Person County Schools Virtual Academy

Due to forecasted weather conditions, Friday, December 5th will be a Remote Learning Day for all students and staff.

We hope you had a wonderful time of rest over the Thanksgiving break and look forward to seeing you this week! 6th-8th grade students will complete their iReady MOY testing on Wed. Dec 10. We invite parents to join us for a light breakfast from 8:15am-8:45am beforehand. Newsletter info: https://secure.smore.com/n/184r0

Free Community Meal
Tuesday 11/25
Theresa Baptist Church
3919 Chub Lake Road
5:00 - 6:00 pm

Reminder: There will be no school Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th. We hope that you enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends!

This week!!

Santa's Helpers - Wednesday, November 19th from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm at Warren's Grove Methodist Church (1511 Wesleyan Road, Roxboro, NC 27573)

To be eligible: Valid ID, Verification of Person County Residency, Verification of Child's Age (birth - 16), Verification of Custody, and Not Receiving Other Holiday Assistance

This will be the only day to register!

Please help us celebrate all PCS Staff during American Education Week! We proudly celebrate every employee who makes our schools a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive! We appreciate you - not just this week, but every week! Thank you for all that you do! #PCSProud

We look forward to a great week ahead! Check out our newsletter for updates and info https://secure.smore.com/n/tmqs7

Santa's Helpers - Wednesday, November 19th from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm at Warren's Grove Methodist Church (1511 Wesleyan Road, Roxboro, NC 27573).

To be eligible: Valid ID, Verification of Person County Residency, Verification of Child's Age (birth - 16), Verification of Custody, and Not Receiving Other Holiday Assistance

This will be the only day to register!

We hope you have enjoyed the weekend! Reminder: There is no school on Monday or Tuesday this week (students at PCC and NCSSM refer to their class schedules!). Q2 mid-term reports will be available on Friday. Review our weekly newsletter for more updates and information: https://secure.smore.com/n/91zmy0

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

We look forward to a great week ahead! Review this week's newsletter for updates and info: https://secure.smore.com/n/eg7wj

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