Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Assistants Day, but we are celebrating our unsung heroes all week long.
Ms. Lois Huffman--Bookkeeper/Administrative Professional--Page County High School
Ms. Huffman has been employed with Page County Public Schools for the past 40 years, and says she has worked for 8 principals. She likes working behind the scenes where she helps make things run smoothly each day. She's a former graduate of Page County High School, and says the best part of her job are the friendly students and staff. When asked what she is most proud of she said, "my daughters and my granddaughters."
Thank you, Ms. Huffman, for your many years of dedication to Page County Public School. You are appreciated.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 is Administrative Professional's Day, but we are celebrating our unsung heroes all week long.
Ms. Sabrina Taylor --Administrative Professional--Luray Elementary School
Ms. Sabrina Taylor has served Page County Public Schools for 22 years. During this time she has held many positions, all within Luray Elementary School. Thank you, Ms. Taylor, for your dedication to Page County Public Schools. You are appreciated.
Congratulations to LHS senior, Lacey Taylor, for participating in the All-State Choir event in Richmond this past weekend. Not only did she pass the audition to be a part of this prestigious ensemble, but was the top scoring soprano in all of District 5! We are so proud of you!
April is Autism Acceptance Month:
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism Acceptance Month aims to foster acceptance and to ignite change through improved support and opportunities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This month is a good time to investigate Autism Acceptance Month resources and access the Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence resources. The most recent information from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network shows that 1 in 44 eight-year-old children have an ASD. What can you do to Learn the Signs and Act Early? .
Resources: https://ttaconline.org/Event/29xsixzmjHrGc2R_rlJuZg/Event-autism-acceptance-month-april-2022-national-today--autism-society-of-central-virginia
VCU Autism Center for Excellence: http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/
CDC's Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/ss/ss7011a1.htm?s_cid=ss7011a1_w
Learn the signs and act early: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Professionals Day, but we are honoring our unsung heroes all week long!
Ms. Kelly Turner-- Page County Middle School
Ms. Kelly Turner has been with Page County Public Schools for the past 20 years. Over those 20 years she she has worked in the kitchen at Springfield, PALS, Pre-K Assistant, Luray Middle School Assistant, then secretary. She then took the position of Bookkeeper at Luray High School, and now serves as Bookkeeper at Page County Middle School.
Ms. Turner has two children, Makenzie (25) and Kanaan (5) She enjoys spending time with her family just grilling and hanging out. She loves to watch the bond that her daughter and son have with one another.
Ms. Turner says the best part about her job as the Bookkeeper (Administrative Professional) is helping others. She especially loves the kids who stop in the office just to say hello and share their day. She says, "I'm glad they can confide in me, and I have grown a close bond with some of them."
Thank you, Ms. Turner, for your years of dedication to Page County Public Schools. You are appreciated.
This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, April 28, 2022, 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 4 p.m. Thank you.
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public
Comments: https://forms.gle/2opdrmxscV1bWHgN6
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Professionals Day, but we are celebrating our professionals all week long.
Ms. Charlotte Stidham--Luray Middle School
Mrs. Stidham has been with Page County Public Schools for the past 15 years, serving at Luray Elementary, Luray High, and now serves at Luray Middle School. She says when she is not working she enjoys reading, crafts, playing Bingo, yard sales and craft shows.
Ms. Stidham has four children, and says they are her greatest accomplishment in life.
If she could go anywhere in the world, she'd go to Hawaii. She's never had the opportunity to go, but has had several friends travel there and she loves to look at their pictures.
Thank you, Ms. Stidham, for your dedication to Page County Public Schools. You are appreciated.
Wednesday, April 27,2022, is Administrative Professionals Day, but we are honoring our unsung heroes all week long!
Mrs. Robin Cubbage--Springfield Elementary School
Mrs. Cubbage has been with Page County Public Schools for the past 27 years. She spent her first 16 years at Luray Elementary School as a Title 1 Math Instructional Assistant. She says she enjoyed her time there with the kindest students and staff. She was awarded the opportunity to move to Springfield Elementary School in 2011, and has been there every since. She says, "I love Springfield. Everyone works so hard to ensure they provide the best for each and every student. My favorite part is interacting with the students, staff and parents."
When asked what motivates her, she said, "I love to help others by doing things that might make their day better or easier."
When she's not at Springfield, you can find her spending time with her family, especially her three grandchildren!
Thank you, Mrs. Cubbage, for all that you do for the Springfield Community. We couldn't do it without you!!
Congratulations to both Luray and Page County High School Class of 2022 students who participated in the LFCC recognition ceremony last night. These students were recognized for their accomplishments within the Lord Fairfax Dual Enrollment program. Congratulations on all of your hard work!
Happy Administrative Professional's Day. To all of our Administrative Professionals with PCPS, we say, Thank You for all you do each and every day. You are a vital part of our school system, and we wouldn't be able to do our jobs without you! You are appreciated!!
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Professionals Day. We at PCPS are honoring our unsung heroes all week long.
Ms. Beth Rowe--Page County High School
Ms. Rowe has been working within the division since 2008. She has served in the cafeteria, as a substitute, an Instructional Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, and currently serves as the Administrative Professional at Page County High School.
When asked, What is your favorite food? Ms. Rowe responded, "Spaghetti!!"
Outside of school, Ms. Rowe enjoys practicing karate (she is a brown belt in Go ju Ryu) and her Medieval European Martial Arts Guild Class. Ms. Rowe also enjoys reading, painting and drawing.
Thank you, Ms. Rowe, for your dedication to Page County Public Schools.
You are appreciated.
Administrative Professionals Day is April 27, 2022, but we are celebrating our unsung heroes all week long.
Mrs. Ellen Lukasavage--Luray High School
Born and raised in New Jersey, Mrs. Lukasavage was senior in high school when she got her first job as a data entry clerk at a car dealership. From there she worked the next 15 years entering data and creating licensure tests for medical students. She moved to Stanley in 1991, and has worked at Luray High School since 1999.
She says, if she could give advice to her younger self she'd say, "travel, spend time with your loved ones as often as you can."
Her favorite sports teams are The Luray Bulldogs, followed closely by the Green Bay Packers. LOL
While she has enjoyed her time with Page County Public Schools, Mrs. Lukasavage says, "It's time to retire. I want to spend more time with my husband, and my sweet cat, Shadow Sugar Plum"
Mrs. Lukasavage will be retiring at the end of this school year.
We wish you all the best in your retirement years. Thank you for all you have done for Luray High School, and for your dedication to Page County Public Schools. You are appreciated.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Professionals Day. However, we are honoring our Administrative Professionals all week long.
They are definitely some of the unsung heroes in the division.
Ms. Jennifer Adams--Page County High School --Guidance Department
Ms. Adams began with Page County Public Schools in 1990, when she took the position in the main office/library at Luray High School. In 1993 she transferred to Page County High School and remained in the main office for 25 years. 3 years ago the opportunity to move into the Guidance department at PCHS opened and she as been there every since. In all, Ms. Adams has devoted 31 years to Page County Public Schools!
When asked what she enjoys most about her job, she responded that the kids are what make the job the enjoyable. She says, "The majority of our kids are the kindest, most appreciative young adults, who are just looking for assistance or attention." Both of which she is always willing to provide.
When posed with the question of --If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go, and and why?-- Ms. Adams responded, "If I could go anywhere, it would be Germany. I was in the Army and stationed there in the 80's and would love to go and visit again."
Thank you, Ms. Adams, for the time and attention you devote to the students of Page County High School, and for your dedication to PCPS. You are appreciated.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Professionals Day, but we are honoring our unsung heroes all week long!
Ms. Leslie Smith--Page County Middle School
Ms. Smith has been with Page County Public Schools for 4 years. She has served as the Administrative Professional at PCMS for the past 2 years, and before that she served as an Instructional Assistant, and ISS Coordinator.
When asked about something kind that someone had recently done for her, she said, " I just love it when students stop by just to say Hi."
When she is not at school, Ms. Smith enjoys spending time with her family, going out to eat, and game nights.
Thank you, Ms. Smith, for your dedication to our school system and all that you do for Page County Middle School. You are appreciated.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Professionals Day, but we are spotlighting our unsung heroes all week long!
Mrs. Anita Ragland-- Central Office
Mrs. Ragland has been with the division for 21 years. She served as Bookkeeper for one year at Luray High School before moving to Central Office, where she has spent the last 20 years. Mrs. Ragland says outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and taking trips to a little family house a few counties over. She refers to it as their "happy place." Her favorite part of the day is when when she wakes in the morning, thankful and hopeful for a day that is filled with love, joy, kindness, and positivity.
Luray Elementary and Springfield Elementary Run Clubs participated in the Earth Day 5k on Saturday, April 23,2022. Thank you to all who sponsor our elementary run clubs. It wouldn't be possible without your support and dedication.
Such excitement at Springfield Elementary, as students enjoyed their first day on the new playground. (more pics to be posted as they are received)
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, it is Administrative Professionals Day, but we at Page County Public Schools, are taking the entire week to honor some of our unsung heroes.
Luray Middle School--Ms. Samantha Gray
Ms. Gray is a 2010 graduate of Luray High School. This is her first year serving as Administrative Professional at Luray Middle School, previously she served as Attendance Coordinator for Page County Middle School and a Special Education Assistant at Page County High School.
When asked what she enjoys most about her job, Ms. Gray responded, "The kids! Without a doubt, it's the kids!" She loves being able to form bonds and establish relationships, while watching them grow and mature.
Ms. Gray says her proudest accomplishment is making the decision to go to college to pursue her bachelor's degree. She is still in the beginning process, but she has been accepted to a university. She says it gives her a great sense of accomplishment knowing she is pushing herself to be a better person and role model for her own children.
Thank you, Samantha, for all you do for our division and for pushing yourself to be the best you can be. You are appreciated.
Administrative Professional's Day is On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, but we are taking the entire week to shine a little light on those in our division who are most definitely unsung heroes.
Luray High School--Pam Nichols
Mrs. Nichols currently serves at Luray High School. She has worked within the division for 23 years, having worked at Luray Elementary, Luray Middle School, and Luray High School.
When asked if she could give advice to her younger self, what would it be?
She responded, "Make sweet memories and let the house work go...It will wait on you. Those precious kids grow up!"
When she is not with her school family, Mrs. Nichols enjoys making memories with her own family every chance she gets.
Thank you, Mrs. Nichols, for all the years you have devoted to Page County Public Schools. You are so appreciated.
Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the link to read the letter regarding notice for 4/11/22.
PCHS https://5il.co/1996u
LMS https://5il.co/1996v
