FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: Early College Opportunities
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Mitchell Community College Spring Open House – Mooresville Campus
2026-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Bring your family and friends to explore academic programs, learn about student services, take a campus tour, participate in an on-campus job fair, connect with community resource organizations, and discover Mitchell’s history, plus food, fun, and more!

Attend BOTH Spring Fest Open House events to receive a special gift!

CLICK HERE for more information!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Hartness Road Clean-Up
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE TOUR: UNC Greensboro and Elon University
2026-06-17 08:30 - 19:00 | NC
Rising 7th-9th grade students! Join us to tour 2 campuses in one day! We will see UNC-Greensboro in the morning, followed by Elon University in the afternoon. There is no cost for Iredell Crosby Scholars! Lunch and transportation are included! Check out the sign-up form for additional details.
Students can choose from two boarding locations:

8:30am – Mooresville Bus Boarding – (The Brawley School, 132 Swift Arrow Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117)
9:15am – Statesville Bus Boarding – (Goodwill Workforce Development Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625)

More about our destinations:
UNC Greensboro
At UNCG, we offer a dynamic and enriching environment that goes beyond the classroom. From groundbreaking research and community engagement to competitive athletics and vibrant campus life, discover the diverse opportunities that make the Spartan experience truly unique.
Elon University
Elon University is a leading private liberal arts institution located in North Carolina. Discover why Elon consistently ranks among the best universities in the Southeast.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER TREK: Aviation Careers
2026-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Statesville Regional Airport, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us on June 22nd (10am-3pm) to explore careers in aviation at the Statesville Airport! This awesome day will dive into a variety of careers related to aircraft and flight — ranging from pilot, airplane mechanic, helicopter or drone operator, and SO MUCH MORE! Careers in aviation require a wide range of education, from trade school training or a two-year degree to advanced degrees and beyond, so there’s something for everyone. This event will be HANDS-ON, and we will get up close and personal with all things aviation! Open to rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
You won’t want to miss this amazing experience. Transportation will be provided from central locations in Mooresville and Statesville, and all students will receive lunch during the event. (For free!)
Additional details are available by clicking the registration link here.
Our thanks to Foundation for the Carolinas for supporting this program!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER TREK: Careers In Art
2026-07-13 | MIooresville Arts, 103 W Center Ave, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
Save the date for our Arts Career Trek July 13th (time TBD) to explore careers in the arts! This event will be held in collaboration with Mooresville Arts and two local art galleries in downtown Mooresville.
Is it possible to have a reliable and stable career as an artist in Iredell County? The answer might surprise you! Come find out about local organizations and artists that are doing just that. This event will be upbeat, interactive, and a whole lot of fun! Scholars will also complete a small art project during this event. Open to rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Transportation will be provided from a central location in Statesville, or students can be dropped off directly to the Arts Depot in downtown Mooresville. All students will receive lunch during the event. Put the date on your calendar now, and look out for an email with the sign-up link within the next few weeks when start and end times are confirmed!
Our thanks to Foundation for the Carolinas for supporting this program!

MIDDLE SCHOOL AMBASSADOR CAMP: Rising 7th and 8th Graders
2026-07-22 09:00 - 2026-07-24 15:00 | NC
Apply now to serve as a Crosby Scholars Ambassador for the 2026-2027 school year! Participation in the Ambassador Program will include:

3-day Summer Leadership Camp (July 22nd-24th)
Special giveaways and swag
Represent the Crosby Program at your school, including during Open House

The goal of the Ambassador Program is to develop students’ leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence. We aim to have a group of Ambassadors with at least one participant from every school we serve, and space is limited! This opportunity is only open to students who will be 7th and 8th graders next year.
Click here to register!
