Updates & Information

This Week:

• TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK- May 4-8
• Driver Education Registration for June- Opens May 8

Upcoming

• EOG ELA- 6th-8th- Tues. May 12- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOG Math- 6th-8th Wed. May 13- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOG Science- 8th Thurs. May 14- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOC Biology & English II- Mon. May 18- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOC Math 1 & Math 3- Tues. May 19- 8:30am -12:30pm
• SENIORS Former Student Reception- May 19 6pm (@ elementary schools)
• 8th grade promotion ceremony/6-8 Awards/Laptop Return - May 21 9am-10am
• Last Day of School- May 22
• Graduation - May 27, 10am PCC D101

They deserve much more than a week of recognition, but I am personally so appreciative of the time, energy, and efforts that they put in day in and day out to ensure our students are served in the best way possible! Please take a moment today and email these professionals and share your gratitude!

• Mrs. Everidge- CTE/EC
• Mrs. Wilkins- ELA/ SS/Student Support
• Mr. Meiners- Math/Electives
• Mrs. Antongiovanni- ELA/Electives
• Mrs. Culberson- Science/Math
• Mrs. Hall- Science/Math/Electives
• Mrs. Pergerson- ELA/Electives

In an effort to prepare students for upcoming assessments, teachers will be meeting live with their core classes on Wednesdays at regular class time starting Wednesday, April 22. See Google Classroom for more information. This will allow extra time for test preparation, material review, and practice sessions using NC Check In and iReady scores.

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, students who scored Not Proficient on their End-of-Course state test may participate in a second test administration. The retest will give students another opportunity to show what they know. Retesting for EOGs will take place during the week of May 12-15, 2026. Retesting for NC Math 1, NC Math 3, and Biology will take place during the week of May 18-22, 2026.

For students to participate in retesting, parents/legal guardians' permission is required PRIOR to testing. If you would like your student to have the opportunity to retest, please complete and sign the form sent by your child's instructor and return it to Lindsay Wilkins (wilkinsl@person.k12.nc.us). If you have questions or concerns about End-of-Course testing or retesting opportunities, please contact Dr. Tisha Duncan (duncant@person.k12.nc.us).

*Note- if consent is not provided in advance of the testing date, then the student will not be eligible to re-test.

• EOG ELA- 6th-8th- Tues. May 12- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOG Math- 6th-8th Wed. May 13- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOG Science- 8th Thurs. May 14- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOC Biology & English II- Mon. May 18- 8:30am -12:30pm
• EOC Math 1 & Math 3- Tues. May 19- 8:30am -12:30pm

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s K-12 Math Team is excited to announce the release of the second draft of proposed revisions to the K–12 Math Standard Course of Study. As required by NC State Board of Education policy, NCDPI is formally collecting feedback from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business and industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies.

Families are invited to review the draft standards and share feedback through the statewide survey.

• You may choose any grades or courses you wish to review.

• You may select as many areas as you would like to provide input on.

• Please submit all survey responses by 5:00 PM EST on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Survey Purpose:
The feedback collected will help inform any additional revisions to the draft standards. Revisions may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements based on stakeholder input.

Survey Link: https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X1lFJLXuA9jH1Q

The Application for Student Transfer or Release for the 2026–2027 school year is now available on the PCS website. It can be found in the Students and Families section under Student Information and Registration.

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) and NC Child invite rising 10-12 graders to downtown Raleigh for an inspiring day of civic engagement, leadership and hands‑on learning as part of the America 250 NC commemoration! JUNE 26, 2026

Youth 250 NC participants will explore the ideals of our democracy, connect with history, and discuss what it means to be an American today. The day includes interactive breakout sessions, inspirational speakers (including award‑winning professor and spoken‑word poet Donovan Livingston, Ph.D.!), opportunities to meet new friends and plenty of fun while exploring how they can lead their generation forward.

Group registration is now open. The event is free to attend and includes lunch and snacks. Learn more and register here.

Anxiety affects nearly 1 in 3 teens — and the signs aren't always obvious. Mood changes, trouble sleeping, avoidance, and physical complaints like headaches or stomachaches can all point to something deeper.

This month, Daybreak Health and Person County Schools are sharing a short, clinician-led resource on how to recognize anxiety in teens and strategies to help them manage it — including breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and how to open the conversation without dismissing what they're feeling.

🎥 Watch the 2–3 minute video

If you’d like to explore more support, you also have access to confidential, school-partnered teletherapy with Daybreak.

Our district is proud to partner with Daybreak Health to offer teletherapy to students ages 5-19.

-No cost with in-network Medicaid/Medi-Cal

-Low copays for most other plans

View a full list of in-network insurance plans.

🤍 Request care or learn more

Person County Schools utilizes Online School Payments (OSP) for payment of ALL school-related fees. School Related Fees in Online School Payment (OSP) include Technology Use, Laptop Insurance, Laptop Damage and Repairs, Library Fees, Parking, Club/Organization Dues, etc.

Please be sure to click "Academy" in the menu then "PCSVA Virtual Academy". Your child DOES NOT attend PHS so please do not pay fees through "Person High".

Questions about PCC classes? Reach out to Mrs. Emily Van Allen at davise@person.k12.nc.us Spring 2026 registration meetings are happening NOW! All 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in dual-enrollment to earn college credits while in high school will need to schedule an appointment and complete the required paperwork. Book a meeting today! Sign up for an appointment here!

Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce its new partnership with North Carolina State University (NC State) through their new guaranteed admissions program, Wolfpack Connect.

PCC students who earn an associate degree from PCC, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and meet NC State’s transfer admission deadlines can enroll in more than 100 eligible NC State majors and concentrations.

To be eligible for Wolfpack Connect, students must have fewer than 30 transferable credits completed or in progress, be currently enrolled at PCC, and plan to pursue an eligible major or concentration at NC State.

More information can be found by visiting NC State’s Wolfpack Connect page. Eligibility forms will be accepted starting late January 2026 for students starting the program fall 2026. Eligibility forms are due by June 1.

Transcript Requests

To request transcripts:

• Complete the PCS Virtual Academy Transcript Request Form.
• List all the schools you’re applying to at the bottom of the form and submit one form for all schools, rather than separate forms for each.
• For Piedmont Community College transcripts, please use their Transcript Request Form as well.

NC College Connect is a groundbreaking initiative offering direct college admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year! Open to public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify — no traditional application needed.

The program now includes more UNC System schools, NC Independent Colleges and Universities and NC Community Colleges. Students are directly admitted and can accept offers by completing a short form on CFNC.org.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Eligible students are high school seniors who:

• Had a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above at the end of their junior year (and can maintain that GPA throughout their senior year)
• Meet state graduation requirements
• Meet UNC System minimum requirements
• Maintain safety eligibility

Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Navigate your entire college application journey with Common App.

https://www.jdscarolinas.com/person-county-booking

There is a fee of $65.00 which must be paid to PCSNC before registering for the Driver Education course. Ms. Petty, the secretary with PHS, is the contact for your driver eligibility certificate.

June 1st-12th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 5/8/2026 AT 5:00PM

-June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th

• Class Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

• DMV Vision Screening - TBD : Will be provided to students during class

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June 15th-19th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 5/26/2026 AT 5:00PM

-June 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th

• Class Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

• DMV Vision Screening - TBD : Will be provided to students during class

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July 20th-31st - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 6/26/2026 AT 5:00PM

-July 20th, 21th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st

• Class Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

• DMV Vision Screening - TBD

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Please review the PCS Gazette for district policies and procedures related to communication, inclement weather, student promotion and accountability, parent and student rights, non-discrimination rights, volunteering, the PCS Code of Conduct, dress code, release of student information, administering medication, bus safety rules and regulations, child nutrition, and more!

2025-2026 Calendar (English)
2025-2026 Calendar (Spanish)

Piedmont Community College Calendar

NCSSM Connect Calendar

We align with the traditional school calendar with PCS; the first day for students is Monday, August 18, 2025. PCSVA utilizes the Google Workspace platform where teachers will instruct using both Google Meet and Google Classroom. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 also participate in courses through NC Schools of Science and Math. Courses for students who are enrolled at PCC will begin on Monday, August 18, 2025. PCSVA courses are asynchronous on Wednesdays.

Our program is designed to focus on effectively providing a high-quality, virtual learning environment for all students and we ask that families commit to being enrolled for the entire school year. Student engagement is critical in the virtual learning environment; therefore, students will be expected to keep their cameras on during synchronous (live) instruction with their teachers and peers. Attendance will be taken based on this policy. There will also be opportunities daily for students to work asynchronously and having parent/family support is strongly encouraged.

While we are able to instruct our students virtually, all district and state-mandated assessments will need to be conducted in person onsite at our location. Assessment schedules and detailed instructions will be provided in advance of each district and state-mandated assessment for 6-12 students.

Email: duncant@person.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.pcsnc.org/Page/1017
Location: 1010 Ridge Road, Roxboro, NC, USA
Phone: 336-599-1089