FREE PARENT WEBINAR: Tips for the New School Year
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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JR./SR. ACADEMY: Resume 101
2025-09-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join us online, via Zoom, for an academy session focused on creating an awesome resume to accompany your college application. Just register in CrosbyConnect and you’ll receive your Zoom link.
NOTE: No need to download Zoom. You can join from your browser on your mobile device or home computer.

FREE PARENT WEBINAR: Filling Out The FAFSA Form
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00

JR/SR ACADEMY: Career Exploration
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us online, via Zoom, for an academy session focused on exploring potential careers. Just register in CrosbyConnect and you’ll receive your Zoom link.
NOTE: No need to download Zoom. You can join from your browser on your mobile device or home computer.

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.

IN-PERSON STUDENT/PARENT ACADEMY : Admission to UNC Chapel Hill
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Bryan Trypin, Assistant Director of Admissions with UNC-Chapel Hill, will speak to Crosby Scholars and their parents from Iredell County – with a special invitation for Crosby Scholars and parents from Rowan and Forsyth counties as well.
You’ll receive application and essay tips from an expert!
This is an IN-PERSON session, taking place at the Goodwill Career Center, 124 4th Crescent Pl, Statesville, NC 28625.
CLICK HERE to register!

FREE WEBINAR: Financial Aid: How to Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year is scheduled to open Oct. 1! Correctly filling out the FAFSA form is a key step in funding your college education! Join us for a FREE virtual webinar, Financial Aid: How to Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA, on October 7th at 6pm.
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://goodwillnwnc.zoom.us/j/83790270871?pwd=BdPb4zauCibS67FQusZjw3svnQ7M7g.1
Passcode: 861700

FREE Virtual Student/Parent Webinar
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
CLICK HERE to sign up for this FREE virtual webinar. You’ll be sent a link to join online.

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!

Student-Parent Webinar: College Admission Tips from Elon University
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Get tips to best position yourself for admission to college. We’ll be joined by an expert on the subject, Fredrick Evans, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions with Elon University.

IN-PERSON STUDENT ACADEMY: Test Prep for the SAT
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the SAT! A free Test Prep Session for 10th & 11th Graders takes place this weekend at Mitchell Community College. Bring a friend! There are plenty of spots available.
Log into your CrosbyConnect account to register: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

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.

JUNIOR/SENIOR VIRTUAL ACADEMY - Interviewing Tips and Tricks
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Whether it’s a part-time job, scholarships, or college admissions interview, students need to know how to present themselves in the best way possible. Juniors and Seniors can polish those valuable skills with this virtual academy session, Monday, Oct. 27 at 7pm..
Register in CrosbyConnect: https://crosbyscholars.pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse

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.

9th/10th GRADE ACADEMY: What We Wish We Knew
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us for a real talk panel discussion where our Crosby Scholars juniors and seniors share the valuable lessons they wish they’d learned earlier in 9th and 10th grade. Hear honest insights, practical tips, and words of wisdom from successful upper-class students who’ve been where you are and are now thriving!
Current Crosby Scholars- Sign up in Crosby Connect https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/
Students interested in joining Crosby Scholars- Email jhaynes@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

JUNIOR/SENIOR ACADEMY: College Life in NYC
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00
For some, city life might seem intimidating. For others, there’s nothing that sounds more exciting! With this Junior/Senior free webinar, you’ll get the real story and find out what college life in New York City is really like.
Register on Crosby Connect to receive the link to join this session: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

9th & 10th GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Future-Ready: Skills You’ll Need by 2030
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Stay one step ahead. Join Jameka Haynes for this virtual academy Monday, Nov. 17!
Future Ready: Skills You’ll Need by 2030 explores the top skills that students will need to thrive in the workforce by 2030, based directly on the World Economic Forum’s latest report. Highlighted by Iredell County Economic Development Corporation, you’ll discover practical ways to start building these skills now setting yourself up for success in school, careers, and beyond. Mastering these skills now in high school will help you plan better for what’s next.
Don’t wait until your senior year to start thinking ahead, start now!
Register in CrosbyConnect.

JR./SR. VIRTUAL ACADEMY: College 101
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
What’s college like? Is college right for you? What major should you choose? What about living on campus? Get the answers you’re looking for during our College 101 Academy session. Register in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

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.

JR./SR. VIRTUAL ACADEMY - Improve Your Resume Skills
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00
Improve your resume skills for jobs, college applications, or scholarship applications. Register for this event in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

9TH/10TH GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Unshakeable: Building Resilience and Confidence
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us for a fun, interactive virtual session designed for 9th and 10th graders TOMORROW from 6 to 7pm. Students will hear from Miss Statesville Teen 2026 Isabella DiFiore and 2025 SC State University Magna Cum Laude graduate Victoria C. Jordan as they provide real-world insight and tips. Topics will include practical tools to stay resilient and confident, build good habits, and strengthen your mindset.

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

FREE MARIST COLLEGE WEBINAR: Maintain Your Mental Health During Application Season
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Marist College is offering a free webinar for Crosby Scholars students, “Maintain Your Mental Health During Application Season.” Donelle Durham, Director of Southeast Admissions, will conduct this webinar Dec. 10 at 6:30pm. Sign up on CrosbyConnect!

9th/10th GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY: What We Wish We Knew
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: Plan for Summer NOW!
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
It may be cold now, but it’s not too soon to plan for the summer season. Summer is a great time to gain experience, work on yourself, start a passion project – the options are endless. But nothing happens without a plan…
Join us Dec. 18 for our monthly student-parent webinar. Sign up in CrosbyConnect and you’ll be sent the Zoom link to join!

FREE JR./SR. WEBINAR: Campus Living: What's Life Like Outside of Class?
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
You’re going off to school and living on campus. You know about attending classes and dorm life. But what do you do….the rest of the time?
Near Peer Senior Advisor W.H. Hayes answers that question, discussing clubs and other *positive* ways to spend your time on campus.

STUDENT/PARENT WEBINAR: I've applied for college. Now what???
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
You worked hard to get to this point. Now that you’ve applied, well, what comes next? Learn about acceptance letters, what that means for financial aid, and what your next steps should be. Sign up with this Google form and you’ll be sent a link to join!

JR./SR. VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Improve Your Interview Skills
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Interviews are a key part of reviewing candidates for jobs, internships, scholarships and college admissions. Join us to learn how to prepare for interviews. We will cover information about in-person, committee, virtual and phone interviews.
Register in CrosbyConnect to receive a link and join us Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7pm.

9th & 10th GRADE VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Vision 2026 - Dream It, Plan It, Do it!
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Start the year off right! Join us for a fun, interactive session where you’ll learn how to set goals that actually work for YOU. We’ll talk about how to turn your big dreams into real steps you can take now, share tips to stay motivated (even when things get tough), and help you create a realistic plan to crush your goals in high school and beyond.
Register in CrosbyConnect!

9th & 10th GRADE VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Reality Check - What Will Your Future Cost?
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Do you know what life really costs?
Most teens don’t and that’s okay! This session is your chance to explore what things like college, housing, cars, and food actually cost in the real world. We’ll talk about how the choices you make now, like building good habits, planning ahead, and setting realistic goals, can help you feel confident and prepared for life after high school. Think of it as a roadmap to independence and opportunity, so you can create the future you want to thrive and not just survive.
Register in CrosbyConnect!
