Updates & Information

This Week

• NC College Connect Student & Parent Webinar- Tues. September 16 6p
• Meningitis Vaccination Documentation Due- Thurs. September 18
• Q1 Progress Reports- Friday, Sept. 19
• Senior Cap & Gown Order - Due Friday, Sept 19

Upcoming

• School Improvement Team Meeting- Wed. September 24, 3:30pm
• CACRAO College Fair - Wed. September 24 10:30am-11am PHS Gym
• Parenting with Eyes Wide Open-Online World Unplugged- Tues. Oct. 7 6:00-7:30pm

Progress reports will be posted in student folders this Friday, September 19. You may access your child's grades at any time through the Parent Portal. Teachers are available for conferences if you have specific questions and/or concerns.

Wil Meiners comes to PCSVA by way of the Kenyan bush country, the Castle in the Clouds, one of the short-lived capitals of the United States, and the mountains of western NC, among other places. He brings with him 25 years of experience working with young people in youth ministry, coaching, and teaching Social Studies, Bible classes, Math, and Life Skills. He has taught in NC public schools for the past 18 years, virtually for six of those years in a variety of capacities. Mr. Meiners enjoys meeting new students each semester, reconnecting with previous students, and together building an excitement about learning new things and using what we already know to better make sense of the amazing world around us. Mr. Meiners joins class each day from his office in the barn where he can look out the window and see ponies and goats on the small farm where he lives with his wife, two daughters, and some extended family. When he's not teaching, he enjoys all sorts of outdoor activities, singing on the music team at church with his family, cooking and eating good food, and all sorts of farm projects. Mr. Meiners is thrilled to join PCSVA in fostering a passion for learning!

Students in 11th and 12th grades are invited to attend the upcoming CACRAO College Fair on Wednesday, September 24th, from 10:30–11:00 a.m. We kindly ask that you plan to arrive by 10:25 to allow time for parking and entry.

The event will be held in the main gym at Person High School, with entry available directly through the gym entrance. Please note that student parking will be very limited due to the large number of admissions representatives joining us that day.

To help your students make the most of the event, I’ve included a link to the current list of participating colleges and universities, as well as the StriveScan QR code for student registration. This barcode will allow admissions representatives to easily scan their contact information, saving time and eliminating the need for written forms. Students may also register directly at strivefair.com.

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".

All students taking PCC classes next school year are required to take part in one orientation session.

• First day of Classes- Monday, August 18
• Check your PCC and PCS emails DAILY
• Review the CCP handbook HERE and sign the Google Form no later than Friday, August 22

Questions about PCC classes? Reach out to Mrs. Emily Van Allen at davise@person.k12.nc.us

Every Minute Counts! Attendance matters now more than ever. Chronic absenteeism—missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of the reason—puts students at academic and social risk. Research shows that even in early grades, frequent absences can make it hard to read on grade level, stay engaged, and ultimately graduate on time.

Our district, like many others nationwide, has seen an increase in chronic absences since the pandemic. As partners in education, we ask families to help us prioritize attendance by scheduling appointments outside of school hours, keeping routines consistent, and reaching out when challenges arise.

Together, we can ensure every child is present, supported, and ready to succeed—because every minute truly counts.

Every senior will need to order a cap and gown, which is now all ordered and paid directly through Jostens. Seniors also have the option to order graduation announcements and class rings. Visit Jostens.com and insert Person County Schools Virtual Academy in the drop-down box to order your cap and gown, graduation announcements, and/or class rings.

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
  
  

The student and parent webinars will give an overview of the program, while office hours are an opportunity for more personalized support.

WEBINARS

• September 16, 6 p.m.

Office Hours

• September 30, 6-7 p.m.

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

Sports Physical Packet Information

All athletic packets are now digital. Please go to https://www.dragonlymax.com/ and create

an account. Athletes will need to link parents to their accounts. All necessary forms are listed

on https://www.dragonlymax.com/. Questions? Please reach out to Coach Dacus, athletic director, at dacusc@person.k12.nc.us.

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.

September 9th-24th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 8/22/2025 AT 5:00PM // CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

-September 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th

-Class Time: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• Open House: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• DMV Vision Screening - PENDING CONFIRMATION

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October 20th-November 5th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 9/22/2025 AT 5:00PM

-October 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, November 4th & 5th

-Class Time: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• Open House: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• DMV Vision Screening - PENDING CONFIRMATION

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December 1st-16th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 11/3/2025 AT 5:00PM

-December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th & 16th

-Class Time: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• Open House: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• DMV Vision Screening - PENDING CONFIRMATION

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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