Please note that Wednesday, October 7 is an early release day for professional development. K-8 will release at 11:30, and 9-12 will release at 12.
Teachers will be sharing with each other their most recent STREAM initiatives and having dedicated time to speak with administrators.
Bobcats ROARing with Pride
Congratulations to the Eno River Women’s golf team on finishing regular season match play 5-1 and bringing home the conference championship for the SECOND consecutive year! ⛳️
The team placed second behind Falls Lake in the TNAC conference tournament at Henderson Country Club, with Sophie Purcell finishing in second place individually. Ayla Hill, Lily Zeller, Emmrie Riley, and Allison Bohlin contributed to the second place finish.
Additionally, Sophie Purcell was named Conference Player of the Year!
Important October Dates
October 6: Blood Drive See sign up below
October 6: Fall HS Band Concert, 6pm
October 7: Early Release
October 9: End of Q1
October 12 - 16: Fall Break
October 23: Report Cards
October 27: Board Meeting, 5:30pm
October 28: 4th and 5th grade Fall Program, 9am (performance for MS/HS)
October 29: 4th and 5th grade Fall Program, 9am (performance for K-3 and families)
October 29: PreACT & PSAT & PSAT 8
October 30: Teacher Work Day
October 31: Trunk or Treat & Book Fair (31st - 11/4)
General Updates and Reminders
BLOOD DRIVE
ERA's first blood drive of the year (hosted by FCS) is coming up on Tuesday, October 6 from 9:00-2:00 in the high school gym. We need to fill 62 appointment slots and need everyone's help to make this drive a success! Anyone (16+ years of age) is welcome to donate! Click this link to sign up for
your appointment.
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
My Hot Lunchbox is available all year — bringing lunch from restaurants your kids love straight to our school. Whether you've been ordering all semester or haven't tried it yet, it's easy to get started (or keep going): download the app, create an account, and set up your child's profile. Order online or via the app until noon the day before delivery, and your child’s lunch is delivered directly to school. Order Now: Go to MyHotLunchbox.com or download the app.
STUDENT TUTORING SERVICES
The National Honor Society is now offering student tutoring services for students in all grades! That means elementary, middle, and high school students can connect with an NHS tutor for extra academic support! Look out for our flyers around the high school building for more details. Don't go it alone—visit our tutoring website and connect with a tutor today! Questions? Feel free to reach out to NHS Vice President Keara Seys and NHS advisor Katherine Penley. We’re here to help you succeed!
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
IMPORTANT UPDATED INFORMATION!
Where? Lower School Parking Lot
When? Saturday, October 31st from 11:00-3:00 The event will be held rain or shine!
9:45 → All NHS officers and Penley arrive and chalks spaces w/ numbers and names of clubs
10:00-10:45 → Cars arrive and pull into designated spaces
10:45 → Orange cones placed to block off cars from entering the lower school parking lot. To keep all students, faculty, and families safe, NO CARS WILL BE PERMITTED after 10:45.
Parking for the event = Upper school parking lot. Families walk over to the lower school.
11:00-3:00 → Trunk or Treat
3:00 → Cleanup and cones returned
CANDY AND COSTUME DONATIONS
Weaver Youth Fellowship is hosting a Halloween party for our unhoused community at Home Start, and is collecting candy and costume donations. Gently used costumes, accessories and candy can be donated at the front office October 1- October 23. For more information please contact Ida Dashti (idadashti@enoriveracademy.org)
BREAST CANCER DONATION DRIVE
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Abby Phinn (aphinn@enoriveracademy.org) is collecting items for UNC Hillsborough Hospital. Here are a few items the cancer program would be able to hand out to patients to make their lives just a tiny bit easier as they go through treatment. A donation bin will be located in the front office through the end of October.
Cozy socks
Lip balm and unscented hand lotion
Tissues
Small blanket or soft scarf
Snacks that are individually packaged
Ginger chews or peppermint candies for nausea/dry mouth
Small toiletry bag
Hand sanitizer
Gift card for coffee/food
Encouraging note or small journal
A small tote bag to carry everything
Adult coloring book + colored pencils
Puzzle book/pen
Sleep mask for infusion days
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS HIRING
Our K-8 after school program is hiring!
Tuesday and Thursday staff member from 2:00-6:00, possibility of more hours
Adults 18+
Candidates should be energetic, able to work well with others and have their own transportation.
Previous experience working with children required
Responsible for:
Group Management/safety and assigned group
Leading the assigned group activities for each day
complete basic clean up for their area
Please contact Heather Cobbs, After School Program Director (asp@enoriveracademy.org) to get started!
UPDATE FROM NURSE JENN
Questions about your child’s medication while they are at school? Wondering the thresholds to keep a child at home when sick? Nurse Jen has outlined that and more in her most recent update that can be found here.
ACT BOOTCAMP AT UNC
For students who would like help preparing for the ACT, our students have been invited to a discounted ACT Bootcamp at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over the weekend of October 23 - 25, 2026. Students of all grade levels are welcome to attend.
On average, students improve their ACT scores by 3 -7 points, which can make a significant difference in college admissions and scholarship opportunities.
Schedule for the 3-Day (20-hour) ACT Weekend Bootcamp
Friday, October 23 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday, October 24 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (lunch 1 - 2)
Sunday, October 25 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (lunch 1 - 2)
Location of Bootcamp:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC
Regular Cost of Camp: $499
Discounted Cost: $249
Use coupon code TARHEELS at checkout.
How To Enroll in the ACT Camp
1. Go to: http://TutorsAcrossAmerica.com/ACTcourse
2. Scroll down to find the one you want.
3. Enroll as directed.
4. Use coupon code TARHEELS at checkout to get the 50% discount.
SENIORS
CFNC
Your college connect portal is officially open. The way you access your CFNC account for college connect is as follows:
Go to cfnc.com
Forgot username
Forgot password
Login
Go to search and type college connect
Click claim your spot
The free college application week is October 19th-26th. Make sure you email Mr. Schaffer all colleges you claim as he needs to send transcripts by email to these selected colleges. Please email Mr. Schaffer with any questions.
FASFA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has opened early and is now available for all students. Most will complete their form in 15 minutes or less.
Plus:
You can set up your account, complete their FAFSA, make corrections, and see your estimated aid in one session.
ITIN users can now have your IRS tax info imported directly, just like those with Social Security Numbers - no more manual entry
The digital signature is now on the review page, so fewer missing signature errors will occur.
Go to fafsa.gov to fill out your form!
Graduation Information
You all have until October 30th to get a discount on graduation regalia as well as other materials such as class rings, etc. Please go to the left side of the page and scroll down if you are interested in your basic "cap, gown and tassel." You will need at least those three things for our graduation. If you are in need of financial assistance please come and speak with Mr. Schaffer (jschaffer@enoriveracademy.org) privately. We want to support our students in all ways possible. Senior order page for Cap & Gown and Grad Products
DUKE FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
NEXT SIGN UP DATE: OCT 19th
This is an opportunity to make a lot of money for our ERA athletics programs. We will need 12 parents and up to 4 kids per game, but kids must be 16 and up. You will work at a Duke football concession stand, and it's busy! We will make 10% of that stand's proceeds. Please wear ERA gear as you work if possible. All adults will also need to complete online training before working (once you sign up, Brad will send you the link). Please click this link to review the available slots and consider signing up for 1-2 slots this fall. Thank you!
PTO Corner
October Teacher Appreciation Lunch
This month we are focusing on 8th and 11th grade families (but anyone and everyone CAN help!) to help supply the staff a delicious lunch before their professional development on Wednesday October 7th. Donations can be made towards the Jersey Mike's sub trays through this link - note October lunch!
Please sign up to either donate your time or supplies via this link.
Coming soon . . .staff favorites list in case you want to surprise them with a little treat, plan for the holidays, etc
What you might have missed?
YEARBOOK
Parents can now order their yearbooks at the lowest price of the year, using this link! Please note that although it says "Upper School," this is the K-12 yearbook and includes elementary and middle school!
ERA's Board of Directors will have their next regular monthly meeting Tuesday, October 27th starting at 5:30 p.m. at the ERA HS conference room. Public comments are welcome and can be made in person, live over Zoom, or submitted in advance (no later than 1 p.m. Sept 29th) to board@enoriveracademy.org. We hope to see you there. More information and links about ERA's Board can be found here.
Follow the official Eno River Academy Instagram Page! (@enoriveracademy)
- Order lunch through My Hot Lunchbox