Good afternoon Bobcats,
I hope you all were able to enjoy the beautiful weather over the weekend. It looks like there is more coming! Also, don’t forget that we have a teacher work day on Monday, March 9 and then two busy weeks of school before spring break. This quarter is flying by!
Have a wonderful week,
Kristin
Congratulations & Good Things:
The CHAOS star-gazing event was out of this world!!!
Congratulations to the Women’s Basketball team for winning their first playoff game this post-season!!
General Updates and Reminders
We will be recording a video starting next week for the school's website.
Here is the Opt-Out form if you do not want your student to participate.
Career Day Needs Volunteers on March 16th- Sign up here!! Volunteer at the check in table or provide hospitality to all of our guest speakers!!
Bobcat Mascot Naming Contest - Our K–12 charter school has had the Bobcat mascot for a while - there is one big problem - our bobcat doesn't have a name yet! Is it something fierce? Something funny? Something totally legendary? That’s where YOU come in. Students, families, and staff are invited to submit their most creative, bold, and school-spirited name ideas. The winning name will become part of our school history (and serious bragging rights come with it!). Think you’ve got the purr-fect name? Submit your idea by March 20th and help us give our bobcat a name that roars with pride! Let the naming begin! Submit mascot names here!
Large Pieces of Cardboard NEEDED: Performing Arts needs large pieces of cardboard for props and backdrops - please send in what you have!
Middle School Dance: Save the Date - March 20, 2026 from 5-7pm
$5 to enter
Bring money for snacks and drinks
Sign up genius to provide snacks and drinks - Thanks in advance!!
🌍 Join Us for World Heritage Day! 🌍
Eno River Academy is excited to host our 3rd Annual World Heritage Day on Monday, April 13th, and this year we are inviting families to be part of this special celebration! Our high school gym will transform into “the world,” with continents represented through student projects, cultural displays, food samples, artifacts, traditional clothing, music, dances, games, and more.
We welcome parents and guardians who are interested in sharing a piece of their heritage—whether by contributing food, lending an artifact, wearing customary attire, sharing fun facts, or participating in another meaningful way. If you would like to be involved, please complete the participation form by March 6, 2026.
For questions, feel free to contact Jennifer Tinnin at jtinnin@enoriveracademy.org. Thank you for helping us make this event a vibrant celebration of our diverse community!
STREAM Festival - Save the Date: 4/16 and planning is underway-- looking for some helpful humans to join us. Parents and guardians, check out this link to see how you could help. Email cpreddy@enoriveracademy.org if you have any questions!
Blood Drive Details:
Site: Eno River Academy
Address: 1100 NC Highway 57 North, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Room Name: Gym
Date: Fri Mar 27, 2026
Time: 9:00: AM - 2:00: PM
Eno River Academy is partnering with PetPalsNC to welcome a certified therapy dog to our campus. We are pleased to announce that one of their trained therapy dogs will begin visiting ERA soon! Therapy dogs are specially trained and certified to work in schools and other community settings.
Research shows that therapy dogs can help improve mood, increase engagement, and create a welcoming school environment. We are excited about the positive impact this partnership may have on our students and staff.
Your child will likely see the therapy dog in hallways, classrooms, or during designated activities. Students will never be required to interact with the therapy dog. If you prefer that your child not engage with the dog, please simply instruct your child not to approach him.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Pamela Harkey at pharkey@enoriveracademy.org.
The newest edition of Eno Aura, ERA's literary magazine, has hit the digital shelves! Congratulations to all the published authors and artists for sharing their unique voices and visions. Experience the magic of Eno Aura now!
5th grade students won the ERA STREAM Challenge with their idea to create a nature-based play and outdoor learning space (for more info, click here)!
We are now preparing to build this space and are asking for family support through donations. If you have any of the following and are willing to contribute, we would be grateful:
Kitchen Play Items - Pots, pans, lids - Plastic or metal bowls and plates - Old utensils
Outdoor / Build Items - Scrap wood or pallets in good condition - Old picnic table (safe and sturdy - Outdoor pots or planters
Music Items - Metal pots, pans, lids (great for sound!) - Old rubber mallets
Other Helpful Items - Large outdoor storage bins with lids - Extra mulch or landscaping materials
***All donated items must be clean, safe, and in usable condition.
Click here to purchase your 2026 yearbook BEFORE 2/27 to guarantee your copy. Lower school, please note that our book is K-12, so please ignore the "upper school" in the title.
ATTENTION: We need your photos! Please send yearbook@enoriveracademy.org photos of the following. Or click here to submit photos:
Snow Day Photos
Winter break travels/adventures
Winter Spirit Week photos
Winter sports photos
Extracurricular activities (specifically K-5 sports)
High School & Middle School band/chorus/piano concert photos
K-8 Club photos
The Band-Aid Bulletin
Nurse Jenn has provided an update that you can read in detail here.
PTO Corner
March Teacher Appreciation -
We are looking for folks to help with set up / clean up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A9AD2FA2FD0-62537093-march
Mark your calendars
Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated April 27th - May 1st this year! Stay tuned for more details. There will be opportunities to donate items, donate towards gift cards for staff, volunteer to help supervise students during lunch/ recess, decorate, set up/ clean up, and more!
Have a connection or idea? Let us know!
The Staff Favorites List is here!!!! You asked, and we collected the info! Want to start the New Year off with a surprise or treat for your teacher ?!
Want to do a random token of appreciation as the year goes on ? . . you can check out what our staff would really like!
2025-2026 Staff Favorites List
This Week in Athletics
Running Club - we need parent volunteers!!! Please reach out to Ms. Snyder (ssnyder@enoriveracademy.org) if you are able to attend on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm. Our athletes thank you in advance!!
Families, please share your thoughts about the Athletic Program on this form. We would love to get volunteers to work on a Booster Club
and/or fundraising opportunities.
If your student is interested in playing a sport, please ensure their Dragonfly account is set up and up to date. Many required forms can be completed directly on the site. Two forms - the physical exam and medical eligibility form - must be completed by a physician. If your student needs a physical, Fast Med typically offers them for around $25.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Click here to access all of the ERA Important Dates for 25-26.
Here is the year at a glance!
Here is the academic calendar for the school year.
26-27 Calendar has been approved by the Board of Directors!
Fundraisers
Annual fundraising started on August 7th. Thank you to parents and students who have already donated. If you have not donated, please consider donating as it will make a positive impact on students, staff, and parents.
Click here to donate to ERA’s Annual Fund.