The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High School. Progress reports were printed and sent home last week. If you did not get the report, please log on to Campus Portal. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teachers. Email addresses can be found on our website- go to Our School, then scroll to Our Staff on the right side of the page.

Peer Tutoring is back and will be held in the media center each Tuesday after school unless otherwise noted.

We need your help! Our clothing closet needs some updates! Please bring your new or gently used items to the main office. You can also see our newsletter and order directly from our Amazon Wishlist- these items will be mailed directly to the school.

Starting next week, our counselors will be meeting 1 on 1 with each senior to ensure they are on track to meet requirements and discuss plans after high school- Graduation from high school is the start of the journey!

Tuesday, Sept 30th starting at 8am, we will host Coffee with the Principal for our parents and guardians. Come on out and hear about all the great things your students are doing and more about the excellent opportunities Ragsdale offers!

October 9th Juniors will take the PSAT, Sophomores will take the YouScience Aptitude based Career Planning Assessment, Freshmen will engage in Enrichment Activities, and Seniors will have opportunities to engage in post high school opportunities like college visits, job shadowing, and career planning. We will have regular classes for 9,10, and 11 graders in the afternoon.

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

Tiger Times Week of 9/21/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/hxn3k9

Suzanne Ladka named GCS Counselor of the Year!

Ragsdale is OVER THE MOON to announce Mrs. Ladka as GCS Counselor of the Year! Congratulations Mrs. Ladka!

Pickleball GREATNESS happens here! Mrs. Haynes' club is already in FULL SWING (get it, LOL).
Our staff is ALL IN! Mrs. Honrado even decorates her office with TIGERS!

The secret life of Ragsdale- we loaned our parking area to GTCC Fire Program for practice!
High Point Kiwanis supports Ragsdale Football with pre-game meals!

Hearts full...and a little bit broken as The Class of 2026 continues to march toward graduation this week with Senior Photos!

Friday night lights make for an exciting Friday night at The Dale!

There are SO many clubs available at Ragsdale - we want ALL students to find a place to call their own. Join a club today!

Parent/.Guardian Event

This year we want to make sure we share information with and give voice to our families! Parents, please feel free to come out to our very first Coffee withe the Principal Event, Tuesday, Sept 30 at 8am in media.

Soon we will host Pizza with the Principal for STUDENTS! Have your student be on the lookout!

CTE Career and College Fair

Weaver Academy will be holding a Career and College Fair on Thursday, October 16th, and we are taking students! Weaver CTE offers classes in 12 different program areas, including HVAC, Masonry, Diesel Technology, Metals Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, and Electronics. Weaver CTE teachers will speak to students about their content area, and there will be industry leaders, college representatives, and the military present. If you are interested in attending, please see Ms. DeHart.

Career and College Promise

Want to learn more about the Career and College Promise Program? GTCC and GCS invite high school students and their parents to attend an information session about the program. This dual enrollment program offers high schoolers the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school education. Multiple sessions will take place in the month of September, including a virtual option. Scan the QR codes to learn more.

An additional information session for parents and students speaking Spanish will take place Tuesday, September 16th from 6-7pm at GTCC High Point Campus in the H5 Building (Room 218) at 901 S. Main Street, High Point.

Career and College Promise Important Dates

Spring 2026 Application is open!

9/22/25 - Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week session (be sure and inform RHS if you withdraw)

10/1/25 - Fall 2025 Application will close

10/8/25 - Last day of 1st 8-week session

10/16/25 - 2nd 8-week session begins

12/12/25 - Last day of 2nd 8-week session

Clothing Closet- we need your help!

Our Clothing Closet in the Counseling Center is a quiet but powerful resource for our Tigers. Students come throughout the year knowing they can find what they need here, and we want to make sure it stays that way.

Right now, we are running very low and could use your help. We especially need:

• Girls’ T-shirts (sizes Small and Medium)
• Girls’ leggings (sizes Small and Medium)
• Girls’ underwear (all sizes needed, especially Small and Medium)
• Boys’ sweatpants (sizes Medium, Large, and 1X)
• Coats and hoodies (all sizes, with cold weather on the way)
• Large storage bins (to help with organization)

Every donation makes a real difference for a child who needs to feel comfortable, cared for, and ready for school. Thank you for always stepping up for our students. You make this possible.

See our flyer with an Amazon QR Code below (items on the list will be mailed directly to Ragsdale).

Homecoming Week: October 13-18

Homecoming Queen, Princesses, and Staff King and Queen

Homecoming Queen Nomination Forms are due by 4:15pm on 10/3
Voting will occur during on 10/7
Underclassman Princesses and Staff King/Queen will be crowned at pep rally on 10/17
Homecoming Court will be presented and Homecoming Queen and Senior Princesses will be crowned at the game on 10/17

Spirit Week Themes - A Teacher and a Student Winner selected each day will receive a $5 Chick Fil A gift card

Monday 10/13 - Pajama Day
Tuesday 10/14 - Twin Day
Wednesday 10/15 - Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday 10/16 - Anything But a Backpack Day
Friday 10/17 - White Lies (White T-shirt with a Lie Written on It

Pep Rally - Friday 10/17

Homecoming Dance - 8-10pm, Saturday 10/18

Tickets are $15 each
Students who bring non-Ragsdale guests must complete the Non-Ragsdale Guest Form by 4:15pm on Friday, 10/10
Tickets will be sold at all lunches 9/29-10/3 - payment through digital pay, card, or on Schoolcash online

Peer Tutoring is Back!

Come to the Media Center on Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15.

Senior Immunizations

Seniors are required to be up to date on vaccinations. See the information on the GCS website HERE so that your child does not miss a day of school!

12th graders must have an MCV booster by the 30th day of school or be excluded.

Senior Meetings

Starting this week, RHS Counseling will meet with every single Senior to make sure that graduation requirements are set to be met, and discuss post-secondary plans. Please encourage your senior to be involved and present for the next 2 weeks! We will follow these meetings with a Senior Parent Night 10/22/25. more information to come!

Upcoming Exam Information

October 9 will be ALL the things in the morning with a normal 3rd and 4th block.

9th Grade: 1st and 2nd block is enrichment activities (planned by your Student Services)
10th Grade: YouScience administration
11th Grade: PSAT
12th Grade: Off-campus pursuing post high school opportunities (e.g., college apps, internships, career information)

October 22 will be the PreACT (10th graders only) and a normal school day for all other grades.