Page County Public Schools

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in the Stanley Area-- Stanley Area for tomorrow morning 2/23 No bus 54 or 59 Please expect 15-20 delays on these routes. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to Parents in the Stanley Area-- Bus 59 will not be running this afternoon. Please expect delays of up to 40 minutes this afternoon.

This is a reminder this evening, Thursday, February 22, 2024, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at Luray High School at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4p.m. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/sFpEZdwY5qB9UVgt6 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD2qcElgZgg

In Honor of African American History Month-- Famous Black Educators That Have Changed the World. Rita Pierson Ms. Pierson is famously known for her Ted Talks, in which she championed the black, youth male community. She was an elementary, junior high, and special education teacher, as well as a counselor and assistant administrator. She wanted to show all of her students that they all mattered and were supported-especially in school.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area-- Bus 5 students will be picked up approximately 30 minutes late on Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Stanley area-- Bus 64 students will be picked up approximately 40 minutes late on Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area: There will be No Bus 28 today. Bus 5 will be covering for Bus 28. Please expect delays of 20-25 minutes for Bus 28 students this afternoon. Thank you.