Parrott Academy students recently showcased their artistic talents in the North Carolina Association of Scholastic Activities (NCASA) Art Showcase Competition, responding to the theme inspired by the song Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel.
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Arendell Parrot Academy hosted SCAD professors for special workshops
Arendell Parrot Academy (APA) in Kinston was abuzz with excitement last Friday, May 10, 2024, as it hosted a series of unique workshops conducted by visiting professors from the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). This unprecedented event brought a touch of Savannah's renowned art scene directly to the APA campus, providing middle and high school students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with leading figures in the arts and design industry.
APA students win individual regional championships in art contest
Congratulations to APA lower, middle, and upper school art teams’ performance in the North Carolina Association of Scholastic Activities Art Competition.
local student named candidate in US Presidential Scholars Program
Laura Fern Jones, a graduating senior at Arendell Parrott Academy, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2023.
Arendell Parrott Academy earns college board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Arendell Parrott Academy has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.
Arendell Parrott Academy’s Middle School Art Team advances to the State Championships
When you think of Art, competitiveness doesn’t come to mind, but the Art Showcase of the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities sets fire to these students in a tough competition of artistic ability against schools all over North Carolina.
Parrott art students nationally recognized
Local students Caroline Keenan and Holland Killinger recently learned their art work has been selected for a national virtual exhibition sponsored by the renowned Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
For more than three decades, Parrott Academy first graders have honored their moms with a special Mother’s Day Tea.
Kids Reach Out to Kids: Parrott SERV Travels to Florida
Parrott Academy student SERV Society members travelled to Florida on March 18th to volunteer at Give Kids the World, a destination that serves critically ill children and their families.
Parrott sophomores win Governor’s School audition
Two Parrott Academy sophomores have been accepted into the NC Governor’s School in dance after completing applications and submitting audition videos.
Parrott singers perform at festival
Three Parrott Academy middle school chorus students attended the University of Mount Olive’s 68th Honor Choir Festival on March 3rd. Arianna Aviles, Blaney Blizzard, and Zina Mozie participated in the day-long event with their chorus teacher Lisa Duke.
Parrott holds National Junior Honor Society induction
Arendell Parrott Academy’s National Junior Honor Society inducted 35 seventh and eighth grade students in a January 28th ceremony.
Parrott students take Honors in DAR contest
Three Parrott Academy middle school students have won awards in the 2021-22 Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest. Sixth grader Taylor Woodcock won First Place in District 8, seventh grader Chloe Lewis won Third Place in District 8, and former eighth grader Ezra Zapler won First Place in both District 8 and in the state of North Carolina.
Parrott Hosts Santa and Grinch
Parrott Academy kindergarten students welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus to their classrooms on Dec. 12th. During his special visit, Santa shared a book with students, noted their gift requests, and posed for photo opportunities.
APA Honors Veterans Day
Arendell Parrott Academy honored Veterans Day 2021 with school wide projects, a speaker, recognition of a Patriot, and a series of fine arts performances. On Tuesday, November 9th, classes from first grade to seniors posted veteran-themed displays outside classrooms.
Creepy crawly critter visits APA kids
On Friday October 29th Parrott Academy kindergarteners shivered with fright and delight at an eight-legged visitor straight from a Halloween movie. Aaron Rouse of Kinston brought his tarantula to visit the five-year olds, offering them a blend of fascinating facts and personal anecdotes.
Parrott Academy joins National Day on Writing
October 20th was a special Wednesday at Parrott Academy as students and teachers marked the National Day on Writing sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English. Teachers. Students in grades 6-12 created displays throughout the school to showcase the variety of ways that they use writing, both practical and creative.
WATERS conference engages Parrott students
Parrott Academy students in Honors Biology and AP Environmental Science virtually joined the WATERS Conference hosted by U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy in Greenville on Wednesday.
Local students are Parrott AP Scholars
The College Board has designated 17 Lenoir County students attending Arendell Parrott Academy as Advanced Placement Scholars. Avery Johnson, Ashlyn Crocker, Alyssa Kim, Javier Martinez-Rodriguez, Collins Moore, Elizabeth Norris, and Matti Snyder received the AP Scholar designation for taking three or more exams with a score of 3 or higher. Laura Fern Jones and Isha Omer both achieved this honor as sophomores.
College speaker offers insider view to Parrott students
Randy Doss, a veteran college admissions officer and speaker at regional and national workshops, addressed 60 freshmen and parents at Parrott Academy on Monday, September 20th. With opening remarks on “what really happens in college admissions,” Doss stressed the importance of starting early in high school to build a solid foundation. He advised students to challenge themselves with rigorous courses and pay attention to what interests and motivates them. “College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won,” he stated.