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
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – MORNING & AFTERNOON
Bus #59 will NOT run tomorrow morning or afternoon. Buses #49 and #63 will cover the route and transport students who normally ride Bus #59.
⏰ Please have your child at their normal bus stop at their normal time. Pickup and drop-off times may vary, and buses may arrive earlier or later than usual.
📞 Need to change your child's afternoon transportation? Please call the school at 336-599-7133 no later than 2:15 PM to allow enough time to notify teachers before dismissal.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding! ❤️🚌
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
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
Bus #59 will NOT run this afternoon. Buses #49 and #63 will split the students and get everyone home as soon as possible.
⏰ Due to transportation changes and absences, we cannot provide exact drop-off times. Please be at your child's normal bus stop at their normal time, just in case the bus arrives early. Some stops may be later than usual.
📞 Need to change your child's transportation? Please call 336-599-7133 by 2:15 PM to allow enough time to notify teachers.
We apologize for the inconvenience and wanted to notify families as early as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ❤️
Reminder: There is no school on tomorrow, Friday, October 16, as it is a Teacher Workday. PECIL students still have classes.
Please review this week's newsletter which is linked for important information: https://app.smore.com/n/5vq3s
Bus #63 will not run Thursday afternoon. Bus #59 will bring home students who normally ride Bus #63.
Arrival times may be earlier or later than usual depending on your child’s stop. With transportation changes and the My Life Matters club meeting that afternoon, we cannot provide definite arrival times.
Please be at your child’s normal bus stop at the usual expected time and wait for Bus #59 to bring your child home.
If you would like to make a transportation change, please call the school before 2:15 PM so we have enough time to notify your child and their teacher.
This change is for Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2026, only. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 💛
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.
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
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
Please be advised that Bus 49 will NOT be running this afternoon.
🚌 Bus 63 and Bus 59 will be splitting Bus 49’s afternoon route to ensure all students are transported home today.
Because of this change, arrival times may be a little different than usual, so we appreciate your patience and understanding! 💛
📞 Need to make a transportation change?
Please call the school office no later than 2:15 PM so we can make sure your child gets where they need to go.
We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to get everyone home safely! 🚌🏠
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.
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.
Today, at approximately 1:30 pm, South Elementary was advised by law enforcement to implement a soft lockdown as a precaution due to a possible safety concern in the surrounding community. Lockdown procedures were lifted at approximately 2:15 and students were dismissed from school normally. At no point was student or staff safety in jeopardy.
Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership in keeping our school safe.
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Bright and early Monday morning, our big yellow buses will be rolling as we kick off the 2026-27 school year! That means more buses, bus stops, and students on our roads. School bus safety is everyone’s responsibility. 👧👦📚
As you head out Monday morning and throughout the school year:
🛑 STOP when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights. Never pass a stopped school bus.
👀 WATCH carefully for children getting on or off the bus.
🐢 SLOW DOWN and be prepared to stop in school zones and neighborhoods.
📵 PUT THE PHONE DOWN and keep your attention on the road.
⏰ GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME. Getting there safely is more important than getting there quickly.
🚨 Passing a stopped school bus can result in a $500 fine and five points on your driver’s license. If a driver strikes a child, the offense becomes a felony.
A child’s life can change in a split second. Stop for the bus. Protect our kids. ❤️
Let’s work together to make sure every Person County student gets to school and back home safely!
Stop for school buses. Watch. Wait. 🚌💛
#PersonPride #WeArePerson #ProudToBePerson #BackToSchool #SchoolBusSafety
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