Dare Early College

08/25/2026

Mrs. Sealock’s Earth Science class is putting science and engineering into action! Students are designing and building solar ovens, using the power of the sun to explore energy, problem-solving, and the engineering design process. We love seeing our Mariners discover, create, and think outside the box!🧡

Stay tuned to see what our Mariners cook up when it’s time to put their solar ovens to the test! ☀️

08/10/2026

Thanks for an amazing first day, Mariners!🩵⚓️🧡

08/09/2026

The first day of school is TOMORROW! We can’t wait to see our students, welcome our newest Mariners, and begin this journey together!

Get ready, Mariners -- it’s time to chart your course! 🧭🌊

07/29/2026

Mark your calendars for our Open House on Monday, August 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM at Dare Early College/COA-Dare! This will be a floating event, so families may arrive anytime during the hour. We look forward to welcoming our Mariners as they guide their families from class to class, introduce them to their teachers, and share a glimpse of our school community!

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Happy summer, Mariners!☀️ It's time to start picking up some school supplies! August 10th will be here before we know it, and we can't wait!

07/13/2026

Remember that optional summer workouts are taking place for many of our athletes, minus during NCHSAA-mandated dead periods:

– Women's Tennis summer workouts will be held from 7-8 a.m. at the school courts on June 23 and 25, July 7 and 9, July 14 and 16, and July 28 and 30. Tryouts will be be held Aug. 3-7 from 7 to 8:30 a.m.
– Coach Russell Kepler will host Wrestling summer workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
– Coach Billy Folkes will host Men's Soccer summer workouts Tuesdays through Thursdays. Players will meet from 7 to 8 a.m. on the soccer field and finish from 8 to 9 in the weight room.
– Coach Anna Zappulla will host Volleyball summer workouts on Mondays through Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. in the gym.
– Coach Jimmy Wills will host Football summer workouts June 23-25, July 7-9, and July 14-16 from 7 to 9 a.m.

Additionally, all parents of fall athletes should mark their calendar for Monday, July 27, when the athletics department hosts a one-stop shop for everyone to come together: Free Athletic Physicals will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. for all FFHS students (including rising ninth-graders) and the Parent Meeting will take place from 6-7 in the auditorium. Pre-registration is required – use this link to sign up now!

https://forms.gle/jNz71vKaK34qTX559

05/26/2026

To conclude our inaugural year, Mariner families gathered at the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens for our End-of-Year Celebration. The fire pit, s’mores, student awards, new PTO spiritwear, and time spent together truly made this night one to remember!

This year brought immense growth for our Mariners, and we’re proud of everything our students accomplished along the way!

Many thanks to Gardens for hosting us in such a beautiful setting and to our PTO for helping make the night so special!

05/20/2026

On Friday, the Dare Early College Mariners wrapped up the year aboard the Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat II, enjoying a refreshing day on the sound and celebrating all we’ve accomplished during this incredible inaugural year! It was a chance to relax, reflect, and celebrate the voyage we’ve shared together as a crew.

A huge thank you to the Miss Oregon Inlet II crew for welcoming our students aboard and helping us end the year on such a memorable note!🩵⚓🧡

05/14/2026

What an incredible Yearbook-Signing Event at Dare Early College! 🎉 Students brought great energy throughout the event as they signed yearbooks, shared laughs, and reminisced on the highlights and memories that defined an unforgettable year.

From everyday moments to major milestones, it was a fun celebration of everything captured in our inaugural yearbook.

A big thank you to Mrs. Thomas and our dedicated yearbook staff for their creativity, time, and effort in bringing this first-ever yearbook to life. It is truly an amazing keepsake for our Mariners to look back on for years to come!