McDowell Academy for Innovation

08/27/2026

UPDATE: We need a minimum of 100 orders by this coming Monday afternoon 8/31 or we will have to cancel this fundraiser. So, please get your orders in ASAP!!! 🎉🎉

'Taters for tenth graders!!! Sign up in advance to reserve your 'tater! $10/plate

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08/26/2026

Dear Senior Parents and Guardians,

Celebrate your senior's accomplishments with a personalized senior ad in the 2026-2027 McDowell Early College and McDowell Academy for Innovation yearbook!

Senior ads are now available in the following sizes:

1/8 Page (1–2 photos) — $45
1/4 Page (2–3 photos) — $65
1/2 Page (4–7 photos) — $95
Full Page (6–10 photos) — $175
To reserve your senior ad, please complete the Senior Ad Order Form:

Senior Ad Form!

Senior ads are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, and once all available spots have been filled, we will notify families via email and social media.

After submitting the form, your student's school account will be charged for the selected ad. Senior ads cannot be purchased through Jostens. Payment must be made through the online school payment portal or directly to Mrs. Kayne Calhoun.

When completing the form, please pay close attention to the photo requirements for your selected ad size. We can only include the number of photos allotted for the ad size purchased.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lindsey Parker at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us celebrate the Class of 2027 and create a memorable yearbook for our seniors!

Best,
2026-2027 MEC/MAI Yearbook Committee


Early College


McDowell Technical Community College

08/25/2026

💙 MAI Students & Families — check this out! 👀🎉

We have some exciting news to share with you! Be sure to take a look at the graphic below for all the details.

A HUGE thank you to the incredible donors, community sponsors, and MHS Booster Club for investing in our students and making this possible! Your generosity means so much to our school community. 💙❤️
McDowell Early College
McDowell High Athletics
McDowell County Schools
McDowell Technical Community College

Breaking News!!!

McDowell Titans students will get in free to all home Athletic events thanks to generous local sponsors!!!

Big Red Sports Network salutes the unnamed local sponsors for their amazing support of high school athletics! Together they are making a true difference in their community. Thank you!

08/24/2026

'Taters for tenth graders!!! Sign up in advance to reserve your 'tater! $10/plate

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08/17/2026

ATTENTION 9th Grade PARENTS: Please take a moment to complete the GEAR UP Family Survey to help GEAR UP understand the needs of our students & community. Thanks!



McDowell Early College

08/17/2026

STUDENTS & PARENTS:
Tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18th) McDowell Tech classes WILL meet.
MAI & MEC classes will not meet due to county wide McDowell County Schools Professional Development. Students are expected to attend their MTCC classes and should only be on campus for these classes. Coach Taylor's PED 120 classes will NOT meet. Make sure you check your email and Open LMS for additional information that may be shared by your instructors.

If you have any questions, reach out to one of the principals. Thanks!



McDowell Technical Community College
McDowell Early College

08/13/2026

⚡️ THUNDERSTRUCK! ⚡️

Our MAI and MEC 11th-13th graders completely took over Carowinds today! From the first drop to the final coaster, the energy was absolutely electric. Big thanks to everyone who brought the high voltage today! 🎢🎸