Page County High School

Good afternoon PCHS and PCMS Faculty, Staff and Families, Staff at PCMS and PCHS were alerted to a student making references to possibly having a weapon in their backpack. The student was immediately detained and searched and no weapon was found. At no time were students or staff in danger and there is no active threat related to this matter. We are notifying everyone to minimize rumors and reassure everyone that we are aware of the situation, it continues to be investigated and law enforcement is involved. The student will be held accountable in accordance with the PCPS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct and through law enforcement. We want to assure you that we continue to take these reports very seriously with the safety of our students and staff continuing to be a top priority. While this particular report did not result in the discovery of a weapon, we are continuing to review our practices to ensure that we are doing everything possible to keep our school community safe. Please know that we are committed to maintaining an environment where students and staff feel secure, and we continue to encourage all staff, students and families to report anything that may be concerning. Thank you to those who stepped up to bring this matter to the attention of adults today. Thank you for your continued support of PCPS, PCMS and PCHS. Dr. Fox

This is a reminder that this evening, Thursday, September 12, 2024, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Central Office Board Room at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4p.m. Agenda: https://pagecounty.schoology.com/ Comments: https://forms.gle/6x7hc2ycJ8SHrhgDA View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX9S1vsNlco

Please take a moment to read this important letter from the Division Superintendent regarding threats being made across the division, region and state: https://5il.co/2wfg1 Thank you!

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STOPIT APP - This is just a reminder to all PCPS staff, students and families that the StopIt App can be used to report information such as threats to harm others, threats of self-harm, inappropriate behavior, actions or posts. Please read more about the App: https://5il.co/2umrp Student Chromebooks have a link on the desktop taking them directly to the StopIt App. Additionally, the StopIt App has a 24/7 Crisis Hotline for anyone who may need assistance or support. If in doubt about a situation, you can always call 911 to request assistance. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!

Good evening Page County High School Faculty, Staff and Families, Late this afternoon, Page County Public Schools (PCPS) was made aware by the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) of a threat toward the school that was made by a student. This threat has been investigated by the PCSO and the student involved will not be at school. Threats of this nature are taken very seriously with consequences given in accordance with the PCPS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. Additionally, law enforcement will remain involved as the matter has been referred for possible charges. Should your child need to speak with someone, counselors and administrators will be available tomorrow and as needed moving forward. Parents and Guardians - we need your help - please speak with your child about not making threats of any kind - verbal, in writing, or through social media. Please remind them that making threats is not a joke, it is not funny, and it cannot be resolved by saying “I was just kidding.” Take a moment to also check your child’s phone and monitor your child’s social media apps for messages, videos, or interactions that may be concerning or warrant additional attention. We also ask for your continued help in providing a safe and secure learning environment for everyone - if you or your child become aware of any potential threats please immediately notify a school staff member, a school resource officer, or contact law enforcement. You can also use the StopIt App to report anything that you may see, hear or read. More information about the StopIt App can be found HERE. Over the next few days, administrators will be reviewing with students why we do not make threats and the potential consequences of making threats - both from a school and law enforcement standpoint. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Thank you to the PCSO, all of our law enforcement partners for their assistance and support, and to the person who reported this information to law enforcement. Thank you for your continued support of PCHS and PCPS. Dr. Fox

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- BUS 28 will be running approximately 10-15 minutes late this morning. Thank you for your cooperation.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Stanley Area-- BUS 22 will not be running this afternoon. It will be covered by BUS 68. Please expect delays of up to 30 minutes on this route.

Please read this important information from division superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox, regarding Fentanyl Awareness. https://5il.co/2vvuq Thank you, Page County Public Schools

IMPORTANT BUS ROUTE INFORMATION Notice to Parents in the Stanley Area-- BUS 5 will not be running this afternoon. It will be covered by multiple buses. Please expect delays of up to 45 minutes this afternoon.

Good morning. The internet and phones across the division are now back in service. Thank you for your patience and cooperation yesterday during the outage. PCPS

Page County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Please enjoy the long holiday weekend. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Thank you. PCPS

Unfortunately, due to the impending thunderstorms forecasted for this evening, the JV football game with Luray vs. East Rock has been POSTPONED. No new date has been set at this time. Thank you.

Parent/Guardian Awareness Topic - Cell Phones & Social Media Tips for Parents and Guardians-- Please take a moment to read this information about how we can communicate with each other and our partnership. Thank you for taking the time to partner with us: https://5il.co/2umrr

📣 Attention Parents and Students! 📣 Just a quick reminder, students need to bring their Meal ID Card (the green card with a barcode) to school every day! 🏫🍎 This card is essential for accessing school meals and ensures a smooth and efficient process in the cafeteria. Please make sure it’s in their backpack or lunchbox each morning. If they’ve misplaced it, let us know so we can get a replacement sorted. Thanks for your cooperation! 😊

Parent/Guardian Awareness Topic - StopIt App & Bullying Please take a moment to read this information about the StopIt App (https://5il.co/2umrp) and Bullying (https://5il.co/2umrn).

Parent/Guardian Awareness Topic - Attendance Please take a moment to read this information about attendance in PCPS. With your help, PCPS was able to decrease chronic absenteeism rates across the division! Let’s keep going this year to get those rates even lower and more kids to school everyday! Thank you for partnering with us: https://5il.co/2umrl

Happy First Day of School Page County! We are excited for a great school year!

Today is the FIRST day of school for Page County. Please remember to drive carefully. Have a great year!

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