Person High School

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.

Due to the issued Winter Weather Advisory, tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11th will be a Remote Learning Day for all PCS students and staff. Please stay safe and warm.

Due to potential continued hazardous road conditions in rural areas, there will be no school for students tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd. PCS will operate with a Required Teacher Workday for staff beginning at 10:30 am. Please stay safe and warm.

Due to snow covered roads and very cold temperatures, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd will be a Remote Learning Day for all students and staff. Please stay safe and warm.

Reminder: No School on Tuesday, January 21st for a Required Teacher Workday for all schools except PECIL and Earl Bradsher Preschool

On Monday, we recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! No school on Monday, January 20th.

Due to forecasted low temperatures which will cause refreezing on secondary roads, Person County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14th for all staff and students. Please stay safe and warm.

Due to secondary roads throughout the county still being snow covered, PCS students will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Monday, January 13th. Staff will operate on a two-hour delay. Stay safe and warm.

Due to the forecasted winter weather, Person County Schools will release early on Friday, January 10th. Elementary and high schools will release at 12:45 pm and middle schools will release at 1:00 pm. There will be no daycare or any other after school activities.

To ensure the safety of all of our bus riders and routes that begin well before daylight, Person County Schools will be on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th for all students and staff.

Due to the Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service and the posssibilty of hazardous road conditions, Person County Schools will be closed for students Monday, January 6th. Staff will operate under a Remote Workday and will receive more information from administrators. Stay safe and warm.

We want to hear from you! Below is a link to our survey regarding the 2025-2026 PCS calendar. In the survey, you will find 3 calendar options for the coming school year. Please take a moment to review and let us know the calendar you prefer. https://forms.gle/ZU6vz8ejfvEA4gcg6

We want to hear from you! Below is a link to our survey regarding the 2025-2026 PCS calendar. In the survey, you will find 3 calendar options for the coming school year. Please take a moment to review and let us know the calendar you prefer. https://forms.gle/ZU6vz8ejfvEA4gcg6

We want your feedback! As a Cognia-accredited district, we gather input annually to ensure our initiatives align with our community's needs. If you have a student in Person County Schools, please take a moment to complete our family survey linked below. https://bit.ly/3YYkSfL

Happy American Education Week! November 18-24, 2024 We are proud to celebrate our incredible educators, dedicated staff, engaged students, and supportive families who work together every day to build a strong, vibrant learning community. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for making a difference in the lives of our students!

Parenting with Eyes Wide Open: Hidden in Plain Sight | Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Northern Middle School's auditorium | Could you spot the warning signs of substance use in your teen's bedroom? The CDC reports that 50% of youth are using substances alone at home, making parental awareness crucial. Person County Schools and Insight Human Services invite you to "Hidden in Plain Sight," an eye-opening interactive experience that could help protect our youth. Step into a recreated teenage bedroom where everyday items may not be what they seem. This powerful demonstration reveals how common objects can be used to hide drugs, vaping devices, and alcohol, while educating parents and community members about current substance abuse trends and warning signs. Don't miss this opportunity to gain vital knowledge about youth substance use, modern drug paraphernalia, and concealment methods.

No school on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day! Your bravery and sacrifice for our freedom inspire us every day. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. We are forever grateful!

Reminder: No School on Monday, October 28th, for a required teacher workday! This workday is for all PCS schools except for Person Early College and Earl Bradsher Preschool.

Please review the 10.6.24 edition of the Rocket Dispatch announcements linked HERE (https://secure.smore.com/n/80bza ) for important information including: · School Improvement Team Meeting · Celebrations of Student Athletes and the PHS Band · College Application Week events and Spirit Week · Important Dates this Week · PHS Home athletics this week · Santa's Helpers information · Winter Sports Tryout Information · Various Upcoming Virtual College sessions · Club Meeting Information (Consider the Cultural Awareness committee and FFA that meet this week!) · Adopt-a-Teacher Make it a great week #InPersonAndBeyond!

Please review the 10.6.24 edition of the Rocket Dispatch announcements linked HERE (https://secure.smore.com/n/fe1t4) for important information including: · Donations for Western NC · Bullying Prevention Month · Celebrations of Student Athletes of the Week, Band competition, JROTC Raider Competition, and Student Council Grade Level Representative Results · Important Dates this Week · PHS Home athletics this week · School Improvement Team Parent Representatives · Signing up to take the ASVAB · Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales · Homecoming Spirit Week, Pep Rally, Dance, and Parade Information · PHS Doodle Art Contest · Fall WorkKeys Testing · Student Tardies (After School Detention and Tardy Sweeps) · Senior Counselor Meetings · Various Upcoming Virtual College sessions · Upcoming College Visits · Club Meeting Information · Adopt-a-Teacher Make it a great week #InPersonAndBeyond!