The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

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

Tomorrow is a teacher work day and their will be no school for students.

Congratulations to Elle Dawson, who was named Ragsdale Highs Fall Athlete of the Year. Wrestler Hake Cyrus was named our Athlete of the Week! At our Change of Command, Cadet Shontia Rowe was named the unit commander of our Air Force ROTC.

Tuesday, students should report to Homeroom before first block to get their second semester schedules. Students remember, schedule change requests for the year were requested the first 10 days of the school year.

Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm we will have a mandatory Spring Sports meeting for Athletes and their families in the cafeteria. That night will also be Spirit Night at the Chick fil A at Grandover Village. Please mention Ragsdale at checkout and use the code GOTIGERS25 for mobile orders. All donated proceeds will go toward our Ragsdale PTSA.

In other news, we have added a Senior Section to our newsletter where we will post dates and updates for our Class of 2025 Families. Will will hold State Exam make-up exams this week. Check our website for all the athletic events coming up!

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

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

Tiger Times Week of 1/26/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/9apu6

• Our students ROCKED the State Exams this week, even with a snow day right in the middle!
• Let's hear it for our Athlete of the Week- freshman Hake Cyrus!
• Congratulations to our Fall Athlete of the Year, Elle Dawson!
• Congratulations to Cadet

Ragsdale Teachers engaged in joyful learning during state exams!

Ragsdale Athletics celebrated our Fall All County Athletes, with Elle Dawson named as fall Athlete of the Year!

Ragsdale Cheer bring the spirit to the crowd!

Air Force ROTC Completion Ceremony SUCCESS this Saturday. Congratulations to Shontia Rowe who accepted unit command from Aunesty Parsons. TIGER PRIDE!

Staff is always ready to celebrate casual dress day, wearing shirts that show their pride and their love!

Students will be provided a paper copy of their second semester schedule on Tuesday, January 28. No changes will be made to a student's schedule unless they are in a class they have already passed, or there is a hole in their schedule.

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.

Guilford County Schools Counseling Services has partnered with shift_ed, College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC), and Mount Zion Higher Education Resource Ministry for a groundbreaking event for families. This event will take place on February 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm at First Horizon Coliseum to provide FAFSA assistance, scholarship information and on-site admissions opportunities. To register for this event please go to shift-ed.info/HBCU.

Seniors who are members of SECU, or have a parent that is a member of SECU, are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Please see the flyer below and Ms. Bradley in counseling for more information!

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.

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

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

Ragsdale High School is excited to announce a mandatory parent meeting for all parents and guardians of students interested in participating in spring sports. This meeting will provide essential information and ensure a smooth start to the upcoming athletic season.

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Cafeteria

During the meeting, parents will have the opportunity to:

1. Meet the Coaches: Get acquainted with the dedicated coaches who will be leading the Ragsdale Athletics Winter Sports teams. This is a perfect chance to ask questions and learn about their coaching philosophies.

2. Learn about Dragonfly: Become familiar with Dragonfly, the online platform used for managing student-athlete information. We will guide you through the process of uploading and completing the necessary documentation to ensure your child's eligibility for tryouts, which will begin on October 30, 2024.

3. GCS Pay-to-Play Fee: Our school treasurer, Abie Honrado, will be present to collect the $45 GCS pay-to-play fee. Please come prepared to make this payment to secure your child's participation in Ragsdale Athletics Fall Sports – Cash or Check Only.

4. Meet the Athletic Trainer: We are thrilled to introduce our athletic trainer, Chelsea LaFluer. She will be on-site to discuss her vital role in providing medical support and care for Ragsdale Athletics. Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights into the well-being of our student-athletes.

5. Expectations and Roles: Our Athletic Director, Deborah Jones, will go over the expectations and roles of spectators, parents, coaches, and athletes. This discussion aims to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for all involved in Ragsdale Athletics.

This meeting is required for all parents and guardians of potential winter sports participants to attend this crucial meeting. Your presence and active involvement will contribute to the success of our athletics program and the overall high school experience for your child.

Winter Schedule- One Pager

Please check our website for the most up to date information!

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

This is the LAST SEMESTER for the Class of 2025! We will be updating information as it comes.

Dates (some dates subject to change)

• April (TBD): Cap and Gown Distribution
• First Week of May (TBD): Cap and Gown photos
• May 21, 2025: Senior Walks at JME, Millis, Union Hill and Pilot
• May 22, 2025: Senior Awards (evening)
• May 30, 2025: On site Graduation Practice and Senior Picnic
• June 9, 2025: 1pm- Gradation Practice @ Coliseum Special Events Center (mandatory- graduation tickets provided at this time- estimated 8 tickets per graduate)
• June 10, 2025: Senior Sunset
• June 11, 2025: 7:30pm- Gradation @ Coliseum Special Events Center

Scholarships

• shift_ed Scholarships (GCS Students- last dollar)
• Scholarships and Search Engine
• CFNC Scholarships
• Scholarship Buddy
• Minority Scholarships

Week of January 26

Monday, Jan 27 - Workday (No School)

• 5pm: Indoor track @ JDL Fast Track

Tuesday, Jan 28: SECOND SEMESTER!

• 5:00/6:00/7:30pm: Basketball vs Page
• 6pm: Wrestling vs. Western

Wednesday, Jan 29

• 4:30pm: Spring Coaches Meeting (Media Center)
• 5:00pm: Ragsdale Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A at Grandover Village
• 6:00pm: Spring Athlete Parent Meeting (Cafeteria)

Thursday, Jan 30

Friday, Jan 31

• 5:00/6:00/7:30pm: Basketball @ Grimsley

Saturday, Feb 1

• 8am: Swimming @ GSO Aquatic Center

FUTURE EVENTS

February 3: PTSA and Booster Club Meetings

February 17: Mandatory Workday (No School)

February 19: Parent Engagement Night for 10th & 11th grade

February 20: GEAR UP Field Trip

February 25 and 26: Chorus Concert

February 26: Parent Engagement Night for 9th grade

PROM

May 17: The Terrace @ GCSO Coliseum, 8pm until Midnight

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm