The Tiger Times

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

We had a fantastic 6th week of school! The best day was Tuesday, when our 10th and 11th graders worked so hard on the PSAT, our 9th graders enjoyed enrichment activities, and our 12th graders were able to spend time preparing for time after high school. We ended the day with a hugely successful senior parent night. We are so thankful for the engagement of students and parents!

Monday at 5:45 we will have a PTA Meeting in our media center. Our Athletic Booster club meeting has been moved to Wednesday at 6:30pm., also in the media center. Please come out and learn more about how we can support our Tigers!

Interim grade reports will be sent out through Document Delivery on Wednesday, October 9th. Our first quarter ends November 1st!

This week is HOMECOMING! Thanks to the hard work of our Student Council, we have lots of fun events planned including spirit days, a canned food drive, spirit chains, powderpuff football, and a pep rally. Tomorrow starts spirit week with pajama day!

Please come out to support our football team Friday evening as we play Grimsley and our homecoming court will be announced at halftime. Our homecoming events come to a close with our dance on Saturday from 8-11 pm. Tickets are sold at lunch for $15, and students must present their ticket AND a photo ID to gain entry to the dance. Tickets are only valid to the student they were sold to - they can not be given away or swapped. With us being six weeks in, interim grade reports will be sent out through Document Delivery on Wednesday, October 9th. Our first quarter ends November 1st!

As we near the end of the first quarter, there are some important reminders for you.

• Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed during classroom instruction.
• We will continue to uphold the dress code. This means that crop tops and muscle shirts, bandanas, and clothing with inappropriate graphics are not allowed. See the full policy on our website.
• Drivers- you MUST have a pass to park on campus. Also drivers, at your 6th unexcused tardy to school of quarter, your parking pass will be suspend for the rest of the quarter or 30 days- whichever is longer.
• Students have 5 minutes to get to class, after the bell rings, students are considered tardy.
• Restroom use should be limited during instructional times. Restrooms are open and available during passing periods and at lunch.

All seniors must have an MCV Booster or documented exemption; per state law, seniors who do not have this booster will be excluded from school starting Tuesday, October 8. Seniors missing this immunization have been notified for the past few weeks. If you are not sure if your child needs the MCV Immunization Booster, please reach out to the school. You can also go to your doctor or GC Dept of Public Health. Documentation must be sent or brought to the school.

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

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

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• Congrats to Men's Soccer with their thrilling 4-1 victory over Page High School!
• Congratulations to our Homecoming Court! We look forward to crowning our winner this week!

We loved celebrating the retirement of one of our custodial staff, Ms. Yolanda Beltre. We are sad to see her go, but are so happy for her and thankful for all her time at Ragsdale.

Our StuCo getting ready for HoCo!

• Ragsdale Music is in the swing of things already thanks to Mr. Oldham and Mr. Johnson!
• Seniors and their parents SHOWED UP this week to plan their senior year!
• Ms. Alston;s class got down to the celluar level of BEETS this week!

• Tiger Football showed up to start the day right with our Millis Road Roadrunners.
• Tiger Cheer and Football celebrated Homecoming with Haynes-Inman this week!
• Ragsdale supports Western Carolina through a supply drive.

9th grade students from Ragsdale participated in a morning of service learning at various off-campus locations (Backpack Beginnings, HorsePower) and had enrichment in on-campus activities (Real Money, t-shirt making). Everyone had a great time!

• Want to go on a trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica summer 2025? Attend the interest meeting scheduled for next Thursday September 26th at 6pm in the media center. Scan the QR code on the posters around school to register. See Ms. Mckie in room A210 for more information.
  
• Chess Club meets Monday after school in A113! You should join us!
  
• Are you a freshman who wants to get involved, but doesn't know where to start? Join Senior Buddies today where we help freshman with getting to know the school, activities, games, and big opportunities for volunteering! We meet every first Friday of the month and have breakfast in the mornings at 8:30!
  
• October is National Bullying Awareness month, and October 9th is National Stop Bullying Day. Student Human Relations Club invites you to wear orange and sign a pledge during lunches on Wednesday, October 9th, to show your support for bullying prevention.
  
• Are you ready for some outdoor adventure? We're excited to announce an upcoming field trip on Oct 15th through the Trailblazer's Club that offers an amazing chance to try out some super fun activities like archery, kayaking, fishing! The trip is open to all Ragsdale students, but space is limited! So, sign up to reserve your spot. This trip will be a fantastic opportunity to unwind, have fun with friends, and learn new skills in the great outdoors. To sign up and get a permission slip, scan the QR code on the poster in the commons or front office. We can't wait to see you there! Happy adventuring!
  

Homecoming Week is the week of October 7-12. The theme is "Tigers Prowl and Crush the Whirlies".

Spirit Days - Please participate as much as you feel comfortable! A link will be sent out to students each morning to vote for Best Dressed for that day. The winning student each day will receive a $5 Chick-Fil-A gift card.

Canned Food Drive - A Canned Food Drive will take place in the Front Commons each morning (8:55-9:10). We are collecting canned goods and microwaveable meals. Each canned good is worth 1 point, and each microwavable meal is worth 5 points. The student with the most points at the end of the week wins a gift basket. The first block with the most points wins 5 extra votes per students in the Tape a Teacher contest.

Spirit Chains - Spirit chains can be purchased with cash at lunch. 1 chain = 1 point, and the grade with the longest chain at the pep rally gets points toward the Spirit Competition. Cost is

Powder Puff Football - Monday, October 7. 9th grade versus 10th/11th grade starts at 6pm, and the winning team plays 12th grade at 7pm. Entry is $5 cash or on GoFan.

We will have a pep rally for students at the end of the day on Friday to get PUMPED for the game! During halftime of the game our court will be announced.

Homecoming Game is Friday night vs Grimsley- our crowning will happen at half-time! our game theme is WHITE OUT!

Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 12 from 8pm-11pm. Tickets are sold at lunch, and students must present their ticket AND a photo ID to gain entry to the dance. Tickets are only valid to the student they were sold to - they can not be given away or swapped. Cost is $15 per ticket.

On October 17th, all 10th graders will take the Pre-ACT. The Pre-ACT is a great opportunity to practice for the ACT. The timing is similar and your Pre-ACT results will help you know how to best study for the ACT junior year. The exam will take place during 1st and 2nd block. Everyone else will be on campus having class as normal.

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

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Website: https://www.gcsnc.com/ragsdale_high

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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).

Additional tutoring available virtually for Math and English

Week of Oct 6: Homecoming and Spirit Week!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Monday, Oct 7: Pajama Day

• 4pm: Golf @ Bryan Park
• 5:30pm/7pm: JV/V Soccer @ Northern
• 5:45pm: PTSA Meeting (Media Center)
• 6pm: PowderPuff Football

Tuesday, Oct 8: Tropical Day

• 4:30pm: Peer Tutoring (Media Center)
• 5pm: Tennis @ Northwest
• 5pm/6:30pm: JV/V Volleyball vs. Northwest
• 5:30pm/7pm: JV/V Soccer v. Grimsley

Wednesday, Oct 9: Anything but a Backpack Day (National Stop Bullying Day- WEAR ORANGE)

• 4pm: Tennis @ Northwest
• 5pm: Cross Country @ Hagan Stone Park
• 6:30pm: Booster Club Meeting (Media Center) (rescheduled from 10/7)

Thursday, Oct 10: BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom

• 5pm/6:30pm: JV/V Volleyball @ Western
• 5:30pm/7pm: JV/V Soccer @ Northwest
• 7pm: JV Football @ Grimsley

Friday, Oct 11: Spirt Day

• Pep rally (end of day)
• 7:30pm: V Football v. Grimsley (WHITE OUT)

Saturday, Oct 12

• 8:00-11:00pm: Homecoming Dance

FUTURE EVENTS

Thursday, October 17: PreACT (10th grade only), PSAT Make-up (11th grade only)

Friday, October 18: No School, Teacher Work Day

Wednesday October 23: NHS Senior Induction

Thursday, October 24: Chorus Concert

Saturday, October 26: Trunk or Treat 1pm to 3pm

Tuesday, October 29: Underclassmen and Senior Absentee/Make-Up Pictures

Tuesday, October 29: Instrumental Fall Concert

Friday, November 1: End of Quarter 1

Monday, November 4-5: No school - teacher workdays

Wednesday, November 6-9 & 14-15 @ 7:00pm: Fall Theatre Production Enchaîné

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm