The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High, with this week's updates. It was a GREAT NIGHT Saturday Night for Ragsdale Prom 2025! Than you to all the students and staff who made it possible!

There are only TEN more school days until exams!! We need every student LOCKED IN and FOCUSED! Every grade matters. Seniors - make sure you are doing all you can to get to that stage on June 11th! And don't forget about some senior events this week: Graduation Walks are Wednesday and Senior Awards Night is Thursday at 6:30.

Senior parents and families, if you have not yet filled out the FASFA, we encourage you to do so! There will be a FASFA night at GTCC on Thursday, June 5 if you would like assistance completing it. See our newsletter for more information. Also see our newsletter for ways to sign up to help with the Senior Picnic - it is coming up on May 30th!

Parents, don't forget that 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!

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

Tiger Times Week of 5/18/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/eh4gu

Congratulations to our students of the week!

• Kim Chavis – 12th grade – nominated by Ms. Alston - she says of Kim, “She continues to work hard even when she gets discouraged. She brings donuts when it is her birthday and even after taking her AP Bio exam, she was all smiles. Kimberly is sweet, friendly, and a hard worker. She has the ability to be whatever she dreams of becoming.”
• Madison Gray – 9th grade - nominated by Ms. Bolen – she says of Madison, “Madison has improved SO much this semester. She has been working really hard to learn and process all that Biology has to offer! Madison's diligence has led to her doubling her number of mastered standards! Madison displays a genuine thirst for knowledge, accountability for her own learning, and a drive to be better everyday. Thank you, Madison, for all your hard work and keep pushing! I am so proud of you.”
• Myles Cooper – 11th grade - nominated by Coach Braswell – he says of Myles, “Myles continues to be a leader in my class, still working out in PE & giving the same effort as the first week of the semester! Where some of his peers may struggle, Myles excels.”

Current NHS members welcomed new NHS members with a before school get-together.

Congratulations to Aaliyah Akers on her signing her letter of intent to continue her lacrosse career at Greensboro College! Our lacrosse teams also enjoyed a wonderful end of season banquet on Thursday.

Congratulations to six of our seniors for completing their Senior Presentations!

While some things are winding down, others are gearing up! AP Lang students enjoyed working on debate skills when their classmates were taking another AP exam, and some of our seniors were highlighted in a GCS communications video about the graduating class. After school, the 25-26 football team is getting spring practice in!

It was a GREAT NIGHT for Ragsdale 5.17.25! Our Tigers looked amazing and were so much fun! Congratulations to Prom Queen Madison Salthouse and King Wrenn Gardner!

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!

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

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 20, 2025: Senior Prank (you must sign up w StuCo- information coming soon!)

• May 21, 2025: Senior Walks at JME, Millis, Union Hill and Pilot - Please wear cap and gown
• May 22, 2025: Senior Awards (students arrive by 6:15pm, event starts at 6:30pm)- Please wear cap and gown
• 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
• Bring in those SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LETTERS and let your counselor know where you have been accepted, where you plan to go. They also want to know if you plan to go to work, Trade School, or in to the Military! You can also email bradlek5@gcsnc.com.

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 18

Monday, May 19

Tuesday, May 20

• 7:00pm: Instrumental Spring Concert (Orchestra, Honors Orchestra, Honors Wind Ensemble)

Wednesday, May 21

• 9:00am: Grad Walks (1st and 2nd block)
• 4:30: Cross Country Interest Meeting
• 5:00pm: Student Faculty Game (New Gym)

Thursday, May 22

• 2:45pm: Underclassmen Awards (students only; cafeteria)
• 6:30pm: Senior Awards (auditorium)

Friday, May 23

• 5:00pm: EOY Art Show and Awards night (Jamestown Public Library)

FUTURE EVENTS

May 26: Memorial Day (no school)

May 30: On site grad practice for seniors and Jr Marshals

May 30: 12:30: Senior Picnic (Football field)

May 31: Free Sports Physicals! and FREE COOKOUT for athletes who get their physical 11:30a until 2:30p in the circle at Ragsdale!

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

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm