The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

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

Report cards were email and mailed home Wednesday. Final grades for semester 1 are included on this grade report.

Ragsdale Athletics is thrilled to announce that senior swimmer Luke Golinski achieved a remarkable milestone by qualifying for the finals in the 100 breaststroke at the 4A NCHSAA State Championship Friday. Congratulations Luke! Way to go Elijah Brown, Amir Cunningham-Bey and Zachary Tywater were all named Students of the Week! See our newsletter for more details!

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will begin soon! We will be sending out information so that you can explore options with your child before the one on one sessions your child will have with their counselor.

WIDA Testing for our English Language Learners begins Monday, February 10. WIDA testing is important because it measures student progress and can even allow students to exit the program!

We will have two Parent Engagement nights this month, so please mark your calendars! On February 19th we will host parents of our current 9th graders. The next week on February 26th we will host parents of our current 10th and 11th graders. These events will be 5:15-7:00.

Guilford County Schools will soon be opening voting for Counselor of the year! Voting starts February 10 and runs through February 25. See more information on our social media starting tomorrow, and in our newsletter.

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

Tiger Times Week of 2/9/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/ysce7

• BIG shoutouts to our Students of the Week!
• Elijah Brown – 12th grader – nominated by Mr. Jefferson – Elijah, now, a senior, is in a way like a quiet Lebron. Like how Lebron has the numbers and stats for a player that should be MVP every year? Yep, that's Elijah. Elijah has performed exceptionally well all 3.5 years he has been at Ragsdale. He is one of the hardest working students that I have ever known in my years of education. He is always polite. He does not hesitate to ask his teachers as many questions as he can to ensure he is giving our staff his best effort as a student. One semester left for you bud so definitely make it a good one!
• Amir Cunningham-Bey – 9th grader – nominated by Mrs. Bagnell - Amir has been rocking it in Earth and Environmental class. He has contributed to all the discussions and has done so enthusiastically. I am so glad he is in my class. Keep up the momentum!
• Zachary Tywater – 12th grader – nominated by Mr. Lamb - Zachary is an excellent beekeeper who has amassed a plethora of delicious honey and has been accepted to the greatest university in the entire world, Western Carolina. Cheers to Zachary.

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

Guilford County Schools Counseling Services has partnered with shift_ed, College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC), and Mount Zion Higher Education Resource Ministry for a groundbreaking event for families. This event will take place on February 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm at First Horizon Coliseum to provide FAFSA assistance, scholarship information and on-site admissions opportunities. To register for this event please go to shift-ed.info/HBCU.

Guilford County Schools is excited to announce that our schools can now accept online payments from parents through SchoolCash Online, available at https://Gcsnc.schoolcashonline.com. By minimizing cash and check payments at our schools, we can increase safety & security in the schools, allow staff to focus on students, and make life more convenient for teachers and parents:

• Keep track of your child's school items and activity fees
• Check your account history
• View and print receipts
• Pay for school fees with a simple click

Please take 5 minutes to register at https://Gcsnc.schoolcashonline.com, so you will receive notifications of upcoming events and items involving your child, including: field trips, yearbooks, spirit wear, athletic fees, and more. Enjoy the convenience of making payments from the convenience of your phone, home or office.

Dinner will be provided!

February 19th, 5:15 - 7:00pm: 9th grade parents

February 26th, 5:15-7:00 pm: 10th & 11th grade parents

🌟 COME SEE THE SHOW OF A LIFETIME! 🌟

🎤🎸🎭 Lights, Stage, Action! The Most Exciting Talent Show is Here! 🎭🎸🎤

Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with incredible performances, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment! From singers and dancers to contortionist and musicians, watch the best performers take the stage and leave you amazed!

📅 Date: Friday, Feb. 21st

📍 Location: Ragsdale High School Auditorium, 1000 Lucy Ragsdale Rd.
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm
🎟 Tickets: $8.00 entry with Free Concessions. Cash/Credit Card at the door

✨ Cheer for your favorites and witness the next big star in the making! ✨

Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, excitement, and pure talent! Don’t miss out—$750 in Prizes

🎭 #RagsdalesGotTalent4 #ragsdaletigertheatre #Don’tMissOut 🎶🎉

Seniors who are members of SECU, or have a parent that is a member of SECU, are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Please see the flyer below and Ms. Bradley in counseling for more information!

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 Athletics is thrilled to announce that senior swimmer Luke Golinski achieved a remarkable milestone by qualifying for the finals in the 100 breaststroke at the 4A NCHSAA State Championship held yesterday at Triangle Aquatics Center

Luke, who has consistently showcased his dedication and talent in the pool, delivered an impressive performance, achieving a personal record (PR) in the finals. His hard work and commitment to the sport have truly paid off, culminating in this prestigious achievement.

Coach Ladka expressed his excitement about Luke's success, visibly celebrating the moment by jumping up and down after the preliminaries. “Making it to the finals is a testament to Luke's perseverance and determination. We are incredibly proud of him,” said Coach Ladka.

A special thank you goes out to Mr. Ragsdale, Wrenn Gardner for his enthusiastic support and attendance at the championship, cheering on his teammate and contributing to the positive atmosphere surrounding the event.

Congratulations, Luke, on this outstanding accomplishment! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all!

Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Explore how North Carolina high school juniors and seniors with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8 can earn tuition-free college credits at community colleges. Gain insights into eligibility requirements and the application process to take advantage of this opportunity. Click here to register.

Thursday, Feb. 13, from 12 to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.

Discover the tools available at the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) in Spanish for exploring careers, selecting colleges, understanding requirements, and finding ways to pay for college. Click here to register.

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

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: 1pm- Gradation Practice @ Coliseum Special Events Center (mandatory- graduation tickets provided at this time- estimated 8 tickets per graduate)
• June 10, 2025: Senior Sunset
• June 11, 2025: 7:30pm- Gradation @ Coliseum Special Events Center

Scholarships

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

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

Black History Month

Week of February 9

Monday, Feb 10

Tuesday, Feb 11

• 5:00/6:00/7:30pm: Basketball @ Northwest

Wednesday, Feb 12

Thursday, Feb 13

• 5:00/6:00/7:30pm: Basketball @ Western

Friday, Feb 14

• 5:00pm: Wrestling

FUTURE EVENTS

February 17: Mandatory Workday (No School)

February 18: Interim Reports

February 18, 19, and 20th: Spring WorkKeys Assessment (approximately 70 seniors)

February 19: Parent Engagement Night for 9th grade (5:15-7:00)

February 20: Student exploration of registration (3rd block)

February 20: GEAR UP Field Trip

February 26: Parent Engagement Night for 10th & 11th grade (5:15-7:00)

March 3 and 4: Instrumental Mid Winter Concert

March 13: Chorus Concert

March 21: School Blood Drive

PROM

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

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm