Crosby Launch - Open to 6th & 9th Graders
2025-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join Crosby Scholars and get your academy and community service done in one day. Open to 6th graders and 9th graders. Need to complete this form to sign up.

10th Anniversary Crosby Scholars Open House - Drop-In Event
2025-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Drop in anytime between 5pm and 8pm to meet our staff, pick up your free t-shirt, meet community partners and learn about our Crosby Scholars program!
Plus, we’ll have FREE hot dogs and Mister Softee ice cream (5 – 7pm only).
Special thanks to Grill for God Ministries who will be helping with the hot dogs!

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 12th grades!
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join us on September 27th at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville campus for an in-person academy! This event will include academy sessions for all grade levels (6th-12th). Additionally, 6th-10th graders will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

FREE Student Parent Webinar: The Benefits of NCSSM
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Discover the benefits of the N.C. School of Science and Math, one of the most unique educational institutions in the state! Visit this Google form to sign up. You’ll receive a link to join this webinar Oct. 16!

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 10th grades!
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us on October 25th at Mitchell Community College in Statesville for an in-person academy! This event will include programming for 6-10th graders. Students will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

MIDDLE SCHOOL VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Career Choices
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
November 6th, 7pm – Virtual Academy

Join Middle School Coordinator Zoe Harding on Thursday, November 6th at 7pm for the first Virtual Academy of this school year! The topic will be “Career Choices.” Students will explore a variety of career pathways, consider their job preferences, and discover careers that align with their interests!
This event will be on Zoom. Sign up in CrosbyConnect to get the Zoom link.

FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: Early College Opportunities
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
We will have an Early College Information Session this Thursday at 7pm for parents and students. The session will feature Mamie Houston, the Early College Liaison for Crossroads. Mamie will share information about all 3 “Early College” High Schools in Iredell County.

What is the Early College program?
-The Early Colleges are specialized high schools where students complete both their high school diploma and Associate’s degree during their high school years. Students complete an honors-level curriculum in a smaller learning environment. All college-level courses are offered in partnership with Mitchell. There are 3 Early Colleges in Iredell County: ASEC, CCTL, and Crossroads.

Who can apply for the Early Colleges?
-Students typically apply during their 8th grade year. Ideal students aren’t required to have straight A’s, but need to have a strong work ethic. Any student living within Iredell County can apply (not just Iredell-Statesville Schools students).

Students and parents are invited to the information session this Thursday to learn more about the Early College programs and get their questions answered. This session will be especially relevant for families with 8th graders who are considering applying.

Register in CrosbyConnect to receive the Zoom link.

IN-PERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY: Basic First Aid for Middle Schoolers
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us on December 6th for this special event hosted in collaboration with one of our current high school Crosby Scholars!
Krithika, who is a sophomore at SIHS, will be presenting basic First Aid skills for middle school students! This event is perfect for any student who might be interested in a career in the medical field, or just wants to learn how to help in real-life medical situations. This event is December 6th from 10am-12noon at the Crosby Scholars Office in Statesville (124 Fourth Crescent Place). Attending this event fulfills your academy requirement.

Registration for this event is being tracked in a Google Form, NOT in CrosbyConnect. If you would like to attend this event, please complete the registration Google form below. This event is open to all middle school students. If you have a friend who is NOT in Crosby Scholars but would like to attend this event, we invite you to share the sign-up link with them.

Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMhV3CluBRP-Z2wbUcsyoX9vhyqV0u7PcLYrdL5hA04by9Aw/viewform

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 10th grades!
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join us on January 31st at Mitchell Community College campus in Mooresville for an in-person academy! T This event will include programming for 6-10th graders. Students will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

MIDDLE SCHOOL WEBINAR: Resilience
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join Crosby’s Outreach Specialist Brianna on Thursday, February 12th at 7pm for a virtual academy focused on “Resiliency”! Students will explore what it means to be resilient, why it’s important for future success, and strategies for building resilience when things get difficult. This event will be on Zoom.
Sign up in CrosbyConnect to get the Zoom link.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 12th grades!
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us on February 28th at Mitchell Community College in Statesville for an in-person academy! This event will include academy sessions for all grade levels (6th-12th). Additionally, 6th-10th graders will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 – 10th grades!
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join us on March 28 at Mitchell Community College campus in Mooresville for an in-person academy! This event will include programming for 6-10th graders. Students will complete a community service project along with their academy.

NOTE: This academy session was originally planned for Jan. 31. Due to snow, the event was postponed until this date.
Register in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

Middle School College Fair (Teacher Workday for I-SS and MGSD)
2026-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Unity Center, 1145 Salisbury Road, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
School’s out, so join us to learn about college fairs, popular NC and SC college destinations, and free pizza!
Monday, April 6th, we’re hosting our very first Middle School College Fair!
This will be a fun and interactive event for students to explore opportunities and experience what it’s like to attend a college fair. Students will learn what a college fair is, what it’s like to attend, and how to make the most of their future college fair experiences!
Check out materials from a variety of colleges and universities, including popular destinations for our Crosby Scholars students, like NC State, App State, Chapel Hill, South Carolina, and more!
Plus, this event will include a free pizza lunch, and all students will leave with a goodie bag of college swag and materials!
Register in CrosbyConnect!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Boys & Girls Club Pancake Day
2026-04-16 06:00 - 19:00 | Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
April 16: Boys & Girls Club Pancake Day
Join the Boys and Girls Club for Iredell County’s Happiest Day- Pancake Day! Check out volunteer opportunities. Several positions are needed, from the kitchen to the dining room, and more! Click here to sign up!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Hartness Road Clean-Up
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
Iredell Crosby Scholars students and parents are asked to help with our “Adopt-a-Street” volunteer effort to clean a mile stretch of Hartness Road in Statesville!. It’s a great way to earn service hours, contribute to the city of Statesville and beautify the community!

We’ll meet at the Dollar Tree at 805 N. Center Street, Statesville at 10am. Register in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

Crosby Scholars has been a part of the “Adopt-a-Street” program since 2021 as part of our community service efforts.

TRY IT TUESDAY: Entrepreneurship Career Exploration
2026-06-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Crosby Scholars encourages students to explore careers and learn about jobs available in the community. Try-It Tuesday is our series of events held during the summer.
Our Entrepreneurship Career Exploration will be hosted by the Small Business Center at Mitchell Community College. Thirty students can participate and they will learn the basics of starting a business.
See a Need. Fill a Need. Build Your Idea.
What if your idea could solve a real problem—and maybe even become a business someday?
Join us for a hands-on, high-energy entrepreneurship experience designed just for high school students. In this interactive session, you’ll learn what entrepreneurship really is, hear from a real local business owner, and discover how simple ideas can turn into real solutions.
You’ll team up with other students to spot a problem in your school or community, create a business idea to solve it, and pitch your concept to real judges. No experience needed—just creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to try.
Along the way, you’ll learn how entrepreneurs think, how business ideas are planned (without boring paperwork), and how you can start building something—even as a teen. Plus, teams will compete for prizes and bragging rights!
If you like solving problems, working with friends, being creative, or dreaming big, this session is for you.

Come see a need.
Come fill a need.
Come discover the entrepreneur in YOU.

Spots are limited—sign up and bring your ideas to life!
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
REGISTER IN CROSBY CONNECT!

TRY IT TUESDAY: Health Care Career Exploration
2026-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Iredell Health System, 557 Brookdale Dr,, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Explore Your Future in health care with this Try-It Tuesday session at Iredell Memorial Hospital! ONLY 16 SPOTS Available.
Are you curious about a career in health care? Join us for an exciting Try-It Tuesday experience at Iredell Health System, where you’ll get an inside look at what it’s really like to work in a hospital!
On June 23rd, students will take part in a guided, behind-the-scenes tour from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this hands-on experience, you’ll visit several hospital departments and learn directly from health care professionals about their roles, daily responsibilities, and career pathways.
Departments You May Visit Include:

Operating Room (OR)
Emergency Department (ED)
Radiology
The Birthplace
Radiation Therapy
Physical Therapy
And more!

To make the day even better, lunch will be provided for students in the hospital cafeteria.
This opportunity is perfect for students interested in healthcare careers such as nursing, medical imaging, therapy, emergency medicine, or hospital operations.
Don’t miss this chance to try out healthcare, explore career options, and see where your future could take you—sign up for Try-It Tuesday today!
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
REGISTER IN CROSBY CONNECT!

TRY IT TUESDAY: Travel and Tourism Career Exploration
2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Statesville Convention and Visitor Bureau, 111 Depot Ln Ste. B,, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Ever wondered who helps decide what people see, do, and eat when they visit a city—or how a downtown becomes a destination?
Join us for Try-It Tuesday with the Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB)—a hands-on career exploration experience where you’ll step behind the scenes of tourism, hospitality, and economic development right here in Statesville.
You’ll kick things off at the Statesville Historical Collection, where you’ll learn how history, culture, and storytelling play a key role in attracting visitors. Then, enjoy a guided tour of downtown Statesville to see how local shops, restaurants, events, and attractions work together to create a place people want to visit—and return to.
Along the way, you’ll explore career paths in hospitality, tourism, sales and marketing, and economic development, and learn how these roles support local businesses and the community. This is your chance to experience it like a visitor—not just hear about it in a classroom.
To make the experience even better, students who attend may receive food discounts or vouchers to enjoy local downtown spots.
If you’re curious about travel, marketing, events, history, or people-focused careers, this is your opportunity to try it out and see what’s possible.
Get out of the classroom. Explore downtown. Discover careers you may not have considered.
Spots are limited—sign up and see Statesville in a whole new way!
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
REGISTER IN CROSBY CONNECT!

TRY IT TUESDAY: Mental Fitness Career Exploration
2026-07-14 09:00 - 12:00 | New Mentality PC, 816 Brawley School Rd,, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Discover the Power of the Brain — Try-It Tuesday Career Exploration
Have you ever wondered how the brain influences emotions, focus, stress, and performance? Join us for Try-It Tuesday: Mental Health & Brain Performance Career Exploration on July 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and explore careers where science meets real-world impact.
During this hands-on session, students will learn how professionals use brain-based tools like neurofeedback and biofeedback to help people improve focus, manage stress, and strengthen emotional well-being—without medication. You’ll discover how mental fitness plays a critical role in success at school, work, sports, and everyday life, and how careers in this growing field allow you to make a meaningful difference for others.
Led by Tracy Alston, licensed mental health professional and Founder of New Mentality, PC and Mental Edge Fitness Solutions, this experience offers an inside look at educational pathways and career options in counseling, neuroscience, psychology, performance coaching, and wellness technology.
If you’re curious about the brain, passionate about helping others, or interested in a future career that combines technology, science, and human connection, this is your chance to try it out. Register today and take the first step toward a career that strengthens minds and changes lives.
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
REGISTER IN CROSBY CONNECT!
