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NHCS Announces One-to-One Tablet Initiative in High School. January,f 2010. At this year's State of the School meeting, Mr. Mitchell announced that a new one-to-one student table PC program will be added to enhance learning in the school’s high school next year.
“Equipping students with this cutting edge technology will transform the way that we teach and how our high school students learn,” noted Mitchell. “The integration of tablets will provide for increased student engagement, as well as increased effectiveness and efficiency in instruction. North Hills is also committed to preparing students who have the technology skills needed to compete in a global workforce,” he said.
Capabilities of the tablet PC’s include digital photography, videography, voice recordings, as well as more traditional PC functions, such as the ability to import web pages, pictures, and other files. Eventually, we hope to have mobile tablet PC labs in the elementary and middle school, as well.
Associate Head of School Announced for 2010-2011. January, 2010. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, Mrs. Leslie Pullen will become Associate Head of School at North Hills Christian School. Pullen, who has taught middle and high school science at NHCS for seventeen years, including two years as Lead Teacher, is a seasoned educator who is respected by parents, students, and her colleagues. Mrs. Pullen will primarily be charged with the task of leading the academic program at NHCS, providing additional support and mentoring for teachers, as well as input that will help form and guide the school's curriculum and instruction. "Mrs. Pullen has earned the right to be heard," noted Kay Paul, NHCS parent and board member.
About his selection of Pullen for the position, NHCS Head of School Matt Mitchell commented, "I can only imagine where our school's academic program is likely to go under Mrs. Pullen's capable leadership. As lead teacher, she has consistently demonstrated her
ability to provide a wide array of tools for our other teachers. Moreover, she has a good grasp upon the school's curriculum and academic program, and is looking
forward to investing her time in providing teachers with resources and tools that will help them enhance student engagement and strengthen instruction, helping teachers develop professionally, and share ideas. I am excited that she will be in a position where she is better poised to share these tools with other teachers."
What will this mean for your children? Even better equipped teachers. Even stronger curriculum. Continuously improving academics. Praise the Lord for sending and preparing Mrs. Pullen to lead this critical area for North Hills Christian School!
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No recession in God's Economy. August, 2009. North Hills’ enrollment for 2009-2010 has increased by more than ten percent over last year’s numbers. “There’s no recession in God’s economy,” said Randy Ward, NHCS school board member. “We are overwhelmed by God’s goodness and provision for our school,” said Head of School, Matt Mitchell, “and the amazing ways that He demonstrates His love for the school’s students and our mission to ‘equip hearts and minds of students to impact the world for Christ.’” This year’s total student enrollment currently stands at 290 students, and that number continues to rise. Last year’s enrollment totaled 262 students.
“We are excited about the start of this school year. The Lord has provided us with a talented and dedicated faculty and staff and we are blessed with a solid group of NHCS supporters including our parents, grandparents, friends of the school, and alumni,” Mitchell said. “Many individuals have given faithfully and tirelessly of their time, talents, and treasure over the past 43 years to build and strengthen North Hills Christian School, and for that we are deeply grateful,” Mitchell added.
NHCS and Catawba College partner to provide additional fine arts to NHCS students. CLICK HERE for details.
Middle School Lady Eagles Take First! May, 2009. Under the direction of Coach Mike Thomas, the middle school Lady Eagles (18-3) played a fantastic 12-0 in their conference to win not only the PAC-8 regular season title but also to take the tournament. The girls defeated Success Institute 26-18 in the semi-finals and went on to win the championship over Statesville Montessori by a score of 34-12. Way to go Eagles!
What a Year! May, 2009. Our athletic teams have been humming this year. From the beginning of the year, when our Varsity Girls' Volleyball took the conference and tournament to the recent victories of the Varsity Girls' Basketball (Tournament), Middle School Girls' Basketball (Conference, tournament, and undefeated), and an "honorable mention" to our elementary boys' team, who lost the championship game by only seven points. Go Eagles!!!!!!
High School Lady Eagles Win Mid-State Christian Conference Tournament! October 2008. Under the direction of Coach Lindsey Pullen, our Varsity Girls' Eagles took first! Abby Lane was voted Tournament MVP. Additionally, Abby Lane, Laura Butner, and Patrick Michael were voted All Conference players. Way to go Eagles!
North Hills Christian School Announces Plans for New Technology at State of School Meeting. January, 2009. North Hills Christian School (NHCS) announced plans for the school to add more computers and interactive media instruction technology. The announcement was made at the school’s annual State of the School Meeting held Thursday night, January 8.
The improvements include the addition of new computers for classrooms, interactive classroom multi-media instruction technology, projectors in classrooms, and an online administrative software that aids communication between parents, students, teachers, and administration. “Christian education is not simply about adding Bible and chapel to our school’s curriculum,” Mitchell said. “It is about providing a biblically integrated education with excellence. It is critical that we prepare students to use technology in the twenty-first century,” Mitchell added, “so NHCS will continue to increase focus in this area in the coming years.”
NHCS Alumnus, Matt Kuhn, spoke to parents and potential families at the meeting. Kuhn, a 2004 NHCS alumnus, graduated from Furman University in 2007 and was voted “most exemplary leader” by his Furman graduating class. He recently began his first year at Columbia Law School in New York City. He spoke about the importance of having Christian men and women “seated at the intellectual table.” “I am a product of Christian education,” Kuhn said, “and I’m here to tell you that an investment now at North Hills will pay big dividends later.”
North Hills Christian School Offers Priority Enrollment for New Families and Open Houses for February. January, 2009. Enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year at North Hills Christian School (NHCS) has begun. New families may apply for available spaces for 2009-2010 during a special “priority enrollment” period reserved exclusively for new families who apply before January 21, 2008. Priority enrollment will be held from January 22-28, 2008. Open enrollment for all applicants begins January 29, 2009. “We strongly encourage interested families to apply early,” Mitchell said. “Some classes are already filling up for next year, “ he said.
Families may get more information about NHCS by visiting the school’s website at www.northhillschristian.com or by calling 704-636-3005 to schedule a personal tour. Three open houses are scheduled in February: Wednesday, February 4 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 5 from 5-7 p.m., and Friday, February 6 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
NHCS is an independent, non-denominational college preparatory, co-ed evangelical Christian day school. The school was founded in 1967 and serves grades 3K-12th grade. Its mission is to “equip hearts and minds of students to impact the world for Christ.” The school is dually accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI/ CASI) and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)—a distinction that places the school in the top ten percent of schools nationwide. The school offers Advanced Placement and honors classes, Bible classes, weekly chapel, computer instruction, dual enrollment courses, a full athletic program, fine arts, a community service program, a variety of student activities, and Spanish, Chinese, and Latin.
North Hills Christian School High School Seniors Process Packages at Operation Christmas Child National Distribution Center. December, 2008. NHCS high school seniors and their chaperones traveled to Charlotte this month to help sort and pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a Christian ministry of Samaritan’s Purse that delivers boxes filled with goodies along with a message of the love of Jesus Christ to needy children worldwide.
North Hills students worked in the Charlotte Samaritan Purse Distribution Warehouse, one of 6 distribution centers nationwide, alongside 500 or so other volunteers from the Southeast. They were part of 30,000 volunteers that will work at that location this year. A total of 8 million shoeboxes will be processed nationwide at all six processing centers.
The NHCS group helped process part of 2.1 million shoeboxes that will be processed at that site. They checked the boxes for unacceptable items, taped them up, and helped sort them and prepare them for shipment The North Hills group was told that the shoeboxes that they were checking and securing for shipment were going to Zambia and India. They were amazed to learn just how many children live in India. There are about 306 million children under the age of 14 living in India.
The group listened to the testimony of a young Sudanese man, who said he received an Operation Christmas Child box as a child. He said that the ministry definitely had an impact on his life.
Groups interested in touring or volunteering for Operation Christmas Child (processing continues through March each year) may contact the regional office at 704-583-1463 or by email at occcarolinas@samaritan.org. Information is also available at www.samaritanspurse.org.
North Hills Christian School Receives Renweal of Dual Reaccreditation and Adds New Staff. April, 2008. North Hills Christian School (NHCS), an independent, co-educational Christian school located in Salisbury reported a slight increase in student enrollment for 2008-2009 and recently received renewal of its dual accreditation status. “We are grateful for an increase in our enrollment this year,” Head of School, Matt Mitchell, said, “especially when you consider the current economy.” “We have a waiting pool of applicants for several of our classes that are now at capacity,” Mitchell added. The school is currently accepting applications for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
North Hills received reaccreditations from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/ CASI) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Schools may voluntarily apply for reaccreditation every 5 years. The process involves a rigorous internal and external evaluation and a student assessment. The goal of accreditation is to focus educators on continuous improvement, financial stability, and effectiveness.
Mr. Richard Hardee, chairman of the ACSI Visiting Team, stated in his report, “It was clearly evident to the team that something exciting is occurring on the North Hills campus and that there is a renewed confidence in the educational program and what the future holds for the school. Of special note is the respected leadership of the head of the school, Mr. Matt Mitchell.”
North Hills Christian School was founded 42 years ago and serves students in preschool beginning at age 3 through high school. It is a non-profit Christian school that employs 45 faculty and staff members. Its mission is to “equip the minds and hearts of students to impact the world for Christ.”
NHCS Hires Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Shirley Luckadoo. April, 2008. Some additions to the NHCS staff this year include a Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Shirley Luckadoo. Luckadoo previously served as Executive Vice President of Academic Services at Rowan- Cabarrus Community College. Luckadoo will conduct periodic reviews of the school’s curriculum and oversee implementation of revisions. She will work with teachers in the classroom to help them incorporate additional active learning strategies. Luckadoo, who has a Master’s of Divinity degree from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, will also offer on-going support to teachers as they continue to develop their skills needed to prepare biblically-integrated lesson plans.
Dr. Luckadoo has more than 33 years of experience in the education field, including 18 years as a classroom teacher and 15 years as an administrator. Prior to working at RCCC, Dr. Luckadoo was Administrator for Central Piedmont Community College. She has a B.A. in Business and Economics with a minor in Education from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina.
Luckadoo assisted NHCS over the last two years as a consultant through the reaccredidation process. During this time, she became closely acquainted with the school’s faculty and staff and the institution. She encouraged her son and daughter-in-law to enroll her granddaughter at NHCS. “Through the accreditation process I saw what sets North Hills and a Christian education apart from other schools,” Luckadoo said. “I wanted my granddaughter to experience that type of loving, supportive environment,” she added. Luckadoo is married to Gerald Luckadoo and is a member of Trading Ford Baptist Church, where she is director of the church’s “Celebrate Recovery” program.
NHCS hires Director of Admissions and Advancement Angie Richard. July, 2008. Angie Richard replaced Lari Hatley as Director of Admissions and Advancement this summer. Hatley accepted a position with Duke University’s Lemur Foundation in Durham, where her husband is employed. They have relocated to Durham.
Richard will be overseeing admissions, marketing and communications, and the school’s annual fund campaign. North Hills’ annual fund covers operating expenses not covered by tuition and includes expenditures such as capital improvements, technology improvements, increases in teacher salaries and benefits, and financial aid for families who qualify. Richard has ten years experience working in the marketing communications
field. She worked most recently for Communities in Schools of Rowan County, a national volunteer mentoring and tutoring program.
Prior to moving to Salisbury, Richard was Director of Advertising for MasterCraft Boat Company, the world’s leading ski boat manufacturer, where she managed all of the company’s media buying and production of its marketing and advertising materials. She has a B.S. degree in Communications with a concentration in journalism and public relations from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. Richard lives in Salisbury with her husband Jeff and two children. They are members of First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury. Both of her children attend North Hills.
NHCS Hires Admissions Coordinator, Nikki Eagle. July, 2008. Nikki Eagle will assist Mrs. Richard as admissions coordinator. Eagle has been a teacher in the North Hills’ preschool program for 4 years. She will continue teaching preschool and she will assume part-time responsibilities in admissions. Eagle will conduct school tours and handle all new admissions, enrollment, and community relations. Eagle will also continue to serve as the school’s transportation director.
Eagle has a B. S. in Business Administration and Management from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC. She was a previous business owner and has fifteen years experience in sales, marketing, and business management. Eagle lives in Salisbury with her husband, Chris, and their two children, both of whom attend North Hills. She is a member of Trading Ford Baptist Church where she teaches a women’s Sunday School class.
New Athletic Director Named Commissioner of Mid-State Christian Athletic Conference. October, 2008. Former Assistant Athletic Director, Coach Brian Cook, will assume responsibilities as Athletic Director this year. Cook was recently voted Commissioner of the Mid-State Christian Athletic Conference, a high school varsity conference. “It was nice to receive the confidence and support of my peers,” Cook said. “I want to see us grow into a larger conference for Christian sportsmanship,” he added.
Cook came to North Hills in 2006. He has thirteen years of coaching experience, including three years as a high school basketball coach at Episcopal High School in Jacksonville, Florida. “Coach Cook has vision for the future of our athletic program,” Head of School Matt Mitchell said. “Last year, he prompted plans to add baseball and softball practice fields, and he was instrumental in gaining support for a baseball program.” Mitchell said. “Mr. Cook has also begun taking our students to out of state competitions and tournaments and, this summer, he coordinated our hosting of a basketball camp for schools in our athletic conference.”
Cook said he plans to continue to grow North Hills’ athletic program. “This year we plan to get middle-school tennis cranked up, add varsity cross country, and start a new after-school weight program for our high school students,” Cook said.
NHCS’s athletic program is offered for students in fourth grade and up. The high school program is open to home schooled students and students from other Christian schools that currently do not offer the sports programs offered by North Hills. North Hills offers most major sports with the exception of football.
Cook lives in Concord with his wife Tonya and two sons. They are members of Pitts Baptist Church in Concord.
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