Middle School Ambassador Camp
2024-06-12 - 2024-06-14

Try It Tuesday - Counseling/Social Work/Human Services
2024-06-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Hear from a panel of professionals including licensed counselors (therapists), social workers, psychologists, and others. Find out what it’s like to work in these careers and what kind of training is necessary.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Office Closed Juneteenth
2024-06-19 08:00 - 17:00

College Tour (High Schoolers): UNC Asheville, Western Carolina
2024-06-20 07:00 - 19:00
On June 20, 2024, we will be traveling to two colleges, UNC Asheville & Western Carolina University. Thanks to the Southern Association College Admissions Counseling (SACAC), we will have a 52-passenger charter bus. This tour is free for Crosby Scholars. Plus, we will be providing lunch and snacks.
Sign up on the Crosby Scholars Student Portal
NOTE: We have space for 2 parent chaperones. Please contact Jenniffer Jamison, jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org, if you are interested in volunteering to come with us.

AGENDA

7 am to 7:15am: Board Charter Bus at Goodwill Workforce Development Center (124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625)
7:30am: Bus Departs!
7:30 to ~9:30am: Drive to UNC Asheville
10am to 11am: Walking Tour of Campus to Admissions Building
11 – 11:30: Admissions Presentations
11:30am-12:15: Lunch at Brown Dining Hall UNC Asheville
12:30pm: Board Bus to Western Carolina
2pm: Tour of Western Carolina
4pm: Drive to Statesville
6 – 6:30 BUS RETURNS/STUDENT PICK-UP Goodwill Workforce Development Center (124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625

Crosby Scholars Staff Contacts

Jenniffer Jamison, Jr/Sr Program Manager & Rachael Reynolds, Advising and Outreach will be the staff members on this tour. If you need anything, please contact Jen Jamison 276-732-5632

Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Downtown Statesville
2024-06-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Statesville
Mark your calendars for the Annual Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Statesville on June 22, 2024! Enjoy a day filled with games, a dedicated kids’ zone, educational activities, live entertainment, and much more. Crosby looks forward to celebrating this significant event and honoring the rich heritage of Juneteenth!

Try It Tuesday - Healthcare Careers
2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:30 | MCC Health Sciences Building on Cherry Street, 706 Cherry Street, Statesville, 28677, United States
Ever wondered about the career paths in Healthcare? JOIN this Try It Tuesday to explore your options and get advice about this field of work! You will go on a tour of the Health Sciences Building as well as hear from a Physician and Human Resources at Piedmont HealthCare.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Workshop Wednesday - College Essays (Brainstorming)
2024-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us to brainstorm and get started on your college admissions essays!
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!

Office Closed Independence Day
2024-07-04 08:00 - 17:00

Try It Tuesday - Explore the Legal System (Law Enforcement, County Jail, and Public Defender's Office)
2024-07-09 10:30 - 14:30 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Ever wonder what it takes to be an attorney? A judge? Considering a career in the criminal justice field? If so, this Try-it-Tuesday is for you!
We’ll start the day with brunch/lunch, and then take a tour of the Iredell County Hall of Justice/Courthouse from noon to 1pm. We will hear from an attorney (Iredell County Public Defender’s Office), a judge, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions about careers in law. From there we walk over to the Iredell County Jail and Detention Center for a tour and questions about the criminal law process, along with information about jobs in other areas of the criminal justice system.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!

Workshop Wednesday - Test Prep Academy
2024-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us for an ACADEMY to get ready for both the SAT and ACT. You will ease some of your anxiety and know how to prepare for upcoming tests. Review English, Math, try sample questions and get tips to get your best score.
Want to attend? Register by emailing Rachael Reynolds at rreynolds@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

Try It Tuesday - Business with Cintas
2024-07-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Ever wondered about the career paths in Business? JOIN this Try It Tuesday to explore your options and get advice about this field of work!
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Monthly Parent Webinar: Scholarships and Paying for College
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Our monthly FREE parent webinar for July will focus on scholarships and paying for college. Feel free to invite your friends to participate as well. We want to make sure our Crosby Scholars parents have the important information they need to prepare for what comes after high school.
Fill out this short form to receive the Zoom link for this month’s presentation: https://forms.gle/MouR7WZ5WepKVFYC6

Try It Tuesday - Careers in Education
2024-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Experience a taste of what it’s like to be a teacher and learn about some of the traditional and non-traditional routes to becoming a teacher. Find out what it’s like to work in these careers and what kind of training is necessary.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Workshop Wednesday - College Essays Final Draft
2024-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us to polish your college admissions essay final draft and prepare for application submission.
Want to attend? Register by emailing Rachael Reynolds at rreynolds@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

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.

Try It Tuesday - TEEN-preneur Business Boot Camp: Business, Finance & Credit Skills
2024-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Considering going into business for yourself? Launch your future in business by learning the finance and credit skills you’ll need. Johnson Consulting, a vocational specialist, will provide an overview of business essentials – what you should know to give your business a strong start and a bright future.
This academy session will be held at the Goodwill Career Center.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!

Workshop Wednesday - DATE CHANGE TO FRIDAY, AUG. 2
2024-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Please click Aug. 2 on the calendar for more details on this event!

Crosby Launch! - For ANY rising 6th or 9th grader
2024-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Incoming 6th and 9th graders, this one’s for you! Join us on August 1st for Crosby Launch, an event designed specifically for 6th and 9th graders. We will “launch” you into success as you begin your journey as a new middle or high schooler!
At this event, you will learn more about the Crosby Scholars program, explore strategies for success at your new school, complete a community service project, and finish your Crosby requirements for the 2024-2025 school year. Free lunch is included.
This event is open to ANY 6th or 9th grader who is interested in participating in Crosby Scholars — including first-timers! No need to enroll in the Crosby Scholars program ahead of time; you can complete the Crosby enrollment form when you arrive at this event.
Register by CLICKING HERE.

Workshop Wednesday (on a Friday) - Using the COMMON APP
2024-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us for this rescheduled Workshop Wednesday, where we will delve into the Common App, teaching you the ins and outs of this very valuable app!
Want to attend, or do you need to change your registration status for this event? Contact Jenniffer Jamison at jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Free Parent Webinar - The Common App
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00
Our next FREE monthly parent webinar, August 15 at 7pm, will take a deep dive into the Common App, simplifying the college application process, and providing crucial resources and support.
Fill out this short form to receive the Zoom link for this month’s presentation: https://forms.gle/MouR7WZ5WepKVFYC6

Office Closed Labor Day
2024-09-02 08:00 - 17:00

College Essay Writing Workshop - Mooresville HS Only
2024-09-11 | Mooresville High School, 659 E Center Ave, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
Mooresville High School students! A great essay can make all the difference when applying to college. Get the help you need from our near-peer advisor, Mariah Roseboro. Two dates are available:

Wed., Sept. 11 during BDB
Tues., Sept. 24 from 2:30 to 3:30pm in the media center

SAT Test Prep Sessions
2024-09-14 08:45 - 12:30 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Are you planning to take the SAT this year? Join us for test overview, tips, and subject matter review specifically related to the Math & ELA portions of the test.
This session will be held at the Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28677.
Please bring your school laptop.

Iredell Crosby Scholars Open House
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us for our annual Iredell Crosby Scholars Open House! We will welcome new and returning students on their journey through middle/high school to higher education and a great career.
Students will be able to:

Pick up their 2024-25 Crosby Scholars T-shirt
Meet our staff
Meet our community service partners
Learn about the wide range of programs and resources available COMPLETELY FREE from Iredell Crosby Scholars.

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, Sept. 17!

Volunteer Opportunity: Annual Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament
2024-09-19 15:30 - 18:30 | Statesville Country Club, 635 Deauville Road, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Iredell-Statesville Schools need volunteers to assist with the Annual Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament at the Statesville Country Club.
A chaperone or advisor should accompany student volunteers. Volunteers should wear white shirts and khaki pants. Needs include:

Volunteers to help clean golf carts (ages 14 – 18)
Student drivers to help move golf carts to designated areas (ages 16-18 w/license)
Golf cart drivers to pick up tournament signs after the event concludes (ages 16-18 w/license)
Students to help golfers return their equipment after the tournament

Get more information by contacting Marlene Scott, at Iredell-Statesville Schools, marlene_scott@iss.k12.nc.us

College Essay Writing Workshop – Mooresville HS Only
2024-09-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Mooresville High School, 659 E Center Ave, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States

FREE Parent Webinar - College Application Tips From the Expert
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00
We are very excited to offer this opportunity to hear from Elon University Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions Frederick Evans at 7pm, Sept. 24.

Students: Please sign up on CrosbyConnect.
Parents: Please sign up by completing this google form: https://forms.gle/jBrAtNdjyn4xrn1u5

Fredrick Evans is the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Elon University, where he forges impactful partnerships with Community-Based Organizations, connecting with students and leaders to support educational access. He also serves as the admissions counselor for students from the South Piedmont and Western regions of North Carolina. An alumnus of Elon University, Fredrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in African and African American Studies. He later obtained a Master of Education in Student Affairs from Clemson University.

A passionate advocate for educational access, Fredrick is dedicated to empowering students to achieve their full potential and pursue their goals with confidence.

In-Person Academy and Parent Meeting
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Each year students are required to complete at least one Academy. The deadline for completion is April 30, 2025. There are several options to complete this task/requirement, including attending this in-person event at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus.
This Academy session will also include a community service project, a requirement for Crosby Scholars each year.
Parent meetings will include ABCs and FAQs of Crosby Scholars and Financial Aid 101.
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Jennifer Christian, High School Coordinator. jchristian@crosbyscholarsiredell.org OR
Zoe Harding, Middle School Coordinator, zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

Volunteer Opportunity: Out of the Darkness Community Walk
2024-09-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Statesville High School, 474 N Center St, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Help is needed to post signs around town advertising the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “Out of the Darkness” Community Walk.
Volunteers are also needed to man the booth during the Sept. 29 event, from 1 – 3pm.
To sign up, contact Suzanne Wegmiller at 704-929-5762.

Senior Zoom! College Options & Grants You Might Have Missed
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Senior Zoom! – This Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7 – 8pm

This virtual Zoom meeting for seniors will explore student options for college that you may have missed. Learn about:

– Grant opportunities to fund higher education from Next NC

– Opportunities at the state’s private, non-profit colleges from NCICU

– Opportunities offered by community colleges, including easy transfer options to four year schools from NC College Connect

Keep in mind, seniors should complete their academy requirement by Jan. 31, 2025. Register for this academy session through CrosbyConnect!

Questions? Contact Rachael Reynolds, rreynolds@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
