The Tiger Times

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

Report cards were emailed home on November 14th and were mailed on November 15. If you do not receive report cards via email AND via mail, please check to ensure we have the correct email and mailing address in PowerSchool. You can complete the Parent Portal Access Request form (in this newsletter) if you do not have access to PowerSchool or you need to update your information. You can also contact the school. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions about grades.

Fall Athletics have come to a close. We are so proud of all of our teams! Members of the Cross Country Team placed in several meets, including States, our Soccer went to round 3 of the state playoffs, and our Football Team went to the playoffs for the first time since 2019! Well done to all our dedicated coaches, athletes and fans! Winter Sports is in full effect this week! Swim, Wrestling and Basketball are all competing. See our website for more details.

We will have Signing Day this Tuesday at 3:45 in the cafeteria. We are proud to announce that we will have five scholar athletes signing their letter of intent as they take their talents to the next level.

Wednesday, November 20, we will host the National Honor Society Induction in the auditorium at 5pm. Congratulations to all of our inductees!

Please see our calendar on our website for the most up to date information!

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

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

Tiger Times Week of 11/17/24: https://secure.smore.com/n/tn89p

• Congratulations to the Enchaîné cast and crew for a great run!
• THANK YOU to the Athletic Boosters for paying for the first 30 students to get in to the soccer game Thursday night! We LOVE having students at the games, cheering on their peers!
• Shout out to A.D. Jones for always looking out for our Tigers! Thank you for making believing in us and making us great!
• Congrats to our Orchestra students who made ALL-COUNTY! Olivia Shealey, Anna Henry, Damaris Caesar, Austin Clinard, Robert Minish, Matthew Dyce, Myles Cooper, Kamaya AH-Keen, Michael Nguyen-Le, and Luis Olguin.
• Congrats to our Band students who made ALL-COUNTY! Olivia Shealey, Mila Hallaway, Georgia Parrott, Brady Joerger, Kyleigh Regula, Anna Henry, David Deans, Roman Parker, Alex Newton-White, Henry Davis II, Kai Grant, Andrew Rhodes, Malachi Faines, Austin Clinard, Robert Minish, Damaris Caesar, Joshua McKay, Grant Kirkman, Andrew Le, Dani Saavedra, Clarity Anderson,

  Aiyana Hicks, Matthew Dyce.

• Congrats to Mr. Oldham for having so many students make All-County in band and orchestra!

• Congrats to our CHORUS students who made their All-County!! Ben, Kyree, John, Ace, Sofres, Zamarion, Kamaya, leah, Jordyn, Sam, Sarah, Lee, Melody, Lou, Allyson, Javeah, Xanny, and Becca!

• Some of our Theatre students enjoyed a trip to the Tanger Center - a fun trip amidst all their own stage work!
• Any orchestra musicians need a place to put their bow? Mr. Smith has your back! He made this awesome bow rack for our Mr. Oldham's classroom.
• The Advanced Honors Art class completed extreme foreground landscapes (seen in Downstairs A) and art students have added their Oaxacan Alebrijes sculptures to the Media Center.
• Honors Earth and Environmental students worked on biomes using Minecraft! Students needed to create a 3-D artifact of the biome they chose, and some students chose to use Minecraft.
• Ms. Morrison's English class engaged in a Fishbowl strategy to help them develop group discussion skills and comprehend complex texts.

There was a great turnout at our Chess Tournament Saturday. Competitors from all over the county came to bring their best! Thank you to Ms. Haynes and the Chess Club for organizing this event!

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 Men's Soccer Team secured an exhilarating victory in the first round of the NCHSAA playoffs on Saturday, November 9. The team demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, defeating Mount Tabor High School with a final of 2-1. In a thrilling finish, Ragsdale scored two goals in the last 7 minutes of the match, including the decisive goal by Owen Justice with just under a minute left in regulation. This incredible display of tenacity and skill allowed Ragsdale to secure their spot in the next round of the NCHSAA playoffs, highlighting the hard work and dedication of our talented athletes and coaching staff, led by Coach Braswell.

The Ragsdale men’s varsity soccer team made a thrilling statement in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs by upsetting the number 4 seed, Watauga High School, with a nail-biting 3-2 victory. This remarkable win showcased the team's resilience and skill, setting the stage for their continued playoff journey. Owen Justice was a standout player, scoring two crucial goals, while Ethan Lam opened the scoring with a spectacular header that set the tone for the match. The team’s determination and teamwork were evident throughout the game.

In the third round of playoffs, they lost a hard fought game at home in less than ideal weather. We are so proud of the run the team made in the playoffs. Congratulations to both the players and Coach Braswell for a spectacular season!

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of five outstanding athletes from Ragsdale High School as they sign their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

The ceremony will take place on Tuesday at 3:45 PM in the cafeteria. This is a fantastic opportunity to honor our dedicated student-athletes from the men's soccer and baseball teams who have worked tirelessly to reach this milestone.

We invite the entire Ragsdale community, family, friends, and supporters to come out and show their pride for these remarkable individuals as they embark on the next chapter of their athletic journey.

Let’s come together to celebrate their hard work and dedication to their academics and to their sports.

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

Week of Nov 17

Monday, Nov 18

• 4:30pm: NHS Induction Practice
• 6pm: Swimming at Smith

Tuesday, Nov 19

• 3:45pm: Signing Day (Cafeteria)
• 5pm/6pm/7:30pm: Basketball vs. RJ Reynolds

Wednesday, Nov 20

• 4:30pm/5:30pm/7:00pm: Basketball @ Glenn
• 5pm: NHS Induction

Thursday, Nov 21

• Student Pizza with the Principal

Friday, Nov 22

• Student Pizza with the Principal
• 5pm/6pm/7:30pm: Basketball vs. Southern

Saturday, Nov 23

• 10:00am: Flag Football at Page

FUTURE EVENTS

November 27-29: Fall Break (No School)

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

December 2: PTSA (5:45pm, Media Center); Booster Club (6:30 pm, Media Center)

December 3: Homeroom; Chick Fil-a Spirt Night

December 12 & 13: Winter Dance Concert

December 17: Instrumental Winter Concert

December 19: Chorus Concert

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm