The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

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

We have so many exceptional Ragsdale students. We can't always shout them all out, but here are a few from this week! Nuriya Bobbo, Jalen Graves, Andrew Murphey, and Destini Rentz have been named Students of the Week and Marlei Williams has been named our Athlete of the Week. Damaris Caesar, Mila Halloway, and Joss McKay who were at All District Band this weekend! TIGER EXCELLENCE IN ACTION!

We had a great first week of second semester, and we are already jumping into instruction with both feet. We have made all the adjustments we can to schedules. Students there will be no more adjustments. Spring sports are on the way! Workouts are happening now! See Coach Jones if you have any questions.

Next week is Counselor Appreciation Week. We will be celebrating our team! Please be sure and show our counselors the love this week! February also kicks off Black History Month. This month we will be highlighting and celebrating the accomplishments, perseverance, impact of African Americans through a variety of activities inside and outside the classroom.

Monday we will have a PTSA Meeting starting at 5:45 and an Athletic Booster Club meeting starting at 6:30. All are welcome.

We will have two Parent Engagement nights this month, so please mark your calendars! On February 19th we will host parents of our current 9th graders. The next week on February 26th we will host parents of our current 10th and 11th graders. These events will be 5:15-7:00.

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

Tiger Times Week of 2/2/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/b4zdm

• We loved seeing such great attendance for our Spring Sports Meeting. We don't want to rush winter sports off, but we are getting pumped for spring events!!
• BIG shoutouts to our Students of the Week!
• Nuriya Bobbo, a 12th grader nominated by Mr. Lamb – She is one of the best students in the school. She can critically think, respectfully share her opinion, and routinely does top quality work.
• Jalen Graves, a 10th grader nominated by Mrs. Ladka – Jalen has made a remarkable turnaround this semester. He has not only caught up on past classes but is currently doing well in all four of his current classes. He is on track to graduate early next year. I am so proud of his determination and his dedication. I hope he continues to strive for success.
• Destini Rentz, a 12th grader nominated by Mrs. Kuennen – Destini has a learner's mindset, constantly thinking about how to go further in our discussions. She is also very empathetic to her peers, supporting them and praising them in their presentations to the class.
• Andrew Murphy, a 9th grader nominated by Ms. Hawks – Andrew has made huge strides as a Ragsdale student over the semester. He has worked hard and is an excellent student and a leader in the class! We are so glad to have Andrew in The Dale!

Women's Basketball with a BIG WIN this week, our Students of the Week were named (Congratulations to Jalen, Andrew, Destini and Nuriya), AND 3 of our Tigers were part of All District Band!

Way to go Damaris Caesar, Mila Halloway, and Joss McKay who were at All District Band this weekend!

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 High School Athletics is proud to announce that Marlei Williams has been named our Athlete of the Week. Marlei, a sophomore on the women’s basketball team, has made a significant impact on the court as a two-year starter.

In a recent conference match against Page High School, Marlei delivered an outstanding performance, recording a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. She showcased her impressive shooting ability by hitting 67% of her two-point shots from the floor.

Head coach Ren Stewart praised Marlei’s dedication and growth, stating, “Marlei continues to grow every day in her basketball skills as well as her knowledge of the game. She is an exceptional student-athlete who takes her studies seriously. Marlei is a very humble player that gives 100% every time on and off the court. She shows excellent sportsmanship and does not let mistakes affect her game; she continues to give her all and keeps playing. I’m very proud of the effort Marlei has put into her basketball season as she continues to grow and become a future leader.”

Congratulations to Marlei Williams on this well-deserved recognition! We look forward to seeing her continue to excel both on the court and in her academic pursuits.

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 February 2

Monday, Feb 3

• 5:45pm: PTSA Meeting (Media Center)
• 6:30pm: Booster Club Meeting (Media Center)

Tuesday, Feb 4

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

Wednesday, Feb 5

• 10:45am: Homeroom

Thursday, Feb 6

Friday, Feb 7

• 5:00/6:00/7:30pm: Basketball vs. Southwest

FUTURE EVENTS

February 17: Mandatory Workday (No School)

February 19: Parent Engagement Night for current 9th graders

February 20: GEAR UP Field Trip

February 25 and 26: Chorus Concert

February 26: Parent Engagement Night for current 10th and 11th graders

PROM

May 17: The Terrace @ GSO Coliseum (8p to midnight)

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm