Updates & Information

This Week

• Q1 Report Cards- Wed. Oct. 22
• FREE College Application Week - Oct. 20-26

Upcoming

• Fall Picture Day- Wed. Nov. 5, (grades 6-11)- Wed. Nov. 5, 9am-1pm
• NC Check In #1(6th-8th)/Pre-ACT (10th grade)- Wed. Nov. 5, 9am-1pm *onsite*

Quarter 1 report cards will be uploaded to student folders on Wed. Oct. 22. All students have a student folder that has been shared with them through Google Drive. Teachers are no longer able to email reports to email addresses outside of PCS, so parents will need to use their child's school email to access reports. Students were notified through email that a folder has been shared with them. The name of their folder is "last name, first name." You can also find it in their Google Drive by searching their name or by clicking on "shared with me" on the left side of Google Drive.

The best place to find updated grades is in Infinite Campus. Grades are updated in Infinite Campus weekly. If you do not have access to Infinite Campus, please let me know. If you need to schedule a conference with any of your child's teachers, please email them directly.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 is Unity Day!
Let’s come together to stand against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Every action counts — from speaking up when you see bullying to showing support for those who need it most.

Wear orange Wednesday to show your commitment to creating safe, supportive spaces for everyone. Together, we can make a difference.

#UnityDay #StandAgainstBullying #KindnessMatters

The preACT is a required test for all 10th grade students in NC. The PreACT simulates the ACT testing experience by providing students early exposure to ACT test-quality questions. The PreACT is reported on the same 1–36 score scale as the ACT, but PreACT has a maximum score of 35. The PreACT also provides a predicted ACT composite score range.

The PreACT assessment includes four multiple-choice tests: English, math, reading, and science.

The PreACT is designed to help parents and educators identify areas where students may need

additional academic support or remediation. The PreACT can also help to initiate strategic

conversations between parents and schools regarding dual enrollment decisions, identifying

curriculum gaps, implementing interventions on behalf of students, and choosing Advanced

Placement classes.

If you have questions or concerns about the PreACT, please contact Lindsay Wilkins

(wilkinsl@person.k12.nc.us), Testing Coordinator. The linked parent letter provides additional information.

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".

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

Transcript Requests

To request transcripts:

• Complete the PCS Virtual Academy Transcript Request Form.
• List all the schools you’re applying to at the bottom of the form and submit one form for all schools, rather than separate forms for each.
• For Piedmont Community College transcripts, please use their Transcript Request Form as well.

College Application Week

Oct. 20, 7:30 am - Oct. 26, 5:00 pm

This is the 20th year that NC colleges and universities will be waiving application fees during College Application Week (CAW).

Make sure your students are able to view the list of participating institutions so they can take advantage of fee waivers. Schools not on this list may accept fee waivers from other sources, so students need to check with each institution.

In order to check your students' college application statuses and their FAFSA completions, you need access to CFNC ProTools and the Finish the FAFSA report. Click each link for more details.

If you are experiencing technical issues during CAW, submit a ticket through the Technical Assistance Form on CFNC.org. Students should not use the technical assistance form for password or login issues. Please view the Reporting Document for more information.

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

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

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.

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December 1st-16th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 11/3/2025 AT 5:00PM

-December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th & 16th

-Class Time: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• Open House: PENDING CONFIRMATION

• DMV Vision Screening - PENDING CONFIRMATION

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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