Person High School

PCS Families and Staff, This is an update to our previous message. Due to road closures because of flooding and other possible hazardous road conditions, Person County Schools will be closed for students today, Wednesday, September 25th. Staff will report on a 2-hour delay. Stay safe and have a great day.

Please review the 9.22.24 edition of the Rocket Dispatch announcements linked below for important information including: · Hispanic Heritage Month and Other Celebrations · Important Dates this Week · PHS Home athletics this week · School Improvement Team Meeting · Rocket Community Engagement Committee Meeting · Progress Reports and Makeup Work Deadline · Homecoming Court Application · InfiniteCampus Parent/Guardian Access · Student Tardies · 24-25 Cell Phone Use Policy · PHS Doodle Art Contest · How to Meet with a School Counselor · Important Senior Announcements (including Senior Fees, Required Vaccines, etc.) · Important Information from Your College Advisor · Senior Parent Night · Upcoming College Visits · CACRAO College Fair – September 25, 2024 · Duke University College Ambassador Program · Adopt-a-Teacher https://secure.smore.com/n/3d7ex Make it a great week #InPersonAndBeyond!

Please review the 9.1.24 edition of the Rocket Dispatch announcements linked below for important information including: *Important Dates this Week *Dress Code Policy *24-25 Cell Phone Use Policy *Schedule for PCC Transportation to/from PHS (Location Change @ PHS) *How to Meet with a School Counselor *Important Senior Announcements (Senior Breakfast this Friday! - SIGN UP!) *Important Information from Your College Advisor *Celebrations *PHS Home athletics this week *Adopt-a-Teacher https://secure.smore.com/n/mk0zg4

With school starting tomorrow, we wanted to remind you about the school bus stop law. Pay extra attention when you see a bus on the road! Together we can keep our students safe while entering and exiting the bus!

We are excited to start the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday and hope you will read through the Rocket Dispatch announcements for this week for important information to help kick the year off as smoothly as possible. Information in this week's Rocket Dispatch Announcements includes: Final School Kickoff Event (Laptop Distribution, Fee Payment, Parking Passes, etc) *Schedules for the first day *Lunch Assignments *PHS Home athletics this week *Traffic Patterns and Parking for School Days and Special Events *Open House Parent Presentation *24-25 Cell Phone Use Policy *Student Registration in Infinite Campus *Schedule for PCC Transportation to/from PHS *How to Meet with a School Counselor *Important Senior Announcements (including updated dates as well as an important Google Form!!) *Celebrations *Adopt-a-Teacher 8.25.24 Rocket Dispatch: https://secure.smore.com/n/g7x4n

8.18.24 Rocket Dispatch: https://secure.smore.com/n/p6nzf Please review the Rocket Dispatch Announcements for the week of 8.18.24 linked above for information on: *School Kickoff Events (Laptop Distribution, Fee Payment, Parking Passes, etc) *Freshman Orientation *Open House *PHS Athletics *Traffic Patterns and Parking for School Days and Special Events *Schedules and the Schedule Change Request Process *Class of 2025 Google Form *Celebrations *Adopt-a-Teacher

At the PCS Board of Education Meeting this evening, the Board approved a tentative start date of Tuesday, August 27th for the 2024-2025 school year. This date is for PCS traditional schools and does not include PECIL (start date 08/13) or students who are enrolled in PCC Courses (start date 08/15). Additionally, Directors at Earl Bradsher Preschool and Early Intervention & Family Services will let families know of their start dates.

REMINDER: Our registration portal will close SUNDAY, JUNE 16. We are transitioning to a new student information system. Completing registration will assist in this transition. For more, check your email or visit this link: https://www.pcsnc.org/page/returning-student-registration

REMINDER: For those who have not completed registration for the 2024-2025 school year, registration closes on JUNE 16th!! The portal is OPEN. Check your email or visit the link below for more information. https://www.pcsnc.org/page/returning-student-registration

Reminder: Returning student registration is OPEN for the 2024-2025 school year! We are asking that registration be completed by June 16th. Full details can be found in your email or at the following link: https://www.pcsnc.org/page/returning-student-registration

PHS Rocket Dispatch Announcements | 5.26.24 Please review this week's Rocket Dispatch (weekly PHS newsletter) at the link below for very important information related to: • News from the Principal’s Desk • Celebrations • No School on Monday, May 27. (Memorial Day) • Exam Schedules • Volleyball Workout Schedule • PHS Yearbook Order Information • Required Vaccinations for Rising Seniors • Seniors, please read the Rocket Dispatch carefully for information and links related to: • Important dates for all senior events including:         • Graduation Practice / Graduation         • Senior fees and deadlines         •  FAFSA information         • Senior Quotes in the yearbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaC9_-xaR800VVHxJi7yzxyvGjtoYHJD13WLnzQABx4/edit?usp=sharing Make it a great week #InPersonAndBeyond!

PCS presents Parenting with Eyes Wide Open with Phillip Terry from Key Pathways Topics: The Impact of Social Media on Your Child's Mental Health & Warning Signs of Anxiety and Depression and What to Do; When: Mon, May 20 at 6-7pm; Where: Person High School Media Center

PCS presents Parenting with Eyes Wide Open TOPICS: Human Trafficking and Internet Safety HEAR FROM: Person County Child Advocacy Center’s Multidisciplinary Team WHEN: Thurs, April 18th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Southern Middle School - Media Center

Attention Current Seniors! You are invited to the 2024 Former Student Reception Where: Your Former Elementary School When: Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm Check your email for the invite and to RSVP.

Reminder: No School on Monday, March 18th - Teacher Workday.

🌴It's National School Breakfast Week! Let's celebrate the positive impact of school breakfast programs on student achievement. Together, we can empower every child to reach their full potential. Let's make breakfast a priority and pave the way for a brighter future!

Happy School Resource Officer Day! February 15, 2024 Thank you for all you do to keep our students and staff safe!

Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, February 19th.

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! February 12-16, 2024 Thank you for ensuring our students get to and from school safely!

Happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you, school counselors, for helping all students succeed!