💙🐾 Today marks the end of a true Bulldog era. 🐾💙
Today, we celebrate the retirements of Mr. Colin Joseph and Mr. Gary Bee. With more than 60 years of combined service, they have been pillars of the NCHS Social Studies Department—more affectionately known as the West Wing.
Alongside many other NCHS legends, they helped shape the traditions, culture, and sense of community that make the Ridge what it is today. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom walls. Through countless lessons, conversations, and moments of guidance, they helped shape generations of Bulldogs.
While neither has a concrete plan for what comes next, we want them both to know this: no matter where the road leads, all roads lead back home. And their home will always be North Caroline High School.
As one final tug at the heartstrings, we captured a last photo of Mr. Joseph, Mr. Ward, and Mr. McCormick walking out of NCHS together—a moment that symbolizes the closing of a remarkable chapter in the story of the Ridge.
Mr. Bee and Mr. Joseph, thank you for your dedication, your wisdom, your humor, and your unwavering commitment to our students and school community. The halls of NCHS will not be quite the same without you, but your legacy will continue to walk them every day.
You will be greatly missed. 💙🐾
Today, we celebrate the retirements of Mr. Colin Joseph and Mr. Gary Bee. With more than 60 years of combined service, they have been pillars of the NCHS Social Studies Department—more affectionately known as the West Wing.
Alongside many other NCHS legends, they helped shape the traditions, culture, and sense of community that make the Ridge what it is today. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom walls. Through countless lessons, conversations, and moments of guidance, they helped shape generations of Bulldogs.
While neither has a concrete plan for what comes next, we want them both to know this: no matter where the road leads, all roads lead back home. And their home will always be North Caroline High School.
As one final tug at the heartstrings, we captured a last photo of Mr. Joseph, Mr. Ward, and Mr. McCormick walking out of NCHS together—a moment that symbolizes the closing of a remarkable chapter in the story of the Ridge.
Mr. Bee and Mr. Joseph, thank you for your dedication, your wisdom, your humor, and your unwavering commitment to our students and school community. The halls of NCHS will not be quite the same without you, but your legacy will continue to walk them every day.
You will be greatly missed. 💙🐾
Last summer, our staff said, "See you later, Edugator!" as they headed off on their summer adventures. But those edugators never wandered too far—we loved following along as they traveled, explored, and made memories all summer long!
This year, we're ducking out for the summer and taking a little rubber ducky along for the ride. 🦆 Stay tuned for all of the quack-tastic fun, feathered friends, and duck-lightful destinations our staff discovers along the way!
Until then, we're signing off for the summer. So long for now... we'll be back before you can say "quack!"
This year, we're ducking out for the summer and taking a little rubber ducky along for the ride. 🦆 Stay tuned for all of the quack-tastic fun, feathered friends, and duck-lightful destinations our staff discovers along the way!
Until then, we're signing off for the summer. So long for now... we'll be back before you can say "quack!"
🍂🐾 One final farewell... 🐾🍂
See you in the fall, Bulldogs! 💙
See you in the fall, Bulldogs! 💙
🎓🐾 And just like that, the last day is over! 🐾🎓
We are so proud of the accomplishments of all our students—from the graduating Class of 2026 to our incoming freshmen. Every Bulldog showed up and helped make the Ridge the place to be! 💙
Thank you to our staff and community stakeholders for making the school year one for the books.
So long, 2025–2026!!! 👋
But stay tuned… lots of summer adventures are coming! 😎☀️🐾
We are so proud of the accomplishments of all our students—from the graduating Class of 2026 to our incoming freshmen. Every Bulldog showed up and helped make the Ridge the place to be! 💙
Thank you to our staff and community stakeholders for making the school year one for the books.
So long, 2025–2026!!! 👋
But stay tuned… lots of summer adventures are coming! 😎☀️🐾
☀️🐾 The last day continues! 🐾☀️
Students are getting even more excited as we count down through the final moments of the school day.
We are excited for our Bulldogs to head into summer and make lasting memories! 💙😎
Students are getting even more excited as we count down through the final moments of the school day.
We are excited for our Bulldogs to head into summer and make lasting memories! 💙😎
☀️🐾 The last day has finally arrived! 🐾☀️
Our students and staff are excited to close the book on this school year and begin a fresh summer journey.
We are Bulldogs—and we are ready for summer! 💙😎
Our students and staff are excited to close the book on this school year and begin a fresh summer journey.
We are Bulldogs—and we are ready for summer! 💙😎
Congrats to NCHS's Tevohn Samuel for being selected for the HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) leadership seminar! The event brings together student leaders from across the state to develop their leadership skills, participate in service projects, and build connections with other young leaders. Way to represent the Bulldogs, Tevohn!
#WeAreBulldogs
#WeAreBulldogs
🎉Congratulations to over 30 members of the class of 2026 at NCHS for earning the distinguished Maryland Seal of Biliteracy.
This recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency by earning a qualifying score on the APPL Form B or the AP Language and Culture Exam. This year students earned the seal in Spanish and French.
Congratulations for their commitment to multilingualism and global cirizenship. 👏🏽🌎
#mfla md #seal of biliteracy #classof2026
🍎🐾 Our TAM (Teacher Academy of Maryland) students recently had the opportunity to assist with Career Day at GES!
These future educators shared their passion for teaching, interacted with students, and helped inspire the next generation as they explored different career paths. Experiences like these provide valuable hands-on learning while allowing our students to give back to the community.
We are proud of our future teachers for representing the Ridge so well. Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙📚
These future educators shared their passion for teaching, interacted with students, and helped inspire the next generation as they explored different career paths. Experiences like these provide valuable hands-on learning while allowing our students to give back to the community.
We are proud of our future teachers for representing the Ridge so well. Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙📚
☀️🐾 Field Day was a huge success! 🐾☀️
Last week, we celebrated the end of the school year the best way we know how—outside, having fun, and making memories together!
A huge shoutout to our PBIS team for making this opportunity possible for our Bulldogs. Your hard work helped create a great day for everyone.
Summer vacation is almost here! 😎💙🐾
Last week, we celebrated the end of the school year the best way we know how—outside, having fun, and making memories together!
A huge shoutout to our PBIS team for making this opportunity possible for our Bulldogs. Your hard work helped create a great day for everyone.
Summer vacation is almost here! 😎💙🐾
📣🐾 Attention, Future Bulldogs! 🐾📣
We can’t wait to welcome our newest class of freshmen at our 8th Grade Information Night tomorrow evening!
Join us to learn more about life at NCHS and all the opportunities that await you at the Ridge. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙🐾
We can’t wait to welcome our newest class of freshmen at our 8th Grade Information Night tomorrow evening!
Join us to learn more about life at NCHS and all the opportunities that await you at the Ridge. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙🐾
More graduation photos, this time from the amazing Mickey Pullen for the Caroline Review! Check these out and continue on to view the entire album on the CCPS Flickr page: tinyurl.com/mryjpaju
🎓💙 Last night, we bid farewell to the Class of 2026 with a beautiful commencement ceremony and an unforgettable evening of celebration.
Here are a few candid moments from such a special night.
Go be amazing, graduates! 🐾✨
Here are a few candid moments from such a special night.
Go be amazing, graduates! 🐾✨
Attention Rising Bulldogs! We can't wait to meet the newest members of the NCHS family next week!
Senior Spotlight #27 🎓🐾
Graduation day brings us to our final Senior Spotlight, and what a journey it has been celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎉 These Bulldogs have shown heart, determination, and pride every step of the way. As they cross the stage today, they are stepping into bright futures filled with opportunity, growth, and success. We are so proud of each and every one of them! 💙✨
Christian Vorhees — Chesapeake College
Liam Wallace — University of Maryland
Owen Walstrum — Salisbury University
Zyell Watts — Chesapeake College
Robert Weir — World of Work
Nicholas Weishaupt — Chesapeake College
Joseph Whetstone — World of Work
Damion Wilson — World of Work
John Wingrove — Chesapeake College
Faith Wood — World of Work
William Woods — World of Work
Kaylyn Young — McDaniel College
Congratulations Class of 2026 — once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 💙🐾 #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
Graduation day brings us to our final Senior Spotlight, and what a journey it has been celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎉 These Bulldogs have shown heart, determination, and pride every step of the way. As they cross the stage today, they are stepping into bright futures filled with opportunity, growth, and success. We are so proud of each and every one of them! 💙✨
Christian Vorhees — Chesapeake College
Liam Wallace — University of Maryland
Owen Walstrum — Salisbury University
Zyell Watts — Chesapeake College
Robert Weir — World of Work
Nicholas Weishaupt — Chesapeake College
Joseph Whetstone — World of Work
Damion Wilson — World of Work
John Wingrove — Chesapeake College
Faith Wood — World of Work
William Woods — World of Work
Kaylyn Young — McDaniel College
Congratulations Class of 2026 — once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 💙🐾 #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
Senior Spotlight #26 🎓🐾
Graduation day is here, and we are celebrating one final time with our incredible Class of 2026 Bulldogs! 🎉 This group represents dedication, perseverance, and true Bulldog pride. As they cross the stage today, they also step into exciting new beginnings filled with opportunity and promise. We are so proud of each of them and everything they’ve accomplished! 💙✨
Keith Truxon — U.S. Army
Maddisen Tucker — Chesapeake College
Payton Tucker — Chesapeake College
Taylor Turner — Anne Arundel Community College
Fernanda Vasquez Arriola — World of Work
Nuel Vasquez Chun — World of Work
Darinel Vasquez Juarez — World of Work
Carolina Vasquez Chun — World of Work
Ashlynn Vasquez Trigueros — Delaware Technical Community College
Allison Velasquez Garcia — Chesapeake College
Shenny Velasquez Ortiz — Chesapeake College
Lara Velz Guzman — University of Northwestern Ohio
Congratulations Class of 2026 — once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 💙🐾 #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
Graduation day is here, and we are celebrating one final time with our incredible Class of 2026 Bulldogs! 🎉 This group represents dedication, perseverance, and true Bulldog pride. As they cross the stage today, they also step into exciting new beginnings filled with opportunity and promise. We are so proud of each of them and everything they’ve accomplished! 💙✨
Keith Truxon — U.S. Army
Maddisen Tucker — Chesapeake College
Payton Tucker — Chesapeake College
Taylor Turner — Anne Arundel Community College
Fernanda Vasquez Arriola — World of Work
Nuel Vasquez Chun — World of Work
Darinel Vasquez Juarez — World of Work
Carolina Vasquez Chun — World of Work
Ashlynn Vasquez Trigueros — Delaware Technical Community College
Allison Velasquez Garcia — Chesapeake College
Shenny Velasquez Ortiz — Chesapeake College
Lara Velz Guzman — University of Northwestern Ohio
Congratulations Class of 2026 — once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 💙🐾 #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
🎓🐾 The countdown is on! 🐾🎓
As our senior families soak in every moment leading up to this special day, the rest of our Bulldogs are hard at work behind the scenes making sure everything is ready for graduation night.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make the 2026 Commencement Ceremony one to remember.
See you soon, graduates! 💙🎓
As our senior families soak in every moment leading up to this special day, the rest of our Bulldogs are hard at work behind the scenes making sure everything is ready for graduation night.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make the 2026 Commencement Ceremony one to remember.
See you soon, graduates! 💙🎓
Senior Spotlight #25 🎓🐾
Graduation day is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by honoring our incredible Bulldogs one last time! 🎉 The Class of 2026 has shown growth, grit, and Bulldog pride every step of the way. As they walk across the stage, they also step into bright new futures filled with endless possibilities. We are so proud of each and every one of them! 💙✨
Sonya Taschler — Chesapeake College
Abry Terhune — Salisbury University
Ashlyn Thawley — Salisbury University
Hayden Thomas — World of Work
William Thomason — World of Work
Da’Nia Thompson — University of Maryland
Zion Thompson — World of Work
Matthew Thornton — University of Maryland
Bryner De La Cruz — Chesapeake College
Nolani Wilkins Toro — Chesapeake College
Yelena Torres Guzman — Bluefield State University
Kiera Trippett — Chesapeake College
Congratulations Class of 2026 — once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 💙🐾 #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
Graduation day is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by honoring our incredible Bulldogs one last time! 🎉 The Class of 2026 has shown growth, grit, and Bulldog pride every step of the way. As they walk across the stage, they also step into bright new futures filled with endless possibilities. We are so proud of each and every one of them! 💙✨
Sonya Taschler — Chesapeake College
Abry Terhune — Salisbury University
Ashlyn Thawley — Salisbury University
Hayden Thomas — World of Work
William Thomason — World of Work
Da’Nia Thompson — University of Maryland
Zion Thompson — World of Work
Matthew Thornton — University of Maryland
Bryner De La Cruz — Chesapeake College
Nolani Wilkins Toro — Chesapeake College
Yelena Torres Guzman — Bluefield State University
Kiera Trippett — Chesapeake College
Congratulations Class of 2026 — once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 💙🐾 #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
Senior Spotlight #24 🎓🐾
The celebration of our Class of 2026 continues as we highlight more incredible Bulldogs and the exciting journeys ahead of them! From colleges and universities to career pathways and workforce opportunities, these seniors are stepping forward with pride, purpose, and determination. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future holds! 💙✨
Landon Snyder — World of Work
Darrian Somerville — Chesapeake College
Dante Sonzone — Saint Mary’s College
Emily Speas — Salisbury University
Krystopher Spence — Chesapeake College
Brooklyn Spencer — Chesapeake College
Christian Squitieri — Chesapeake College
Teagan Stanford — Chesapeake College
Sophia Stone — University of Mississippi
Shawn Taschler — World of Work
Congratulations to these amazing Bulldogs as they begin their next chapter! #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
The celebration of our Class of 2026 continues as we highlight more incredible Bulldogs and the exciting journeys ahead of them! From colleges and universities to career pathways and workforce opportunities, these seniors are stepping forward with pride, purpose, and determination. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future holds! 💙✨
Landon Snyder — World of Work
Darrian Somerville — Chesapeake College
Dante Sonzone — Saint Mary’s College
Emily Speas — Salisbury University
Krystopher Spence — Chesapeake College
Brooklyn Spencer — Chesapeake College
Christian Squitieri — Chesapeake College
Teagan Stanford — Chesapeake College
Sophia Stone — University of Mississippi
Shawn Taschler — World of Work
Congratulations to these amazing Bulldogs as they begin their next chapter! #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
Senior Spotlight #23 🎓🐾
Our celebration of the Class of 2026 continues as we recognize more amazing Bulldogs and the exciting paths they are taking after graduation. From universities and colleges to career pathways and workforce opportunities, these seniors are stepping into their futures with confidence, determination, and Bulldog pride. We are so proud of each of them! 💙✨
George Schewaeble — University of Maryland
Kendall Schwartz — Chesapeake College
Jace Scott — World of Work
Ryder Scott — World of Work
Hailey Seale — West Chester University
Meerab Shahzad — University of Maryland
Anthony Shepherd — Frostburg State University
Mason Shilling — Stevenson University
Syntycha Shipley — York College of Pennsylvania
Alexander Smith — Salisbury University
Keara Smith — World of Work
Congratulations to these outstanding Bulldogs as they begin their next chapter! #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
Our celebration of the Class of 2026 continues as we recognize more amazing Bulldogs and the exciting paths they are taking after graduation. From universities and colleges to career pathways and workforce opportunities, these seniors are stepping into their futures with confidence, determination, and Bulldog pride. We are so proud of each of them! 💙✨
George Schewaeble — University of Maryland
Kendall Schwartz — Chesapeake College
Jace Scott — World of Work
Ryder Scott — World of Work
Hailey Seale — West Chester University
Meerab Shahzad — University of Maryland
Anthony Shepherd — Frostburg State University
Mason Shilling — Stevenson University
Syntycha Shipley — York College of Pennsylvania
Alexander Smith — Salisbury University
Keara Smith — World of Work
Congratulations to these outstanding Bulldogs as they begin their next chapter! #NCHS #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #WeAreBulldogs
