Crosby Scholars Iredell

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 12th grades!
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

CROSBY LAUNCH: For Rising 6th and 9th Graders
2026-07-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
If you have a rising 6th grader or a rising 9th grader in your family, look out for more information about the Crosby Launch event later this summer!
