Piney Grove Elementary

PSRC's Back to School Celebration When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Center, Lumberton, NC

Summer Meal Schedule

Join the Robeson County Public Library this summer to “Color Our World!” Starting June 16th, the RCPL be hosting six weeks of library fun to celebrate the onset of summer and to keep us all reading as the days turn hot and the lazy days of summer vacation stretch on. This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” is all about art whether that is painting, drawing, singing, crafting, writing, or any other creative endeavor! So join in for a bunch of artsy library programs as we celebrate reading and all the many ways to find our inner artists. Make sure to sign up for RCPL annual Summer Reading Challenge! Don’t miss out on some fun prizes as a reward for all the reading you’ll be doing. Plus a chance at a special prize raffle for everyone who completes the challenge! Sign up at: https://robesoncountylibrary.readsquared.com/

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

Important Testing Announcement PSRC May 28, 2025 Dear Public Schools of Robeson County Parents and Guardians, The North Carolina EOG/EOC System is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. While testing this morning, the state experienced a server outage, causing a disruption to testing sites statewide. The outage lasted approximately 40 minutes. Quick corrective action restored the system, allowing around 120,000 students across the state to resume testing. As a result, our students were able to complete their EOG or EOC tests administered today. Our district intends to appeal to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on behalf of our students. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in our School Year ReAdministration on June 4 and June 5, 2025, if they are not proficient. Proficiency is scoring a Level 3, 4 or 5. Third grade Reading (ONLY) falls under RTA statute. If a third grader was tested on May 28, 2025, in Reading and was not proficient, the student will take the RTA only. Please reach out to your school’s principal if you have any questions or concerns.

Dear Public Schools of Robeson County Parents and Guardians, The North Carolina EOG/EOC System is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. While testing this morning, the state experienced a server outage, causing a disruption to testing sites statewide. The outage lasted approximately 40 minutes. Quick corrective action restored the system, allowing around 120,000 students across the state to resume testing. As a result, our students were able to complete their EOG or EOC tests administered today. Our district intends to appeal to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on behalf of our students. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in our School Year ReAdministration on June 4 and June 5, 2025, if they are not proficient. Proficiency is scoring a Level 3, 4 or 5. Please reach out to your school’s principal if you have any questions or concerns.

Important Update: PSRC to Transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus PSRC May 28, 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, We would like to inform you about an important change taking place in the Public Schools of Robeson County. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is transitioning from the current student information system (SIS), PowerSchool, to a new platform called Infinite Campus. This is a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing the way schools manage student information and communicate with families. The Public Schools of Robeson County is participating in Phase Two of this transition, joining a growing number of districts across North Carolina in adopting this more modern and integrated system. Infinite Campus will support a range of key functions, including student scheduling, attendance, grades, and communication with families. Our dedicated team has been working diligently to ensure that all student data is accurately transferred from PowerSchool into Infinite Campus. While every effort is being made to verify the accuracy of this data, we recognize that some errors may still need to be addressed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this transition. We are committed to keeping you informed and supported throughout this process. More information and resources about Infinite Campus can be found on the NCDPI website. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we move forward with the transition to a new Student Information System.

May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR TEACHERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY. “Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.”

INTERNATIONAL NURSE DAY MAY 7 THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO KEEP OUR SCHOOL SAFE.

HELP US CELEBRATE TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 5 -9

🌟 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! 🌌

Kindergarten Registration will be March 18, 2025 from 8:00am - 11:30am.

🚨 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

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.

📢 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.

Upcoming March News: March 2-8 - School Social Worker Week March 2-8- Read Across America Week March 3- Read Across America Day March 5- Half Day for Students/ Half DayRequired Teacher Workday (Excluding ECHS) March 6- PSRC Family Engagement Night (6 pm @ Southeastern NC Ag Center) March 9- Daylight Saving Time Begins

The Public Schools of Robeson County will operate on a regular schedule on Friday, February 21, 2025.

The Public Schools of Robeson County will operate on a remote instruction and work schedule for students and staff on Thursday, February 20, 2025, due to inclement weather. All afternoon and afterschool activities have been canceled.

Due to inclement weather, there will be no school on Wednesday, February 19, this will be a Remote Learning Day, therefore students should complete their assignments. Thursday, February 20 will be a two-hour delay.