The Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit has worked with South Iredell High School students in recent months to help them prepare for the SkillsUSA CSI/Forensics competition, according to an April 7 announcement.
This partnership aims to support local youth interested in criminal investigation and forensic science. Two teams coached by the Sheriff’s Office earned top placements—first, second, and fourth—at a regional event held at Wilkes Community College. The first- and second-place teams will advance to the statewide competition in Greensboro later this month.
A statement from the Sheriff’s Office said, “We are proud to support and mentor the next generation of investigators.” The office encouraged community members to wish these students well as they represent Iredell County at the state level.
Recent data on academic readiness shows that among senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Iredell County school districts, 27% were considered ready for college during the 2022-23 school year according to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. For juniors, that figure was slightly higher at 28.8%. In reading, 36.8% of seniors and 37.2% of juniors met college readiness benchmarks according to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In math, readiness rates were lower: 26.2% for seniors and 25.3% for juniors according to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
As local students continue preparing for statewide competitions like SkillsUSA CSI/Forensics, their achievements highlight both individual effort and broader trends in academic preparation across key subjects.