Public Schools of Robeson County

**UPDATE** BUS CLASS DATES CHANGE. PSRC WILL OFFER A BUS CLASS JULY 19, 20 and 24th. THE SCHEDULE CHANGE WAS MADE DUE TO THE SHORT SCHEDULE IN JULY. ___________________________________________________________________ 🚌 PSRC is offering a School Bus Class in July! 📅 Dates: July 20, 21 & 24 (NEW DATES ARE JULY 19, 20 & 24) 🕑 Class times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ❗ Preregistration is free and required. Attendance is necessary for certification. 💻 For more information, contact Adrian Harden by emailing adrian.harden@robeson.k12.nc.us or by calling 910-671-6000 ext. 3221.

We are excited to announce details for the First Annual Robeson County Baseball & Softball All-Star Game! 🎉 📍 Where: Purnell Swett High School 🗓️ When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 🕰️ Time: 🥎 Softball - 6:00 p.m. ⚾️ Baseball - 7:30 p.m. 📢 Teams: Purnell Swett & St. Pauls vs. Fairmont, Lumberton & Red Springs 💵 Admission - $5.00 🥎 Head Softball Coaches Mackie Register - Fairmont/Lumberton/Red Springs William Deese - Purnell Swett/St. Pauls ⚾️ Head Baseball Coaches Kelly Chavis - Fairmont/Lumberton/Red Springs Jeff Lamb - Purnell Swett/St. Pauls

As we prepare for Spring High School Exams, we will follow the following schedule below: 🏫 PSRC Early College May 18 - 24 - The school will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. 🕔 All Traditional High Schools June 5 - 8 - Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. June 9 - Schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. 🗓️ Testing schedule - AP Exams - May 1 - 12, 2023 - PSRC Early College EOC Assessments - May 18 - 24, 2023 (State) NCEXTEND1 – Grades 3-8 & Grade 10 - May 26 - June 9, 2023 (State) - NC EOG Math, Reading & Science K-8 - May 26 - June 9, 2023 (State) - NC EOC Assessments - June 5 - June 9, 2023 (State) - Grade 3 Read To Achieve Test - June 6, 2023 (State)

Dear PSRC Parents and Guardians, Please fill out the following Out-of-School Digital Device Access Parent Survey that is posted on our website and Facebook page. The Parent Survey will close on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 4 p.m. This Out-of-School Digital Device Access Parent Survey is required from DPI to see what devices are used and purchased from the home. You will need to fill out one survey per child enrolled in PSRC schools. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLomLjIdMdweOW_TaCRO8DiCBh1jlcZIlcc5hZO8t-sFAByA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1sPRoo5zBog18xM3OceKfA-5uiHgyQyU9gWf_1TL7FzfDbe5AxyUbGraQ

SAVE THE DATE: PSRC's Career Fair Event is Saturday! The Public Schools of Robeson County school district has a variety of job openings and we are looking for qualified individuals to join not just our team, but our PSRC family! PSRC is hosting a career fair event on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lumberton Senior High School located at 3901 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton. For more information about the career fair, contact Nakeia Mckiver via email at nakeia.mckiver@robeson.k12.nc.us. To learn more about job openings or to apply today, click the following link: https://robeson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Faculty, staff, parents, and guardians of students of W. H. Knuckles Elementary school, due to afterschool teacher professional development scheduled today, there will be no PSRC tutoring. However, the 21st-century afterschool program will run as scheduled. Thank you so much for your understanding. If you have any questions please give us a call at 910-671-020.

During our Policy Committee meeting, the recommendation was approved to delay the implementation of Policy 3450 – Class Rankings (Marshals and Graduation Honorees) until the 2023-24 school year. Class Rankings for the 2022-23 school year will take place at the conclusion of the third nine weeks as we’ve done in the past. Parents and students if you have additional questions, please follow up with your school counselor.

📣 ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS 🚀 You can apply for a 2023 NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science Internship! 📝 Application Deadline: February 20, 2023 📧 Contact: cmiller@csr.utexas.edu 💼 NASA, the Texas Space Grant Consortium and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research have joined forces to encourage high school students’ interest in STEM careers. The SEES project offers onsite internships at The University of Texas in Austin, Texas, July 8-22, 2023 and virtual projects in June and July. Participants conduct authentic research with NASA subject matter experts while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen areas of work. Housing, transportation and meals will be provided. 🔗 For more information, click here https://www.csr.utexas.edu/sees-internship/?fbclid=IwAR2AUZwT1kiJqE27NZCPMod0sVLRctcZQEWfIZEEG5bki7DYhR8c5ts9e88

PSRC students in grades 11-12 can soon earn free college credit while in high school through the Career and College Promise Program at Robeson Community College. Registration is now open and will remain open through the first week of classes. Courses will begin on Jan. 30. Students should contact their school counselor to register or learn more! Los estudiantes de PSRC en los grados 11-12 pronto podrán obtener créditos universitarios gratuitos mientras estén en la escuela secundaria a través del Programa de Promesa de Carrera y Universidad en Robeson Community College. La inscripción ya está abierta y permanecerá abierta durante la primera semana de clases. Los cursos comenzarán el 30 de enero. ¡Los estudiantes deben comunicarse con su consejero escolar para registrarse u obtener más información!

📢 BREAKING NEWS: Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 school year at PSRC Early College High School! 📝 Apply today! 💻 Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. 🔗 Click the following link to apply https://forms.gle/HfaXBn7Y3bjrp1k38 ➡️ For more information about the school, check out the following video featuring a word from the principal, tour of the school and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g2z8dTI5Tc 📱To speak to someone for additional information, call the school at (910) 737-5232.

High School Seniors, the time to apply for scholarships is now! Are you interested in becoming an educator? If so, you can apply for a scholarship through the Brave Scholars Program with UNC-Pembroke! The deadline to apply is January 27, 2023! Through the program, students can gain support in becoming a teacher and receive a wealth of knowledge from UNCP. To apply or learn more, visit https://forms.gle/rfUFfoA5iThnj5GN8

The “Ask a Healthcare Professional” themed PSRC District Family Night Event is scheduled to take place Jan. 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Southeastern Agricultural Center located at 1027 US-74 Alt, Lumberton, NC 28358. This event is made possible through a partnership with Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This Healthcare Family and Community Engagement forum will give parents, guardians, and students the opportunity to ask various healthcare professionals self-care-related questions, and vaccine-related questions, as well as the ability to learn more about required and recommended school vaccines. Please be sure to register by January 16, 2023.  Register by clicking the following link: https://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/article/941444

**Update** The following post has been updated to include the following information: 📣 For PSRC Early College Only 📣 PSRC Early College will begin its exam week on December 12. From December 12 - 14, the school will dismiss at 2 p.m. The school will dismiss on December 15 at 1:30 p.m. and December 16 at noon. December 16 is an exam makeup day. ** Actualizar ** La siguiente publicación ha sido actualizada para incluir la siguiente información: 📣 Solo para PSRC Early College📣 PSRC Early College comenzará su semana de exámenes el 12 de diciembre. Del 12 al 14 de diciembre, la escuela cerrará a las 2 p.m. La escuela saldrá el 15 de diciembre a la 1:30 p.m. y 16 de diciembre al mediodía. El 16 de diciembre es un día de recuperación de exámenes.🕑 Early Release Schedule for Exams 🕑 🏫 PSRC Early College High School - ONLY 🕑 December 12 is the first day of testing. From December 12 - 14, the school will dismiss at 2 p.m. 🕑 The school will dismiss on December 15 at 1:30 p.m. and December 16 at noon. December 16 is an exam makeup day. 🏫 Fairmont, St. Pauls, Red Springs, Purnell Swett & Lumberton high schools 🕑 The high schools listed above will dismiss from January 19 - 24 at 1:30 p.m. 🕑 The schools will dismiss on January 25 at 1:00 p.m. 📅 Holiday Schedule (All Schools) 🔴 The Public Schools of Robeson County will be closed from December 20, 2022 - January 2, 2023 and resume normal business hours on January 3, 2023. 📅 Dec. 19 is classified as an optional teacher workday. Students will be out of school on that day as well. 🕑 On Friday, December 16, students will be released at 1 p.m. with school staff leaving at 1:15 p.m. PSRC Central Office will close early and Central Office staff will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. 🕑 Calendario de salida temprano para la semana de exámenes solamente. 🏫 Solamente para la Escuela preparatoria Early College de PSRC 🕑 Del 12-14 de diciembre, la escuela terminará a las 2:00 p.m. 🕑 La escuela saldrá el 15 de diciembre a la 1:30 p.m. y 16 de diciembre al mediodía. El 16 de diciembre es un día de recuperación de exámenes. 🏫 Las jornada escolar en las escuelas preparatorias (high-school) de Fairmont, Saint Pauls, Red Springs, Purnell Swett y Lumberton Senior terminará a la 1:30 p.m. en los días del 19-24 de enero del 2023. 🕑 La jornada escolar en TODAS las escuelas terminará a la 1:00 p.m. el día 25 de enero del 2023. 📅 Calendario de actividades escolares durante las festividades de fin de año (todas las escuelas) 🔴 Las Escuelas Publicas del Condado Robeson estarán cerradas del 20 de diciembre del 2022 hasta el 2 de enero del 2023. Las actividades escolares reiniciarán en calendario normal el día 3 de enero del 2023. 📅 El día 19 de diciembre se clasifica como un día de trabajo opcional para los maestro-as. Los estudiantes tampoco estarán en la escuela ese día. 🕑 El día viernes 16 de diciembre, los-as estudiantes saldrán a la 1:00 p.m. y los maestros saldrán a la 1:15 p.m. La oficina central de las escuelas publicas del condado cerrarán temprano ese día y el personal de la oficina saldrá a la 1:30 p.m.

The PSRC Migrant Education Program invites our Migrant Families to attend our first Family Night. During this meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2022 we will cover the following topics: Christmas Around the World, Migrant Education Program in Robeson County, and Community resources. All qualifying students will receive a flyer to take home. To register, text to 910-852-9621 with the number of attendees and the child's school name. El Programa de Educación Migrante del PSRC invita a nuestras Familias Migrantes a asistir a nuestra Primera Noche de Familia. Durante esta reunión el jueves 15 de diciembre del 2022 tendremos los siguientes temas: Navidad alrededor del mundo, Programa de Educación Migrante en el Condado de Robeson, y recursos comunitarios. Todos los estudiantes que califiquen deberán recibir un folleto para llevar a casa. Para registrarse, envíe un mensaje de texto al 910-852-9621 con el número de asistentes y el nombre de la escuela del niño.

NCDPI K-12 Science Standards Survey The NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is collecting feedback from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies on each draft of the revised K-12 Science Standards. Let your voice be heard! Please complete the survey below by Dec. 18. https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8H3ZfXEPUKZqjhc

PSRC employees will work remotely on Wednesday and PSRC Central Office will be closed from Nov. 23-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃 We are thankful for our students and staff members across the district who form our #PSRCFamily. From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday filled with laughter, love and memories to last a lifetime!🍁 Los empleados de PSRC trabajarán de forma remota el miércoles y la oficina central de PSRC estará cerrada del 23 al 25 de noviembre por el feriado de Acción de Gracias. 🦃 Estamos agradecidos por nuestros estudiantes y miembros del personal en todo el distrito que forman nuestra #PSRCFamily. ¡De nuestra familia a la suya, le deseamos unas felices y saludables vacaciones de Acción de Gracias llenas de risas, amor y recuerdos para toda la vida! 🍁

You are cordially invited to the Michael D. Baker Gymnasium Naming Ceremony, which will take place Saturday at Fairmont High School. The ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. Michael Baker is a 1977 Fairmont High School graduate. He has coached volleyball and basketball teams at the school and serves as the school's athletic director. He also teaches science at FHS. Please join us in honoring Coach Baker at the ceremony!

UPDATE: PSRC PRESENTS: FALL INTO THE ARTS FAMILY NIGHT 🗓️  Registration ends Friday for Family Night! October 27, 2022 🕣 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  📍 SOUTHEASTERN AGRICULTURAL CENTER 1027 US-74 ALT, LUMBERTON, NC 28358   📨 All Public School of Robeson County Parents, Guardians, and Students please join us for a family engagement night at the Southeastern Agricultural Center!  📨 In honor of Arts & Humanities Month we have a night full of activities, presentations, and takeaways to bring awareness to Art opportunities for students and to provide additional academic information for parents!  PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY FRIDAY! Register in English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS2R46eDlik67VsnNWaUlbm9BO-XGAi1IpHgdVGvVV7QZnAQ/viewform Register in Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM--N1l6KyEou8RnSc8YRYKIsJ5W3ibZGH-2H4HP20CFGgaA/viewform

SAVE THE DATE!! 📣 PSRC PRESENTS: FALL INTO THE ARTS FAMILY NIGHT 🗓️ October 27, 2022 🕣 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 📍 SOUTHEASTERN AGRICULTURAL CENTER 1027 US-74 ALT, LUMBERTON, NC 28358 🍁 As the days of Autumn get cooler, it is the warmth of our families that sustains us, so leaf your worries behind and join us for a night to engage with the people we love the most. 🍁 📨 All Public School of Robeson County Parents, Guardians, and Students please join us for a family engagement night at the Southeastern Agricultural Center! 📨 In honor of Arts & Humanities Month and Bullying Prevention Month we have a night full of activities, presentations, and takeaways to bring awareness to Art opportunities for students and bullying information for the whole family! PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 21, 2022❗ Register below: English: https://forms.gle/ay1ZZy15E5Mx4R7G9 Spanish: https://forms.gle/3QaJD3uWk1GMtuHR7

Attention Seniors: FAFSA Night is October 13! Mark your calendars for an event that will help you get ready for college! The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 in PSRC Central Office Boardroom located at 100 Hargrave St. in Lumberton and in the Indian Education Gymnasium, located at 818 W. 3rd St. in Pembroke. The event will include multiple representatives onsite at PSRC Central Office and the Indian Education Gymnasium to aid students and parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA). "Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report," according to studentaid.gov.