. An interview will be required.
Read the attached the application process carefully. It will give you step by step instructions on how to complete your application.
1. The membership verification must be completed in order to have access to online application.
2. A copy of University Acceptance Letter (must match university listed on student’s application), membership verification and essay must be uploaded to online application.
3. Completed application and required documents will be submitted via online docusign platform.
4. Your completed application packet will be sent to you from dse_NA4@docusign.net.
The application packet must be emailed to Ms. Stevens and a hardcopy of the scholarship must be turned into your counselor by Thursday, February 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your counselor has received your packet.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1anbfl_t1KdK2mfvD0mGNAftfGVfyJwIg/view?usp=classroom_web&authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z9UAZuZFbHxFm9a4lpoH7feXUBUek-0o/view?usp=classroom_web&authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TD3aXvFFqxse-cmdhefdySNaN3Vg9vck/view?usp=classroom_web&authuser=0
Reminder: Applications are due to Mrs. Gennell Morgan in the front office this week for our annual Miss Triton Pageant
