Southern Middle School

Hello, Panthers! Happy Sunday, and happy May! It’s crazy to think that the end of the school year is upon us, but here we are! This past week, Progress Reports and Testing Letters came home with students. If you did not receive them, please check your child’s bookbag! EOG testing will take place on May 16th for 8th grade science, May 20th for reading, and May 21st for math. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! There is a link in the newsletter to submit a kind word or message to be printed and delivered to staff members. There is also a link to sponsor a staff member’s lunch and a list of their favorite things if you’d like to send in a treat to someone who has made a difference this school year! This week in athletics, our track and field team has a meet on Monday against Stanback at 5pm. They will celebrate 8th grade night before the meet. Our soccer and softball teams will be traveling to Stanback on Tuesday, while baseball is at home and will be celebrating 8th grade night at 5pm. On Thursday, our baseball team will play at NMS at 4:30pm, while softball and soccer will take on the Raiders at home and celebrate 8th grade night. We are seeking proctors for EOGs this year due to updated testing regulations from the state. If you are available on one of the EOG dates to be here at school to help monitor until around 12:30, please reach out to us! You can email mossj@person.k12.nc.us or call us here at school. You will be required to attend a quick proctor training and be an approved volunteer through Person County Schools. The link to sign up can be found in the SMS Newsletter attached to the email version of this message. Have a great week! Link to Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/p1dym0

Our next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open is TOMORROW, March 27th! TOPIC: How Do I Start the Conversation? Do you have questions or need help starting a conversation with your child about the dangers of substance use? Parental involvement and education are crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will provide parents with the tools they need to take a proactive approach in discussing the dangers of substance use with their children, as well as recognize signs of risky behavior. Preventing substance use starts at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain this vital knowledge! WHEN: Thurs., March 27 at 6-7 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Long Memorial United Methodist Church, Harris Fellowship Hall 226 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 Childcare will be provided on-site. See our attached flyer for full details.

Our next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open is March 27th! TOPIC: How Do I Start the Conversation? Do you have questions or need help starting a conversation with your child about the dangers of substance use? Parental involvement and education are crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will provide parents with the tools they need to take a proactive approach in discussing the dangers of substance use with their children, as well as recognize signs of risky behavior. Preventing substance use starts at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain this vital knowledge! WHEN: Thursday, March 27 at 6-7 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Long Memorial United Methodist Church, Harris Fellowship Hall 226 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 Childcare will be provided on-site. See our attached flyer for full details.

Attention: March 31st will now be a student day! March 31 was formerly a teacher work day but will now be a regular day for students. Please update your calendars accordingly!

Our next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open is March 27th! TOPIC: How Do I Start the Conversation? Do you have questions or need help starting a conversation with your child about the dangers of substance use? Parental involvement and education are crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will provide parents with the tools they need to take a proactive approach in discussing the dangers of substance use with their children, as well as recognize signs of risky behavior. Preventing substance use starts at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain this vital knowledge! WHEN: Thurs., March 27 at 6-7 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Long Memorial United Methodist Church, Harris Fellowship Hall 226 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 Childcare will be provided on-site. See our attached flyer for full details.

The next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open event is coming up tomorrow! 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 some snow covered rural roads that are traveled by buses, there will be no school for students on Friday, February 21st. Staff will report on a two-hour delay. PCC will operate on a two-hour delay and students should check their messages regarding the status of their college courses. Stay safe and have a great weekend.

Due to the ongoing winter weather and hazardous travel conditions, Person County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. Enjoy the snow and stay safe!

Due to the forecasted winter weather, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th will be a Remote Learning Day for students and staff. Please stay safe and warm.

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.