North Moore High School

North Moore High School
Location
Robbins, North Carolina,, United States
Information
Type	Public 4-year
Established	1965
Principal	Mr. Scott Absher
Enrollment	624
Color(s)	Green, Gold
Mascot	Mustangs
Information	(910) 464-3105
Website	North Moore High School

History

North Moore opened its doors as the first consolidated High School in Moore County, located in Robbins, North Carolina. The school was created through the consolidation of Elise High School, Westmoore High School, and High Falls High School. In 2006 North Moore High School was named one of the best schools in the nation .The cost to build the school was about 1½ million dollars in 1964-65. The Class of 2008 was the biggest graduating class in the school's history.

Description

The school's SAT score average over the past three school years was 1036/1456. There are 38 classroom teachers on staff, 2 Vice Principals, 1 Principal, 1 Media Specialist, 2 counselors and 22 support staff. The current enrollment is around 575. There are close to 16% Hispanic students and 11% African-American students in attendance. There was close to $1.3 million awarded in scholarships to members of the class of '09. The School possesses superior ratings for the band at Marching Band Festivals. Spanish and French are offered as foreign languages, along with many online languages. The school maintains a 95.46% average daily attendance rate among students. North Moore High also proudly sports Smart Boards in every classroom, which are integrated into daily lessons.

Daily schedule (current) is as follows:

1st Block: 8:08 Warning Bell to first

           8:15 Tardy Bell and Announcements
           8:18 First Block starts
           9:48 1st Block ends
                     BREAK

2nd Block: 9:55 Warning Bell to second

           9:58 Second Block starts
           11:26 1st Lunch (Senior Bell)
           11:28 2nd Block ends
                   1st Lunch (Underclassmen)

3rd Block 11:30 Warning Bell to third (for those with 2nd Lunch)

           11:33 Third Block starts(for those with 2nd Lunch)
           11:55 Warning Bell to end 1st Lunch
           11:58 1st Lunch ends
                   3rd Block starts for 1st Lunch students
           12:16 2nd Lunch (Senior Bell)
           12:18 2nd Lunch (Underclassmen)
           12:40 Warning Bell to end 2nd Lunch
           12:43 2nd Lunch Ends (back to Third Block for them)
           1:28 3rd Block Ends
                      BREAK

4th Block 1:33 Warning Bell to fourth

           1:36 Fourth Block starts
           3:04 Senior Dismissal
           3:06 Underclassmen Dismissal
                  

North Moore also serves as an evacuation site in the event of emergencies for the upper portion of Moore County.

Student life

Clubs & Organizations AIM Club, Beta Club, Drama Club, FBLA,, FCS, FFA, Journalism Club, Key Club, Quiz Bowl, Ruri-Teen Club, SADD, SGA, Teacher Cadets,T.A.T.U

'Athletic Offerings

• Fall: Varsity & Junior Varsity Football, Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Varsity & Junior Varsity Cheerleading
• Winter: Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball, Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleading
• Spring: Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball, Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Track, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, Golf

Performing Arts Offering

• Choral Music, Drama, Orchestra, Concert Band, and Marching Band

Vocational Club Offerings

• Future Business Leaders of America; Future Farmers of America; Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

Notable alumni

• John Edwards, Former U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential Candidate for 2004 election
• Charles E. Brady, Former Blue Angel and NASA Astronaut
• Cam Thomas, Defensive Tackle for the San Diego Chargers

External links

• North Moore High School
• Moore County Schools
• Recognition by World & News Report
• North Moore High School Summary

References

• The Pilot