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06/03/2026

Parents, DCS is inviting your feedback on e-bikes at Monday's Board of Education meeting in Manteo. You can learn more about the issue in this story by Nighthawk News:

By Kenzie Brown, Opinions Editor The clock hits 3:30 p.m. and students flood out of the building to the overflowing bike rack. Within minutes, students are zipping through the crowded school parkin…

06/03/2026

We have our first graduation practice Thursday at 9 in the gym so everyone knows how to get lined up and receives all the info they need for Friday night at 7! As a reminder, DCS will livestream the ceremony at this link – share widely with your out-of-town family and friends!

First Flight High School Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Live Stream from the Warren C Judge, lll Memorial Field in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

06/01/2026

Parents of seniors, a note:

Our seniors do NOT need to contact their counselor to request that final transcripts be sent to their various post-secondary institutions (universities, colleges, community colleges, trade schools, etc.). This is why we had all our seniors complete Mrs. Mitchell's Senior Survey in May. Transcripts will not be finalized for at least another week and will start going out then.

05/28/2026

Thursday Update:

Teacher-made exams for first- and third-period are underway today, with those exams in second and fourth set for tomorrow. Then it's on to EOCs and some of our CTE state exams next week as the year winds down toward the last day of school and graduation on Friday, June 5.

Speaking of... here is the link to the graduation livestream produced by Dare County Schools for any out-of-town folks who can't make it here!

First Flight High School Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Live Stream from the Warren C Judge, lll Memorial Field in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

05/27/2026

Wednesday Update:

Good luck to the women's soccer team in today's 5 p.m. match at Carrboro in the NCHSAA 4A East Regional Championship game! There IS an official, real livestream available for this contest via the NFHS Network if you have a subscription or wish to sign up for a temporary plan:

Watch the 2026 NCHSAA Girls Soccer Playoffs First Flight High School vs. Carrboro High School - 05/27/2026 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

05/26/2026

Tuesday Update:

– As feared, the weather in the Triangle tonight is not going to cooperate, so the Nighthawks will travel to Carrboro on Wednesday for a 5 p.m. start in the 4A East Regional Championship game. Good luck, Nighthawks!

– Also, check out this big news for all our students who want to cheer on the Nighthawks next year! Now through June 1, students can grab season passes to athletic events (minus tournaments and playoffs) for just $75!

05/25/2026

Monday Update:

Due to concerns about the weather tomorrow, the Nighthawks are now scheduled to take on Carrboro at 4:30 in the NCHSAA 4A East Regional Championship game. Officials from the two schools will chat Tuesday morning about the forecast before FFHS hits the road for the long drive to the Triangle.

Carrboro, seeded No. 1 in the East, is 20-1-3 and coming off a 3-1 victory over Ledford. The Nighthawks are seeded No. 2 with an overall mark of 19-3-1 and bested East Duplin 6-0 to advance to the Final Four.

The winner of this matchup advances to the NCHSAA 4A Championship game, which has been set for Saturday at 2:30 at Durham County Stadium. Second-seeded Hibriten meets No. 8 Lake Norman Charter in the West Regional Championship tomorrow.

And, in case you missed it Friday, here is this week's Flight Log with some fun photos and reminders about the exam week schedule. As a reminder, all four days this week are normal school days, with teacher-made exams being given during class periods Thursday and Friday. EOCs and other state tests begin next Monday.

The Flight Log: Issue 36 (5/22/26)

05/21/2026

It was so much fun celebrating the yearbook release!

05/21/2026

Thursday Update:

Big news for our students about tonight's fourth-round soccer playoff game! We have had a very generous offer extended to allow our first 20 students into the game for free! Game time against East Duplin is 6:30, with gates opening at 5:45.

– We are excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Academic Recognition Event, Cleared for Take-Off, taking place this Friday, May 22nd. This is a fun and meaningful ceremony designed to celebrate our scholars and highlight our school's commitment to academic excellence.

This year's theme is beach-themed, so we encourage everyone to join in the fun by wearing your best Hawaiian shirt or sundress!

This is a celebration, so parents and students, please feel free to cheer as loud as you'd like when your scholar's name is called!

Schedule for Friday (Early Release Day):

1st Period: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
2nd Period: 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
3rd Period: 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
4th Period: 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
Grab & Go Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Buses will run immediately following lunch dismissal.)

Recognition Ceremony Times:
9th & 10th Grade: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
11th & 12th Grade: 10:30 - 11:30 AM

During the ceremonies, students will be recognized for:

– Departmental Awards
– District Awards
– Honor Roll and Principal's List Distinctions
– Exemplary Attendance

Students will receive Honor Roll recognition if they earned a combination of Honor Roll and Principal's List during Quarters 1-3. Students who earned Principal's List all three quarters will receive that distinction.

Parents of students receiving departmental awards have already been notified. However, all families are welcome to attend and celebrate our students' success.

Thank you for your continued support of our Nighthawks. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Sincerely,
Joseph Bell Tyson