Greetings, HSA Families! 

We are excited to open registration for the Marine Science Day Field Trip to HSA students in grades 9-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. This exciting opportunity will allow students to visit the MarineQuest Lab: Center for Marine Science in Wilmington, NC. Students who attend will have the opportunity to engage in two hands-on marine science studies, speak with a professional panel, and tour the research pier. Students who are interested in a career in Marine Biology are strongly encouraged to attend.

This program will take place on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. The cost is $50 per student. This cost covers the program fee, lunch, and transportation. Once students have confirmed their spot, they will receive information on how to pay online for this program. The fee is nonrefundable and must be paid in advance to secure your spot.  Students need to have transportation to and from Guy Smith Stadium (across the street from the HSA office). Arrival is by 6:45 am, and pick-up time is 5:15 pm. This is an excused educational absence for PCS; however, students are responsible for communicating with their teachers regarding their absence and missed work. 

Interested students must complete the linked application in its entirety. A committee will review applications and notify students if they are selected to participate.  All application materials are due by Friday, October 3rd, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.  No late applications will be accepted.

You can register for this event by clicking this link: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HealthSciencesAcademy1/MarineScienceHSAEventRegistrationPCSBusPermissionAndPCSMedicalForm

This event has a limit on the number of participants who can attend. Please pay close attention to ensure that the email you use to register with is correct. We will use that email address to confirm your registration and send logistical details before the event.  

Dress Code: Students who receive a confirmation of attendance are to dress in pants (no shorts, leggings, or holes), tennis shoes (no open-toe shoes), and their blue HSA volunteer shirt.

*Please do not share this email with individuals who are not in the Health Sciences Academy. This is a closed event for Health Sciences Academy students.

Greetings HSA Families,

ECU Dental Night is a popular and engaging career exploration event among HSA students. This event is presented by students from the ECU School of Dental Medicine. 

ECU Dental Night is open to 9th-12th-grade HSA students. This event will be held on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the ECU School of Dental Medicine. We strongly encourage HSA students interested in a dental career to take advantage of this opportunity!

You can register for this event by clicking this link: 

https://forms.gle/fs3PC2V65NTTiJ5J8

This event has a limit on the number of participants who can attend. Students will receive an email confirmation with logistical details if they have a seat.

Dress Code: Students who receive a confirmation of attendance are to dress in pants (no shorts, leggings, or holes), tennis shoes (no open-toe shoes), and a school-appropriate shirt.

*Please do not share this email with individuals who are not in the Health Sciences Academy. This is a closed event for Health Sciences Academy students.

Edgecombe Health Careers Day Blackboard Announcement

We are excited to open registration for the Edgecombe Health Careers Day Field Trip. This opportunity is open to HSA students in grades 10-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

This exciting opportunity will allow students to tour ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital and expose them to a variety of healthcare careers available at Edgecombe Community College. Students will be able to hear from faculty and view program simulations in the areas of EMT, Surgical Technology, CN1, and Nursing. They will also be able to gown/glove up in the operating room with Surgical Technology faculty. 

This program will take place on Thursday, October 16th. Students will need to bring money for lunch. Students need to have transportation to and from the HSA office (1058 Moye Boulevard). Arrival is by 8:15 am, and pick-up time is 4:45 pm. This is an excused educational absence for PCS; however, students are responsible for communicating with their teachers regarding their absence and missed work. 

This is a great opportunity for students to explore different clinical positions, interact with the HSA staff and partners, and have fun!

Interested students must complete the linked application in its entirety. A committee will review applications and notify students if they are selected to participate.  All materials are due by Friday, September 5th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.  No late applications will be accepted.

You can register for this event by clicking this link: 

Edgecombe Health Careers Day

Please pay close attention to the email you use to register with is correct. We will use that email address to confirm your registration and send logistical details before the event.  

Have a great day! 

*Please do not share this email with individuals who are not in the Health Sciences Academy. This is a closed event for Health Sciences Academy students. 

Sincerely, 

Your HSA Team

Students can learn more about Edgecombe Community College Health Science Programs here: https://edgecombe.edu/programs/health-sciences/

Fall Virtual SAT Prep Workshop

We are excited to offer our HSA students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades a Virtual SAT Prep Workshop, which is set for September 13, 2025, from

8:30 am to 12:45 pm. Once again, we have hired Sylvan Learning Center to provide SAT test-taking and study prep tips for HSA students planning to take the SAT. This workshop is only offered free of charge to HSA students at this time. 

Registration for this workshop is now open. You may click here to register.

Please pay close attention and ensure that the email you registered with is correct. We will use that email address to confirm your registration and to send you important documents the week of September 8th. Please be sure to register early to attend. Have a great day!