The Tiger Times

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High, with this week's updates. We ended our fall regular season on a high note this week. Congratulations to Elle Dawson who took second place in the State Championship for Cross Country. Soccer and Football finished strong, both winning in their final games of the regular season. Soccer will be part of play-offs. More information coming soon. Ragsdale helped make history Saturday, Nov 2 with the very first Flag Football Jamboree. Our ladies performed well and we cannot wait to see that the season brings!

Election day is coming! Please find information about the Sales Tax referendum that is on the ballot at GCS's website or in our newsletter.

Beginning this week, Ragsdale Theater proudly presents Enchaîné- a play written by Ragsdale students Parker Haltom and Samantha Hernandez Diaz. The play will be at Ragsdale's auditorium. It runs Nov. 6 - 9, 14-15 @ 7:00pm. Tickets are $8.00. Seats are limited. This play is not intended for children under 13.

On Wednesday Seniors will meet with Cap and Gown representatives. Graduation will be here before you know it!

Please remember that students do not have school on Monday or Tuesday. They will return Wednesday, November 6.

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

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

Tiger Times Week of 11/3/24: https://secure.smore.com/n/hnxya3

• Congratulations to the soccer team who defeated Grimsley 2-1 this week. On to the playoffs!!
• We had so much fun dressing up for Halloween and seeing the students participate as well.

• English Dept: Reading Rainbow
• Math Dept: Dunkin' Donuts (WINNERS!!)
• Arts Dept: Andy Oldham
• Guidance: Secret (Student) Service
• Miscellaneous: Misfit Toys
• CTE: Ragsdale Baseball
• Office Support: Seasons
• Admin: Tiger Pride
• EC: Pumpkin Patch
• Science Dept: Lab Rats
• World Language: The Shadow
• Social Studies: Protests

• Football getting ready for SENIOR NIGHT on Halloween morning and with decorated senior lockers.
• Art students are SHOWING OFF: Tim Burton portraits from Art 1 and Alebrejes sculptures (Mexican Folk Art) from Art 3!
• Student Health Relations club taking pledges for Red Ribbon Week and chemical reactions in Chemistry.
• ARJROTC's 5th annual bataan death march - FOURTEEN MILES! And robotics club doing figure 8 moves to test the new competition surface!

Ragsdale's very own Elle Dawson finished second in the state at the NCHSAA Cross Country Championship for 4A Girls. What an amazing finish for this freshman! The future is bright!

Friday night we celebrated Senior Night for Football, Cheer, AFROTC and Band. So excited as the Tigers brought home the WIN in a thrilling finish!

Tiger Soccer ended the regular season on a high note- winning their last regular season game. We cannot wait for playoffs!

History was made this weekend as Tiger Flag Football took part in a season opening Jamboree! We are so excited for the season! Next Saturday's games scheduled for 9am and 11am!

Tickets are now on sale for our Fall Theatre Production, Enchaîné, written by Tiger’s own Parker Haltom and Samantha Hernandez Diaz. A play about high school and the internal struggles with addiction, guilt, and relationships.

LIMITED SEATING: 80 seats available for each performance. Reserve your tickets using this Google Form and pay at the door with cash or credit card.

Submit your information to reserve tickets for Ragsdale Tiger Theatre's Student Production, Enchaîné. You can pay with CC or Cash at the door. Tickets are $8.00 and will include a drink, snacks, and Q & A with the cast and crew after the show (around 90 minutes total). We will send you a confirmation message once you have submitted the form. Fill out a form for each day you plan on attending. If you need to cancel of change your tickets, please contact us at ragsdaletigertheatre@gmaill.com

Enchaîné Runs: Nov. 6 - 9, 14-15 @ 7:00pm. Tickets are $8.00

*This show has adult themes and strong language. Not intended for children under 13.

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's cross-country standout, Elle Dawson, made an impressive mark at the 4A Midwest Regional Championship held at Ivey Redmon. Finishing second overall with a remarkable time of 18:25, Elle demonstrated her exceptional talent and determination as only a freshman competing against seasoned athletes.

At the 4A NCHSAA State Championship, Saturday November 2, Elle placed a super impressive 2nd.

Ragsdale Athletics is incredibly proud of Elle's achievements. Her hard work and dedication to cross country are an inspiration to her teammates and the entire Ragsdale community

Our Health and Wellness Pathways will be having an Open House on November 14, 2025. This is like no other Open House that we have hosted before. This one will be packed with knowledge, demonstrations and hands on activities for students and adults interested in the Healthcare field. Our Health Science department has worked hard to prepare and develop this interactive Open House. See the flyer HERE and register for the event HERE.

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

On November 5th, voters in Guilford County will consider a sales tax referendum. If the sales tax referendum passes, GCS will use the additional funding to recruit and retain effective teachers and increase compensation for frontline workers.

Sales Tax FAQs

Will the sales tax apply to all purchases?

• The sales tax would not affect essential items such as gas, groceries or prescription medication.

If the sales tax referendum passes, how much more will I pay?

• The proposed sales tax increase is 0.25% (a fraction of a penny). It will increase the sales tax in Guilford County from its current rate of 6.75% to 7%.
• The fraction of a penny tax amount would equal an additional five pennies on a $20 purchase. With tax, a $20 item would cost $21.40 instead of $21.35.

How much could the district expect to bring in from the sales tax increase?

• County government officials could see about $25 million per year in revenue.
• The referendum will distribute the cost of education to both visitors and residents alike.

How will the sales tax money be used?

• If the sales tax referendum passes, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners has committed to allocating the additional funding to increase compensation for teachers and frontline workers.

How will the sales tax money benefit frontline workers, including cafeteria workers, custodial staff, mechanics and bus drivers?

• If the sales tax referendum passes, it would help Guilford County Schools provide more competitive wages to frontline workers.

How does Guilford County’s sales tax compare to other area counties?

• Many surrounding counties, including Forsyth, Davidson, Randolph and Rockingham counties, already have a 7% sales tax. Wake and Mecklenburg counties are at 7.25%; Durham is at 7.5%.

How does Guilford County Schools’ pay scale for teachers compare to other area counties?

• Current teacher salaries in Guilford County are, on average, 35% lower than those in peer counties (Forsyth, Durham, Mecklenburg, and Wake).

Week of Nov 3

Monday, Nov 4: No School

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

Tuesday, Nov 5: No School

Wednesday, Nov 6:

• 10:45am-11:10am: Homeroom/Cap and Gown Meeting for Seniors/GAP Presentation for select Juniors
• 7pm: Fall Theatre Production Enchaîné (Auditorium)

Thursday, Nov 7

• 7pm: Fall Theatre Production Enchaîné (Auditorium)

Friday, Nov 8

• 7pm: Fall Theatre Production Enchaîné (Auditorium)

Saturday, Nov 9

• 9am and 11am: Flag Football @ Page HS
• 7pm: Fall Theatre Production Enchaîné (Auditorium)

FUTURE EVENTS

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 12: Spirit Night at Uncle Maddio's (Palladium)

November 14 & 15: Fall Theatre Production Enchaîné (Auditorium)

November 15: Start of winter athletics

November 20: NHS Senior Induction

November 27-29: Fall Break (No School)

December 2, 4, & 5: WorkKeys Assessment (select seniors)

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm