This Week

• Senior Cap & Gown Make Up Pictures- Tues. April 8 10:30am-11:30am
• ASVAB Military Testing- Fri. April 11 - sign up by Tues. April 8 HERE
• Prom - Saturday, April 12

Upcoming

• ASVAB Military Testing- Fri. April 11 - sign up by Tues. April 8 HERE
• Food & Fellowship Q3 Showcase (6th-8th & Families)- Wed. April 16 8:15am-8:45am
• NC Check In (6th-11th)- Wed. April 16 9:00am-1:00pm
• ACT Makeup Date- Wed. April 16 9am-1:00pm
• NCDPI Filming on campus- Wed. April 16
• Spring Break - Friday, April 18-April 27
• EOG/EOC Assessments- Fri. May 16-Thurs. May 29 (8:30am-12:30pm)
• Grade 8 Science- Friday, May 16
• CTE (Public Safety)- Friday, May 16
• Grades 6-8 ELA- Tues. May 20
• Grades 6-8 Math- Wed. May 21
• English II - Friday, May 23
• Biology - Tues., May 27
• Math I and Math 3- Wed., May 28
• Last Day of School/Awards Day/8th grade promotion - Friday, May 30, 10:00am
• Graduation- Tuesday, June 3, 10:00am

We are so excited to announce that the Office of Virtual Instruction Services - Rethink Education in the

Division of Digital Learning and Technology Services through the NC Department of Public Instruction is coming to highlight PCS Virtual Academy! On Wednesday, April 16 a film crew and members from the state office will be visiting with us to learn more about our school and all of the great ways we are growing! Every student and parent attending will need to have a signed media release on file since they will be filming. They are creating a video to share our story to host on the NC Department of Education website. It is such an honor to be selected and we cannot wait to share this day with you! PLEASE plan to attend our Q3 Food and Fellowship showcase to show support for our students and school.

The ASVAB CEP is a complete career planning program. Students are given the opportunity to take the ASVAB at no cost and no commitment to military service. The ASVAB CEP also provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian.

High school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 and those enrolled at post-secondary institutions can participate in the ASVAB CEP. Students in 11th grade and beyond receive valid scores for enlistment.

Please complete the form below by Tuesday, April 8th to indicate your interest in taking the ASVAB at Person High School on Friday, April 11th, 2025.

ASVAB Sign Up Sheet

If you’d like assistance preparing for the ASVAB, you can use the resource below or talk with Lt. Col. Hill or Sgt. Mjr. Myers in Room 212.

• ASVAB preparation: https://asvabpracticetestonline.com/

• Take in sections as a pre assessment, then do individualized instruction on each section and retest to see improvement.

• When all section tests are complete, do the full practice test in the testing setting.

This year’s prom is inspired by Tangled - the story of Rapunzel, reminding us to never give up on your dreams! Please review the guidelines/reminders on THIS FORM carefully, including information on:

• Ticket Prices and Sale Dates
• Dress
• Expectations
• Parking
• Guest Information

Please note tickets WILL NOT be sold without the submission of THIS FORM in its entirety.

An Opportunity to meet with local business/industry HR representatives!

Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025

Time: 8:30-10:00am for Students

10:00-11:30am Open to Community Members

Location: Person High School, Media Center, 1010 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC

What to Bring: Updated Resumes, Questions for Employers

*Professional Dress encouraged

For more information or "Resume Guidance" contact Mrs. Maribeth Howe, CTE Career Coordinator (336) 599-8321 ext. 20143.

Please feel free to share with local business/industry representatives looking to fill positions

Sign Up Required before May 6, 2025 at https://bit.ly/4L4YWSJ.

Students in grades 6-8 will soon participate in End-of-Grade (EOG) testing for reading and math. Eighth graders will also take the science EOG. The EOG tests are designed to measure student performance on the goals, objectives, and grade-level competencies specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Student results will be used to determine an exam grade worth 10% of the student’s final grade.

Testing will begin at 8:30am each morning. The testing schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 16th : Grade 8 Science EOG

Tuesday, May 20th: Grades 6-8 Reading EOG

Wednesday, May 21st: Grades 6-8 Math EOG

Students who are enrolled for credit in courses where End-of-Course (EOC) tests are required shall take the appropriate End-of-Course test during the last 5 days of the instructional period for semester courses or the last 10 days of the instructional period for traditional/yearlong courses. Therefore, the following EOCs will be given:

Testing will begin at 8:30am each morning. The testing schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 16th : CTE Public Safety Certification

Friday, May 23rd: English II

Tuesday, May 27th: Biology

Wednesday, May 28th: Math 1 and Math 3

This year's camp will take place June 22nd through June 26th on the campus of Chowan University.

Campapalooza is a 4 day academic summer camp for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

During this mini college experience students will live on campus, have meals in the university cafeteria, and spend their days engaged in focused academic activities with our University faculty. Evening programming includes a variety of fun activities such as the pool, tie dyeing and Uno tournaments.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Thank you,

Dr. Mitch Henke

chowan.edu/campapalooza

You can now download the Instructure’s Canvas Parent app in both the iTunes and Google Play stores. View the Quick Access sheet by clicking on the graphic to the right.

Parents and facilitators will need a “pairing code” from the student’s account to connect with the student. Students must generate a separate pairing code (directions below) for each person who wants to connect to their account. This might include parents, advisors, and mentors.

FAFSA Prep & Scholarship Month!
November is FAFSA Prep & Scholarship Month! During this month, you should:

1. Set up a FSA ID Account (both Student & Parent)
2. Complete the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) to qualify for in-state tuition.
3. Finalize Your Common App and organize deadlines for each college you're applying to.
4. Start Applying for Scholarships—#GimmeFreeMoney! Track deadlines and submit applications early for the best chance.

NewBorn Riders Scholarship Application Due April 1, 2025 Click here

Bethel Hill Ruritan Club Scholarship Due April 1 Click here - Turn into Mr. C via email or paper by 3 PM.

Roxboro Moose Family Center Scholarship Due April 1 Click here

Roxboro Jaycees Flem O. Whitt Memorial Scholarship Due April 1st @6PM Click here | Turn in Via Email or Mail (Postmarked)

Sigma Nu Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship Due April 1st Click here

Mary Earle Berger Delta Kappa Chi Chapter Scholarship Due April 1, 2025 Click here - Female pursing Education | Turn in Via Email or Mail (Postmarked)

• $2,500 scholarship granted to two awardees and paid directly to the college or university

• Main requirement is for students to submit a one-minute video on “How Renewable Energy Affects my Future”

• Graduating high school seniors who attend school in Person County are eligible to apply

• Scholarships will be granted to students pursuing a 4-year, 2-year, or certificate program at an accredited community college or university located in the United States with a fall 2025 enrollment start date

• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in a career in the renewable energy industry or a STEM-related field, but all eligible students are welcome to apply

• Deadline to apply: April 14, 2025 HERE

FAFSA is the First Step to All Financial Aid:The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important step in knowing your options for paying for college. There’s no obligation to accept any aid offered, and it allows you to be considered for federal, state and college-based funding – including scholarships and grants that don’t need to be repaid.

Apply for Scholarships HERE

The Next NC Scholarship combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to form a simplified and predictable scholarship award that’s easier to understand and makes education more affordable for most North Carolinians. It’s an opportunity to pursue the degree you need for the career you want – and the future you choose.

With the Next NC Scholarship, most students from households with incomes of $80,000 or less will qualify for at least $3,000/year to attend a NC community college that covers all tuition and fees. For students planning to go to a UNC institution, they can get $5,000/year that covers more than half, if not all, tuition and fees. And for students going to a NC private college there is a state Need-Based Scholarship for them, too!

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,

• May 5th-22nd - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 4/21/2025 AT 5:00PM

• -May 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd

  -Class Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

  • Open House: April 21st - 6:00pm

  • DMV Vision Screening - TBD

A lot has changed over the summer in regard to the facilities at Person High School. Much work has been completed, but much is still underway. We thank you for your patience as the construction takes place!

The main entrance of the building is not available for access to the building. Instead, visitors are asked to park in the top part of the gym-side lot, walk down the sidewalk toward the building that is lined with fence and labeled “School Entrance”. At the end of the walkway, there are doors that are serving as the entrance to PHS while the front is not accessible. PCSVA students and families will enter through the Visitors Door at the top of the breezeway to enter near the Media Center.

For the 2024-2025 school year, students must be dropped off in front of the gymnasium and not any other building location, such as the front of the school or T-wing lot. Carline is indicated on the map below with yellow arrows. Due to construction, students will enter the building at the entrance indicated by the pink star on the map below.

Student drivers will enter and exit the student parking lot by using the Ridge Road entrance shown in red arrows on the map below.

Visitors to the building will need to park in the upper part of the gym-side lot and enter the building by the media center, indicated by the green star on the map below.

PCSVA is located on the 3rd floor of Person High School (1010 Ridge Road). The main entrance of the building is not available for access to the building. Instead, visitors are asked to park in the top part of the gym-side lot, walk down the sidewalk toward the building that is lined with fence and labeled “School Entrance”. At the end of the walkway, there are doors that are serving as the entrance to PHS while the front is not accessible.

PCSVA students and families will enter through the Visitor Door at the top of the breezeway to enter near the Media Center.

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!

2024-2025 Calendar (English)
2024-2025 Calendar (Spanish)

Piedmont Community College Calendar

NCVPS Academic Calendar

NCSSM Connect Calendar

We align with the traditional school calendar with PCS; the first day for students is Tuesday, August 27, 2024. 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. These courses begin on Tuesday, August 27 and courses for students who are enrolled at PCC will begin on Thursday, August 15, 2024. 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