Page County Public Schools

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

Today, September 12, 2024, is the National Day o f Encouragement! This day was announced in 2007, and is meant to be a day to uplift and encourage people to make a positive impact in their lives. Let someone know today that you "see" them and recognize their positive contributions. We ALL need a little encouragement.

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

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Springfield Area-- BUS 64 will be delayed by as long as 35 minutes today. Thank you for your understanding. PCPS

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!

Today, we recognize Patriot Day --The National Day of Service and Remembrance is a day to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and recommit to the values of service, patriotism, and unity.

IMPORTANT BUS ROUTE INFORMATION-- NOTICE TO PARENTS IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA BUS 64 will be delayed this afternoon due to a double run. Thank you for your patience.

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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 Luray Middle School Faculty, Staff and Families, Late this afternoon, Page County Public Schools (PCPS) was made aware of a threat toward the school that was made by a student. The student involved will not be at school and the matter has been referred to law enforcement. Threats of any kind 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 may be referred for 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 today. Thank you for your continued support of LMS and PCPS. Dr. Fox

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 Luray/Springfield Area Please expect delays up to 45 mins on Bus 58 and 64 this afternoon. Thank you

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 Springfield Area-- BUS 64 will not be running this afternoon. It will be covered by multiple buses. Please expect minor delays in the Springfield Area.

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.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Luray Area-- Bus 65 will not be running this afternoon. It will be covered by Bus 55. Please expect delays of up to 45 minutes on this route. Thank you.

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

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to Parents in the Luray Area-- BUS 55 will be covered by multiple buses this afternoon. Please expect delays up to 25 min. for these students. Thank you.