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
The regularly scheduled school board meeting for this evening WILL take place. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. in the central office board room. If you are unable to attend, please remember that the meeting can be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Thank you, and please share.
Due to weather conditions, all evening activities have been canceled. The school board meeting that is to be held this evening is still to be determined. We will update ASAP.
Don't forget, this event is tomorrow evening at Luray High School. We hope to see you there.
This is a reminder that school will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Thank you, and please share.
It's School Library Month and we are celebrating.
Ms. Cindy Bush --Shenandoah Elementary School
As an only child in the wilderness, my summers were spent with trees, wildflowers, critters, and books. In elementary, middle, and high school I spent my free time helping the librarians. It was always something I knew I'd love to be. My undergrad degree came from JMU in English, and I became a third grade teacher for 20 years, and my favorite part of teaching was reading aloud to children. While teaching, I got my masters degree in library science from Longwood and became the librarian at Grove Hill the year before it closed.
I then went to teaching third grade at Shenandoah, and waited for the perfect librarian job to open for me! I've been the librarian here for the past two years. I absolutely love it. I am blessed.
Thank you, Ms. Bush, for instilling your love of reading in children. You are appreciated.
This is a reminder that the school board meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, April 14th, will be held this evening, Monday, April 18, 2022.
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public
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View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live
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This is a reminder that there is No School for students, Tomorrow, Friday, April 15th, or Monday, April 18th.
Monday, April 18, 2022, will be a regularly scheduled professional development day for staff. Thank you, and enjoy.
Photo Credits to the National Park Service (Wildflowers in Shenandoah National Park)
Important Message from Page County Public Schools:
Tonight's regularly scheduled School Board Meeting has been POSTPONED. The meeting will now occur on Monday, April, 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you, and please share.
It's School Library Month, and we're celebrating.
I began my career as an elementary school classroom teacher. After 18 years in the classroom, I was able to achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a school librarian. I began my career in the library at Luray Elementary School. After 3 years at LES, I became the librarian at Luray Middle School when we opened in 2009. I absolutely love my job!
As a history buff, I love to read historical fiction and nonfiction. As a librarian, I believe that deep inside everyone has a love of reading -- we just need to find the genre and topic that sparks their interest. I love helping students discover what they enjoy reading!
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my daughter (who is also a teacher) and her husband, my son (who just graduated from college with a teaching degree), and my 5 crazy yet adorable dogs. I also love to read (surprise!) and shop.
It's School Library Month, and we're celebrating!
Mrs. Jewelee Painter --Luray Elementary School
I love creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to everyone, from the strongest readers to our reluctant readers. As a child I was not a reader. I didn’t really become an avid reader until college, a late bloomer. It was a college professor that absolutely inspired me and changed my life by putting Chinua Archebe's, Things Fall Apart, in my hands. From that moment I was hooked. I wanted to read deeply, understand more, and discover worlds I didn’t know existed. The best part of my job is instilling a love for books at an early age. I want our students to see reading, not as a chore to be completed, but as a joyful experience.
I have worked in libraries for 17 years, as a school librarian for 9 years. While not at school, I enjoy spending time with my favorite character, my husband. Our five boys keep us very busy.
