Adams Elementary
Adams Elementary School students are working hard to help their school and community through an annual fundraiser and coupon book sale. In tough times, coupon usage soars with savings on eating out, auto repair, entertainment and much more. While you’re saving, community businesses can gain new customers and the school can afford new programs and equipment that couldn’t otherwise be purchased. E-mail PTA President Takeema Evans at takeemaevans@yahoo.com and commit $20 to buy a community coupon book today. The fundraiser runs through Aug. 10.

Cary Academy
• Maggie Kneifel (’11) received a merit scholarship to attend the Summer College for Biotechnology and Life Sciences (SCIBLS) program, to be held this summer at North Carolina State University. SCIBLS is a four-week program for college credit taught by professors in NCSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
• Alisha Jarwala (’11) attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar from June 12-14. The seminar provided opportunities to interact with groups of distinguished leaders in business, government, education and other professions to discuss present and future issues. Jarwala was one of 10 finalists interviewed to represent HOBY at the World Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
• Four CA students and one CA teacher are part of a group traveling and blogging in Kenya. The students are Daniel Bowden (’10), Izaak Earnhardt (’10), Therice Morris (’09) and Anna Plastina (’10). US history teacher Steve Goldberg and three other adults are accompanying the students. Goldberg undertook a similar trip to Ethiopia in 2006 and is helping facilitate the blog.

Goddard School
The Goddard School, located at 1177 N.W. Maynard Road in Cary, is hosting an ice cream social and open house on Thursday, July 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Children of all ages will enjoy refreshments and fun activities at this special event. Activities include games, art, face painting and more. Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Malay Jindal directly to arrange a personal appointment at 466-0008.

Green Hope High
Falcon Freshmen Orientation will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Students will start in the auditorium and rotate through five informational sessions. A session for parents begins promptly at noon in the auditorium. Students will be released from the club fair to meet their parents at 12:30 p.m.

Holly Springs High
• There will be an informational meeting for those interested in Holly Springs High School cheerleading on Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at the school. If you are unable to attend, you may pick up an information sheet from the HSHS front office beginning Thursday, July 30. Tryouts will be held Aug. 11-13 and will be closed to the public.
• The Parent Meeting for all HSHS Golden Hawks Football players and prospective players will be held Wednesday, July 29 at 8 p.m. in the Holly Springs High School Media Center. This annual meeting is a state-mandated requirement for policy and standards review. Parents will also be able to sign up to assist with the various committees coordinated through the football parents. Opportunities include pre-game meals, post-game water and snacks, chain gang, award banquet planning, senior night coordinator, concession staffing coordinator and many more. For information contact Kate Eberle at kateeberle@ yahoo.com or 971-2774.
• Holly Springs High School football practice and tryouts start on Aug. 1 at 7:30 a.m. Players must have a current physical at the high school and should bring a bottle for water. Other details can be found at hometeamsonline.com; type in “Holly Springs Golden Hawks” in the search box.

Middle Creek High
Attention rising ninth graders from Dillard Drive Middle, Lufkin Road Middle, Holly Ridge Middle & West Lake Middle-— The athletic booster club at MCHS is eager to keep students and parents abreast of what’s going on and welcomes involvement. The club is in need of volunteers for many committees: Apparel, Auction, Communications, Concessions, Corporate Sponsorship, Hospitality, Membership and Spirit. The Board office of Treasurer is open. Get involved and make a difference in the lives of children. Call Nadia LoVerde at 662-9883 or e-mail her at nadiahasgreatkids@yahoo.com.