North Carroll High School is part of the Carroll County Public School System (double-click to access CCPS website). It is a comprehensive high school in the Hampstead area. Located on Panther Drive, it serves the north east community of Carroll County. It has a functional capacity of 1200 students and currently serves over 1600 students.  The opening of a new north east area high school, Manchester Valley High School, is expected to reduce enrollment in the 2009-2010 school year. The mascot is the panther, and the school colors are red, white, and black.

• Parking Permits are on sale in the main office: Any Junior or Senior who wishes to drive and does not have an obligation will be sold a permit for $20.  You can fill out your permit in advance by printing the form here.

• Tours & Donuts for Incoming 9th Graders will be offered on August 5th - there is no formal agenda for this 9AM to Noon opportunity, upperclassmen and administrators will be available to help students become comfortable with the building and their schedule.  See you then!

• All North Carroll fall sports tryouts begin on August 16, 2008 except for golf & girls cross country. You must have a completed CCPS physical form to try out.  Physicals are available in the main office or online here.

  Once again…….You cannot try out without a completed CCPS Physical form……there are no exceptions!!!

   FIELD HOCKEY: 8-10AM & 5:30-7 PM (@ NCHS Field Hockey fields)

   BOY'S SOCCER: 9-11AM & 5-7 PM (@ back practice fields)

  GIRL'S SOCCER: 8-10 AM– & 11-1PM (meet in gym lobby)

  VOLLEYBALL: 1^st practice= everyone 8-10AM (@ main gym)

                      2^nd practice=varsity 12:30-3:30PM/ JV 3-5:30PM

  BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: 9-11 AM meet by main gym doors

   CHEERLEADING: 7:30am—11:00 AM (@ outdoor basketball courts)

  FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION:

  Varsity 8/12    9-10:30AM      JV 8/12   10:30-12PM        9^th Grade  8/13   9-11:30AM

  FOOTBALL PRACTICE:  All teams 8AM-3PM (@football practice field) BRING A PACKED LUNCH!!!

  GOLF:  Monday 8/18 from 1:30-3:30PM (@ Oakmont Green Golf Course)

  GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY:  Monday 8/18 @ 8AM @ stadium entrance

• Aaron Geiman, agricultural educator has been selected as the 2008 Maryland winner of the Ideas Unlimited award, given by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE).
  The Ideas Unlimited Award is designed to give NAAE members an opportunity to exchange teaching ideas. Ideas are judged on their originality, practicality, adaptability to instruction, and instructional value.
  Geiman will compete against Ideas Unlimited award winners from surrounding states for the opportunity to be named the 2008 NAAE Ideas Unlimited award winner for Region VI. Regional winners will receive a cash award to attend the 2008 NAAE conference in Charlotte, N.C. The NAAE Ideas Unlimited Award program is sponsored by Thomson Delmar Learning.
  NAAE is the professional association for agricultural educators. The mission of NAAE is “professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service.” The NAAE office is located on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, KY.

• Schedule changes for 2008-2009 will occur during June 2008. Please call the North Carroll Guidance Office to make an appointment.  410-751-3461. For more information - go here!

• The Athletic Boosters meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the media center at 7 PM. All NC Sports parents and supporters are invited to attend.

• Class of 1988 - 20th Reunion is October 11, 2008.  Contact Jeff Martin at 443-375-6798 or e-mail ncclass1988@yahoo.com. for more information.  See the flier here.

• Please click here to sign up for the www.eschoolnewsletter.com. NCHS sends various information out to parents via this newsletter - it is a great way to stay current on important school information.

• Free and Reduced Lunch - applications available in main office.
  You may apply at any time throughout the year if household income or status changes.

Mark Your Calendar…..

AUGUST

4- Marching Band Camp Begins

5- 9th Grade Donut and Tour Day - 9AM to 12 Noon

16- First Day of Fall Sports - Tryouts Begin

18- Firsy Day for Teachers

20, 21, 22- FFA Officers Training 9AM to 3PM

21- Freshmen Orientation - 5PM

26- First Day for Students

26- Fall Sports Picture Day

26- Fall Sports Meet the Coaches Night - 7PM

28- Parent Preview Night for Marching Band - 8:30PM

SEPTEMBER

1- Schools and Offices Closed - Labor Day

4- Back to School Night

4, 5- Underclass Portraits

11,12- Senior Portraits

12- SGA Blood Drive

20- It's Academic Contest (Taping)

25- 9th Grade Q & A Night 7PM

26- Choral Boosters Basket Bingo

29- School Closed for students

30- Spirit Week (Homecoming Weekend Oct 3,4)

*VOLUNTEER TRAINING IS AVAILABLE AT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT CARROLL COUNTY, PLEASE DOUBLE-CLICK THIS LINK FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF LOCATIONS AND TIMES,
CCPS VOLUNTEER TRAINING SCHEDULE.