PSRC Monthly Newsletter

Your source for PSRC happenings

PSRC MonthlyNewsletterYour source for PSRC happenings

July is National Culinary Arts Month, National Picnic Month, National Grilling Month and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

News around the district

PSRC, first responders share tips for safety this summer

PSRC and first responders encourage children to have a safe summer!

The Public Schools of Robeson County and local first responders have teamed up to share safety tips for you and your family to have a safe and happy summer!

“We want to make sure our students have an amazing summer break and that they stay safe while enjoying various outdoor activities at home or while away!” said PSRC Chief Communications Officer Jessica Sealey.


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Staff Spotlight Feature: Bobby Locklear

Check out this recent #StaffSpotlight story featured in The Robesonian about PSRC Assistant Superintendent of Auxiliary Services Bobby Locklear. Click here for the full story.

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Staff Spotlight Feature: Susan Miller-Hendrix

Check out this recent #StaffSpotlight featuring PSRC Science Supervisor Susan Miller-Hendrix. Click here for the full story.

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Staff Spotlight Feature: Kathy Hunt

Check out this recent #StaffSpotlight featuring Pembroke Middle School Data Manager Kathy Hunt! Click here for the full story.

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South-side Ashpole Elementary promotes love for reading and literacy this summer

Southside-Ashpole Elementary students were given books to read this summer to help promote literacy and a love for reading.


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2 LHS students receive memorial scholarships


Two Lumberton Senior High School graduates were recipients of two separate memorial scholarships given by former PSRC Board of Education member Brenda Fairley-Ferebee.

Fairley-Ferebee served for 26 years on the PSRC Board of Education and established two $250 scholarships which were given recently to two LSHS students who graduated on June 16.


Stephen Culbreth, who took the Drafting II-Engineering class at the Robeson County Career Center, was awarded the 2023 Ron Ferebee Scholarship.


London Dunlap, who was enrolled in the Advanced Studies-Architecture at the Robeson County Career Center, received the 2023 William Anderson Scholarship.



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FHS graduate awarded first Battle of the Books Scholarship

A Fairmont High School graduate was presented recently with the first Battle of the Books scholarship given by former PSRC Media Supervisor Dr. Etta Baldwin.


Hannah Pearson was presented with a $500 Battle of the Books Scholarship in the Boardroom at PSRC Central Office on Thursday.


“I just feel honestly really grateful for this opportunity. I’m just thankful that they chose me,” Hannah Pearson said.


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Multiple schools to welcome new principals this year

Click here to read about new principals for the upcoming school year!
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PSRC celebrates class of 2023!


“Graduates, congratulations on this milestone achievement! I hope you have learned many things from your high school career including the importance and value of teamwork, diversity and perseverance. Those qualities can help you along your way to a bright future ahead,” said PSRC Superintendent Dr. Freddie Williamson.


“I pray you will use your education and your God-given gifts to make a difference in your communities and in this world. Remember always to trust in the Lord and He will direct your path like Proverbs 3:5-6 states,” Williamson said.


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Local students complete Firefighter Academy, pursue careers in the fire service

As a result of the Career and College Promise Program, three students recently completed the Firefighter Academy Program and are actively pursuing careers in the fire service.

Tyler Snipes, of Lumberton High School, Bryson Lambert, of Purnell Swett High School, and Joshua Bullard, who completed the courses while homeschooled, walked across the stage at Robeson Community College’s A.D. Lewis Auditorium recently to receive their firefighter certification.

The three students took Firefighter Academy courses as part of the Career and College Promise Program through Robeson Community College.


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LHS educator among finalists for NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year Award

A Lumberton Senior High School agricultural educator is among 24 finalists for the 2023 North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award.


Candace Grimsley, who is an agricultural teacher and adviser for the Future Farmers of America chapter at the school, is a finalist for the award.


“To be recognized amongst an amazing group of finalists is such an honor,” Candace Grimsley said. “I’m excited to represent agriculture education and the Public Schools of Robeson County.”


Finalists are known for their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve.


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NCDPI recognizes PSRC's Promising Practices

PSRC was recently recognized by the NCDPI for its turnaround work!


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How to practice self-care this summer

Summer months can mean extended hours, flexible schedules, or opportunities to boost our mood through maintaining mental health. Having students establish a summer self-care plan can provide gains in the fall as they return to school. We can be creative in learning new tips or improving those that have been effective.


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Parents, please take note of the following back to school immunization information.

By law, students are given 30 days after the start of school to complete the NC State Immunization and Health Assessment Requirements. Students will not be allowed to attend school after the date until the immunizations and/or health assessment requirements have been met. The absences will be coded "unexcused.”


Kindergarten students must have a completed immunization record and a health assessment turned in by the date. Additionally, students in seventh grade must receive the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines.


All 12th graders are required to have received a second dose of the Meningococcal vaccine. This also applies to students who transition to senior status after the first semester.


Any new student to North Carolina Public Schools must have an NC Health Assessment completed within the first 30 calendar days from enrollment.


For more information about immunizations, visit https://immunization.dph.ncdhhs.gov/schools/k-12.htm


For questions about immunizations, visit CDC's website at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/schoolvaxview/requirements/index.html

Back to School Event is Aug. 5!

SAVE THE DATE for the 2023-2024 Back to School Event!


Each school will have a booth set up at the event to hand out information to families and meet parents/students.


The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Southeastern Agricultural Center, located at 1027 US 74 ALT, Lumberton, N.C. 28358.

Open House is Aug. 24!

Open House Events will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Aug 24 at all PSRC schools!
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Public Schools of Robeson County

"One Team, One Goal"

We serve more than 21,000 students across 39 schools, including PSRC Early College at RCC and the Robeson County Career Center.


To keep up with PSRC district happenings, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and our district website at robeson.k12.nc.us.

Email: webmaster@robeson.k12.nc.us
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Phone: 9106716000
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