CTE Wants YOU!
Person County Schools is excited to announce our first annual Job Shadow Day, but we need your support!
On Friday, February 27, 2026, students in grades 7–12 will have the opportunity to participate in Job Shadow Day, an experience designed to give students first-hand exposure to the workplace while helping them explore future career possibilities. This opportunity allows students to make meaningful connections between what they learn in school and real-world careers.
Job Shadow Day aims to help students:
Gain first-hand workplace experience
Explore career interests and passions
Expand professional networks
Build strong industry pipelines
Develop a new vision for their future through real-world exposure
All middle and high school students are encouraged to participate! Your student will go to work with someone in a career that they’re interested in for the day. They’ll get a free day out of school to see what that career is all about. All they need to do it:
Reach out to a family member or family friend - asking if they can go to work with them on 2/27/26.
Complete the Job Shadow Day Parent/Student Agreement.
Turn in the completed agreement to their school counselor by Fri., 2/20/26.
Attend the job shadow experience - taking page 2 of the agreement with them
Submit the lower portion of page 2 - including the job shadow host’s signature OR submit a picture of the student at the shadow site - to have their absence coded as an Excused Educational Opportunity by 5/13/26.
Important Dates to Remember:
February 20, 2025 - Job Shadow Day Agreements Due
February 26, 2026 - Job Shadowing Experience (8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - middle school students; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. - high school students.
CTE Spirit Week - Dress Up w/US!
May 13, 2026 - Verification Documentation (form or pictures) due; pictures can be sent to PollockD@person.k12.nc.us
Person County Schools is excited to announce our first annual Job Shadow Day, but we need your support!
On Friday, February 27, 2026, students in grades 7–12 will have the opportunity to participate in Job Shadow Day, an experience designed to give students first-hand exposure to the workplace while helping them explore future career possibilities. This opportunity allows students to make meaningful connections between what they learn in school and real-world careers.
Job Shadow Day aims to help students:
Gain first-hand workplace experience
Explore career interests and passions
Expand professional networks
Build strong industry pipelines
Develop a new vision for their future through real-world exposure
All middle and high school students are encouraged to participate! Your student will go to work with someone in a career that they’re interested in for the day. They’ll get a free day out of school to see what that career is all about. All they need to do it:
Reach out to a family member or family friend - asking if they can go to work with them on 2/27/26.
Complete the Job Shadow Day Parent/Student Agreement.
Turn in the completed agreement to their school counselor by Fri., 2/20/26.
Attend the job shadow experience - taking page 2 of the agreement with them
Submit the lower portion of page 2 - including the job shadow host’s signature OR submit a picture of the student at the shadow site - to have their absence coded as an Excused Educational Opportunity by 5/13/26.
Important Dates to Remember:
February 20, 2025 - Job Shadow Day Agreements Due
February 26, 2026 - Job Shadowing Experience (8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - middle school students; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. - high school students.
CTE Spirit Week - Dress Up w/US!
May 13, 2026 - Verification Documentation (form or pictures) due; pictures can be sent to PollockD@person.k12.nc.us
Person County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Friday, February 6th. This will allow our bus drivers to run their routes in daylight in case there are some icy patches on secondary roads due to the overnight freezing temperatures. Staff will report at their regular times. We are looking forward to having students back in buildings.
Monday, February 16th will now be a student day for Person County Schools. The remainder of the make-up days will be announced after the PCS Board of Education Meeting on February 19th.
Due to the winter weather last night, Person County Schools will now be closed for students today, Thursday, February 5th. Staff will operate on an optional teacher workday with a two-hour delay.
Person County Schools will operate on a three‑hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5th. Before school care will open at 8:00 am. Staff are to report at their regular times.
This delay will allow our staff to reassess road conditions early in the morning following any snowfall forecasted this evening. Safety remains our top priority, and the extra time will help us ensure that buses can safely travel their routes. The delayed start will also give our bus drivers the opportunity to identify and navigate any residual snow or icy patches before transporting students.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we take the necessary steps to keep all students and staff safe.
This delay will allow our staff to reassess road conditions early in the morning following any snowfall forecasted this evening. Safety remains our top priority, and the extra time will help us ensure that buses can safely travel their routes. The delayed start will also give our bus drivers the opportunity to identify and navigate any residual snow or icy patches before transporting students.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we take the necessary steps to keep all students and staff safe.
Despite some sun and warmer temperatures today, many secondary roads are still covered in ice and snow. Person County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th. Staff will operate on an optional teacher workday with a 2-hour delay.
Free hot lunches will be available for students between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm at Southern Middle School.
It's National School Counseling Week and our students have the best! Please take a moment this week to thank them for all that they do each and every day!
Person County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd. Staff will operate on a remote teacher workday. Staff should check email for more information.
Due to ice-covered secondary roads, tomorrow, Friday, January 30th will be an optional teacher workday for Person County Schools.
School buildings will open at 10:00 a.m. for staff who choose to report. There will be no classes for students.
To support our families, free take-out lunch will be available for students at Southern Middle School from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these weather-related conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
School buildings will open at 10:00 a.m. for staff who choose to report. There will be no classes for students.
To support our families, free take-out lunch will be available for students at Southern Middle School from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these weather-related conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to ice-covered secondary roads, tomorrow will be an optional teacher workday for Person County Schools. The safety of our staff and families remains our top priority.
School buildings will open at 10:00 a.m. for staff who choose to report. There will be no classes for students.
To support our families, free take-out lunch will be available for students at Southern Middle School from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these weather-related conditions. Please continue to monitor district communications for any additional updates.
School buildings will open at 10:00 a.m. for staff who choose to report. There will be no classes for students.
To support our families, free take-out lunch will be available for students at Southern Middle School from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these weather-related conditions. Please continue to monitor district communications for any additional updates.
PCS will operate on an asynchronous remote learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th for all students and staff.
Person County Schools will operate on an asynchronous remote learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th for all students and staff.
Person County Schools will operate on an asynchronous remote learning day tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
Students and staff will not report to school buildings. Teachers have provided assignments and materials for students to complete independently. These activities are designed so that internet access is not required and students should use the materials already sent home or previously shared by their teacher.
Students should complete their assigned work according to teacher directions and return it as instructed when school resumes.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Person County Shools.
Students and staff will not report to school buildings. Teachers have provided assignments and materials for students to complete independently. These activities are designed so that internet access is not required and students should use the materials already sent home or previously shared by their teacher.
Students should complete their assigned work according to teacher directions and return it as instructed when school resumes.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Person County Shools.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE PERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION'S ATTENDANCE AT THE PERSON COUNTY HOUSING SUMMIT
In compliance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law (N.C.G.S. § 143‑318.10), notice is hereby given that a majority of the Person County Board of Education may attend a community event hosted by the Person County Economic Development Commission.
Event: Person County Housing Summit
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: American Legion Hall - 218 Chub Lake Street, Roxboro, NC 27573
This event is not a meeting of the Person County Board of Education. No official Board business will be discussed, deliberated, or acted upon during the Housing Summit. This notice is being provided to ensure full transparency and compliance with state open meetings requirements.
In compliance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law (N.C.G.S. § 143‑318.10), notice is hereby given that a majority of the Person County Board of Education may attend a community event hosted by the Person County Economic Development Commission.
Event: Person County Housing Summit
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: American Legion Hall - 218 Chub Lake Street, Roxboro, NC 27573
This event is not a meeting of the Person County Board of Education. No official Board business will be discussed, deliberated, or acted upon during the Housing Summit. This notice is being provided to ensure full transparency and compliance with state open meetings requirements.
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 19th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).
Happy Holidays!
Reminder: No School for Students (Monday, December 22nd - Tuesday, January 6th)
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026!
Reminder: No School for Students (Monday, December 22nd - Tuesday, January 6th)
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026!
Reminder: Early Release on Friday, December 19th
12:00 pm EBPS
12:30 pm EIFS/PECIL
12:45 pm Elementary/High
1:00 pm Middle
12:00 pm EBPS
12:30 pm EIFS/PECIL
12:45 pm Elementary/High
1:00 pm Middle
Good evening PCS Families and Staff, Based on the latest briefing from the National Weather Service which is calling for the possibliity of flash freezing on bridges, roads, and overpasses, PCS will err on the side of caution and there will be no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9th. Staff will operate under an Optional Teacher Workday. Please stay safe.
Due to the winter weather advisory in effect, tomorrow (Monday, December 8th) will be a Remote Learning Day for all PCS students and staff. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to forecasted weather conditions, Friday, December 5th will be a Remote Learning Day for all students and staff.
