Person County Schools

09/01/2026

🌟 EC Department Opening Meeting! 🌟
We kicked off the school year with our amazing Exceptional Children’s team! 💙 It was a great opportunity to come together, build connections, review our goals and expectations, and prepare for a successful year of supporting our students and staff.

We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented team committed to student success, collaboration, and making a difference every day. We are ready for a great year! 📚✨

09/01/2026

Building Respect, Pride & Patriotism Through Flag Etiquette!
Learning extends beyond the classroom as Person High School JROTC Cadets are taking their leadership and citizenship skills into our schools!

Under the leadership of Command Sergeant Major S. Roark, PHS JROTC Cadets recently led Flag Etiquette Training for students at Oak Lane Elementary and Southern Middle School.👏🏾

This hands-on training provides students with an opportunity to learn the proper respect, care, and handling of the American flag while developing a deeper understanding of what the flag represents to our nation and its people.

Students learned about important concepts of flag etiquette, including:
- Proper ways to display the American flag
- How to properly fold and handle the flag
- Raising and lowering the flag
Proper positioning of the flag when displayed with other flags
- Respectful procedures during the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
- Proper procedures for retiring a worn or damaged flag

A special THANK YOU to Command Sergeant Major S. Roark and the Person High School JROTC Cadets for sharing their knowledge, serving as mentors, and helping our younger students understand the importance of honoring our nation's flag. 🎖️
Leadership. Service. Citizenship. Respect.

That's JROTC in action! 💪🇺🇸

09/01/2026

🌟 We love seeing great things happening at Carolina Community Academy!

CCA recently launched its first free, three-week summer camp, created in response to feedback from CCA families and with support from students at the UNC School of Education.

We’re proud to see this vision come to life and provide students with opportunities for learning, enrichment, and connection beyond the traditional school year. 💙📚

Check out the UNC School of Education’s story to learn more about how the summer camp came together!

Since its launch in 2022, Carolina Community Academy, an innovative K-2 lab school in Roxboro, North Carolina, has brought together UNC-Chapel Hill, Person County Schools, a range of Carolina schools […]

08/31/2026

🍐 From Farm to Jar: Learning the Art of Preserving! 🌱
There’s nothing quite like learning by doing! Students in Northern Middle School's Agriculture classes recently got to experience the full process of making pear preserves—from the farm all the way to the table! 🍐

This hands-on experience directly connects to Ag Curriculum Standard 1.0: Understand the Fundamentals of Preserving Food, while also giving students the opportunity to learn a valuable skill that has been passed down through generations.

The process started with Mr. Whitfield picking fresh pears from his family farm and bringing them to class. From there, students rolled up their sleeves and got to work—washing, peeling, and cutting the pears, then adding the necessary ingredients to prepare them for the canning process. 🫙

And, of course, the BEST part came today—taste testing the finished pear preserves! 😋🍐

From farm ➡️ classroom ➡️ jar ➡️ taste test, students experienced firsthand how preserves are made while developing skills that were once common in everyday life but are becoming less familiar to younger generations.

A HUGE thank you to Mr. Whitfield for the excitement, passion, and engagement he brings to his Agriculture classes! His commitment to providing authentic, hands-on learning experiences helps students connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world skills and traditions. 🌱👏

This is CTE in action - learning skills, preserving traditions, and creating experiences students will remember!

08/31/2026

🏈🏐🏀 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Planning to attend a Person County Schools athletic event? Please be aware of our Clear Bag Policy before you arrive at Northern Middle School, Southern Middle School, Person High School.

🎒 CLEAR BAG POLICY
Spectators may bring ONE bag that is:
✔️ Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC
✔️ No larger than 12” x 12” x 6”
👶 Exceptions: Medical and baby needs are permitted.

Help us keep our athletic events safe, secure, and moving smoothly by reviewing the policy before you head to the game.

Bring the right bag. Skip the delay. Enjoy the game! 💙🏆

08/31/2026

🏈💙 More than football. It’s about community.

Before Friday night’s game, some of our Person High School football players spent time with our youngest learners at Earl Bradsher Preschool.

The players jumped right in, playing with students, helping with lunch, reading books, and even lending a hand with learning activities. Most importantly, they took the time to connect, laugh, and build relationships with our preschoolers.

These are the moments that remind us that being a Rocket is about more than what happens on the field. It’s about showing up, giving back, and being a positive role model for the next generation. 💙🚀

We’re proud of our Rockets for making a difference both on and off the field!

08/31/2026

⚽💙 IT’S GAME DAY, ROCKETS! 🚀

The Rockets are ready to take the field for the first home varsity soccer match of the season!

📅 Tonight, August 31
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
🏟️ Person High School vs. Vance Charter School

Come out, bring the energy, and help us cheer on the Rockets as they kick off their home season! 💙⚽
Let’s go, Rockets! 🚀

1st Home soccer match of the season. Tonight at 6:00

08/31/2026

Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to experience local history?

The Person County Museum of History is hosting the Early America Living History Fair on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

Step back in time with historical demonstrations, colonial music, traditional crafts, hands-on activities, and more. ⭐🎶🧺
📍 Person County Museum of History
309 N. Main St., Roxboro
🎟️ FREE admission!

A great opportunity for families to learn, explore, and experience history together.

🇺🇸 Step back in time at the Person County Museum of History!

Join us Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM–2 PM for the Early America Living History Fair - a FREE, family-friendly day filled with history brought to life!

Experience:
⭐ Historical demonstrations
🎶 Colonial music
🧺 Traditional crafts
🇺🇸 Hands-on activities for the whole family
AND MORE!

📍 Person County Museum of History
309 N. Main St., Roxboro
🎟️ FREE admission!

08/29/2026

💙💙 Introducing the 2026-27 Person High School Drill Team! 💙💙
Meet the students who will represent the Rockets on the drill team this year! We’re excited to see this talented group bring their energy, teamwork, and school spirit to the season ahead.

Top of The Rock - Captains and Seniors (L-R): Codi-Layne Ellixson and Sarah Kelly Clayton
Front Row- Seniors (L-R): Audrey Whitfield and Karla Reyes
Second Row- Junior (R Side): Makayla Porterfield
Second Row - Sophomores (L-R): Camdyn Taylor, Anna Melvin, Hanna Wilbourne, Bella Stone, Bentley Horner, Brenley Horne
Third Row-Freshman (L-R): Aubree Stephens, Adelynn Rimmer, Audriana Stigall, Maggie Moore, Kyleigh Guzman, Bristol Teague

We’re proud of our Rockets and can’t wait to see what this team accomplishes! 💙🚀

08/28/2026

💧 A BIG thank you to Taylor Business Products and Ray Wilkins! 💧

We are so grateful for their generous donation of bottled water for our Person County Schools staff! With approximately 600 teachers, administrators, and staff members coming together for Convocation, this thoughtful donation was a wonderful way to help us welcome our team back for the new school year.

Thank you, Taylor Business Products and Ray Wilkins, for supporting our employees and showing your continued commitment to Person County Schools. We truly appreciate our community partners who go above and beyond to support the people who serve our students every day! 💙