
PSRC ALERT: The Finish FAFSA Frenzy Finale is TOMORROW, May 1, from 3:30-6 PM at Robeson Community College! Free food, games, prizes & laptop drawings! Seniors, check your emails for details about registration. For more information, email chemric@robeson.edu.

We’re proud to support the 2025 PSRC Slugfest Baseball and Softball Tournament, starting Saturday at 10 am Fairmont High School! Games will also take place at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. The tournament times will be the same Monday and on Tuesday games will be played at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. This annual event brings together teams, families, and fans for a celebration of athletic talent, teamwork, and school spirit. We invite you to come out and enjoy the games, delicious concessions, and great community atmosphere. Admission is eight dollars—cash only, and exact change is preferred. Let’s show our support by demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship and cheering on our student-athletes in a safe, respectful environment. Security will be on-site, and all guests are expected to follow posted safety guidelines. We’re excited for another great year of Slugfest! Thank you for supporting our schools, our students, and our community. We’ll see you at Fairmont High School!


🌟 13th Annual Star Party 🌟
📅 Date: Friday, April 4th
⏰ Time: 7 pm
📍 Location: Exploration Station Children’s Museum
Event Overview:
Join us for the 13th Annual Star Party, a fun, free, family-friendly evening celebrating space exploration! This exciting event takes place on the evening of Friday, April 4th, with this year's theme: Your Place in Space. 🚀✨
Activities Include:
🤖 Hands-on fun from PSRC Early College High School Robcobots competition team
🍿 Popcorn and snacks courtesy of Shea Ann DeJarnette of 4H
🔭 Telescope viewing provided by Dave Gavasci from RCC
🌌 Kinesthetic activities presented by Ken Brandt from the Robeson Planetarium to help understand space
Special Features:
Explore the wonders of space with 🪐 free materials from NASA
💎 One lucky family will win a prize! (Must be present to win)
This event is the perfect opportunity to engage with experts in the field and learn more about the many facets of space exploration – and who will be taking the lead in the future. 🌠
Event Details:
👏 Sponsors: The event is made possible by Partnership for Children, with support from other local organizations.
Don't miss out on this stellar event 🌟 – bring your family and discover your place in space! 🌌


🚨 NOTICE: SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION 🚨
📅 Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: PSRC Central Office, 100 Hargrave Street, Lumberton, NC
The Board of Education of the Public Schools of Robeson County will hold a School Board Work Session to discuss the 2025-2026 PSRC Academic Calendar.
🎥 Watch Live: https://youtube.com/live/aie6OGQzBxM?feature=share
Stay informed and engaged in your school community! 📚✨ #PSRC #SchoolBoard #EducationMatters


On March 11, students in the Public Schools of Robeson County who accessed Test Center Manager (TCM) encountered technical issues that caused a statewide halt to ACT online testing.
ACT and our district sincerely apologize for the disruption and confusion this has caused our students.
We are committed to ensuring that all students impacted by the testing issue can resume testing and participate in this spring's test administration with valid, reliable, and college-reportable scores.
Students from the Public Schools of Robeson County will begin a new online testing session on March 25 during the second test window.
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Spanish Translation
Problemas técnicos detienen las pruebas ACT para los estudiantes, las pruebas reprogramadas para el 25 de marzo
12 de marzo de 2025
El 11 de marzo, los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas del condado de Robeson que accedieron a Test Center Manager (TCM) tuvieron problemas técnicos que causaron una interrupción de las pruebas en línea de ACT en todo el estado.
ACT y nuestro distrito se disculpan sinceramente por la interrupción y la confusión que esto ha causado a nuestros estudiantes. Estamos comprometidos a asegurar que todos los estudiantes afectados por el problema de las pruebas puedan reanudar las pruebas y participar en la administración de pruebas de esta primavera con resultados válidos, confiables y reportables a la universidad.
Los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Robeson comenzarán una nueva sesión de pruebas en línea el 25 de marzo durante la segunda ventana de pruebas.


WEATHER UPDATE: In light of the current weather conditions, we will be releasing buses at noon. Car riders will dismiss at 11:30 am. We will continue to monitor weather conditions to ensure safety of our students. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.


📣 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 🗓️
📍 Location: PSRC Central Office
100 Hargrave Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
💻 Watch the meeting LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/rVREZX0i9gg?feature=share
Agenda:
📌 Women’s History Month
📌 BETA Club Winners
📌 2024-2025 Students of Excellence
📌 Yondr Pouch References
📌 Realignment
📌 Public Comments
📌 2025-2026 School Calendars
📌 Lawn Contract 2025-26
📌 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Projects
📌 Audit - Year ending June 2024
📌 Monthly Financial Report
📌 2024-2025 Budget Resolution
📌 Budget Amendments (24-25)
📌 Certified/Classified Personnel
📌 Legal Issues
📌 Closed Session Minutes
📌 Approval of Personnel Report
📝 Open Session Public Comments can be submitted through this link: https://forms.gle/vw5kQhPhCf1hfdGJA
Your participation is important! Attend in person or watch online to stay informed on decisions affecting our schools.
#RobesonCountySchools #PublicSchools #BoardOfEducation #SchoolUpdates #CommunityEngagement #EducationMatters


📣 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Finance and Construction Committees of the Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. 🗓️
📍 Location: Public Schools of Robeson County District Office
100 Hargrave Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
💻 Watch the meeting LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/zRzlV68utqQ?feature=share
📋 Agenda:
📌 Update on Career Center
📌 Zero Energy Ready School
📌 Safe Schools Grant Award
📌 St. Pauls Elementary Lead Paint
📌 Capital Outlay Project Updates
📌 Capital Outlay Requests
This meeting is an important opportunity to discuss the future of our schools. We encourage you to tune in and stay informed!
#RobesonCountySchools #PublicSchools #FinanceCommittee #ConstructionCommittee #SchoolUpdates #CommunityEngagement #EducationMatters


📢 Reminder for Parents:
Tomorrow, March 5, 2025, will be a half-day for students, and a half-day teacher workday. Please note that this schedule excludes PSRC Early College.
As always, student safety is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the weather in our area and will hold buses if necessary, ensuring buses are not released until the weather is clear.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.


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The Public Schools of Robeson County will operate on a remote instruction schedule on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to the potential for inclement weather. All afterschool activities and events on Wednesday are canceled. PSRC will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Stay tuned to our district website and social media outlets for updates!


The Public Schools of Robeson County's Child Nutrition Department remains committed to serving breakfast and lunch to all students this week.
Our Child Nutrition Department has received multiple questions about meal services. We want parents to be assured that we will be serving meals this week.
Parents please be assured that if there are changes in services, we will communicate those changes to you directly.


Public Schools of Robeson County schools will dismiss at 11:30 am on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to potential winter weather impacts. All afternoon and after-school activities for Friday have been canceled. Afterschool care will not be available.


Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please note the scheduled exam dates and early dismissal times for fall semester exams. We encourage you to ensure that your student is prepared for their exams. Should you have any questions or concerns about the schedule, feel free to contact us. We wish all of our students the best of luck during their exams!
📅 Fall Semester Exam Schedule
PSRC 2024-2025
✏️ Early College Exam Schedule
📅 Dates: December 16 - 20, 2024
Dismissal Time: 1:30 PM daily
✏️ Traditional High Schools' Exam Schedule
📅 Dates:
January 13 - 15, 2025
Dismissal Time: 1:30 PM daily
January 16 - 17, 2025
Dismissal Time: 1:00 PM daily


📅 The Policy Committee of the Board of Education of the Public Schools of Robeson County meet at 9:00 am. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at PSRC Central Office, located at 100 Hargrave St., Lumberton, NC 28358.
💻 The meeting can also be accessed by the following link:
https://youtube.com/live/DFrmQKgdpks?feature=share
📝The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Fall Policy Updates.


📅 The Finance and Construction Committees of the Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at PSRC Central Office, located at 100 Hargrave St., Lumberton, NC 28358.
💻 The meeting can also be accessed by the following link: https://youtube.com/live/bkblVfFkoh0?feature=share
📝 The agenda will include the following items: FEMA Update, 2024-2025 Operating Budget, ESSER Closeout, Career Center Phase 2 Update, Career Center Phase 2 Funding, Current Capital Projects Update, Red Springs High School Track Update.


📅 The PSRC Board of Education will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at PSRC Central Office, located at 100 Hargrave St., Lumberton, NC 28358.
💻 The meeting can also be accessed by the following link: https://youtube.com/live/yuXWqqowEKs?feature=share
📝 The agenda will include the following items: Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day, Recognition for Support for Western North Carolina-Buncombe County Schools, Public Comments, Naming of Lumberton Sr. High School Basketball Court, Sole Source Vendor - CTEC Equipment, Surplus Sale, District & School Improvement Plans, Career Development Plans (CTE, Sole Source Vendors(Centegix/LearnED/ExploreLearning/Kami)
Monthly Financial Report, Certified/Classified Personnel, Legal Issues, Closed Session Minutes, and approval of Personnel Report.
🔗 Open Session Public Comments can be submitted through the following link: https://forms.gle/vw5kQhPhCf1hfdGJA


📅 The Curriculum Committee of Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at PSRC Central Office, located at 100 Hargrave St., Lumberton, NC 28358.
💻 The meeting can also be accessed by the following link:
https://youtube.com/live/MuY5R-rrO6c?feature=share
📝 The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the following items: 23-24 School Personnel Data Discussion, Apex/Edmentum (Instructional Support), New Science Standards (Applied), Curriculum Alignment to Applied Methodology, District Improvement, NC College Connect.


PSRC Summer Work Hours will begin on July 1, 2024, and normal hours will resume on August 5, 2024.
Summer Work Schedule Hours of Operation ☀️
🕐 Mondays - Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
🕘 Friday - Closed
All offices will be closed during Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
