The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High with this week's updates. There is NO SCHOOL for students Monday, September 21.

We did it! Big News! Ragsdale as won the Hubert Humphrey Award for Most Improved High School! We are excited and honored. We have the best students and the best staff, so we are not surprised!

Interim Reports went home Tuesday. All students got a copy of their grades for each class. Check Canvas Parent for the latest.

Calling Ragsdale Students- want to have fun and possibly win $100? Sign up for the Pickleball Tournament Sept 25. Sign ups will be during lunches until September 23.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 24! We will start by having a Senior Parent Meeting at 5:30, then move on to an informational session and a Q&A with with me at 6:00pm. Please RSVP so we can order enough pizza! The QR Code to sign up is in our newsletter. Speaking of Seniors, please check the Senior Section of our newsletter for the latest updates!

Ragsdale PTSA will be hosting a community yard sale on September 26 here on campus. Come and shop or purchase a spot to sell your items for $10 a parking spot or $15 with a table. See our newsletter to sign up.

On October 6th, All Ragsdale 11th grade students will take the PSAT free of charge. Also on October 6, our 10th graders will be participating in a YouScience Aptitude Assessment. Our 9th and 12th graders will be remote that day. Please see our newsletter for more information.

Thank you, have a great week, and, as always, TIGER PRIDE!

Tiger Times Week of 9.20.26: https://app.smore.com/n/07vw3

The ROBOTS ARE HERE! Mr. Arnaiz has the Robotics Club up and going!

GETTING PHYSICAL in PE!

Mr. CasaSanta's kiddos learning in the building this week!

Ragsdale represented at the Celebration of Excellence- bringing in a finalist spot for Mentor of the Year (go Dr. Moore) and the Hubert Humphrey Award for Most Improved High School!

Getting the DUB never gets old!

Socials:

• Website: ragsdalehs.gcsnc.com
• Instagram: @ragsdalehigh
• Facebook: facebook.com/lucyragsdalehigh

Communication: ClassDojo

Athletic Forms and Schedule: Dragonfly Portal; latest schedule updates posted on Arbiter Live

Class Assignments and Syllabus: Canvas Parent

Grades and Attendance: Infinite Campus Information

Graduation items for the Class of 2027: Herff Jones for RHS

Payments for trips, fees, etc: SchoolCash Online

Pictures: CADY and Picture Timeline for 2026-2027

RHS Counseling Page: HOMEPAGE

Transcript Request: Scriborder

School Meetings*

• PTSA First Monday of each month at 5:45pm (Media) or online
• (Join the meeting now; Meeting ID: 233 854 892 597 53, Passcode: LY3yj9qW)
• Athletic Boosters: First Monday of each month at 6:30pm (Media)
• Band Boosters: Second Monday of each month at 6:00pm (Band Room)

*Meetings will be moved if there is a holiday

We have high Expectations for All Tigers. Please review some of our guides below.

ClassDojo is a free app families can use to:

• Send and receive messages with your child’s teacher

• Get school and class announcements

• Learn about upcoming events

• Communicate in 130+ languages with automatic two-way translation

Once you’re connected, your student's schedule will update automatically. ClassDojo offers a premium version of their app, but you are encouraged to select "Not Now" or "No Thanks" to any paid add-ons and to adjust your account notification settings to opt out of marketing messages from the app. The tools we use in GCS are all free.

If you have any questions or issues once your account is set up, email parent@classdojo.com for immediate support.

We’re looking forward to building even stronger family-school connections with ClassDojo!

Homecoming Week is coming soon!

Show up in school spirit every day, join the WHITE OUT themed football game, and then come to the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 3rd.

Tickets for the Homecoming Dance will be sold Tuesday through Friday (Sept 22 - 25) both online and during lunch. Tickets can then be picked up during lunches Sept 28-Oct 1.

Our first parent night will be September 24th. We will start with Senior Night Information 5:30 and Title I and Tiger Tea with the Principal at 6:00. Please RSVP - we want to get enough Pizza! We can't wait to see you!

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered free of charge to all 11th grade students in GCS on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. However, students at Ragsdale in Grade 10 or Homeschooled 11th grade students residing in the school's attendance zone may request to pay to take the assessment on the same date. The cost of the PSAT/NMSQT administration is $20. This covers the cost of the PSAT and administrative fees. Please complete the registration HERE by Tuesday, September 22 and submit payment to the school on SchoolCashOnline by Thursday, September 24th. Exams will not be purchased for students who have not paid by the deadline.

All 10th graders not signed up for the PSAT will participate in the YouScience Aptitude Assessments. The YouScience Aptitude Assessment uses fun, science-based brain games to match middle and high school students with careers and education options that fit their unique abilities. The result is a personalized Career Discovery Plan to help students confidently map out their future.

10th and 11th graders will be able to be picked up once all activities are completed. All 9th and 12 graders will be remote for the full day,

We need YOU to join PTSA! Please join!!! Also we would LOVE to have you join our yard sale- make some money and help your school!

Once you upload/complete all the information and pay, passes can be picked up from the Attendance Office once school begins! Cost is $50!

Athletics are in full swing! See our schedules below! The up to date information is at arbiter.com.

Athletic Passes are on sale now!

STADIUM UPDATES

Our stadium will still be under construction until Football Homecoming, October 2. All home games and matches until Oct 2 will have seating only on the visitors side. Feel free to bring a bag chair!

The requirements for Service Learning Awards for this year are:

• Exemplary Award Certificate - 100-199 hours

• Service Learning Diploma - 200+ hours

For information on state and district service learning updates, check out the District Service Learning Presentation 26-27

At Ragsdale, Service Learning is managed by Laura Howard and Jamie Stolze. All questions about Service Learning are answered on Ragsdale's Canvas Course (Self-Enroll HERE), including service learning vs. volunteer hours, applying for a service learning project, joining an existing service learning project, service learning certificate vs. diploma.
A Service Learning Table will be in the Cafeteria every Friday (starting September 4) for additional questions or assistance with service learning projects or X2Vol.

• The Greensboro Fire Department is preparing to launch a High School Student Ambassador Program this November! The Student Ambassador Program is designed to introduce high school students to the fire service and the many career opportunities available within the Greensboro Fire Department. Participating students will have opportunities to learn about firefighter training, physical fitness, fire prevention, emergency operations, specialized teams, community service, and the firefighter hiring process. See the flyer HERE.
  
  
• Girls In Gear is open for registration! This is an opportunity to explore high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, IT, HVAC-R, and more. See the flyer HERE and register at www.gtcc.edu/girlsingear. The last day to register is October 13th at 2:00.

These are CHOCK-FULL of excellent information and helpful links! We update them as we get new information (e.g., new scholarships), so check them out regularly!

October 2: Homecoming (and Stadium Reveal)

October 3: Homecoming Dance

October 16: 2nd Class of 2027 Senior Roadshow. Sign up at cady.com

October 19-25: Free College Application Week

• List of participating schools

November 4: Cap & Gown Information during homeroom

November 6: Club Photos

December 4: Class of 2027 Class Group Photo

December 31: Class of 2027 Senior Photo Deadline

January 14: Class of 2027 Senior Photos ready

May 15: Prom

June 7: Graduation Practice @ 11:00am

June 10: Graduation @ 10:00am (estimate that each family will receive 8 tickets)

With NC College Connect, you will be directly admitted to participating colleges and universities where you already meet admissions requirements. No essays, test scores, or recommendation letters needed. Yes, it's that simple.

If you're a current senior on track to graduate, you’re eligible to participate in NC College Connect. Yes, all of you! You’ll receive your NC College Connect letter in mid-September of your senior year with more information about where you’ve been admitted.

NC College Connect is a program that directly admits North Carolina public high school seniors who are on track to graduate, have a 2.8 GPA or higher, are enrolled in a fourth-level math and meet program requirements to participating UNC System universities, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and their local North Carolina community college. The higher your GPA, the more schools to which you’ll be directly admitted!

Don't have a 2.8 GPA? If you are on track to graduate, you’ll be directly admitted to your local community college!

We've made your college application process simpler. After all, you've earned it. Have questions about how it all works? We’ve got the answers.

Where do I go to claim my spot?

The portal will open in mid-September 2026. Once it opens, go to the NC College Connect portal and log in with your CFNC account. Then:

• Make sure your CFNC account information matches your NC-SIS name exactly.
• View your colleges that you are matched with based on your GPA.
• Complete a short form for each school you’re interested in.
• Colleges will follow up with next steps after you accept your admission.

https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect/

Football Bye-Week

Monday, September 21: No School (Optional Teacher Workday)

• 5:00pm: Golf @ Western
• 5/6:30pm: Volleyball vs. Wheatmore

Tuesday, September 22

• 6:00pm: Soccer @ Southeast

Wednesday, September 23

• 5:00pm: Tennis vs. Smith

Thursday, September 24

• 5:30/6pm: Senior Parent Meeting and Title I Night/Tiger Tea

Friday, September 25

• 6:00pm: Student Pickleball Tourney

Upcoming Dates

October 2: HoCo Pep Rally

October 6: PSAT Day for Juniors and YouScience Day for Sophomores. Remote Learning for 9th & 12th graders.

2026-2027 Calendar Dates