Person County Schools is coming together to promote healthy choices, raise awareness about substance use prevention, and encourage our students to make positive decisions for their futures.
Red Ribbon Week is a time to unite and stand strong for a drug-free future. By supporting one another and making healthy choices, we can help build stronger, safer school communities. ❤️
🔴 Join us in wearing RED on Friday, October 23, to show your support and help spread the message!
#RedRibbonWeek #WearRed #DrugFreeFuture #WeArePerson #PersonPride #ItsBetterInPerson
As part of Bullying Prevention & Awareness Month, Person County Schools is coming together to take a stand against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion across our schools.
Unity Day is a reminder that we all have a role in creating school communities where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported. Small acts of kindness, standing up for others, and treating one another with respect can make a big difference! 🧡
🟠 Join us in wearing ORANGE on Wednesday, October 21, as we unite to spread kindness and show that everyone belongs!
#UnityDay #BullyingPreventionMonth #KindnessMatters #WeArePerson #PersonPride #ItsBetterInPerson
📬 Report cards come home this Friday! Please reach out to your child’s teacher with questions about grades, behavior, attendance, or ways to support learning at home.
🎃 Thank you to everyone who made our Fall Festival special by planning, decorating, donating treats, volunteering, or bringing your family to enjoy the fun!
⭐ We’re proud of our students who earned 85% or higher positive Dojo points in Quarter 1! They celebrated with Fall Fun Activities last week. Thank you to the parents who helped supervise the rotations!
💛 This week’s morning meetings focus on EMOTIONS! All feelings are okay. Encourage your child to be an Emotion Detective by noticing their feelings and kindly asking others how they feel.
Thank you for helping our Cougar Cubs grow! 🌳
Take a peak at this week's Paw Print Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/sga9p
This message is for families of students who ride Bus 51, driven by Ms. Jada Williams.
Beginning Monday, October 19 and each day following, Bus 51 will arrive at morning bus stops approximately 10 minutes earlier. Please have your child ready for pickup 10 minutes before their usual time.
After reviewing the first-quarter schedule, we have found that students on Bus 51 are arriving much later than previous years, not leaving them much time for breakfast before the tardy bell. Starting the route earlier will allow students to start their school day feeling more calm and ready to learn.
Bus 51’s afternoon arrival times will remain the same.
Bus 71’s morning and afternoon schedules will also remain the same.
Thank you for your flexibility and support!
Reminder: There is no school on tomorrow, Friday, October 16, as it is a Teacher Workday. PECIL students still have classes.
The Fall Picture Gallery has officially reopened, and we are so excited for you to see your little one’s adorable photos! 🧡
📷 How to View & Order Your Pictures:
The gallery link and your child’s album access code can be found on ClassDojo.
🔑 Important Reminder: Please enter the access code using ALL CAPITAL LETTERS to access your child’s album.
🛍️ Ordering Deadline: October 31
Please be sure to submit all picture orders by October 31!
💳 Ordering & Payment:
We kindly request that all orders and payments be completed online. If you are unable to place an order or make payment online, please call our office for further assistance. We are happy to help!
🍂 Picture Make-Up Day: November 5
If your child missed picture day or needs a make-up photo, our make-up day is scheduled for November 5.
We hope you love these sweet snapshots as much as we do! Get ready for heart eyes and a whole lot of cuteness! 😍❤️
Thank you for your continued support, and happy picture shopping! 🧡
🍂🐾 Big things are happening at Oak Lane! This week’s **Paw Print Newsletter** is packed with fall fun, student celebrations, and important reminders!
Take a peek inside for:
🎃 Fall Festival fun—Thursday, October 15, 5–7 PM!
🛍️ Silent auction sneak peeks
📚 Book Fair shopping details
🍰 Cake walk donations
🎉 Dojo celebrations and upcoming awards assemblies
🧡 Unity Day and Bullying Prevention Spirit Week
We’re also celebrating our scholars and practicing kindness and respect! 💚
**Click below to read the newsletter, mark your calendar, and stay connected.** We can’t wait to share the fun with our Oak Lane families! 🌳🐾
https://app.smore.com/n/sga9p
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 following events:
National Night Out
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Palace Pointe
5050 Durham Road, Roxboro, NC 27574
Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce – Good Morning Coffee Hour
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.
Golden Corral
40 Weeks Drive, Roxboro, NC 27573
These events 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.
Take a peek inside for:
📚 Scholastic Book Fair details
🎃 Fall Festival fun—and how you can help “Feed the Monsters!”
🎉 Quarter 1 Dojo Reward Celebration and awards assembly information
🧡 Unity Day and our upcoming patriotic music program
🌟 Student spotlights and September Students of the Month
💚 Tips for positive self-talk, attendance updates, and helpful family reminders
With the first quarter wrapping up soon, there’s plenty you’ll want to know! Grab your calendar and take a few minutes to catch up. 🌳🐾
👇 Click below to read this week’s Paw Print!
https://app.smore.com/n/sga9p
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! 🌱🌳
