Is your child going to kindergarten next year? Are you interested in hearing about our Dual Language Program? Attend one of our information sessions to learn about this program and see if it is the right fit for you!
South Elementary School Session - Friday, February 2nd at 9am - Attend this session if your child would attend Kindergarten at Helena, South, or Oak Lane.
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Woodland Elementary School Session - Thursday, February 1st at 9am - Attend this session if your child would attend Kindergarten at North, North End, Stories Creek, or Woodland.
Due to power outages and trees down in spots across the county, Person County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Wednesday 01/10. This will allow time for power restoration, debris to be cleaned up, and buses to run during daylight hours. Please travel safe.
January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Wear blue to show solidarity and raise awareness!
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!
Thank you to our local law enforcement for all they do to keep our students and communities safe!
Due to the potential of severe weather conditions for tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 01/09), Person County Schools will be closing at 12:15 pm. PCC students should check Blackboard for assignments. Stay safe!
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Our school board provides extraordinary service toward helping students thrive and fulfill their potential. Thank you to all of our board members!
#SchoolBoardMonth #nced #ncsba
Happy New Year to all of our students and families! We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, January 4th! (PECIL students return Monday, January 8th).
Happy Holidays from Person County Schools!
Thank you to our students for their beautiful artwork for our holiday message!
Tonight's event will be rescheduled. We will post an update with a new date and time as it is available.
Parenting with Eyes Wide Open During this Event: Local Mental Health Partners will Present their Services Hear from: RHA Health Services & Person Family Behavioral Center
Happy Substitute Educators Day!
Happy American Education Week! November 13-17, 2023
Thank you to all the amazing educators in Person County!
Happy Thanksgiving! No School November 22-24
Congratulations, South Elementary School for being recognized as one of the TOP TEN schools in the state of North Carolina in the National Elementary And Secondary Education Act Distinguished Schools Program! The program publicly recognizes qualifying federally funded schools for positive educational advances and the outstanding academic achievement of their students. South Elementary School was recently recognized in Category 2 for closing the achievement gap between student groups for two or more consecutive years! Congratulations to all staff, students, families, and the community for making South Elementary School a great place to work and learn.
Happy School Psychologist Week! Thank you for all the ways you support our students!!
Reminder: No School on Friday, November 10th - Veterans Day Holiday
November is National Native American Heritage Month!
Piedmont Electric Cooperative has awarded 12 PCS educators Bright Ideas Grants totaling $15,981.00. These grants will fund engaging classroom projects for students.
Representatives from Piedmont Electric Cooperative visited South Elementary School this morning to deliver news of winning to three educators. Pictured are Hiedi Gustin, Elizabeth Sinnott, and Kristin Hernandez. Other district awardees are Kelly Pearce (Southern Middle School), Lauren Pool and Katy Watson (Stories Creek Elementary School), Pamela Parham (PCS Virtual Academy), Kristen Clayton and Melisa Poindexter (Oak Lane Elementary School), Heather Clarke (North Elementary School), and Dory Newkirk adn Melissa White (Helena Elementary School).
Congratulations to all of our Bright Ideas Grant Recipients and a huge thank you to Piedmont Electric Cooperative for your ongoing suport of the work we do for children in Person County Schools!
Allison Bowes is the PCS Exceptional Children Teacher of Excellence! Yesterday, Mrs. Bowes was recognized at NCDPI's 72nd Conference on Exceptional Children!
Mrs. Bowes has been an exemplary figure and a symbol of excellence in our district. As a member of the Autism Team, she has taken on a leadership role in providing support, guidance, and training to newly hired staff, as well as fellow Exceptional Children's Teachers and assistants. What distinguishes Allison from the rest and emphasizes her excellence is her unwavering dedication to the students of Person County. Allison's passion for her students and parents is evident in how she prioritizes their academic and functional needs.
October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week! Wear a red ribbon to show your commitment to the creation of a Drug-Free America!
PCS is 1 of the 12 school districts that earned a total of $800,000 in grants for coding & mobile app development! Visit the link below to learn about this opportunity!
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2023/10/13/12-school-districts-earn-800000-grants-coding-mobile-app-development