JANUARY 2025 | ISSUE 1
We Support, Educate, Challenge & Motivate to Succeed!
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear North Gaston Families, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2025! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for an exciting second semester. As we reflect on a fantastic first half of the school year, we are thrilled about the opportunities and events that lie ahead. We’re starting the new year with a bang! Our seniors are gearing up for graduation in May 2025 with activities like a senior picnic and baccalaureate services, and we’re thrilled to announce plans for a spectacular outdoor ceremony. This new setup will allow more family members to join in celebrating this milestone with our graduates. There’s so much more to look forward to this spring: •
Spring Musical: Mark your calendars for March 14th and 15th as our talented students take the stage to present Mean Girls. It promises to be an unforgettable performance!
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Junior/Senior Prom: Students can dance the night away at our prom on Friday, April 11th.
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2025-2026 Registration: Course registration begins this month, and we are excited to offer expanded opportunities through the Leadership Academy.
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Curriculum Night & Open House: Join us on January 30th for an evening of exploration and connection. Get a glimpse into the Leadership Academy’s growth, learn about curriculum changes. School BBQ: Help us go BIG with the PIG to continue to support our school’s financial needs by supporting our school wide bbq.
It’s shaping up to be an incredible semester, and we’re so glad you’re part of the North Gaston family. Thank you for your continued support in making our school community a special place. Wishing you a wonderful start to 2025! Go Wildcats! Ms. Willis
ADMINISTRATION Page Willis Principal
Angela Smith
9North Academy
Waheebah McCray
(10th-12th) Last Names A-K
Jennifer Bergerson
(10th-12th) Last Names L-Z
COUNSELOR STAFF Katy Eckert | A-D Sharae Powell | E-K David Rice | R-Z Rita Wilkinson | L-Q
SUPPORT STAFF Emily Walters
Data Manager/Registrar
Angela Olmsted
Guidance Receptionist
Abby Hawkins Control Room
Candise Reynolds Financial Secretary
Sonja Rodden
Business Manager
Chuck Harkey Social Worker
Melissa Carver School Nurse
Amanda Payne
Graduation Coach
Athletic Director Jesse Martin
WEBSITE
gaston.k12.nc.us/ngaston
1133 Ratchford Road | Dallas, NC 28034 | 704-922-5285