Quarter 3 report cards will be mailed home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Quarter 3 grades will be determined from student work completed through Friday, March 13, 2020.
Information regarding Quarter 4 grades, and end of the year report cards, will be coming soon. Please share.
Announcement regarding buildings and facility usage:
At this time,all Page County Public Schools school buildings and facilities are closed through Thursday, April 30, 2020. We will reevaluate outside requests for facility use for the remainder of the school year at a later date.
Mrs. Comer would like to recognize her senior FCCLA officers. Today's spotlight is on Amanda Painter. #classof2020
Reminder to Sr’s that Jostens Is at PCHS from 9-11 today delivering graduation items
Important Message Regarding Testing:
SOL tests are expected to be canceled this year. The Virginia Department of Education is preparing an application for the testing waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. Please share.
PCPS Facebook Family:
Please be sure to check on our webpage (pagek12.org) and/or Facebook pages (Don't depend on the algorithms of Facebook).An abundance of necessary information is being posted as decisions are made. Stay up to date about the coming weeks.Please share and stay safe.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING THOSE STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES:
Advanced Placement (AP) exams will still take place, but with a lot of changes. Students - here's what you need to know:
Shorter: Exams will be only 45 minutes long (vs. 3 hours normally)
No multiple choice! The exam will be entirely comprised of free response questions (FRQs).
Limited Content: Exams will NOT include any content typically covered after early March.
Online: Exams can be taken online and will not be face-to-face.
2 exam dates: One in May one later (TBD). Students can decide if they want to test while the material is fresh or wait to give themselves extra study time.
College Credit Intact: Colleges are on board with this exam approach, and there's precedent for them accepting shorter exams in emergencies. Please share.
Announcement for students who have school-issued library books: (All Grades)
Students are asked to return school-issued library books on March 31 or April 1, 2020. Schools will be open for drop-off of these items from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Students are asked to return school-issued library books on March 31 or April 1, 2020. Schools will be open for drop-off of these items from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Stanley Stingrays Swim Team will continue to hold registration ONLINE next Tuesday, March 31, 2020, from 5-8 p.m. Open to the towns of Rileyville, Luray, Shenandoah, and Stanley, ages 4-18. There is a 90 swimmer capacity. First come, first serve.To find the registration link, please visit the team's Facebook page @Stanley Stingrays Swim Team or email StanleyStingrays@gmail.com
The VHSL has announced that it will delay a decision until May in regards to spring sports and potential competition in the summer. Please see the official press release attached for further information.
Mrs. Comer would like to recognize her senior FCCLA officers. Today's spotlight is on Christian Knight. #classof2020
Please see the attached link for an update on learning continuity
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yILffB9iH0YszE3yxXeo3s4jKt6SVXo5/view?usp=sharing
Following Governor Northam's school closing announcement, Page County Public Schools has developed the following schedule to provide opportunities for students to make academic progress and continue to learn and grow.
April 2-15, 2020 - Students will complete instructional activities that assist in continued thinking, learning, and inquiry. Students may access these materials online or pick-up these items at their school on March 31 or April 1, 2020 (8:00 - 11:00 a.m. / 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.) Online materials may be accessed using the link below or via a student's Google Classroom account. Please share.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1__joGR1_awGIxCVTRYqyzv7NJTqaZyagcnoyjUqJEDc/edit
(click the link or copy and paste into your browser).
The VDOE has created the COVID-19: A Parent Guide for School-Aged Children to serve as a resource for parents, families and caregivers on a variety of topics related to COVID-19 and their students. Continue to visit the VDOE website for additional updates and guidance on COVID-19.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/office/covid-19-parent-guide.shtml
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/office/covid-19.shtml
The School Board meeting for Monday, March 30, 2020, will be held at Luray High School.Closed Session will be at 5:30 and the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Please share.
To the class of 2020: We never thought your senior year would end this way, and for that we are truly sorry. Our hearts go out to you during this time, and we regret that your senior memories have been cut short. While we do not know the fate of proms or graduation ceremonies yet, we are happy to say, that seniors that were set to graduate in the spring, the state will be waiving some of the requirements necessary, therefore allowing your graduating to proceed. Your high schools will be in touch with you soon to provide more information and answer any questions you may have. We are proud of all of your hard work and accomplishments!
Good evening Page County Public Schools Community:
This is information is regarding distribution and pick-up/Dates: On 3/31 and 4/1 from 8-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m staff will be available at each school. At this time you will pick up review packets, student belongings, etc. in the following fashion. For elementary students, it will be drive-through style with staff bringing out student belongings and work packets. For secondary students, you will be allowed in to clean out lockers and receive work. (No more than 10 people are allowed in at a time) This work will be distributed by either online access or if internet/device is an issue, paper packets will be provided. For those unable to pick up the packets and belongings, please contact your school. For the next two weeks, students will complete the work that is provided during this time. To pick up medications, you will need to go to the nurses office one at a time. Thank you and please share.
Per Governor Northam’s announcement today, all schools will remain CLOSED for the remainder of this school year. Within the next 24 hours, all school divisions will be given guidance from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) pertaining to graduation credits, continuity of learning with a focus on equity and other matters. Meals will continue to be provided to students. We know you will have many questions and we ask for your patience and understanding while we work on the details in collaboration with our federal and state agencies. We will have more to share with our stakeholders later this week, and we will continue to communicate the next steps and plans as they evolve throughout the upcoming weeks and months as we navigate these uncharted waters together. Please stay safe, and please share. Thank you.
Some good news in these stressful times. Our very own Destiny Campbell was elected as a Virginia State Officer for the 20/21 school year for FCCLA. This election took place in a special electronic process by the state executive council. Exact positions are TBD at a later date.
