The Tiger Times

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

Congratulations to Cross County Scholar Athlete Elle Dawson! Elle not only claimed victory at the GCS Championship, but also finished first in the 4A Metro Conference Championship held at Hagan Stone this week.

Only two more weeks until the first quarter ends on November 1st. Please remember that quarter one is worth 40% of the final grade. Please check grades and attendance on Parent Portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher!

Thank you to our 10th graders for persevering through a busy day on Thursday! We had the Pre-ACT and career survey YouScience.

This week begins Free College Application Week! In addition to all of our community colleges, there are 58 North Carolina Colleges that allow free applications this week. Please see our newsletter or the CFNC website for more information on how your senior can take advantage of free college application week. Our counselors will be on hand and working with our seniors all week!

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 Coach Braswell, JV, and Varsity Soccer on their wins over Southwest and Western Guilford this week!

• The Ragsdale High School Women's Golf Team has finished an impressive fourth in the 4A Metro Conference. AND three of our standout players—Zoe Devanney, Mailin Soyke, and Destiny Terry—have qualified individually for the upcoming 4A Central Golf Tournament!! With all three players qualifying, they will represent Ragsdale as a team at the tournament.

• RHS JROTC at High Point City Lake Park – Volunteering to Park Cars and Keep the Boo Bash Rolling Smoothly (who needs GPS when you’ve got Cadets!)
• Women's weightlifting showing OFF!

Staff showing up and showing out for Anti-Bullying and Red for Ed!

The cafeteria is happy to announce that they will be providing dinner on Wednesday this year. Any students who stay after for tutoring, athletics, or clubs are eligible! Dinner is served between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.

Tickets are now on sale for our Fall Theatre Production, Enchaîné, written by Tiger’s own Parker Haltom and Samantha Hernandez Diaz. A play about high school and the internal struggles with addiction, guilt, and relationships.

LIMITED SEATING: 80 seats available for each performance. Reserve your tickets using this Google Form and pay at the door with cash or credit card.

Submit your information to reserve tickets for Ragsdale Tiger Theatre's Student Production, Enchaîné. You can pay with CC or Cash at the door. Tickets are $8.00 and will include a drink, snacks, and Q & A with the cast and crew after the show (around 90 minutes total). We will send you a confirmation message once you have submitted the form. Fill out a form for each day you plan on attending. If you need to cancel of change your tickets, please contact us at ragsdaletigertheatre@gmaill.com

Enchaîné Runs: Nov. 6 - 9, 14-15 @ 7:00pm. Tickets are $8.00

*This show has adult themes and strong language. Not intended for children under 13.

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 Tiger Theatre and Interclub Council are hosting Trunk or Treat again this year on October 26th from 1-3pm in the circle drive. You are invited to bring your children/family - costumes are encouraged!

Ragsdale High School is proud to announce that Elle Dawson has been honored as the Athlete of the Week for her outstanding achievements in cross country. This remarkable accomplishment comes on the heels of her impressive performance at the GCS Championship, where she showcased her exceptional talent and determination.

Elle not only claimed victory at the GCS Championship but also finished first in the 4A Metro Conference Championship held at Hagan Stone this week. Her relentless drive and dedication to the sport have set her apart as an exceptional athlete.

In a stunning display of skill, Elle, a freshman, has broken the freshman record previously held by Sara Platek. With a phenomenal time of 17:42, Elle has etched her name in the record books, demonstrating that she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of high school cross country.

Ragsdale Athletics is thrilled to celebrate Elle's achievements and looks forward to her continued success in the upcoming competitions. Her hard work and determination serve as an inspiration to her teammates and the entire Ragsdale community.

Congratulations, Elle Dawson, on this well-deserved recognition as Athlete of the Week!

Countdown to College (C2C) supports college access every October. C2C activities help high school seniors complete three college enrollment steps: residency, financial aid, and applications. Many NC colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week (CAW). College Application Week will take place from October 21st - 27th. Please visit CFNC.org for more information.

REMEMBER- Early Decision Applications are often open NOW or by November 1!

Here is the list of North Carolina colleges waiving application fees for high school seniors and first-year applicants Oct. 21-27:

• All 58 colleges in the N.C. Community College System (NCCCS).
• Barton College
• Belmont Abbey College
• Bennett College
• Brevard College
• Campbell University
• Carolinas College of Health Science
• Catawba College
• Chowan University
• Davidson College
• East Carolina University
• Elizabeth City State University
• Elon University
• Fayetteville State University
• Gardner-Webb University
• Greensboro College
• Guilford College
• High Point University
• Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte
• Johnson C. Smith University
• Lees-McRae College
• Lenoir-Rhyne University
• Livingstone College
• Louisburg College
• Mars Hill University
• Meredith College
• Methodist University
• Montreat College
• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• North Carolina Central University
• North Carolina Wesleyan University
• Pfeiffer University
• Queens University of Charlotte
• Saint Augustine’s University
• Salem College
• Shaw University
• St. Andrews University
• University of North Carolina Asheville
• University of North Carolina at Pembroke
• University of North Carolina School of the Arts
• University of Mount Olive
• Warren Wilson College
• Western Carolina University
• William Peace University
• Wingate University
• Winston-Salem State University

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

Red Ribbon Week is October 23 – 31, 2024. GCS is using the theme “Be kind to your mind. Live Drug-Free.” again this year.

We support and enhance the health and safety of our students when we consistently share a clear message about the importance of healthy lifestyles (as well as the dangers of nicotine, alcohol, and other drug use).

Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to begin conversations with our students and families about how to stay healthy and drug-free.

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).

Week of Oct 20

Monday, Oct 21

• 9am: Golf @ Long Leaf Golf Course

Tuesday, Oct 22

• 4:30pm: Peer Tutoring (Media Center)
• 5:30pm/7pm: JV/V Soccer v. Northern

Thursday, Oct 24:

• 5:30pm/7pm: JV/V Soccer v. Page
• 7pm: JV Football v. Southwest

Friday, Oct 25:

• 7:30pm: V Football @ Southwest

Saturday, Oct 26

• 1pm: Trunk or Treat
• 5pm: Cross Country @ Ivey Redmon

FUTURE EVENTS

October 28: Ragsdale Spirit Night at Ghassan's

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

October 29: Instrumental Fall Concert

October 30: GEAR UP Field Trip (9am-1:30pm); Superintendent Student Advisory Council (11am-1pm)

November 1: End of Quarter 1

November 4-5: Teacher Workdays (No School)

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

November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)

November 20: NHS Senior Induction

November 27-29: Fall Break (No School)

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm