A group of parents in Person County, North Carolina founded Roxboro Community School in 2005 to provide families with an alternative to traditional public schools. They renovated the historic Roxboro Cotton Mill building, opening in 2006 with 80 students. The school has grown to nearly 700 students. A final phase of construction is planned to build a gym and auditorium to support student interests and prepare them for college. This will allow the school to host community events and promote the local economy. Completing the renovations will cement the school's role in Person County's future by fulfilling the founders' vision of a true community school.

1. Preserving the Past, Forging the Future
In 2005, a group of Person County parents joined forces to
provide families here a choice in public education. A tuition-
free charter middle and high school was born from the group’s
vision, and is thriving today – serving nearly 700 students –
after opening its doors to 80 students in August 2006.
The founding board members felt so strongly about offering
an alternative to traditional public school that they were
willing to put their financial futures on the line and assume
a loan to renovate the historic Roxboro Cotton Mill, (circa
1899) which was placed on the National Register of Historic
Buildings in 2009.
Breathing life back into a structure that once served as an
economic stronghold for the community was important to
the founders of Roxboro Community School. Encouraging
students to be an active part of the community has always
been a vital part of the RCS mission.
The renovation of the historic building is almost complete,
after two phases that have resulted in beautiful classrooms; a
library that serves as a timeline of historic events; two dining
halls; and guidance and office spaces.
One final phase of renovation is needed to complete the
founders’ vision of this community school. The culminating
construction will support students’ passions and interests in
art, theatre, film, dance, physical fitness and sports. This will
serve to better prepare RCS graduates to be competitive for
scholarships and admission into top colleges.
By “Raising the Roof” on a gymnasium and auditorium,
Roxboro Community School will be able to offer the
community a safe, welcoming, low-cost option for hosting
family and community events. The auditorium and multi-
purpose rooms will allow for cultural events and athletic
competitions and tournaments. These events would promote
tourism and economic development by bringing visitors to the
county.
The completion of this last piece of the renovation will further
cement the school as a beacon of Person County’s future. The
Board of Directors today is carrying on the initial vision of a
true community school, and continues to model the ambition,
goal-setting and action that are demanded of RCS students.
The mission of Roxboro Community School is to
achieve and maintain educational excellence by
providing a small, inviting and nurturing school that
focuses on grades six through twelve. RCS values
and respects each member of our school family, thus
enabling everyone to become effective, productive
citizens. RCS will provide an environment that will
direct our students to focus on relevant and rigorous
learning that will continue after high school. It is the
vision of our school to create educated, responsible
and productive men and women who are equipped to
face the challenges of the 21st Century.
School Leadership
Administration:
Natalie Brozy
Managing Executive Director
Greg Hamilton
High School Principal
Donna Ingram
Middle School Principal
RCS Board of Directors:
Mark Phillips, Chairman
Sam Kennington, Vice-Chairman
Carla Garrett, Secretary
Dan Craig, Treasurer
Janet Clayton, Asst. Treasurer
Teresa Fox
Dr. Kimmie Yarborough
Bruce Wrenn
Dr. Tom Long Jr.

2. Help Roxboro
Community
School
‘Raise the Roof’
Roxboro
Community
School115 Lake Drive Roxboro, Nc 27573
Phone: 336-597-0020
Fax: 336-597-3152
www.roxborocommunityschool.org
Home of the Bulldogs
Vision:
It is the vision of Roxboro Community School to create
educated, responsible, and productive men and women
who are equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Core Values:
Roxboro Community School is committed to fostering a
culture of respect that is embedded throughout the school,
a culture that is built on the belief that all members are
essential to a successful learning environment.
Roxboro Community School is committed to a culture of
respect which includes fair treatment, honesty, openness,
and integrity.
Roxboro Community School will maintain high
expectations for all students and believe that all students
can learn at high levels.
We are committed to maintaining:
Trust in each other
Recognition of everyone’s contributions
High expectations for all staff and students
Open, honest contributions without fear of retribution
RCS’s staff is committed to:
Solving problems, not applying blame
Respecting time and the time commitments of others
Being aware of nonverbal communications
Being an active, responsible member of the RCS team
Providing and receiving feedback constructively and
respectfully
“We place children first.”