Updates & Information

This Week

• Final Exams (9th-12th)- Dec. 15-19- Teacher Made
• Public Safety CTE Credential Make Up Exam- Wed. Dec. 10- 11:00am
• School Improvement Team Meeting- Wed. Dec. 17 3:30p Virtual
• End of Q2/Semester - Fri. Dec. 19- Early Release 12:45pm
  
  

Upcoming

• Winter Break- Mon. Dec 22, 2025-Tues. Jan. 6, 2026
• 2nd Semester Begins- Wed. January 7, 2026

PCSVA SIT Meeting

Wednesday, December 17 · 3:30 – 4:30pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vss-hcxh-gkj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 234-714-0183‬ PIN: ‪826 507 173‬#

*NEW* The 2026 Youth Legislative Assembly will be held March 13-15. YLA is a mock legislative session where high school students voice their opinions and vote on issues concerning local, state and national government.

The conference gives high school students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the workings of local, state and national government. Active participation in YLA increases students’ confidence and ability to debate current issues.

Any high school student in good standing at a public, private, charter or home school in North Carolina is eligible to participate in YLA. Participants do not have to have a member of the N.C. General Assembly to sponsor them.

The application deadline is Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. For more information, email Erica.Gallion@ncleg.gov.

All ages are welcome!! Adults + Parents are encouraged to join too! Free registration may also be an option registered early. They also have special teachers for special needs youth/adults as well!! They accommodate all!

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.

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.

On behalf of the Person County Chi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, we are pleased to share our organization’s scholarship application. Please share this opportunity with female students who are interested in pursuing a career in education.

All requirements and details are included in the attached application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the chapter scholarship chair, Sister Dorothy Yates, at 336-583-6815.

Scholarship application submission deadline: April 1, 2026

Thank you,
Dorothy Yates, Chair
Judy Bradsher, Scholarship Committee Member
Anne Nelson, Scholarship Committee Member

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.

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ALL CLASSES FULL- Registration is Closed

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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