Northern Middle School

No School on Monday 11/10 - Teacher Workday (does not include PECIL)
No School on Tuesday 11/11 - Veteran's Day Holiday

🚨FREE Parent Event + Refreshments Provided! 🚨
Registration required by November 20th! ✅

Person County Schools is excited to host Rodney Poole from the NC Department of Public Safety’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission — a nationally recognized drug prevention educator with 14+ years of experience helping teens make healthy, informed choices.

Parents will walk away with real strategies for navigating:
✅ Peer pressure
✅ Underage drinking
✅ Substance use & prevention
✅ Talking with kids before problems begin

🍎 BONUS: Free cabinet locks provided by Insight Human Services to help families safely secure medications & alcohol!

📅 WHEN: Monday, November 24, 2025
🕕 TIME: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 WHERE: Person High School Media Center
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 WHO: All Person County parents (childcare provided!)
🥤 REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED!

🔗 REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 20: bit.ly/3JzMNhg
📲 You may also register by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

Let’s work together to keep our children safe, supported, and informed. We hope to see you there!

🎉November is National Career Development Month! 🎉
We’re celebrating in a BIG way here in Person County Schools!

💼 Check out our calendar of events filled with exciting activities:
✨ Career videos featuring real professionals
👕 CDC Spirit Week fun for all students
🎥 Career skills video spotlights
💭 “What I Want To Be When I Grow Up” Padlet video prompt
🌾 Harvest Your Future 8th Grade Career Fair – happening November 7, 2025!

It’s never too early to start exploring your future! We even have a special elementary calendar with age-appropriate career videos so our youngest learners can dream big too.

CTE’s goal is for every Person County student to graduate Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed - and your participation helps make that happen!

#CareerDevelopmentMonth #CTEWorks #PersonCountySchools #ItsBetterInPerson

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is offering No Cost Food Distribution - Please see the flyer linked below for more information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17J5o97LrK3r9o9QF2o0w7ea39Kh4JksB/view?usp=sharing

Please see the following flyers for information on Person County Food Pantries:

English: https://5il.co/3rp2x

Spanish: https://5il.co/3rp34

Red Ribbon Week is October 27-31st!
Join Person County Schools as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week — a time to unite and stand strong for a drug-free future.
This year’s theme is: 🧩 “Life is a Puzzle – Solve It Drug Free!” 🧩
Throughout the week, our schools will host activities, dress-up days, and lessons to encourage healthy choices and positive lifestyles.
Let’s work together to inspire our students to live drug-free and proud!
#LifeIsAPuzzle
#SolveItDrugFree
#RedRibbonWeek
#HealthyChoices

🧡 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 is Unity Day! 🧡
Let’s come together to stand against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Every action counts — from speaking up when you see bullying to showing support for those who need it most.
Wear orange Wednesdsay to show your commitment to creating safe, supportive spaces for everyone. Together, we can make a difference. 💪✨
#UnityDay #StandAgainstBullying #KindnessMatters

Monday, October 6th is World Day for Bullying Prevention. We're calling on all PCS students, teachers, staff, and community members to #BlueUp by wearing blue and standing together to stomp out bullying!. 💙 Let’s unite every student, every classroom, and every school in blue to take a powerful stand against bullying! #BeKind

Please join us for the next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open Session on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 pm in the Media Center at Person High School. The topic will be The Online World Unplugged: What Every Parent Needs to Know.

Attention all current PCS Families: Returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Please take a few moments to complete registration to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you would like to have transportation for the first day of school, registration must be completed by July 25th. Information on how to complete registration can be found here: https://www.pcsnc.org/page/returning-student-registration

Our next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open is TOMORROW, March 27th! TOPIC: How Do I Start the Conversation? Do you have questions or need help starting a conversation with your child about the dangers of substance use? Parental involvement and education are crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will provide parents with the tools they need to take a proactive approach in discussing the dangers of substance use with their children, as well as recognize signs of risky behavior. Preventing substance use starts at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain this vital knowledge! WHEN: Thurs., March 27 at 6-7 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Long Memorial United Methodist Church, Harris Fellowship Hall 226 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 Childcare will be provided on-site. See our attached flyer for full details.

Our next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open is March 27th! TOPIC: How Do I Start the Conversation? Do you have questions or need help starting a conversation with your child about the dangers of substance use? Parental involvement and education are crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will provide parents with the tools they need to take a proactive approach in discussing the dangers of substance use with their children, as well as recognize signs of risky behavior. Preventing substance use starts at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain this vital knowledge! WHEN: Thursday, March 27 at 6-7 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Long Memorial United Methodist Church, Harris Fellowship Hall 226 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 Childcare will be provided on-site. See our attached flyer for full details.

Attention: March 31st will now be a student day! March 31 was formerly a teacher work day but will now be a regular day for students. Please update your calendars accordingly!

Our next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open is March 27th! TOPIC: How Do I Start the Conversation? Do you have questions or need help starting a conversation with your child about the dangers of substance use? Parental involvement and education are crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will provide parents with the tools they need to take a proactive approach in discussing the dangers of substance use with their children, as well as recognize signs of risky behavior. Preventing substance use starts at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain this vital knowledge! WHEN: Thurs., March 27 at 6-7 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Long Memorial United Methodist Church, Harris Fellowship Hall 226 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 Childcare will be provided on-site. See our attached flyer for full details.

The next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open event is coming up tomorrow! TITLE: Drugs in our Community WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00-7:00 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Northern Middle School | Auditorium | 1935 Carver Drive, Roxboro, NC Childcare will be provided on site. Do you have questions about substance use within our community? Parental involvement and education is crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will help you protect our youth. A panel of individuals from our school system and our community will be present to answer any questions you might have about current substance abuse trends in our community or provide any resources you may need. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain vital knowledge to help protect our youth. Hear From: Ashleigh Fryczynski, Substance Use Education Specialist for Person County Schools, Major Cheryl Hughes, Person County Sheriff’s Department, Steve Webb, Law Enforcement Crisis Counselor, Christine Cauwels LCMHC, Program Director Freedom House Recovery Center Please use the QR code (in image) or https://bit.ly/4hWEw2A to submit any questions you would like for our panelists to answer during this event.

Due to some snow covered rural roads that are traveled by buses, there will be no school for students on Friday, February 21st. Staff will report on a two-hour delay. PCC will operate on a two-hour delay and students should check their messages regarding the status of their college courses. Stay safe and have a great weekend.

Due to the ongoing winter weather and hazardous travel conditions, Person County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. Enjoy the snow and stay safe!

Due to the forecasted winter weather, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th will be a Remote Learning Day for students and staff. Please stay safe and warm.

The next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open event is coming up next week! TITLE: Drugs in our Community WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00-7:00 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Northern Middle School | Auditorium | 1935 Carver Drive, Roxboro, NC Childcare will be provided on site. Do you have questions about substance use within our community? Parental involvement and education is crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will help you protect our youth. A panel of individuals from our school system and our community will be present to answer any questions you might have about current substance abuse trends in our community or provide any resources you may need. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain vital knowledge to help protect our youth. Hear From: Ashleigh Fryczynski, Substance Use Education Specialist for Person County Schools Major Cheryl Hughes, Person County Sheriff’s Department Steve Webb, Law Enforcement Crisis Counselor Christine Cauwels LCMHC, Program Director Freedom House Recovery Center Please use the QR code (in image) or https://bit.ly/4hWEw2A to submit any questions you would like for our panelists to answer during this event.