Some seniors at Luray High School will have completed all of their requirements for graduation in just a few short days. Many are headed into the workforce, both full and part-time. English 12 students were able to ask questions of several different employees within Page County Public Schools. Panel members shared past experiences and advice, while students were able to ask questions about what to expect in an interview and how to be prepared. Thank you to all our guests who took time from their busy schedules to share valuable insights with our students.
In honor and observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are 10 Things You May Not Know
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-martin-luther-king-jr
Thank you, Dr. King, for dedicating your life to the nonviolent struggle for justice in the United States, and for your pivotal role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Today, we remember you.
Today, administrators from across the division are participating in the 23rd Annual Shenandoah Valley Teacher Job Fair in Harrisonburg. Thank you for all you do to make Page County successful.
Be sure to check out this week's edition of the Page News and Courier to see some highlights of Luray High School.
This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, January 12, 2023, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Page County School Board Office Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Thank you.
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public
Comments: https://forms.gle/pfhvFBQ55Yvfxb1y6
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live
Your Feedback is Needed: Please click on this link to access the PCPS Strategic Plan Survey - https://5il.co/1mf5i - The survey closes this Friday, January 13, 2023. Thank you!
This week is Virginia Principal/Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. Please join us in thanking these individuals who give tirelessly of their time to our students, teachers, parents, and the community. Page County Public Schools is fortunate to have each of you!
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! To all of the agencies that support and help to keep our students, faculty, staff, and administrators safe each and every day, we appreciate what you do! Thank you!
Having received no inclement weather overnight, school will begin ON TIME today, Monday, January 9, 2023. Please share.
Weather Infotmation for Monday, January 9, 2023
At this time, no decision has been made with regard to school tomorrow as we are continuing to monitor forecasts and will make road assessments early tomorrow morning. However, in order to allow staff and families time to prepare, we are advising you that we may need to call a two-hour delay tomorrow or cancel school if some locations across the country are unsafe for travel. We will notify everyone by 5:30 am tomorrow morning.
Thank you!
It's the New Year, and we've been doing some organizing and cleaning out! We have an abundance of extra yearbooks from previous years that we are willing to let go for just $10 each.
Did you get your yearbook? Do you know someone else who might want one? Check out the years that we have. If you have questions, email trunyan@pagecounty.k12.va.us or call (540)743-3800 ext. 2654. The sale of these older yearbooks is being used to drive down the cost of the upcoming book. We appreciate your support.
Years Available: 1984, 1987-2000, 2002-2005, 2007-2021.
Please Share!
In Mr. Strunk's U.S. Virginia History class, students learned about propaganda and were then challenged to come up with some of their own.
Important Message for Parents/Guardians:
PCPS is moving to an all electronic report card, allowing parents and guardians much easier and quicker access to their students' grades.
The second quarter ends on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Electronic report cards will be issued on Friday, January 27, 2023 and can be accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
If you have not yet set up your Parent Portal, please contact your child’s school to get your access code as soon as possible.
Thank you
Please join us if you are able!
Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available
Page County is currently in the ‘medium’ range for community transmission of COVID-19 (scale ranges from low, medium to high per the CDC’s community transmission rates data).
Staff return on Monday, January 2. and students return on Tuesday, January 3. Page County Public Schools (PCPS) wants to start off 2023 healthy!
On Monday, January 2, 2023, free at-home COVID-19 testing kits will be provided for students, faculty and staff at the locations listed below.
Testing is optional for all students and staff, and the availability of these test kits is being offered as a service to our school and community through the PCPS Virginia School Screening Testing for Assurance health grant (ViSSTA).
Testing is recommended if you have COVID-19 symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19.
The PCPS COVID Nurse and COVID Liaison will be available to assist you in taking a test if needed or to answer any questions you may have regarding COVID-19 and the current protocols.
Parents, students, and staff are welcome to pick up a testing kit or take a test at these locations and times on Monday, January 2, 2023.
• Luray High School - between 8:15am – 11:15am
• Page County High School - between 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Again, access to COVID-19 test kits on January 2, 2023 is being offered as an OPTIONAL service to all students, staff, and families.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year!
This is a reminder from Page County Public Schools that Monday, January 2, 2023, is a scheduled work day for staff. School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. We hope everyone has had an enjoyable and relaxing break, and we wish everyone a very Happy New Year!
Your Feedback is Needed: Please click on this link to access the PCPS Strategic Plan Survey - https://5il.co/1mf5i
Activities Update for Thursday: All PCPS events and activities are cancelled or postponed on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 due to the potential impacts of weather moving through the area. Make-up dates will be shared as soon as possible.
Schedule - Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
All PCPS schools will open on a two-hour delay on Friday, December 16, 2022. Please plan to arrive at your bus stop two hours later than you normally would. Breakfast and lunch will be served at school.
Additionally, please be aware that PCPS staff will continue to monitor conditions and power situations tonight and early into tomorrow morning. If conditions deteriorate to the point where it is unsafe to put our buses, student drivers, or staff on the roads, or there are significant power outages, we may have to cancel school. This decision would be made as early as possible in the morning and communicated to everyone. If you do not receive updated communication from PCPS in the morning, then we will proceed with a two-hour delay.
All 11- and 12-month employees and food service employees will be contacted by their immediate supervisor with additional information. All other staff will follow the two-hour delay schedule.
We thank everyone for their continued patience and flexibility as we continue to make decisions that have everyone’s safety as the primary concern and consider conditions across all of Page County.
Thank you and stay safe!
Thursday Activities: All after-school and evening activities are cancelled for today, Thursday, December 15, 2022. Make-up dates for events and activities that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible.
No decision has been made regarding school tomorrow, Friday, December 16. PCPS is monitoring conditions and power situations and will notify staff and families as early as possible.
We hope that everyone is safe and well.
