Weather Update, Friday, January 19, 2024
Due to inclement weather all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 for all students and staff. All events and activities are cancelled.
Thank you and please stay safe.
Good evening PCPS Faculty, Staff and Families,
While there is a forecast of inclement weather in the area that could impact school tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024, we are waiting until the morning to make a decision. This decision would be made by 5:30am and will be to either close schools or call a delay if warranted. So that staff and families can be prepared, we are sharing this message with you this evening.
Why are we waiting until the morning instead of making a decision tonight? Several weeks ago, a weather forecast called for several inches of snow and we received mostly rain. Given that we have already missed three days of school recently due to inclement weather, we want to be very sure that we do not call for a closure if one is not necessary. While safety will always be our primary concern when making weather calls, we also want to ensure that we protect valuable instructional time with our students whenever possible.
We thank you for your continued support and patience.
Schools Opening Two-Hour Dealy - Thursday, January 18, 2023
All PCPS schools and offices will open on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Plan to arrive at your bus stop two hours later than you normally would and anticipate potential delays in transportation as our drivers will travel with extra care and caution.
We ask parents or guardians of students who drive to school to talk with them about being particularly careful in the morning. We want everyone to arrive safely and ready to learn.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at school. Please be advised that we needed to make changes to the breakfast and lunch menus for Thursday and these updates can be viewed on the division website.
Thank you to the PCPS maintenance and custodial staff and grounds crew, as well as the County, towns, and VDOT for their work to clear roads, parking lots, and sidewalks. We thank everyone for their continued patience and flexibility as we continue to make decisions that have everyone’s safety as the primary concern.
Thank you, stay safe and have a good evening.
Activities Update - January 17, 2024
Games that were scheduled today have been postponed. Practices may be held at the school’s discretion but will end by 4:30pm. No student will be penalized for not being able to attend a practice due to unsafe road conditions in their area or due to a lack of transportation. School staff and/or coaches will be communicating with students and families as soon as possible.
Dates for events that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Weather Update - Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Out of an abundance of caution and due to hazardous road conditions in some areas within the school division, especially on secondary roads, all PCPS schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. 12-month staff will report on a two-hour delay. A decision about afternoon or evening activities will be made by noon on Wednesday.
Thank you, stay safe and have a good evening.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SOL TESTING FOR PAGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AND LURAY HIGH SCHOOL:
Please note the following schedule for upcoming SOLs for Page County High School and Luray High School:
1/17/24 - Reading SOL (English 11)
1/18/24 - History SOLs
1/19/24 - Science SOLs
1/22/24 - Math SOLs
Should we miss more days, the schedule will shift to the next day.
PCPS Events & Activities Cancelled - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
All PCPS afternoon and evening events, activities and practices are cancelled today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, due to hazardous road conditions. This includes the Community Partnership Forum that was scheduled for this afternoon. Dates for events that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Everyone please stay safe!
Good evening,
Due to forecasted inclement weather all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. A decision about all events and activities currently scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and evening will be made tomorrow by noon. 12-month staff will be notified with additional information by 10:00am tomorrow.
Thank you and we hope that everyone stays safe and warm.
PCPS is grateful for all of our dedicated principals and assistant principals. This week, VA School Principals Appreciation Week, we thank them for their leadership and commitment to our students, staff and the community. Please take a moment to thank your child's principal and assistant principal for all they do.
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 - Due to inclement weather, all PCPS activities and events are cancelled today, Monday, January 15, 2024. All schools and offices are closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
Mark you calendars!
Due to varied conditions across the County, including flooding and power outages, all PCPS schools and offices will be operating on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Please plan to arrive at your bus stop two hours later than you normally would. Breakfast and lunch will be served at school. If additional updates are needed due to conditions, we will provide them in the morning. Thank you and please stay safe.
All PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 due to inclement weather. All afternoon and evening events have been cancelled. While the decision to cancel school is never an easy one, the safety of faculty, staff and students is our number one priority. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Please stay safe.
Good afternoon,
At this time, no decision has been made with regard to school tomorrow as we are continuing to monitor forecasts which have varied predictions for areas across Page County. However, in order to allow staff and families time to prepare for tomorrow, we are advising you that we may need to call a two-hour delay tomorrow morning to navigate potential icy conditions, we may need to release students early to avoid flooded areas, or we may need to cancel school if some locations become unsafe for travel. We will notify staff and families by 8:30pm tonight or by 5:30 am tomorrow morning if there are any changes to the schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 9.
We thank you in advance for your continued patience as we work to ensure the safety of all staff and students.
Page County Public Schools
On Friday, January 5, 2024, seniors from Luray High School in Ms. Getz's government classes, visited Town of Luray and Page County Government offices. To read the entire story https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/o/luray-hs/article/1398384
Looking for an easy way to find a teaching job? The Shenandoah Valley Teacher Job Fair brings together eight divisions, all in one place. Learn more at https://www.rcps.net/page/job-fair #teachshenvalley
Please see this important information regarding CTE and SOL Testing
This is an important message from Page County Public Schools--
Happy New Year! We hope everyone has had a relaxing and enjoyable Winter Break! With that being said, Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, is a work day for all PCPS staff. Students will resume school on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Parents/Students, as friendly reminder, please charge your Chromebooks so that they are ready for classes on Wednesday! We are looking forward to 2024!
Please take a moment to read this letter wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year from PCPS. Also included on the letter are community resources from those in need this season. https://5il.co/2bbfq
Wishing you all the best!
All kinds of Santa fun at Luray High School --
We've got:
1) The You Wish You Were As Cool As Us Santas
2) The Real "Slim Santas"
3) And the Santa got pulled over by the SRO for speeding
