Crosby Scholars Iredell

Mitchell Community Spring Open House - Statesville Campus
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Mitchell Community College Spring Open House – times two!

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!

April 11 – Statesville Campus, 10am to 1pm.
April 16 – Mooresville Campus, 4 – 6pm
Crosby Scholars receive academy credit for attending either event!

CLICK HERE for more information!

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 | 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.

9th and 10th GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Leadership In College & Resilience
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Meet Our Guest Speaker: Nicole Tran

Senior at Appalachian State University, Honors College student and Impact Scholar
Majoring in Political Science with a minor in Leadership Studies
2025–2026 Student Body President and leader within the Student Government Association
Appalachian Student Ambassador, representing and advocating for students
Global advocate who worked on legislation in Vietnam and attended the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29)
Future graduate student planning to pursue a Master’s in International Relations
Learn about her journey as a student leader, what it takes to advocate for others, and how to overcome challenges while balancing academics, leadership, and personal growth.

Nicole Tran | LinkedIn
https://sustain.podcasts.appstate.edu/e/023-app-state-at-cop29/
*Register in Crosby Connect

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Mooresville Public Library Summer Reading Kick Off
2026-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
May 30, 2026, from 9-11, the Mooresville Public Library will be having our Summer Reading Kick-Off. The event will take place at Liberty Park (255 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115) and volunteers are needed. The event will feature gem mining, a scavenger hunt, photo opportunities, and dinosaur themed activities and more.
The deadline to register as a volunteer is Saturday, May 17 at 5pm.
To sign up, email Megan Mosher, mmosher@mooresvillenc.gov.

TRY IT TUESDAY: Graphic Design/IT Career Exploration
2026-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, 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 Graphic Design/IT Careers session will be hosted by Mitchell Community College. Twenty students can participate. learning about jobs available here in Iredell County.
Graphic Design concepts span careers in web development, media, digital communication and print communication. Understanding how to get your message to a customer using more than just words. Technology, the available tools and careers in this field will be discussed. Learn how to harness technology to succeed in business and beyond.
The second part of this session is learning about computers, programming, coding, AI, network architecture, etc. Learn what jobs and careers are available in the information technology field and how can you learn to obtain that dream job.
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
REGISTER IN CROSBY CONNECT!

TRY IT TUESDAY: Auto Engineering and Muscle Cars
2026-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Detroit Speed, 185 McKenzie Rd,, Mooresville, NC, 28115, 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. This session will be hosted by Detroit Speed & Engineering. 20 students can participate and they will learn about jobs available right here in Iredell County.
Detroit Speed & Engineering (DSE) is a nationally known automotive engineering and manufacturing company based in Mooresville, North Carolina. They specialize in designing and building high-performance suspension systems, chassis components, and complete custom vehicles for classic and modern muscle cars. Their Mooresville facility functions as a design center, manufacturing shop, and custom build operation.
Career paths: engineering, sales and marketing, manufacturing, welding, and fabrication.
