Luray High School

LHS Senior Spotlight - Tyler Blow participated in FFA for two years. He focused on various academic areas to assist in completing his path to college. After graduation, Tyler is attending George Mason University with a goal of Pre-med. He enters with the interest to become an Orthopedic Surgeon.

LHS Senior Spotlight - Skylhar Batchelor-Pickett participated in the following while at Luray High School: softball (4 years), basketball (1 year), golf (1 year), academic team (1 year), and travel softball (8 years). While playing on these teams she was selected as Golf MVP and Softball All District and Regional Catcher. Skylhar was also a member of the Campaigners for Christ Club. After graduation, she plans on attending LFCC to major in nursing and someday become a labor and delivery nurse.

Dear Class of 2020 Students & Families, Yesterday, Page County Public Schools released information regarding plans for a virtual celebration in an effort to honor this year’s graduating class. This celebration was designed to be something extra for the Class of 2020, not in place of a traditional in-person graduation. On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, division officials participated in a conference call with State Superintendent of Education Dr. James Lane and Secretary of Education Qarni regarding commencement exercises. During this meeting, school divisions were told to use caution if they were planning for traditional in-person graduation ceremonies because it was highly unlikely that the Governor will be allowing for such large gatherings in the near future. School divisions were encouraged to model procedures used by Louisa County. In an effort to follow all the safety protocols for physical distancing during the filming, students and guests were limited to 5 (graduate & 4 guests) because 4 other school personnel and the videographer will also be present in the gymnasium (maximum is 10). Both high schools have been in touch with Jostens to try and ensure every student's graduation regalia will be available at the time of filming. The filming of the virtual celebration was scheduled for next week in order to be completed in time for students to share with their families on the original graduation date. This video will include other graduation components and special recognition. Seniors will be receiving a survey this week to seek their feedback regarding future graduation possibilities. Page County Public Schools is still prepared to conduct an in-person graduation ceremony once we are allowed to do so - whenever that may be. Again, our intention with the virtual celebration was to provide an additional way to recognize our Seniors. We hope the video serves as a memento. Additionally, each high school has purchased yard signs, hosted “Be the Light” nights, and has been posting senior spotlights on all social media platforms. It has been and will continue to be our goal to give the Seniors the recognition they deserve for their hard work over the past thirteen years.

Thank you to all of our faculty for the impact you make daily.

LHS Senior Spotlight - Bryce Matthew Seal has had a diverse high school career finishing his final year at Luray High School. Bryce has participated in sports such as MCCA soccer, basketball and baseball, LHS basketball, and competitive mountain bike racing with the Luray Eagle Cycling team. He is a gifted musician, proficient in banjo, guitar and piano, and has had the opportunity to play publicly in church and local bluegrass festivals. He has been an active member in church participating in the music, missions and youth programs. His future plans are undetermined.

Important Information Regarding the Class of 2020.

LHS thanks all of their staff for all they do and the impact they have on our students and one another!

More senior sign deliveries occurred this afternoon!

Senior sign morning deliveries! We've had a blast delivering and more are going out this afternoon.

Page County Public Schools would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our hard-working, dedicated teachers. Since we are not able to be in school this year, we'd like to encourage you and your child to participate in our own little "Thank You" recognition for our division. Sometime this week, have your child write a note or make a card/poster, take a picture and post it in the comments. So that everyone sees the participation, please submit the pictures in the comments on the Page County Public Schools Facebook Page for all of us to enjoy. Please share.

IN HONOR OF TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK HERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO THANK A TEACHER: Please follow the instructions below if your child wishes to participate. For the fifth year, the Virginia Lottery is encouraging students, parents and the general public to send thank you notes to Virginia's deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 8. Your favorite teacher could win a Virginia vacation and prizes for your school! Make your favorite teacher smile with a digital thank-you note featuring custom artwork by the three student art contest winners. https://thankateacherva.com/

Attention All Winter and Spring Athletes: Due to the Covid 19 virus many of our school issued practice and/or game uniforms have not been returned. We feel we are at a point where we can start working on our athletic inventories and request all uniforms that have not already been returned be turned in. The uniform collection dates and times are as follows: Tuesday, 5/12/20, Wednesday, 5/13/20, and Thursday, 5/14/20. Uniforms may be returned to the Page and Luray High School commons areas on these dates with the collections starting at 8:30am and ending at 11:30am each of the three days. Coach Knight with softball will be at PCHS on Thursday, 5/14/20, and would prefer softball uniforms be returned that day, if possible. If not, please bring them in on Tuesday or Wednesday. Please contact Mr. Ehlers or Mr. Cubbage if you have any questions. Please share.

It is Teacher Appreciation Week and we love our teachers! If you see a teacher today, thank them please!

LHS Senior Spotlight- Savana Bartlett was an active member of the following clubs: La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, National Honor Society, French Club, and Luray Drama Club. During her time in Luray Drama Club she won two awards: the Directors Award and the Heart of The Show Award. She performed in two poetry slams and had the honor of presenting a short story and one of her poems at the Luray Festival of The Arts. Savana plans on attending LFCC to get her General Studies Degree and then transfer to Bridgewater College to study Communications. 

#BeTheLightBRD #bulldogpride Another beautiful tonight to celebrate our seniors!

Tonight is the last night to turn on your porch lights or see the lights at Bulldog field lit up at 8:20 in support of our seniors for 20 minutes. #BeTheLightBRD #bulldogpride

Senior yard sign deliveries started today! We are doing them in routes and we will pick back up on Monday, May 4th. We did get to see some of our seniors and we are so thankful!

Congratulations to Chet Morris, our week 4 winner! He completed TWO projects, building houses for Wood Ducks to protect them from predators and helping Ms. Getz clean an abandon cemetery! Way to go Chet! Thanks to all of our participants throughout the month!

If ever there was a group that deserved recognition, especially during this time, it's our cafeteria and Nutritional Services staff. To Jennie Jeffries, her assistant Kate Comer, and to all of PCPS Nutritional Services staff (and to the volunteers who have assisted), we applaud you for your hard work everyday, and especially since the end of March when your dedication to the students and community of Page County was never more obvious. YOU are the true Lunch Heroes! Today, we celebrate you!

#BeTheLightBRD #bulldogpride Beautiful night at Bulldog Field!