PSRC Monthly Newsletter

Happy New Year from PSRC!

As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, we celebrate the achievements and milestones of the past year with gratitude. May the coming year bring you and your loved ones happiness, health, and prosperity!

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Peterson Elementary School is proud to announce the successful completion of a heartwarming community-driven project that provided hand-knitted hats to all 115 kindergarten students at the school. What began as a small initiative to knit hats for one kindergarten classroom quickly blossomed into a beautiful display of generosity and love from community members from various churches.

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Applications for Title I Pre-K for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted. Applications can be picked up from your school of choice during the regular school day and should be returned no later than April 4, 2025.

Se están aceptando solicitudes para Pre-K del Título I para el año escolar 2025-2026. Las solicitudes se pueden recoger en la escuela de su elección durante el día escolar regular y deben devolverse a más tardar el 4 de abril de 2025.

Click here to read January Board of Education Meeting Highlights.

January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to prioritize our mental health and well-being. As we step into the new year, it’s an opportunity to build new habits that nurture our minds, setting the tone for a healthier, more balanced year ahead. Remember, taking care of your mental health is an ongoing journey that deserves attention and care.

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All high schools will host FAFSA days on: February 20, 2025 and April 15, 2025. Representatives from UNC-P and RCC will be on high school campuses to assist with FAFSA completion. An additional two dates will be shared by each high school.

FAFSA Deadlines

FAFSA Parent

FAFSA Pro Tips

FAFSA Help Center for FAQs

Beasley Media Group’s “Driven 2 Excel” program is a community enhancement campaign designed to reward high school seniors in Robeson County who achieve high levels of academic achievement and exemplary attendance records throughout the 2024-2025 school year. In conjunction with the Public Schools of Robeson County and other community partners, Beasley Media Group has joined with local dealerships and businesses to reward qualifying students with fantastic incentives for scholastic performance. Driven 2 Excel is sponsored by Lumberton Honda and Piedmont Natural Gas.

If you’re a Robeson County Schools student, reach out to your guidance counselor for more information on how you can qualify to win a 2024 Honda Civic, just by having great grades and attendance!

Click here for the official Driven 2 Excel Robeson County rules.

By sharing your feedback, you help the State and your school district understand what’s working well and where they can enhance parent involvement. Your responses are completely anonymous, ensuring your privacy. Click here to take the survey.

The Public Schools of Robeson County’s Indian Education Program director Dr. Connie Locklear has been elected to serve on the National Indian Education Association Board of Directors.

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PSRC Family Engagement Specialist Brendalyn Thompson has been elected to serve on the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association Board of Directors.

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Peterson Elementary students will embark on an exciting educational trip to the North Carolina Museum of Science and NC Freedom Park thanks to more than $10,000 from the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund.

The $10,912 is provided through the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund operated by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), which will fully reimburse the school for the field trip expenses.

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The Public Schools of Robeson County recently welcomed Dr. Sheri Dial Herndon to serve as Director of Student Services.

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Click here for the PSRC Board of Education's December Meeting Highlights.

Multiple PSRC staff members united to support Buncombe County schools as students returned to learn in schools in October following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina. In their efforts to assist and provide aid, they too were profoundly affected by the experience.

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From November 12 – February 14, 2025, high school students will compete to become the PSRC Apex ACT Tutorials Champion!

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NC Child selected 16 students in N.C. to be members of a council that represents the diversity and experiences of N.C.'s youth. Throughout the year, they met with elected officials, shared their stories, helped NC Child convene community events, and advocated for issues, including youth mental health access. Fairmont High School student Jordyn Hunt served as a member of the N.C. Youth Advocacy Council and was recently recognized in Raleigh, N.C., as the group shared their work and participated in meaningful conversations about the importance of youth advocacy and mental health.

Congratulations, Mr. Teal!

The Public Schools of Robeson County’s Director of Technology was named the Technology Director of the Year for the Sandhills Region and will advance to compete for the state-level award.

Everette Teal was selected by Chief Technology Officers across the region to receive the distinction and advance to the state for the selection process of the Technology Director of the Year for North Carolina.

Teal will receive the Sandhills award at the NC Technology in Education Conference on March 5, 2025 in Raleigh. The Technology Director of the Year for North Carolina will also be announced during the conference.

Read the full story here.