The Tiger Times

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High, with this week's updates.

We have just ONE week left before Winter Break! We are counting down the days with a Winter Spirit Week. Monday is Snowed In (Pajama Day), Tuesday is Tacky Holiday (accessories, hats, socks), Wednesday is any Holiday but Christmas, Thursday is Trip to the North Pole (as many winter layers as you can), and Friday is Winter Wonderland (Blue and White).

When we get back from break, there are only 7 school days before exams start. Remember, there are no early releases on exam days. Please continue to check your child's grades and attendance and do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Congratulations to Soccer Coach Brien Braswell who was voted Coach of the Year for the 4A Metro Conference! Way to go Coach!

We will have our Instrumental Winter Concert Tuesday, December 17 in the Auditorium. Come out and support our talented Tigers!

Parents we need your support! Please see our newsletter to learn more about how you can support our staff the week of December 16 by donating treats, and how you can support Basketball by signing up to help in the concession stand during home games.

See our calendar on our website for the most up to date information and for game and practice schedules.

We look forward to seeing you Monday at 8:55!

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

Tiger Times Week of 12/15/24: https://secure.smore.com/n/94jsz

• Thank you to the 3rd block Ragsdale chorus for the beautiful carols on Tuesday!
• CONGRATS to Chief McMillan, Master Sergeant McMillan, and our cadets for their successful AFJROTC unit assessment!
• Congratulations to the 35 seniors who passed their CPR certification! CPR sessions will continue throughout the year.
• Mrs. Bagnell's Chemistry class had a demonstration on the weight of gas this week!

• Congratulations to Soccer Coach Brien Braswell who was voted Coach of the Year for the 4A Metro Conference!

• Ragsdale Dance wowed the crowd Thursday and Friday Night!
• Our Cadet Corp had a successful unit assessment.
• Our students brought life to Shoppers Day at the Four Seasons Mall this week!
• Learning Hub had over 20 students this week, working hard to finish the semester strong!

Final exams for fall semester will begin January 15th. Final exams are worth 20% of the final grade.

All students will report to school for normal school hours on January 15 and January 16. On these days, there will be no early check out as students will either be taking final exams or reviewing for their state-based final exams.

State-based final exams will take place on January 17 (1st block), January 21 (2nd block), January 22 (3rd block), and January 23 (4th block). During state-based final exams, students will only report to school on the day they have an exam. There are no early check outs on these days. A schoolwide announcement will be made when texting is over.

If a student misses an exam, they should contact their teacher to discuss a make-up.

Guilford County Schools is excited to announce that our schools can now accept online payments from parents through SchoolCash Online, available at https://Gcsnc.schoolcashonline.com. By minimizing cash and check payments at our schools, we can increase safety & security in the schools, allow staff to focus on students, and make life more convenient for teachers and parents:

• Keep track of your child's school items and activity fees
• Check your account history
• View and print receipts
• Pay for school fees with a simple click

Please take 5 minutes to register at https://Gcsnc.schoolcashonline.com, so you will receive notifications of upcoming events and items involving your child, including: field trips, yearbooks, spirit wear, athletic fees, and more. Enjoy the convenience of making payments from the convenience of your phone, home or office.

Help us treat our RHS faculty and staff to a Holiday Hot Chocolate, Cookie Bar and Candy Bar. Please see the signup below for donations. All Items may be dropped off in the front office by December 16th. Thank you for your support.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAAAD2AA20-53537312-holiday#/

Ragsdale PTSA is looking for active members! PTSA Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 5:45 in the media center, right before our Athletic Booster Club Meeting.

What do we need from our PTSA Members? to be THOUGHT PARTNERS! We want to provide teacher and student support but first we have to decide on HOW. Come on out and help us make decisions!

Want to support just by doing your regular shopping? Click the links below and connect Ragsdale to your Harris Teeter or Lowes Card!

• Cart 2 Class | Together We Can Feed Hungry Minds | Lowes Foods Grocery Stores
• Together In Education - Harris Teeter

Want to donate? Click on GIVEBACKS.

• Givebacks

Ragsdale Tiger Theatre is excited to announce their new adventure into Audio Theatre. Their Spotify page is now LIVE and they have posted their very 1st radio play!

Ragsdale Audio Theatre and Ragsdale Orchestra present The Untimely Demise of William Shakespeare written by our very own Brianna Day! Listen HERE.

Mr. Oldham with the Ragsdale Orchestra and Ragsdale Tiger Theatre teamed up to do an original work that they hope you enjoy. Orchestra did all the music and Honors Theatre did the rest! Stay tuned for the first season of the podcast dedicated to helping students navigate life in high school and beyond. It premieres in February!

Please FOLLOW on Spotify and share the link. The more traffic they get, the more views they get. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please sign up here!

Winter Spirit Week will be December 16-20 and the themes will be:

Monday - Snowed In (Pajama Day)

Tuesday - Tacky Holiday (accessories, hats, socks)

Wednesday - Any Holiday but Christmas

Thursday - Trip to the North Pole (as many winter layers as you can)

Friday - Winter Wonderland (Blue and White)

Basketball concession need help- please sign up to support basketball concessions!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F48A4AF2DA46-46422196-winter

Ragsdale Athletics is proud to announce that senior Madison Salthouse of the women’s flag football team has been named our Athlete of the Week. Madison showcased her exceptional skills and determination during the quarter-finals of the inaugural championship game this past weekend against Mount Tabor.

Facing a formidable opponent, Mount Tabor, who entered the game as one of the tournament’s top seeds, Madison stepped up to the challenge and delivered an outstanding performance. Her defensive prowess was on full display as she recorded an interception and returned it for a touchdown, igniting her team and shifting the momentum of the game.

In a nail-biting finish, Madison made a crucial second interception on Mount Tabor’s final drive, helping to secure a thrilling 16-15 victory for Ragsdale. Her contributions not only exemplify her individual talent but also highlight her leadership and commitment to the team.

Madison Salthouse’s outstanding effort has earned her the recognition of Athlete of the Week, and she continues to inspire her teammates and fellow athletes at Ragsdale High School.

Ragsdale High School is proud to announce the successful completion of the inaugural season for the school's women's flag football team. The team advanced to the championship rounds, defeating Mount Tabor in an exciting and close game with a final score of 16-15.

The team then went on to the semi-finals, where they faced off against Western Guilford in another close contest. Though they ultimately fell short, the Ragsdale women's flag football team's performance this season was a testament to their dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.

This inaugural season saw 18 high schools from Guilford County Schools and a few Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools compete in the first-ever flag football league. Ragsdale's success is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of the coaching staff, including Coach Harbaugh, Coach Pfeiffer, and Coach Bratcher.

"We are incredibly proud of our women's flag football team and the coaches who have worked tirelessly to build this program from the ground up," said Ragsdale High School Athletic Director, Deborah Jones. "Their achievements this season are a testament to the talent and determination of our student-athletes, as well as the vision and dedication of our coaching staff."

We would like to thank the Ragsdale staff, administrators, and the community who came out to the games this season to support our team. Thank you to George Taylor for taking pictures of our athletes during the competition. We appreciate all the support and enthusiasm throughout the season.

Ragsdale Athletics congratulates the women's flag football team on their successful inaugural season and looks forward to their continued growth and success in the years to come. Ragsdale Athletics looks forward to building on the momentum from this past season and looks to bring flag football clinics to the area

The Guilford County Public Health Department has issued the notice below for updated COVID-19 isolation recommendations per CDC recommendations. Most specific to GCS is that the isolation period for those who get sick has been reduced to isolating at home away from others until 24 hours after symptoms improve and fever subsides without medication. After isolation, the individual should continue with enhanced prevention strategies for the next five days, such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, and improving hygiene and air quality.

The new Parent Portal Access Request form is now live. Parents/Guardians will use the form to request access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, request assistance with creating an account, or have their password reset. Look for the form on GCS Media Brief, Guilford Parent Academy’s website, or Ragsdale's website under the Parent tab.

PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Request Form

Week of Dec 15

Monday, Dec 16

Tuesday, Dec 17

• 7pm: Instrumental Winter Concert

Wednesday, Dec 18

• 6pm: Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools

Thursday, Dec 19

• 3:30pm: Men's Basketball @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex for HAECO Invitational
• 6:30pm: Women's Basketball @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex for HAECO Invitational

Friday, Dec 20

• 4pm: Swimming @ GSO Aquatic Center
• 6pm: Wrestling vs. Southwest and Wheatmore
• 7pm: Chorus Concert

• Time TBD: Basketball @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex for HAECO Invitational

Saturday, Dec 21

• 9am: Wrestling @ Eastern
• Time TBD: Basketball @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex for HAECO Invitational

FUTURE EVENTS

December 23-Jan 3: Winter Break

Jan 6: PTSA Meeting, Booster Club Meeting (Media Center)

Jan 8: English 2 EOC Blitz

Jan 9: Math 3 EOC Blitz

Jan 11: Bio and Math 1 EOC Blitz

Jan 16: Student Council Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm