The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High, with this week's updates. We hope you had a great 3 day weekend!

The countdown continues! Now there are only FIVE more school days until exams!! If your teachers accept late work, this is likely the last week they will accept it. Double and triple check for any missing assignments, quizzes, or tests that can still be made up. It is very important to BE HERE and be on time every day so that you have every opportunity to do your best as we end the year.

Teacher made exams will be held June 3rd and 4th. June 3rd we will have first and third block teacher exams. June 4 we will have second and fourth block exams. Attendance will be taken and all students should attend class each day. Students with state exams will continue with regular class those days. June 5th we will have state exams for students who are taking Math 1, Math 3 or a CTE Exam. June 6th we will have Biology and English 2 exams, as well as CTE exams for students who had a math exam on June 5th. Only students with state exams are expected to come to school June 5 and 6.

We will have the English 2 EOC Blitz after school on Tuesday, a Math 3 EOC Blitz after school Wednesday and a Math 1 EOC BLitz after school Thursday. All students taking these exams are welcome.

Seniors, do you want to leave your mark on Ragsdale? Paint a senior square after school May 23rd - June 6th. Pay $11 on School Cash and sign up using the QR code in the newsletter. Also, don't forget you have your first graduation practice this week on Friday here on campus. Please be at school on time. Practice begins at 9:15! You'll then be treated to the senior picnic. Senior parents, that means this is the last week to sign up to donate or volunteer for the picnic. Please see the flyer in our newsletter.

Guilford County Schools and the Department of School Safety has asked that all schools share the following information: The end of the year is a busy and exciting time for our students and families. As the temperatures rise and our academic work comes to a close for the year, we also tend to see more impulsive actions from our students. Please remind your child that communicating a threat has serious consequences, both at the school and law enforcement levels. We ask that everyone refrain from spreading rumors, and please only share information that you can personally verify. Information should be shared with a teacher or administrator. We take every threat seriously, and we appreciate your help to encourage students to think about the consequences of their behavior before they act.

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

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Congratulations to our students of the week!

• Jonathan Ayres – 11th grade – nominated by Mr. Johnston – He says of Jonathan, “Jonathan ALWAYS exhibits personal responsibility. Put simply: he handles his business... big things and little things. He is putting his all into preparing for the AP Precalculus exam, asking good questions, and locking into class lectures. He treats others with the utmost respect and always leaves a place looking better than he found it. I am grateful to have been able to teach him for two courses.”
• Joseph Sowell-Johnson – 12th grade – nominated by Mrs. Crane – She says of Joseph, “Fantastic attitude and learning mindset! Always positive and a pleasure to work with. Will go very far!”
• Emanie Blizzard – 11th grade – nominated by Ms. Roberson – She says of Emanie, “Emanie's did amazing at our Spring Dance Concert with it being in her first semester in Advanced Honors. She handles herself with grace and pushes herself to do her best. She is also learned how to work the light and sound board this week to help out with the Chorus Concert.”
• Elton Edwards – 10th grade – nominated by Mr. Jefferson – He says of Elton, “Amazing student who may fly under the radar just because of how chill and poised he can be! Never off-task and very attentive to his schoolwork! He's the kind of student that enjoys a good challenge and really cares about doing well academically! Enjoys reading in his down time which is great characteristic to have for any student. Hope he continues to do well in the future wherever it takes him!”

Congratulations to several of our outstanding juniors and seniors that have been accepted into the National BETA Club! This organization is known for honoring students who excel in academics, leadership, and service, and it’s fantastic to see our students recognized for their hard work in these areas.

• Josiah Beatty, Emanie Blizzard, Kaelyn Callaway, Diana Chavez, Moussa Diop, Malachi Faines, Mila Halloway, Damar Lewis, Natalie Logan, Braylon Louis, Holden Mayberry, Jayden McFadden, McCade Moody, Allison Panchit, Crystal Ramos, Ariana Rodriguez De Los Santos, Vanessa Rojas, Taylor Santana, Olivia Shealey, Kendylle Smithback, Anjila Tamang, Ivy Wireko

Congratulations to Darius Theologus, junior, for taking his oath of enlistment into the United States Marine Corps, Infantry, and to Jeremiah Farley, senior, for signing his 2 year NC FAME contract to work with ABCO Automation.

Congratulations to our Arts department for a wonderful instrumental spring concert.

The end of year senior activities have begun! It is getting REAL!! Grad Walks and Awards Night happened this week.

Our underclassmen had a GREAT time celebrating their hard work and accomplishments at the Underclassmen Awards event on Thursday.

Outstanding Ragsdale Artists put their work on display Friday at the Jamestown Library!

The class of 2026 is sponsoring a backpack drive May 27 - June 2.

Hey Tigers! We are wanting to hear what YOU want to hear for the bell music! Find the request below. QR codes are around the school. You must use your GCS account to make a request (remember- we have to find a good radio edit in order to play).

This program has college readiness workshops, scholarship presentation, and vendors.

When: Saturday, May 31

Where: Ebenezer United Church of Christ (Burlington, NC)

We encourage everyone to complete the FASFA! If you need help, there will be a FASFA event at GTCC on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30-7:30pm in the Medlin Campus Center. Spanish speaking counselors will be available.

Final Exams begin on June 3rd. Please remember all exams matter and no students will be released early on exam days.

Teacher-made/District-made exams will be June 3rd and June 4th. These are normal school days for all students, as students will either have an exam or a review session. All students must attend school all day.

State exams will be June 5th and June 6th. Students who are taking a Math EOC (Math 1 or Math 3) will take it on June 5th. Students with a English II or Biology exam will take it on June 6th. Students taking a CTE exam will take it on June 5th, UNLESS they have a Math exam - they will then take it on June 6th. There are about 40 students who need to take English II AND Biology. If this is your student, they will take English II on THURSDAY and Biology on FRIDAY. If your student has any question regarding their testing schedule, make sure to ask a teacher!

Ragsdale YMCA is offering FREE classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 until 5:30. Are you a staff member? A parent? Come and WORK OUT YOUR STRESS in a fun environment. Bring your water and lets get moving!

Seniors: Do you want to leave your mark on Ragsdale? Paint a senior square after school May 23rd - June 6th. Pay $11 on School Cash and sign up using the QR code below.

Free sports physicals are being offered in High Point on May 31, 2025 from 9am-1pm.

Free meals will be available for all children 18 at certain locations, including Ragsdale. Breakfast will be served from 8-9 and lunch will be from 11-12. Families may also pick up a week's worth of meals at two locations on Tuesdays - registration for the week's worth of food is required. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Parents, if your child will be a new bus rider, attending a new school, or has had an address change for next school year, you should complete the 2025-2026 online Transportation Preference form by Friday, June 13th to guarantee transportation on the first day of school. This is especially important for rising freshman- so if you are that family or know a family, please remind them!

If your child rode the bus during the 2024-2025 school year as an eligible student and there has been no school change and/or address change, families do not have to apply for transportation for the 2025-2026 school year.

This is the LAST SEMESTER for the Class of 2025! We will be updating information as it comes.

Dates

• If you missed Cap and Gown Distribution on April 8th, you can pick up your order with Ms. Alker. If you owe a balance on your order, you must pay it before you will be able to pick it up.

• May 30, 2025: On site Graduation Practice (report to old gym by 9:15am- NO CAP OR GOWN NEEDED) and Senior Picnic
• June 9, 2025: 12:45pm- Mandatory Gradation Practice (no cap and gown) @ Coliseum Special Events Center (Graduation tickets provided at this time- estimated 8 tickets per graduate)
• June 10, 2025: 6-9:30 pm- Senior Sunset and Carnival
• June 11, 2025: 7:30pm- Graduation @ Coliseum Special Events Center (YES TO CAP AND GOWN)

Scholarships

• shift_ed Scholarships (GCS Students- last dollar)
• Scholarships and Search Engine
• CFNC Scholarships
• Scholarship Buddy
• Minority Scholarships
• Future Teachers

Student Services Information

• Stay in the know! Look for updates on our Student Services Website HERE.
• Join the Ragsdale School Counseling Remind group: 12th Grade = Text @rags2025 to 81010

Senior Graduation Letter

See our Graduation Letter below - it will give you all the details you need about graduation expectations!

Hello Senior Parents,

Can you believe it's Spring semester of our children's last year in high school! Such an exciting time for everyone. I hope each of your students have had a great four years of learning at Ragsdale and that they will take with them many happy memories of their time spent there. There are lots of fun activities planned for the Seniors in the upcoming weeks and we can use your support. We are planning a picnic on May 30th at the school after one of the scheduled graduation practices. There will be food and drink, the Kona Ice truck, and some fun games for everyone to play. We are asking for donations to help fund the day. On the flyer below is a QR code that will take you to the Ragsdale PTSA website where you can make a donation for the picnic and a code for volunteering and providing giveaway gift cards!

Thank you for your support,

Linda Honeycutt

Ragsdale PTA President

Week of May 25

Monday, May 26: Memorial Day (No School)

Tuesday, May 27

• 4:30pm: English 2 EOC Blitz (Media Center)

Wednesday, May 28

• 12:00pm: All Conference Luncheon (Media Center)
• 4:30pm: Math 3 EOC Blitz (Media Center)

Thursday, May 29

• 4:30pm: Biology Bootcamp (Media Center)
• 4:30pm: Math 1 EOC Blitz

Friday, May 30

• 9:00am: On site grad practice for seniors (no caps no gowns) and Jr Marshals (Old Gym).
• 12:30: Senior Picnic (Football field)

Saturday, May 31

• Cookout for athletes who get their FREE PHSYICAL that day!

FUTURE EVENTS

June 3: 6:00pm: National Technical Honor Society Induction (Media Center)

June 9: 1:00pm: Graduation practice (Special Events Center @ Coliseum)

June 10: 6:30pm: Senior Sunset and Carnival