Mitchell High School

We are so excited for Trunk or Treat on October 31!

Please consider donating to one of these funds, which will go directly toward student trips that have already been planned. Deposits and payments are due for some of the trips, and we do not want to ask our students to pay any money during this difficult time. This is one way we can offer a little hope and a sense of normalcy. Our Juniors and Seniors already missed out on school trips during COVID, and we don’t want that to happen again this year due to circumstances beyond our control. Please share this message with any contacts you may have outside of our community!

We urge you to follow the Mitchell County NC Government and Michell County Emergency Management pages. We will try to share community updates when possible, but like everyone else, we don't have cell service unless we go outside the area.

Homecoming Announcement!

Mitchell High School Homecoming Court will be presented in the Mitchell High School gym at 6:30pm. The football game is still on schedule as of right now.

Mitchell County Schools will be Closed tomorrow, Thursday Sept 26th and Friday, Sept 27th due the severe rain and wind event predicted to hit our area. We are forecasted to receive up to 15+ inches of rainfall and sustained winds of 50 mph+. Rainfall is predicted to become heavy after midnight tonight. Please stay safe and monitor this weather event!

The Mitchell High School football game has been rescheduled from Friday until tomorrow night at 7:00pm. At this time, our school schedule will remain as planned, with a 2 hour early release day on Friday. We will continue monitor the weather and will keep you informed if changes are needed in the schedule later in the week.

Mitchell High FCCLA students met after school on Wednesday to plant some fall flowers and place scarecrows and pumpkins in the outdoor flower pots. The students set a goal to work on making MHS more inviting and a place all students are proud to attend. FCCLA students are fundraising to maintain the decorative pots of flowers to keep MHS looking sharp!

Just a reminder that next Friday is an Early Release Day!

Next week, September 23-27, is School Bus Ridership Week across school districts in North Carolina. The funding that we get for transportation is dependent on the number of students who ride a school bus during this week. Even if your child rides the bus occasionally, we ask that they please ride at least one day next week.

On Tuesday, September 17th, representatives from MAHEC will be at Mitchell to speak to students interested in any health career area about programs they will offer to Mitchell High School students.  Any student can attend the presentation in the auditorium on September 17th during the Advisory period to learn about their Health Careers Academy, the new Health Careers Passport Program (available to only 3 high schools in WNC), the Health Careers Summer Camp 2025, and the Project Promise Internship program.  Students will hear about the opportunities and how to apply to participate in the programs. 

Buy your Mitchell High School yearbook today! The price will go up tomorrow. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1052361/MITCHELL-HIGH-SCHOOL/2025-Yearbook/2024070304212176763/CATALOG_SHOP

Hey Mitchell High School students! If you want to boost your skills, make friends, and get a head start on your future, consider joining a CTE CTSO! A CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) is all about hands-on learning in fields like business, health science, animal science, and more. You’ll have opportunities to go on trips, compete, attend conferences, and build leadership skills—all great for your resume and college applications. Plus, you'll learn skills that can lead to internships, and scholarships, and even help you explore future careers. It’s an awesome way to stand out and prepare for life after high school!

This summer, the Mitchell High School Future Business Leaders of America team consisting of Sophomore Etta Laws, Freshman Landrie Gentry and Senior Brinkley Hodshon competed in the Community Service Project event. They went up against 125 teams in Orlando, Florida, at the FBLA National Conference. Their presentation, personalities and year-long preparation efforts paid off, placing them in the final round, competing against the top 16 community service teams in the world! This accomplishment was monumental for these young ladies, for the MHS chapter, and for the entire community that banded together to assist Mr. Pressley in his COPD struggle and recovery. After such success at Nationals, these young ladies and the whole chapter are energized to start strong this school year through further community service efforts, assisting with as many Mitchell community needs as possible. To our business sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and friends of FBLA, thank you for such support each year as we prepare and send off MHS business leaders into a solid future. Left to Right: Etta Laws, Landrie Gentry, Brinkley Hodshon, Advisor Jennifer Barnett

Are you interested in becoming a bus driver? Mitchell County Schools will host bus driver training next week!

The Mitchell FFA Livestock Show Team exhibited their goats at the Hickory American Legion Fair on Labor Day. These students have been working hard with their show projects all summer. The Mitchell FFA CTE CTSO Show Team consists of Katie Duncan, Caleb Garland, and Quinci Wise. Also from Mitchell High School, Cadee Boone and Marianna Hudgins, showed the goats raised on Sunshine Farms, owned by Cadee Boone. Quinci Wise - 1st place Class 1 Caleb Garland - 2nd place Class 3 - Participated in senior showmanship Katie Duncan - 4th place Class 6 - Participated in senior showmanship Cadee Boone - 3rd place overall Senior Showmanship - 4th place Class 4 - 6th place Class 6 Marianna Hudgins - 6th place Class 5

Get a yearbook at the cheapest price of the school year now! The price will go up after 9/6. Use the link below. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1052361/MITCHELL-HIGH-SCHOOL/2025-Yearbook/2024070304212176763/CATALOG_SHOP

Underclassmen (9th-11th grade) picture day is this Thursday, September 5th. You can purchase pictures online using the following link. https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/81920

Thank you all for a great start to the school year! Just a reminder that schools wills be closed on Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day Holiday and Tuesday, September 3 for Staff Development. We look forward to seeing students again on Wednesday, September 4!

Mitchell High School would like to thank Woodmen Life for coming out to celebrate our local First Responders and Veterans at the season's first game!