Page County High School

Reminder for today's (Sept. 2nd) orientation. 11th Grade, last names: A-F = 8:30-10; G-K = 10:30-12; L-R = 12:30-2; S-Z = 2:30-4. Please note: this is NOT a traditional rolling orientation. The informational presentation starts promptly at the posted times. Please arrive 15min early.

Reminder for today's (Sept. 1st) orientation. 10th Grade, last names: A-F = 12-1:30; G-K = 2-3:30; L-R = 4-5:30; S-Z = 6-7:30 Please note: this is NOT a traditional rolling orientation. The informational presentation starts promptly at the posted times. Please arrive 15min early.

The PCHS staff welcomes the Class of 2024 to the PCHS Panther Family!! Freshmen orientation consisted of learning about what this year will look like and the annual signing of the Commitment to Graduate banner that will hang at their graduation.

We hope to see everyone at orientation this week. Please try to arrive a few minutes before your scheduled time slot, so we can begin the presentation on time.

Good Evening PCHS Students and Families: We are looking forward to seeing everyone at orientation next week! View the orientation schedule here: https://5il.co/jseu Please remember to complete and bring the PCPS Mobile Device Agreement if your student needs a device - found here: https://5il.co/k0ic Face masks are required, and due to social distancing requirements, only one parent per student should attend.

For important information from Page County Public Schools regarding upcoming Orientation days, please click https://5il.co/kazh. Thank you, and please share.

Now, more than ever, communication is key. We would like to remind everyone of our PCPS app that is available in the Google Play and Apple Stores. Just search Page County Public Schools, download the app, turn on notifications, and select the schools you would like to follow for push notifications. (We recommend following PCPS in addition to your individual schools) You can also visit our web page at pagek12.org and select the school web page you would like to visit . Follow Facebook pages for PCPS and individual schools for additional information (we recommend going directly to those pages frequently, especially over the next few weeks for information for specific schools.). If you are not receiving alert messages , text messages, phone calls, or need help in downloading and setting up the app, please email trunyan@pagecounty.k12.va.us or call (540) 743-3750 option 3. Thank you , and have a great weekend .

This is an important Message from PCPS: Nutritional Services would like for you to complete a short survey regarding school meals for students. You can complete the survey at: https://forms.gle/Ztrwa2qM8AN35GzV7. We appreciate your time. Thank you, and please share.

To Parents and Students of Luray High School and Page County High School: Student devices (Chromebooks) will be distributed during high school orientation. Each student will need to either arrive that day with the form (see link below) printed and signed by a parent/guardian OR have both individuals (parent/guardian & student) present that day in order to be issued a device. https://5il.co/k0ic --PCPS Mobile Device Agreement Thank you, and please share.

Monday, August 24, 2020 will be the next regularly scheduled PCPS school board meeting. Following is the link to the comments form that must be submitted No Later than 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. Comments must be directly related to items on the agenda. Public Comments Form: https://forms.gle/vkAxLTeUyZ3YzQ1t6 Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Meeting Link: https://youtu.be/-hqf2s2QY5k Please share.

Good afternoon PCHS parents and students, an informational letter was sent to all PCHS parents and students this afternoon, please click the link to view. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18dxK0PqgTLfcBlpEY5q9eAv4XOIz2wh1/view?usp=sharing

Notice to current athletes or those considering becoming involved in any VHSL competition: To be eligible to participate in any VHSL organized sport, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 courses for the school year. We ask that you verify on your schedule (when they are released) that you are enrolled in the minimum requirement. If you have questions, please contact your school counselors. Thank you, and please share.

For the Page County Technical Center the following orientation schedule has been developed. PCTC Monday, August 31 – 11th grade 4 groups by last name: Group 1 (A – F); Group 2 (G – K); Group 3 (L – R); Group 4 (S – Z) 8:30 - 10:00 (Group 1) 10:30 - 12:00 (Group 2) 12:30 - 2:00 (Group 3) 2:30 - 4:00 (Group 4) Tuesday, September 1 – 12th grade 4 groups by last name: Group 1 (A – F); Group 2 (G – K); Group 3 (L – R); Group 4 (S – Z) 8:30 - 10:00 (Group 1) 10:30 - 12:00 (Group 2) 12:30 - 2:00 (Group 3) 2:30 - 4:00 (Group 4) Each student is allowed to bring one parent/guardian to this event. Social distancing (6 ft.) will be practiced, and face coverings are required. Please also see the attached supply list by class. https://5il.co/jsoc

Important Message from Page County Public Schools: Please see attached updated orientation schedule to include the Page County Technical Center. Also, Devices for remote learning will be distributed at the scheduled high school orientation times. https://5il.co/jseu

Important information from Page County Public Schools: Please see the attached schedule for upcoming orientations. https://5il.co/jrul Thank you, and please share.

This is an important message from Page County Public Schools: Students (or Parents of students) in grades 9-12 are being asked to complete the following survey to indicate if you will need to be supplied a device for remote learning. Please complete this survey NO LATER THAN Friday, August 21, 2020. Thank you, and please share. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0XQBC7s6gEoerdiSJBwxi0mz_ahErvTkYoe6JrKw57cy_Lg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The following link is being shared, as requested, by the school division following Mr. Eric Benson's Zoom meeting earlier today with our school community. https://5il.co/jmzs

Important Information from Page County Public Schools: Do you still have questions regarding the Page County Public Schools "Return to Learn" instructional plan? Are you still trying to figure out what is the best choice for your child to receive instruction during the 2020-21 school year? If so, feel free to join Mr. Eric Benson, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Accountability, and Innovation on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. using the link below. During this session, Eric will try to provide further clarification and answer questions you may still have regarding instruction for the 2020-21 school year. This session is limited to 250 online participants. The deadline to complete the "Return to Learn" survey is Sunday, August 16, 2020, at midnight. If you have completed the survey already and decide to change your mind following the Q&A session, please contact your child's school directly first thing Monday morning (August 17, 2020) and inform them of your decision. Meeting ID meet.google.com/zsb-jagp-vmm  Phone Numbers (‪US‬) ‪+1 929-324-2656‬ Thank you and Please share!

Now, more than ever, affordable internet is important. Please check out the updated information from Comcast regarding Internet Essentials. This offer is good through December 31, 2020. https://5il.co/jku8 Please share.

On Thursday, August 13, 2020, the Page County School Board amended the "Return to Learn" instructional plan. Please see the update below. PreK- 2nd grade - Face-to-face Learning 4 days a week & 1 day remote (Wednesday) or full remote 5 days a week 3rd - 5th grade - Face-to-face learning 2 days a week (AA/BB schedule) & 3 days remote learning or full remote 5 days a week 6th - 8th grade - Face-to-face learning 2 days a week (AA/BB schedule) & 3 days remote learning or full remote 5 days a week 9th - 12th grade - Full remote 5 days a week Page County Technical Center programs - Face-to-face learning 2 days a week (AA/BB schedule) The Page County School Board considered the following items when making this revision. 1. Staffing - ability to ensure all instructional positions necessary were covered 2. Facility - ability to provide adequate space for social distancing and a safe environment for students and staff 3. Technology - ability to provide devices, Internet access, and remote learning 4. Safety - ability to adhere to VDH and CDC guidelines 5. Transportation - ability to adhere to VDH and CDC guidelines to ensure a safe ride to and from school 6. Nutrition - ability to provide food services to all students The Page County School Board considered input from the community and school division staff when making this revision. Thank you, and please share.