Crosby Scholars Iredell

Financial Aid Virtual Conversation
2022-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join Anna Stoval from Davidson College discuss financial aid, FAFSA and Scholarships. Register in the student portal to receive the zoom link.

CACRAO College Fairs @ Iredell County Schools
2022-10-19
80+ Colleges and Universities will be visiting Iredell County on October 19th. They are scheduled to visit Statesville HS, North Iredell HS & West Iredell High School. Then Mooresville HS will be hosting a consolidated event for students and families who attend, Mooresville High School, Lake Norman High School, South Iredell High School, Langtree Charter, & Pine Lake Preparatory. Check with your school’s guidance team to see when your student can participate.

2023 Senior Gala
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us as we recognize the class of 2023 that have completed the Crosby Scholars Senior Program.

Try It Wednesday - Cosmetology
2023-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | MCC Cosmetology Center, Taylorsville Hwy, Statesville
Check your student portal to register. This is open to current 8th – 12th graders.

Try It Tuesday - Aviation
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Victory Air, NC, 28677

Try It Tuesday - Culinary
2023-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Continuing Ed Campus, 701 West Front Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Time is subject to change.

Try It Tuesday - Health/Public Safety
2023-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | MCC Health Sciences Building on Cherry Street, 706 Cherry Street, Statesville, 28677, United States

Try It Tuesday - Banking & Finance
2023-07-11 08:00 - 13:30 | Wells Fargo Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Time is subject to change. Transportation will be provided.

Try It Tuesday - Healthcare Tour
2023-07-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Iredell Health Care Mooresville Bluefield Road Campus

Try It Tuesday TBA & Tour of UNCC
2023-07-25 08:00 - 15:00 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Time subject to change. Transportation will be provided.

Crosby Scholars Open House
2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States

Jr/Sr In-Person Academy - Resume & Interview Skills
2023-10-26 08:00 - 17:00
WHO: 11th and 12th Grade Students
WHAT: IN-PERSON Academy (Topic: Resume & Interview Skills)
WHERE: Mitchell Community College: Main Building 218 N Academy St Mooresville, NC 28115
WHEN: Check in begins at 9:30am. Academy is 10am to 12noon.
Join us for an interactive IN-PERSON Academy on the Campus of Mitchell Community College (Mooresville campus).
Guest Speaker – Toby Atkinson, Mrs. United States & Director of DEI and Management Programs for Cintas Corporation
Mrs. Atkinson will have members of her team from Cintas on had to help students create a resume and conduct practice interviews.
If you register, but are unable to attend, we ask that you please cancel your registration to allow space for another student. Thanks!

NACAC Spring College Fair
2024-03-23 12:00 - 15:00
NACAC is bringing hundreds of college admissions counselors to Charlotte – March 23, 2024 12 noon – 3pm
In-Person College Fairs (nacacattend.org)

HS College Tour - UNCG & UNC School of the Arts
2024-04-05 08:00 - 17:00
Join Crosby Scholars as we tour 2 colleges during Spring Break –
First Stop UNC Greensboro – We will tour and eat lunch on campus.
Second Stop – University of NC School of the Arts
This is a FREE tour for any 9 – 12th Grade Iredell County Crosby Scholar
Sign up on your Crosby Scholars Student Portal

Crosby Scholars Class of 2024 Senior Celebration
2024-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us to celebrate the class of 2024. Students who complete the program will receive their graduation cords and scholarships will be awarded at this event.

Middle School College Tour: Lenoir-Rhyne and NCSSM
2024-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join us to tour two campuses in one day! We will see Lenoir-Rhyne University in the morning, followed by the NC School of Science and Math in Morganton in the afternoon. FREE and open to rising 7th-9th grade students. Lunch and transportation are included!
The Crosby group tour is a great way to learn about higher education and picture yourself in college someday.

Lenoir Rhyne is a relatively small, private university in Hickory, NC. Many Crosby alumni have chosen to attend LR!
NCSSM is a residential, honors high school for juniors and seniors with a focus in STEM. High-achieving students can apply during their sophomore year to attend NCSSM.

We will provide charter bus transportation with a pick up and drop off location at The Brawley School in Mooresville and at Statesville Goodwill Workforce Development Center. Students can choose which location to board the Charter Bus, but must notify zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org of any changes to their preferred location by July 22nd for the July 25th event.

Register by clicking here.

MIDDLE SCHOOL College Tour - Wingate and UNCC
2025-07-10 07:30 - 16:30
Join us to tour 2 campuses in one day! We will see Wingate University in the morning, followed by UNC-Charlotte in the afternoon. FREE and open to rising 7th-9th grade students. Lunch and transportation are included!
The Crosby group tour is a great way to learn about higher education and picture yourself in college someday.

Wingate is a small, private university located southeast of Charlotte. They offer a special scholarship each year specifically for students who participate in Crosby Scholars!
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large, public/state school located in Charlotte. UNC-Charlotte is the 3rd largest school in North Carolina, after NC State and Chapel Hill!

We will provide charter bus transportation with a pick up and drop off location at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center in Statesville at 7:45am and 4:30pm, or The Brawley School in Mooresville at 8:15am and 3:45pm. Students can choose which location to board the Charter Bus, but must notify zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org of any changes to their preferred location by July 7th.

Please monitor your email (including over the summer) to confirm your spot on the tour and complete the required waiver!

REGISTER HERE!

HIGH SCHOOL College Tour - NC State and NC A&T
2025-07-17 08:00 - 19:00
PLEASE NOTE: This campus tour is full. If you would like to be placed on a wait list, in the event of a cancellation, please email jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Crosby Scholars is offering a college tour to NC State and NC A&T on July 17, 2025. This is open to all high school Crosby Scholars. Space is limited. This is FREE for Iredell Crosby Scholars. Lunch and snacks provided.

Crosby Launch - Open to 6th & 9th Graders
2025-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Class of 2027 - Junior Orientation - What Every Junior Needs to Know!
2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00
Each Junior needs to attend one Orientation Session by October 31. Virtual sessions have been created and added to Crosby Connect. Students should sign up on their CrosbyConnect account for the day and time that works best for them.

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!

Elevate: Building Business Skills for Success
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
30 Students will participate in this workshop to work on skills that will help them in future careers.

Class of 2026 Senior Celebration
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Please join Crosby Scholars Iredell County to celebrate the Class of 2026 at this year’s Senior Celebration. Each year our staff, volunteers, board members, school partners, students and families come together to celebrate the students who have completed the Jr/Sr Program.
At this event, students will receive a certificate, their graduation cord, and a small gift. Scholarship winners will be announced, and we will recognize our Executive Director Award winners as well.
Our keynote speaker, Richard Totten, is an alumnus of the Forsyth Crosby Scholars program. Richard will share a special message about success after high school.
It’s an event you don’t want to miss! RSVP here!

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE TOUR: UNC Greensboro and Elon University
2026-06-17 08:30 - 19:00
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.

HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE TOUR: Duke University and Guilford College
2026-07-23 07:30 - 19:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
College Tour Information – July 23, 2026
Rising 10th through 12th graders! Join Crosby Scholars for a FREE, one‑day college tour to Duke University and Guilford College on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This trip gives students the chance to explore different college environments and begin envisioning themselves in college. There will be a college admissions presentation and tour of campus. Transportation, lunch, and snacks are included.
REGISTER HERE!
Permission Required
Parents/guardians must complete this form to confirm participation and grant permission. Students may not attend without a completed form. Please monitor email for confirmation and additional information.
College Tour Campuses

Duke University (Durham, NC): Private research university with a campus tour and college admissions presentation.
Guilford College (Greensboro, NC): Private liberal arts college with a strong community focus, offering a campus tour and presentation from the admissions office.

Transportation

Charter bus provided by Crosby Scholars
Pick‑Up & Drop‑Off Location:
Goodwill Career Connections Center
124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625
Arrival Time: No later than 7:30 AM
Return Time: Approximately 7:30 PM
Students must remain with the group all day.

Tentative Schedule

7:30 AM – Depart Statesville
10:00–11:30 AM – Duke University Tour
12:00 PM – Lunch at Duke (provided)
2:30–4:00 PM – Guilford College Tour
Snacks provided on return trip
7:30 PM – Estimated Return Time

Trip Contact:
Jameka Haynes | Crosby Scholars Iredell County
📧 jhaynes@crosbyscholarsiredell.org | 📞 704‑519‑7155

IREDELL CROSBY SCHOLARS OPEN HOUSE: Get Started with Crosby Scholars
2026-09-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will welcome new and returning students Tuesday, Sept. 15 during the annual Crosby Scholars Open House. This drop-in event will take place from 5 – 8pm at the Goodwill Career Center, 124 Fourth Crescent St., Statesville, NC.
Attendees can learn about Crosby Scholars’ programs and resources. Representatives from community partner organizations that provide support and volunteer opportunities for students will be available (see list below). Students will also be able to pick up their 2025-26 Crosby Scholars T-shirt.
Free icy treats from Kona Ice will be also be available!

Iredell Crosby Scholars Fall Frenzy 5K
2026-11-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Troutman Town Hall, 400 N. Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC, 28166, United States
Join us for our 2nd annual Iredell Crosby Scholars 5K!
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: Race Check-In: 7:30-8:45AM. Race Begins: 9:00AM
Parking: Gravel lot across from the Troutman Town Hall or Troutman ESC Park, 400 N. Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC. No parking permitted at the Troutman Town Hall lot.

Ready to participate? Lace up your running/walking shoes! REGISTER TO RUN OR WALK HERE!
Support this event and Iredell County Crosby Scholars! BECOME A SPONSOR OR MAKE A DONATION!

This will be a chip timed event by New and Old-Timers LLC and a new race course!!!
Event is rain or shine!!! Walkers, joggers, strollers and pets are welcome! Pets must be on a leash at all times.
♥ We want to give every Iredell County student an opportunity to participate! If the registration fee presents a financial hardship to you or your family, please contact Jennifer Christian at jchristian@crosbyscholarsiredell.org for a coupon code♥
All runners registered before 10/24/26 are guaranteed our race t-shirt!!!
**Come join the day of festivities! We will have a food truck, face painting, yard games, post-race fruit and snacks, cheer teams, and awards for our top male and female finishers in multiple categories!!!**
