Attendance Information for Parents/Guardians
Please take a moment to read this important information about student attendance - https://5il.co/1nm58
Thank you!
This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for students, tomorrow, Friday, January 20, 2023. This is a scheduled workday for staff. Thank you, and have a great weekend.
Important Message for Parents/Guardians:
Electronic report cards will be available on Friday, January 27, 2023, through the PCPS Parent Portal. Please see the instructions on how to access your child's report card. You must have a Parent Portal already established in order to read the report. If you have not yet done this, please contact your child's school as soon as possible to get your access code. Thank you.
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Shenandoah ES Students and Staff Returning to the Building
The Shenandoah Fire Department has cleared Shenandoah Elementary and students and staff are returning to class. No fire was reported and staff are continuing to evaluate the source of the smell of smoke as well as the fire alarm system. If any additional actions are needed, we will err on the side of student and staff safety and respond appropriately.
Thank you to the Shenandoah Fire Department for their prompt response and support. Thank you to our teachers and staff for their diligent work to keep everyone safe, and thank you to our students for being responsive to staff.
Important Reminder for Parents/Guardians:
Report Cards Are Quickly Approaching!
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.
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.
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!
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
Before holiday break, LMS hosted a family movie night. It was so nice to see families enjoying "It's a Wonderful Life" together.
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.
