Recently, we welcomed our rising 9th graders to campus for summer Jumpstart! It was a great time learning all things DHS!
Recently, we welcomed our rising 9th graders to campus for summer Jumpstart! It was a great time learning all things DHS!
Below you will find the Back-to-School Edition of The Wildcat Word! This edition is packed with important information, reminders, dates, and resources to help you prepare for the start of the new school year.
Please take some time to review as we get ready to welcome our Wildcats back to campus!
Read the Back-to-School Edition here:
https://app.smore.com/n/8jvp1
We’re excited to get started!
Go Wildcats! 🐾🖤💛
Please take some time to review as we get ready to welcome our Wildcats back to campus!
Read the Back-to-School Edition here:
https://app.smore.com/n/8jvp1
We’re excited to get started!
Go Wildcats! 🐾🖤💛
CCP students . . . make sure you are aware of the following information:
Parents and families;
Parents will need a Parent Portal account to complete Online Registration Annual Updates each year for your student. Parent Portal is also a great place for parents to keep up with their student’s grades and attendance. Parents can obtain access to their Parent Portal Account by completing these simple steps.
Step 1: Obtain your Portal Activation Code
You will need:
Student ID Number (Your student will have or call our data manager, Mrs. Rash)
Student First & Last Name
Student Date of Birth
Visit: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/
Follow the steps
https://www.burke.k12.nc.us/parents/enrollment/parent-portal-self-service
Parents will need a Parent Portal account to complete Online Registration Annual Updates each year for your student. Parent Portal is also a great place for parents to keep up with their student’s grades and attendance. Parents can obtain access to their Parent Portal Account by completing these simple steps.
Step 1: Obtain your Portal Activation Code
You will need:
Student ID Number (Your student will have or call our data manager, Mrs. Rash)
Student First & Last Name
Student Date of Birth
Visit: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/
Follow the steps
https://www.burke.k12.nc.us/parents/enrollment/parent-portal-self-service
Mark your calendars for Jamboree 2026 hosted by Patton High School.
A reminder that Device Fees will be due prior to school beginning. Make the line go quicker by using the following instructions.
Students with CCP classes, please make sure to read the following announcement.
Here are some of the most pressing questions as students and families prepare for the 26-27 school year. Take a look!
The countdown to graduation begins! Join us for our Senior Sunrise Breakfast as we celebrate the start of your final year at Jimmy C. Draughn High School.
Monday, August 24 at 7:30 AM in the DHS Media Center
Come enjoy breakfast, connect with your classmates, and kick off an unforgettable senior year together. We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2027 and all that's ahead!
Seniors, let's make this your best year yet!
Monday, August 24 at 7:30 AM in the DHS Media Center
Come enjoy breakfast, connect with your classmates, and kick off an unforgettable senior year together. We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2027 and all that's ahead!
Seniors, let's make this your best year yet!
Reminder for Wildcat Students & Families as we begin the 26-27 school year:
As we begin the new school year, please take a moment to review the Burke County Public Schools Cell Phone Policy.
Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe, focused, and distraction-free learning environment where every Wildcat can ELEVATE!
As we begin the new school year, please take a moment to review the Burke County Public Schools Cell Phone Policy.
Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe, focused, and distraction-free learning environment where every Wildcat can ELEVATE!
Bus Transportation Information for the 2026-2027 School Year
To ensure we have accurate transportation information ready for Open House, please complete the Bus Transportation Form using the link below if any of the following apply:
✅ Your child will be a new bus rider next school year
✅ Your family has moved to a new address
✅ Your child is a rising 9th grader attending Draughn High
❌ You do NOT need to complete the form if your child rode a Draughn bus this school year and there have been no changes to transportation information.
Completing this form will help us provide the correct bus number, pickup location, and drop-off information at Open House.
CLICK HERE FOR FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEyh6gXeJ8wDy7Te3BQ-Fqj8dhSBRzW3kAA9pHSgD88HsOlQ/viewform
If you have questions, contact Mr. Lowman at blowman@burke.k12.nc.us
To ensure we have accurate transportation information ready for Open House, please complete the Bus Transportation Form using the link below if any of the following apply:
✅ Your child will be a new bus rider next school year
✅ Your family has moved to a new address
✅ Your child is a rising 9th grader attending Draughn High
❌ You do NOT need to complete the form if your child rode a Draughn bus this school year and there have been no changes to transportation information.
Completing this form will help us provide the correct bus number, pickup location, and drop-off information at Open House.
CLICK HERE FOR FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEyh6gXeJ8wDy7Te3BQ-Fqj8dhSBRzW3kAA9pHSgD88HsOlQ/viewform
If you have questions, contact Mr. Lowman at blowman@burke.k12.nc.us
Parents of Student-Athletes,
This year, we are transitioning away from paper athletic packets and will be using DragonFly to manage all required athletic forms.
We appreciate your patience as we make this change. DragonFly is a new system for us as well, so there will be a learning curve as we work through the process. Our hope is that once everything is in place, it will make completing and tracking required forms much easier for everyone.
Our goal is to have all student-athletes registered and approved in DragonFly before the first day of fall sports practice on July 29.
Thank you for your patience and support as we make this transition! For specific questions, Please reach out to Brian Lowman/AD at blowman@burke.k12.nc.us or call the school office.
This year, we are transitioning away from paper athletic packets and will be using DragonFly to manage all required athletic forms.
We appreciate your patience as we make this change. DragonFly is a new system for us as well, so there will be a learning curve as we work through the process. Our hope is that once everything is in place, it will make completing and tracking required forms much easier for everyone.
Our goal is to have all student-athletes registered and approved in DragonFly before the first day of fall sports practice on July 29.
Thank you for your patience and support as we make this transition! For specific questions, Please reach out to Brian Lowman/AD at blowman@burke.k12.nc.us or call the school office.
All Senior Band Members . . . mark the calendar for your upcoming photo session-- August 13 at 8:30 AM.
FALL SPORTS PHOTO SCHEDULE . . .
Reminder to our SENIORS . . .
Fall athletics are right around the corner, and there’s no better way to show your school spirit than with a Draughn Athletic Pass!
Skip the ticket lines and get access to all regular season home games for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you're cheering under the Friday night lights or court-side this winter, you won't want to miss a moment!
Passes go on sale Monday, July 6 in the main office on campus. See Mr. Lowman, our Athletic Director, to purchase yours!
Let’s pack the stands and support our Wildcats all season long!
Skip the ticket lines and get access to all regular season home games for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you're cheering under the Friday night lights or court-side this winter, you won't want to miss a moment!
Passes go on sale Monday, July 6 in the main office on campus. See Mr. Lowman, our Athletic Director, to purchase yours!
Let’s pack the stands and support our Wildcats all season long!
