Today, we’re celebrating the hardworking custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning each day.
Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact is seen and felt throughout every school. From preparing spaces for students and staff to stepping in wherever they’re needed, our custodial teams play an essential role in keeping our schools running smoothly.
To all of our PCS custodians: thank you for your dedication, care, and commitment to our students, staff, and school communities. We appreciate all that you do! 💙
#CustodianAppreciationDay #WeArePerson #PersonPride #ItsBetterInPerson
Throughout this month, we’re proud to celebrate the dedicated principals who lead our schools across Person County Schools.
Being a principal means wearing countless hats — instructional leader, problem solver, encourager, advocate, listener, and so much more. Each day, our principals work alongside students, staff, families, and community members to build strong school communities where students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Their leadership shapes the culture of our schools, supports the work of our educators, and makes a difference in the lives of students each and every day.
🌟 This month, help us celebrate our PCS principals! A note, an email, a kind word, or a simple “thank you” is a great way to let your principal know their leadership is appreciated.
Happy National Principals Month to our outstanding PCS school leaders! 💙
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeArePerson #PersonPride #ItsBetterInPerson
Dear Oak Lane Families,
As September comes to a close, I’m proud of the ways our Cougar Cubs have shown their PAWS: practicing kindness, acting safely, working responsibly, and showing respect.
There are two dates to keep in mind this week. Person County Schools will host a school bond referendum information meeting on Monday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. in the Southern Middle School Auditorium. All parents are encouraged to attend! Wednesday, September 30, is the last day to order an Oak Lane Fun Day shirt. You’ll find details about both in this week’s Paw Print.
Thank you to all who supported the PTO Mum Fundraiser! We can't wait to use those funds to support programs to enrich your child's learning experiences and memories at Oak Lane!
Thank you for helping your child arrive at school on time and ready to learn. As Attendance Awareness Month wraps up, let’s keep that momentum going—every day together matters. Thank you, too, for supporting our students, staff, and PTO. Your partnership makes Oak Lane a special place for our Cougars! 🐾
Mrs. Bowling
Principal, Oak Lane Elementary
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION ATTENDANCE
In accordance 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 the events listed below. These are not official Board meetings. Although a quorum may be present, no formal Board business will be conducted, and no action will be taken.
This notice is provided to promote transparency and ensure compliance with North Carolina’s open meetings requirements.
School Bond Information Meeting
Monday, September 28, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Southern Middle School Auditorium
209 Southern Middle School Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573
Families from Southern Middle, Person Early College for Innovation & Leadership, Helena Elementary, Oak Lane Elementary, South Elementary, Earl Bradsher, and Early Intervention are invited to attend.
School Bond Information Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Northern Middle School Gymnasium
1935 Carver Dr, Roxboro, NC 27574
Families from Northern Middle, Person High, North End Elementary, Stories Creek Elementary, and Woodland Elementary, Carolina Community Academy are invited to attend.
Person County Economic Development Commission 2026 Leadership Summit
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Kirby Cultural Arts Complex
213 N. Main Street
Roxboro, NC 27573
Next week is BUSY at Oak Lane, and we’ve packed everything you need to know into one place!
🌳 Careers on Wheels is rolling in!
📊 Mid-Term Progress Reports are coming home!
⏰ EARLY RELEASE on Wednesday!
📸 A brand-new Picture Day experience is coming Thursday — and there’s NO money needed on picture day!
🎩🏀🐆 Attendance Spirit Week is ALL WEEK!
🌼 Mum Pick-Up information
👕 Fun Day shirt deadline is getting closer!
🚌 See which bus earned its FIRST behavior reward!
🍟 Find out how much YOU helped us raise at Arby’s Family Night!
🏆 September Students of the Month
🥔 An update on our Mr. Potato Head Attendance Challenge
📅 Important dates you definitely don’t want to miss
…and more!
Basically, if you have a Cougar Cub, there’s something in this Paw Print you need to know! 🐾
Grab a few minutes, scroll through this week’s edition, and save it so you can come back when you inevitably think, “Wait…what day was that again?” 😂
👇 Click below to read this week’s Paw Print!
https://app.smore.com/n/sga9p
REMINDER from PCS:
Early Release Day: Wednesday, Sept. 23
Elementary/High Releases at 12:45pm.
Middle School Releases at 1:00pm.
Earl Bradsher Preschool releases at 12:00pm.
Early Intervention releases at 12:30pm for car riders & 12:45pm for bus riders.
PECIL releases at 12:30pm - exception is PCC Classes.
Before you keep scrolling… have you read this week’s Paw Print?! 👀
Because we have A LOT happening at Oak Lane! 🌳💚
🌼 Mum orders are due soon — and there’s a $100 Palace Pointe gift card up for grabs!
🍟 Arby’s Night is coming!
🚒 Careers on Wheels needs YOU!
📸 Fall Picture Day is getting a fresh new look this year!
⏰ Early Release is right around the corner!
👕 Fun Day shirts are still on sale!
🥔 Our Mr. Potato Head Attendance Challenge is underway!
🚌 And our buses are working toward some fun behavior rewards!
PLUS… important dates, lunch visitor reminders, guidance updates, PTO info, and all the little things that help you stay in the Oak Lane loop! 💚
Trust us… this is NOT the week to say, “Wait… when was that again?” 😂
👇 Grab a few minutes, read the Paw Print, and stay in the know! 👇
https://app.smore.com/n/sga9p
🐾🌳 Tiny Acorns Grow Into Mighty Oak Trees! 🌳🐾
PUBLIC NOTICE: PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ATTENDANCE
In compliance with 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 Bond Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the boardroom located at 304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC.
This event is not an official meeting of the Person County Board of Education. While a quorum of the Board may be present, no formal Board business will be conducted, and no decisions will be made. This notice is being provided to ensure full transparency and compliance with state open meetings requirements.
This notice is being provided to ensure full transparency and compliance with state open meetings requirements.
This week’s Paw Print is packed with important info you do not want to miss!
Inside this week’s newsletter:
🌳 A big Oak Lane growth celebration
🚌 Bus behavior reminders
📅 Important upcoming dates
🌼 Mum fundraiser updates
👕 Fun Day shirt info
🥩 Arby’s Night
🚒 Careers on Wheels
🥔 Attendance Challenge
🏆 Students of the Month
💚 PTO news and more!
There’s a LOT going on at Oak Lane, so take a few minutes to check it out and mark your calendars!
👇 Read this week’s newsletter and stay in the know!
https://app.smore.com/n/sga9p
🌱 Tiny Acorns Grow into Mighty Oak Trees! 🌳
🐾📰 The Paw Print is HERE! 📰🐾
We may be in full-on learning mode this week, but there is still plenty happening at Oak Lane! 💚🌳
This week’s Paw Print includes:
🚌 Important bus safety reminders
🚗 Morning car line reminders
👕 Fun Day shirt ordering information
🚒 A call for Career on Wheels volunteers
🌟 Our August Students of the Month
💚 Ways to join and support our amazing PTO
📚 My Life Matters registration for grades 3–5
📅 Important September dates and upcoming events
🐾 PAWS expectations and other helpful family resources
There is a LOT of important information packed into this week’s edition, so be sure to take a few minutes to check it out!
🌱 Tiny Acorns Grow Into Mighty Oak Trees — and staying connected helps us grow together! 💚🐾
👇 Click below to read this week’s Paw Print!
Our newest Paw Print Newsletter is available! Please take a few minutes to read through this week’s edition so you don’t miss important updates.
You’ll find information about car rider and bus procedures, upcoming dates, ClassDojo, Fun Day shirts, PTO, student opportunities, PAWS expectations, and more!
🔗 Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/sga9p
Thank you for staying informed and connected with Oak Lane! 🌱🌳
’Twas the night before school starts, and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The backpacks were waiting by the front door with care,
In hopes that the school bus soon would be there.
The children were restlessly sleeping in bed,
While a million new thoughts danced around in each head.
Once all were asleep, happy school dreams arose,
With visions of friends, teachers, laughter, and growth.
For in just a few hours, the new day would come,
And all would awake to the bright morning sun.
Kids would stretch, grab their backpacks, and smile,
Then fidget and flutter with nerves for a while.
Then bravely stand tall with a smile and say,
“I’m ready to do this. Let’s start a great day!”
Grown-ups might snap a few pictures and wipe a small tear,
For the long-awaited first day of school was now here.
At Oak Lane, each child is an acorn we treasure,
Ready to learn, grow, and bloom beyond measure.
Happy first day of school to each one and all—
May our tiny acorns grow mighty and tall!
Please click 26-27 Paw Print Newsletter to view the first edition of the 26-27 school year!
Bright and early Monday morning, our big yellow buses will be rolling as we kick off the 2026-27 school year! That means more buses, bus stops, and students on our roads. School bus safety is everyone’s responsibility. 👧👦📚
As you head out Monday morning and throughout the school year:
🛑 STOP when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights. Never pass a stopped school bus.
👀 WATCH carefully for children getting on or off the bus.
🐢 SLOW DOWN and be prepared to stop in school zones and neighborhoods.
📵 PUT THE PHONE DOWN and keep your attention on the road.
⏰ GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME. Getting there safely is more important than getting there quickly.
🚨 Passing a stopped school bus can result in a $500 fine and five points on your driver’s license. If a driver strikes a child, the offense becomes a felony.
A child’s life can change in a split second. Stop for the bus. Protect our kids. ❤️
Let’s work together to make sure every Person County student gets to school and back home safely!
Stop for school buses. Watch. Wait. 🚌💛
#PersonPride #WeArePerson #ProudToBePerson #BackToSchool #SchoolBusSafety
📣 **OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW!** 🐾🌳
Oak Lane families, we are SO excited to welcome you back for the 2026–2027 school year! 💚
🕐 **Choose the session that works best for your family:**
**1:00 PM or 5:30 PM**
🏫 **Start in your child’s homeroom** to meet the teacher and hear important information for the year ahead.
⭐ **Then grab your Scavenger Hunt Card and explore our Open House stations!**
Families can visit:
🩺 School Nurse
🚌 Bus Drivers
🤝 PTO
⏰ Before & After School Care
🎒 Free School Supplies
⚜️ Girl Scouts
💜 My Life Matters
👋 Meet our School Guidance Teacher & Assistant Principal
💻 Laptop Insurance
👕 Oak Lane Class T-Shirts
📸 Back-to-School Photo Booth
📣 **Person High School Cheer & Drill Teams**
🌰 **Guess the number of acorns in the jar!** The student who comes the closest will win a **Chick-fil-A gift basket!** 🏆🐔
🍴🚚 **DON’T FORGET TO COME HUNGRY!**
We’ll have the **Soulful Pear Tree Food Truck** and the **Kona Ice truck** on site to fill your bellies while you enjoy Open House! 🍽️🍧
🚗 **PARKING REMINDER:** Please use the **main parking lot** or the **dirt parking area on the playground side**. Please **DO NOT park in the circle drive.
We can’t wait to see our Cougars and their families! 🐾💚
🌳 **Tiny Acorns Grow into Mighty Oak Trees!** 🌳
The countdown is on! We know many of you have been eagerly awaiting one of the most exciting milestones of the new school year—teacher assignments! We are thrilled to welcome our Cougar families back and can't wait to begin another year of learning, growth, and unforgettable memories together.
Student schedules and teacher assignments for students in Grades 1–5 will be released late tomorrow afternoon in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Please note:
Returning Student Registration must be completed before you will be able to view your child's teacher assignment in Infinite Campus.
Parents will not receive an email notification or mailing of teacher assignments, as we have done in previous years. Please log into the Parent Portal to view your child's information.
Kindergarten Families: Kindergarten students will not be assigned to a homeroom until after the staggered entry days. During staggered entry, our teachers will spend time getting to know each student and assessing their strengths and needs. This thoughtful process allows us to create balanced classrooms that provide the best possible learning environment for every child.
Don't forget about Open House on Wednesday, August 12! To make it convenient for families, we are offering two identical sessions at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Our staff is eager to welcome you back, meet your family, and help you prepare for a successful start to the school year. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about before- and after-school care, meet bus drivers, and receive transportation information.
If you have not yet completed Returning Student Registration, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible to avoid delays in accessing your child's information.
We are so excited to welcome our students back to Oak Lane and begin another incredible year of growing together. Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year where Tiny Acorns Grow into Mighty Oak Trees! 🌳💚
Need transportation for the first day of school? There's still time!
If you missed the original transportation registration deadline, we're offering a final extension.
Complete your returning student registration by Tuesday, July28, at 5:00 PM to guarantee bus transportation for the first day of school.
Don't wait. Register today!
🔗 Register here: https://www.pcsnc.org/page/student-registration-hub
Need assistance? Contact your school, and they'll be happy to help.
Back to School Bash - Let’s help local kids start the school year right!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Roxboro Walmart
🎁 What to Bring:
🖍️ Crayons & Markers
📓 Notebooks & Folders
🎒 Backpacks
✏️ Pencils & Pens
📐 Rulers & Glue Sticks
And more!
🚍 Let’s Fill the Bus!
Drop off your donations and enjoy:
Cheer team from 11am - noon
Free Snacks (while supplies last)
Smiles from our team!
All supplies go to local students in need.
For more info, ask an associate or visit our customer service desk.
Thank you for supporting our community!
School Supply Lists Now Available
School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available. Families can visit the link below to find and download the list for their child's school.
View all school supply lists here.
I hope you all are enjoying your summer! I have two very important reminders!
1. If you need assistance with 26-27 Student Registration, please contact Mrs. Salvitti through Dojo or email: salvittir@person.k12.nc.us. Unfortunately, I do not have training on troubleshooting parent accounts in Infinite Campus, so I would be of no assistance!
2. Our Kindergarten enrollment is unusually low for this time of year! Please reach out to your friends, family, and neighbors and encourage them to go ahead and enroll their child in Kindergarten. Enrollment affects how teachers are assigned, and we need to have that information sooner rather than later to ensure proper planning and a smooth start to the school year!
Thanks so much!
Mrs. Bowling
Attention PCS Families: Returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN!
Complete your child's registration as soon as possible to ensure everything is ready for the start of school. School will begin on Aug. 17, 2026.
Need bus transportation on the first day of school? To guarantee transportation is in place for the first day of school, your returning student registration must be completed by Friday, July 24.
Follow this link to begin registration: https://www.pcsnc.org/page/student-registration-hub
