IN-PERSON STUDENT ACADEMY: Test Prep for the SAT
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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.

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.

Crosby Scholars Fall Frenzy 5K Run/Walk
2025-11-22 07:30 - 12:00 | Troutman ESC Park, 338 North Avenue, Troutman, 28166, United States
Join us for the inaugural Iredell Crosby Scholars 5K!
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: Race Check-In: 7:30-8:45AM. Race Begins: 9:00AM
This will be a chip timed event by New and Old-Timers LLC, held at Troutman ESC Park, 338 North Ave, Troutman, NC 28166.
Event is rain or shine!!! Jogging strollers and pets are welcome. Pets must be on a leash at all times.
This fundraiser for Iredell County Crosby Scholars is offered with a $35 registration fee. You can also support this event and the work of Crosby Scholars by donating. REGISTER HERE!
We want to give every 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.
Register before November 1, 2025 to receive our inaugural race T-shirt!
**Come join the day of festivities as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary! We will have a DJ, a coffee truck, face painting, yard games, post-race fruit and snacks, and awards for our top male and female finishers!!!**
Those wishing to sponsor the Fall Frenzy 5K can find detailed sponsorship packages and more information by CLICKING HERE.

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!

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.

STUDENT/PARENT WEBINAR: Financial Aid Award Letters Reviewed
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Jr./Sr. Program Manager Jenniffer Jamison will walk parents and students through Financial Aid Award letters. She’ll detail each of the options presented and the implications of the choices available.
Sign up using this Google Form to receive a zoom link.

Sign up on this Google Form to receive a zoom link. https://forms.gle/MKiHThNMPa68q1k87

9TH & 10TH GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Your First Resume (Brag Sheet)
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Never written a resume before? No problem! Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to create your brag sheet and first resume from scratch. We’ll walk you through what to include, how to highlight your strengths, and how to spot any gaps you might want to fill. Plus, you’ll start building a “brag sheet”, a master list of your accomplishments, activities, and skills that you can share with teachers, counselors, or anyone writing recommendation letters for you. This is your starting point to showcase who you are and what you’ve achieved!
Register in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

9TH & 10TH GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Own Your Story: Personal Branding
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
What do you want colleges, future employers, and the world to know about you? Join us to discover how to create your personal brand and craft a mission statement that reflects who you are and what you stand for. We’ll explore why personal branding matters for your future, from writing powerful college essays and personal reflections to building a positive digital footprint that opens doors instead of closing them. Learn real tips on how to tell your story with confidence and authenticity, both online and in real life. Your brand starts with YOU!
Register in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

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.

Virtual Academy - Launch Your Future: Real-World Paths to Success
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
In this practical webinar, Launch Your Future: Real-World Paths to Success, we will explore multiple pathways that help students move confidently from school into meaningful careers. Participants will learn about in-demand career pathways and explore options such as Career and Technical Education, community college, apprenticeships, internships, and entrepreneurship. We will discuss how these experiences build real-world skills, professional connections, and long-term opportunity. Whether you are a student or a parent, this webinar offers guidance, real options, and a clear roadmap to launch the future with confidence.

STUDENT/PARENT WEBINAR: Creating a College List
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00
Where should you apply? What’s the best culture fit? Which college is best for your budget? We can help! Join Jenniffer Jamison for our monthly Student/Parent Webinar to learn more about what to consider when creating a college list.
Sign up using this Google Form to receive a zoom link.
