Updates & Information

This Week

• First day of 2025-26 School Year- Monday, August 18- PCC & PCSVA

Upcoming

• First day of NCSSM Classes- Monday, August 25
• iReady BOY Assessment (6th-8th grades)- Wed., August 27- Onsite Day 9am-1pm
• Labor Day Holiday- No School Monday, September 1

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".

Students who are enrolled in one or more Honors level courses through NC School of Science and Math received an email on Friday. I'm including information about these courses below for your reference.

• Learn more about NC Connect HERE
• You will receive a separate email and login information from NCSSM. They DO NOT use Google Classroom or Infinite Campus.
• These courses are synchronous and meet daily.
• They are taught by teachers at the NC School of Science and Math, NOT our virtual academy teachers.
• You will earn honors credit for successfully completing these courses.
• These are advanced level courses and you have been recognized for your hard work to be successful in these courses!
• If you complete two or more courses in a pathway, then you will be eligible to graduate as a NC Connect Scholar HERE

These courses begin on August 25 and have a slightly different calendar HERE from PCS. You will receive login information and be able to access your courses no later than August 23. If you do not, then let me know as soon as possible.

All students taking PCC classes next school year are required to take part in one orientation session.

• First day of Classes- Monday, August 18
• Check your PCC and PCS emails DAILY
• Review the CCP handbook HERE and sign the Google Form no later than Friday, August 22

Questions about PCC classes? Reach out to Mrs. Emily Van Allen at davise@person.k12.nc.us

N.C. Law now requires a Meningococcal booster dose for individuals entering the 12th grade or by

17 years of age, whichever comes first. Students who do not meet this requirement on the first day of school will be given a grace period of 30 calendar days. After 30 calendar days with no vaccination proof, students will be excluded from school until documentation is provided. Please send in proof of vaccination to Nurse West (westma@person.k12.nc.us)

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.

Let us know what challenges may be affecting your child’s attendance and how we can support you by completing this short form:
Survey For Parents

Every senior will need to order a cap and gown, which is now all ordered and paid directly through Jostens. Seniors also have the option to order graduation announcements and class rings. Visit Jostens.com and insert Person County Schools Virtual Academy in the drop-down box to order your cap and gown, graduation announcements, and/or class rings.

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
  
  

The student and parent webinars will give an overview of the program, while office hours are an opportunity for more personalized support.

WEBINARS

• September 16, 6 p.m.

Office Hours

• August 26, 6-7 p.m.
• September 30, 6-7 p.m.

Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Navigate your entire college application journey with Common App.

About The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.

TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.

Eligibility requirements:

• A high school senior
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen or permanent resident
• In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

An ideal candidate will also have:

• An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
• Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
• Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.

For additional information, please visit our website.

Sports Physical Packet Information

All athletic packets are now digital. Please go to https://www.dragonlymax.com/ and create

an account. Athletes will need to link parents to their accounts. All necessary forms are listed

on https://www.dragonlymax.com/. Questions? Please reach out to Coach Dacus, athletic director, at dacusc@person.k12.nc.us.

A lot of work has been completed over the summer on the facilities at PHS, with even more scheduled for completion before school starts on August 18. We are excited to announce that the main entrance to the building on Ridge Road will open on MONDAY, AUGUST 4! All visitors to the building should use this entrance moving forward! Visitor parking is available in the upper portion of the main office lot, with handicap parking available in the lower portion of the main office lot.

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.

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