Page County Public Schools

March is Athletic Trainer Appreciation Month, and we think ours are the best! Be sure to tell them thank you for all they do for our student athletes and for our schools.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area-- There will be No Bus 5 this afternoon. Please expect delays on this route. Thank you.

As we did last year, we are asking parents to take the time to log into their Parent Portal Accounts and complete the ONE question survey regarding Internet Access. https://pagecounty.powerschool.com/public/home.html If you need additional assistance logging into the Parent Portal, please refer to these step-by-step instructions. https://5il.co/1fnbs Once you have logged into your Parent Portal, please go down to Forms on the left hand side, select Forms and then locate the Internet Access Survey and answer the ONE question. After you have completed the survey, we ask that you also take the time to update any contact information that may have changed for your child(ren)--Emergency contact Information, Parent Contact Information, Medical Information, etc. This should be done AT LEAST once every year to help us keep our records as up-to-date as possible. Thank you for your time and participation in this endeavor.

This month is Family Reading Month!

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Luray Area-- There will be No Bus 50 this afternoon. Please expect delays on this route. Thank you.

PCPS will be working with the Page County Chamber of Commerce to offer juniors and seniors the opportunity to attend the 2024 Page County Job Fair. Local industries will provide students the opportunity to talk with local businesses, interview, and complete a resume while in attendance. Interested juniors and seniors should turn in their permission forms to their teachers or guidance departments by Friday, March 8th. Permission Form: https://5il.co/2fu4w

Mark your calendars if you would like to attend the PCPS Wellness Committee Meeting on March 5, 2024.

Mark your calendars for this great family fun event! Please note there are multiple dates and locations for the production.

In Honor of African American History Month we are celebrating Famous Black Educators that Helped Change History. Charlotte Forten Grimke The first black teacher to work at the Penn School in South Carolina, Ms. Grimke helped educate newly freed slaves after the Civil War. She worked hard to recruit other black educators later in her life, along with the US Treasury Department, helping to ensure diversity among teachers, which could benefit all students. She was a talented poet and she grew up among a family of abolitionists who fought for fair treatment and respect. *This information borrowed from https://www.teachervision.com/blog/morning-announcements/5-famous-black-educators-that-changed-history

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. The PCPS School Board will hold a budget work session. There are no Public Comments during the work session, however, you may view the meeting LIVE on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTrsYd_8Vw8

UPDATE: THIS BUS ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. BUS 5 WILL BE OPERATING ON TIME TOMORROW MORNING, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Bus 5 in the Shenandoah Area will be running 20-25 minutes late tomorrow morning. Bus 29 will be covering this route as a double.

While neither the Page County Girls or the Luray Boys Basketball teams finished with wins last night, both are to be commended for outstanding seasons. What an accomplishment to have two teams in our division make it to the State Quarterfinals. Your schools and community are proud of you! Hold your heads high!

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Bus 5 in the Shenandoah Area will be running 20-25 minutes late tomorrow morning. Bus 29 will be covering this route as a double.

Important Bus Route Information -- Notice to parents in the Luray area -- There will be no bus 55 this evening. Please expect delays on this route.

Important Bus Route Information -- Notice to parents in the Stanley area-- There will be no bus 59 this evening. Please expect delays on this route.

In honor of Black History Month, we will be highlighting some innovations of African Americans that changed the way we produce and consume foods. On February 27, 2024 we will offer biscuits at breakfast and will offer French Fries at lunch. Interested in finding out why those foods, see the graphic below.

In Honor of African American History Month-- Celebrating Famous Black Educators That Helped Change History Carlotta Walls LaNier Ms. LaNier was the youngest of nine courageous students known as the Little Rock Nine, who integrated into an Arkansas high school in the midst of the American Civil Rights Movement. She was the first African American woman to walk across a stage to receive her high school diploma. She worked as a program administrator for teens later in her life and has dedicated her life to ensuring all students have equal access to educational rights. This information borrowed from: https://www.teachervision.com/blog/morning-announcements/5-famous-black-educators-that-changed-history

Important Bus Route Information -- Notice to parents in the Stanley area-- Stanley Area for this evening 2/23 and monday morning 2/26-- No bus 59 Please expect 15-20 delays on these routes. Thank you.

Shenandoah Elementary School is currently experiencing a smoke-related issue in the annex building next to the school. It has been confirmed by the Town of Shenandoah that the smoke is coming from sewer line testing. Students were evacuated outside when the fire alarms went off, but are being brought back into the gym of the school. Students and staff are safe and the fire department is on site. There is no immediate danger and Shenandoah staff will continue with their normal daily schedule.

At last night's PCPS School Board meeting, the 2024-25 School Calendar was approved. It is now posted to the webpage under MENU and DIVISION INFORMATION. It can also be accessed through this link: https://5il.co/2faq8 Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for the development of the calendar as well as the committee who drafted the calendar for approval.