The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High, with this weeks updates. Tomorrow is a work day for staff. There is no school for students!

The 3rd grading period has come to an end. Report cards will be sent out April 8!

Congratulations to Olivia Robinson and Ivy Wireko, who were both named Students of the Week! Another huge congrats to Ms. Hannah Hawks, who was named Rookie Teacher of the Year for Ragsdale.

Ragsdale Athletics is excited to announce an upcoming interest meeting for all athletes who are considering joining the football program for the upcoming season. Head Football Coach Stevenson will provide information about the program, introduce the coaching staff, and discuss the upcoming workout schedules. This meeting will be held Wednesday, April 2 at 6pm in the Media Center.

Thursday we will hold Open Mic Night starting at 5pm. This event is free to attend and you must sign up using the QR codes posted around the school and attached to this newsletter.

Want heling getting ready for your AP Exam coming in May? We are holding a mock exam this Saturday at Ragsdale!

Parents- don't forget to update your information in ParentPortal, This will ensure that all of your information will correctly transfer to our new student information system that will be launched this summer.

As we head in to the final quarter of school year, please be sure and keep up to date with all the latest sports and academic events. We have a packed schedule!

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

Tiger Times Week of 3/30/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/wbx4kj

Congratulations to our Students of the Week!

• Olivia Robinson – 10th grade – nominated by Mrs. Bolen – She says of Olivia, “Olivia has a learner's mindset and has shown critical thinking skills in Biology. She is able to take the content we are learning and put together complex ideas about the world around her as well as what's happening in her own body. Olivia has put a lot of time and effort into learning Biology and holds herself responsible for learning and growing as a student. I am so thankful to have Olivia in my Biology 1 class.”

• Ivy Wireko – 11th grade - nominated by Mr. Henderson – He says of Ivy, “Ivy has a learner’s mindset. She has set a standard for herself in Honors Math 3. She asks questions and works hard on all assignments so that she ensures herself the highest grade possible in the class.”
  
  

  Congratulations to both of these students!

AP Lang students participated in a speed dating activity where they each chose a famous American speech from the “Top 100” list and completed an analysis of it. Then they had rounds of 2 minutes to share an overview and the key rhetorical features of their speech before debriefing as a class.

The first two Microsoft Office Specialist certifications are up in Mrs. Haynes' room!

Ragsdale Mariachi Band had its first gig this week at Grandover. Proud of our Tigers!

Track Celebrations and Science Explorations!

Potential NC FAME students were invited to tour the Honda Jet Facility and even experience flying a plane using a flight simulator. Students were able to sit in and explore a new model of a private jet in the design stage right now and give their seal of approval. They even tested out the cockpit of the model plane. Afterwards, GTCC provided lunch and students learned about the NC FAME program that provides college coursework with paid, on-the-job training and experience with world class companies.

Ms. Crane’s Business Management 2 class participated in the GTCC Supply Chain Cookie Challenge. Students were given various models to control the cost of their cookies and the team that did the best in controlling the cost won the competition. The prize was a $25 gift card to Crumbl Cookie each and all of us were able to enjoy cookies made by the GTCC Culinary Program.

Seniors participating at the GCS Next Steps “Hire for Success” Fair at GTCC Cameron Campus. Eight seniors participated in this event to go and do a learning session about preparing for the future, enjoying lunch and then meeting with potential employers.

Spring Fling FUN!!!! Shout out to everyone who helped make the dance one to remember!

HUGE congratulations to our 24-25 Rookie Teacher of the Year, Ms. Hannah Hawks!! Ms. Hawks puts outstanding effort into her work EVERY DAY! Being a first year teacher is SO HARD and Ms. Hawks understands its about the progress, not the perfection. So excited to see your grow Ms. Hawks!

The only thing better than full classes and full halls is the full fields we have at sunset- so proud of our student athletes and coaches and grateful for our amazingly supportive families!

Braswell and Harbaugh teaching lessons about how to WIN at Badminton (30 year win streak for Braswell).

Hey Tigers! We are wanting to hear what YOU want to hear for the bell music! Find the request below. QR codes are around the school. You must use your GCS account to make a request (remember- we have to find a good radio edit in order to play).

Come join or participate in Open Mic Night on April 3rd!

Guilford County Schools will be transitioning to a new Student Information System for the 25-26 school year and we need to have correct contact information for each student.

If you do not have a Power Parent Account, an email was sent to you on Friday, March 7th from Lucy Ragsdale High with directions to create an account. Please follow the directions to create an account. After creating the account, go to Forms and update all contact information including phone numbers, adding/deleting contacts, and if the student lives in the same household with the contact.

If you are a parent that already has a Power Parent Account, please sign into your account and update all contact information including phone numbers, adding/deleting contacts, and if the student lives in the same household with the contact.

Student Information greatly appreciates your assistance with this process. Please reach out to our Data Manager if you have any questions!

In order to maintain a safe and focused educational environment, we have schoolwide rules. Please see below what all staff is required to enforce.

Spring Spirit Week is coming up!

The Writers Club is getting a website!

Football Interest Meeting

Ragsdale Athletics is excited to announce an upcoming interest meeting for all athletes who are considering joining the football program for the upcoming season. Head Football Coach Stevenson will host this important meeting to provide information about the program, introduce the coaching staff, and discuss the upcoming workout schedules.

Meeting Details:

-Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

-Time: 6:00 PM

-Location: Ragsdale High School Media Center

This meeting is a fantastic opportunity for current and prospective players to learn more about the football program at Ragsdale, meet the dedicated coaching staff, and understand the commitment involved in being part of the team. Attendees will receive a comprehensive calendar detailing the workout schedules and important dates for the season ahead.

This is the perfect opportunity to get involved, meet the staff, and take the first step toward being a part of a dynamic and competitive football program. We are looking forward to building the next chapter together.

Parents and guardians are also encouraged to attend, as this meeting will provide valuable insights into the program and its commitment to developing athletic skills, teamwork, and leadership.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special at Ragsdale Athletics. We look forward to seeing you there!

Key Athletic Reminders:

• Electronic Ticketing– https://gofan.co/app/school/NC1942 - Tickets will be available to purchase before the game/match ($9.00)
• Purchase Tickets @ the Gate - We only accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay NO CASH TRANSACTIONS!
• Live Stream NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ragsdale-high-school-jameston-nc - Main Gym & Kenneth T. Miller Stadium (not currently working)
• Download the app "rSchoolsToday" for all the latest practice, game and match information.

Campapalooza 2025 Academic Summer Camp is being planned and it is going to be the best one yet! The academic summer camp offers a 5-day college experience for high school students. The camps offer fun, learning and friends! There will be some new camps this year as well as some old favorites! Camps are for high school students 15-18 years old.

Here is the link to the Interest Form:

https://forms.gle/ujVV5JgXeCzwmMhG8

The GuilfordWorks’ Summer Vocation Initiative is a summer internship program designed to connect you with exciting job prospects in your chosen career pathway, gaining valuable work experience while developing essential skills that can lead to permanent, full-time employment. We welcome job seekers (16-24 years old) to register: Summer Vocation Initiative Participant Registration

The Mercy University Business Honors Program will conduct a week-long Summer Program for Rising Seniors (currently Juniors) in July 2025.

Students who come to the SLA:

• Experience college first-hand, living on campus.
• Explore potential careers in business.
• Visit Fortune 500 Companies
• Potential for up to full tuition scholarship at Mercy University (For Full Time Students)

While the fee should be $795, we have a Corporate Sponsor who has allowed us to keep it subsidized to only $695 for the whole week (which includes tuition, room, food/board, and activities).

You can apply using this link: https://form.jotform.com/asic22/la-application-2025.

Are you interested in fashion design, engineering, management, chemistry or textile design? Check out the Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles!

STEP is a chance for rising high school seniors to experience the best of what the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State have to offer. During one of five weeks in the summer of 2025, students will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, current students and alumni while exploring textiles through projects, workshops and other activities. Students will live in our residence halls, eat in our dining halls and see what it’s like to be a college student. STEP will take place during the following weeks:

• Week 1: June 8 – 13
• Week 2: June 15 – 20
• Week 3: June 22 – 27
• Week 4: July 6 – 11
• Textile Pioneer Week: July 13 – 18 (Students from Tier 1 and 2 counties only)

Electrical, HVAC, Construction and other skilled trades are taught at the Greensboro campus of GTCC. There will be an open house on Tuesday, March 25, 6-8pm on the Greensboro campus to learn more and check out the space. Free admission and open to everyone to attend. See Ms. DeHart for more details.

This is the LAST SEMESTER for the Class of 2025! We will be updating information as it comes.

Dates (some dates subject to change)

• April 8, 2025: 12:30-2:30 - Cap and Gown Distribution
• First Week of May (TBD): Cap and Gown photos
• May 21, 2025: Senior Walks at JME, Millis, Union Hill and Pilot
• May 22, 2025: Senior Awards (evening)
• May 30, 2025: On site Graduation Practice and Senior Picnic
• June 9, 2025: 12:45pm- Mandatory Gradation Practice @ Coliseum Special Events Center (Graduation tickets provided at this time- estimated 8 tickets per graduate)
• June 10, 2025: 6-9:30 pm- Senior Sunset and Carnival
• June 11, 2025: 7:30pm- Graduation @ Coliseum Special Events Center

Scholarships

• shift_ed Scholarships (GCS Students- last dollar)
• Scholarships and Search Engine
• CFNC Scholarships
• Scholarship Buddy
• Minority Scholarships
• Future Teachers

The State Employees Credit Union (SECU) People Helping People Scholarship is valued at $10,000 and awarded over (up to) eight consecutive semesters to pay for tuition and fees. It is available to graduating public high school Seniors who are either current members of SECU or the child of a parent/guardian who is a member of SECU at the time of application and plan on attending one of the 16 UNC System Universities as well as additional requirements. Guilford County Schools has been allotted 17 SECU Scholarships for the Class of 2025.

Please refer to this document for the district selection process.

2025 PHP Scholarship Flier

Student Services Information

• Stay in the know! Look for updates on our Student Services Website HERE.
• Join the Ragsdale School Counseling Remind group: 12th Grade = Text @rags2025 to 81010
• Bring in those SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LETTERS and let your counselor know where you have been accepted, where you plan to go. They also want to know if you plan to go to work, Trade School, or in to the Military!

Upcoming Events

Senior Picnic Planning

We held our first meeting for the May 30 event! We will be sending out requests for donations for food and treat items, gift cards for giveaways, and volunteers to set up, serve food, and break down. We will continue the traditions of this being a FREE event for our Seniors.

Families- be on the look out for a sign-up coming soon!

Week of March 31

Monday, March 31: Mandatory Teacher Workday - No School

• 4:00pm: Golf @ Bryan Park
• 5:00pm: Tennis @ Grimsley

Tuesday, April 1

• 4:30/7:00pm: Baseball vs. Northwest
• 6:00pm: Soccer vs. Southwest
• 6:00pm: Softball @ Page

Wednesday, April 2

• 10:45am: Homeroom
• 4:00pm: Golf @ Jamestown Park Golf Course
• 5:00pm: Track vs. Multiple Teams
• 5:00pm: Tennis @ Northwest
• 6:00pm: Football Interest Meeting for players and parents (Media Center)

Thursday, April 3

• 5:00pm: Open Mic Night (Media Center)
• 7:00pm: Soccer @ Western

Friday, April 4

• 4:30pm/7:00pm: Baseball @ Northwest
• 5:30pm/7:00pm: Lacrosse vs. Northern
• 6:00pm: Softball vs. Southeast

Saturday, April 5

• AP Mock Exam Day

FUTURE EVENTS

April 7: PTSA and Booster Club Meeting

April 7-11: Spring Spirit Week

April 8: Q3 Report Cards

April 8: Cap and Gown Distribution

April 8: ACT Make Up

April 10: 2nd Annual Dancing with the Staff (dance fundraiser)

April 21-25: Freshman Fundraiser - Kiss a Senior Goodbye

April 21-30: Student Council Office Campaigning

April 23: Superintendents Advisory Meeting

April 24: Junior Marshal Ceremony

April 30: "May" Homeroom and Student Council voting (moved from May 7)

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 5-16: AP Exams

PROM

May 17: The Terrace @ GSO Coliseum (8p to midnight)

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm