Luray High School

PCPS IS NOW PLANNING FOR SUMMER CAMPS-- PCPS will be offering 4 different camps this summer, similar to last year. All PCPS students currently in grades K-11 are invited to express interest using the link included in this post. Each camp will run Monday through Thursday. PCPS will be providing transportation at centralized locations. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. In order to provide the best experience possible, camps will be limited to 30 students. Should more than 30 students express interest, a lottery system will be used to select students. All students desiring to attend should complete the form NO LATER THAN April 9, 2024. Students selected through the lottery to attend each camp will be notified using the email address provided in this form. https://forms.gle/cYDHjw7mBk3vtJRo7 We look forward to loads of fun this summer!!

This is a reminder that Parent/ Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, Monday, April 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We hope to see you there.

PCPS Families, While we don't have school on Monday, April 8, we hope you'll take some time to safely enjoy the solar eclipse and engage in some related activities. Please see the links below for some resources to support this special event! https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/ https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/learning-toolkit-blog/7-activities-to-get-kids-excited-solar-eclipse.html https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/learning-toolkit-blog/7-activities-to-get-kids-excited-solar-eclipse.html

Please join us for our 2nd Bingo Night of the semester on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at PCHS. A FREE meal will be provided, with a chance to win many PRIZES! This is open to everyone in the community; bring your families and come enjoy a fun evening together! See flyer for additional information. Please RSVP using the link below OR call our Front Office at (540) 652-8712, and let them know how many people are planning to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOBSbwyFwlmtmHVmLAGeZHso6UgNctSfgsNaTn4MZHd_YdzA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Luray Area-- Please expect delays on Bus 23 and Bus 66 this evening. Delays may be up to 45 minutes. Thank you.

If you'd like to schedule a meeting with your child's teacher for Parent/Teacher Conference Day, now is the time! Don't forget! Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This is reminder from PCPS that Parent/ Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024. If you have not yet signed up for a conference with your child's teacher(s), please do so as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you.

This is a reminder that this evening, Thursday, March 28, 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://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/yghUBwmU6eVFF6qP9 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH6M79GPYGs

Thank you for your continued patience - Buses have departed the Page High and Middle campus and are headed to Shenandoah or Stanley Elementary. PCHS Tech Center students have been transported back to PCHS and will be catching their regular bus home. Decisions about PCHS afternoon and evening events will be made once we have more information on the power situation. CCLC programs at both PCMS and Stanley Elementary have been cancelled.

Students at Luray Elementary, Springfield ES, Luray MS, and Luray High are being dismissed at their regular time today. Luray High students at the Technical Center will return to LHS at their regular time. All activities at LES, Springfield ES, LMS , LHS and PCTC will continue as scheduled this afternoon and evening.

Due to power outages in the Shenandoah Elementary, Page County Middle and Page County High and the need to coordinate transportation in the area, we will be dismissing Stanley Elementary students home early today, Wed, March 27, 2024 as well. PCPS will be providing transportation to all students who normally ride transportation and parents or guardians may pick up students from school. Anyone who is picking up a student will need to provide a valid, state issued ID and should be on the student’s emergency contact list. The CCLC program at Stanley Elementary is being cancelled today and those students will ride thor regular bus home. We anticipate that buses will be leaving Stanley Elementary around 2:30pm. We will continue to provide updated information this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and support.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - Due to power outages at Shenandoah Elementary, Page County Middle and Page County High we will be dismissing students home early today, Wed, March 27, 2024. PCPS will be providing transportation to all students who normally ride transportation and parents or guardians may pick up students from school. Anyone who is picking up a student will need to provide a valid, state issued ID and should be on the student’s emergency contact list. Buses will plan to depart Page County High at 1:50pm, go to Page County Middle next, and then make their way to Shenandoah Elementary. We are coordinating transportation for students at the Tech Center who attend PCHS. CCLC at Page County Middle is being canceled and those students will ride their regular bus home. Page County Middle school track practice is also canceled. A decision about all other afternoon and evening activities will be made once we get additional updates from the power company. We will continue to provide updated information this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and support.

Are you, or someone you know, interested in being a part of PCPS? APPLY NOW! https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

PCPS IS NOW PLANNING FOR SUMMER CAMPS-- PCPS will be offering 4 different camps this summer, similar to last year. All PCPS students currently in grades K-11 are invited to express interest using the link included in this post. Each camp will run Monday through Thursday. PCPS will be providing transportation at centralized locations. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. In order to provide the best experience possible, camps will be limited to 30 students. Should more than 30 students express interest, a lottery system will be used to select students. All students desiring to attend should complete the form NO LATER THAN April 9, 2024. Students selected through the lottery to attend each camp will be notified using the email address provided in this form. https://forms.gle/cYDHjw7mBk3vtJRo7 We look forward to loads of fun this summer!!

This is a Reminder From PCPS-- Please complete NO LATER than March 28, 2024 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.

Page County Public Schools would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to all First Responders for their heroic efforts during the recent wildfires. We know that it could have been so much worse if it hadn’t been for your tremendous effort and determination to protect our community. Thank you for being our “Hometown Heroes'' in the face of such devastation. We would also like to thank all of the residents of Page County and other areas who stepped up to volunteer or provided food, water, and other items in support of first responders and those in need, as well as those from outside agencies and organizations that came to assist. Your support of our community has not gone unnoticed. We are all deeply grateful!

In honor of Women's History month, we are highlighting two women who changed the way we produce and consume foods. On March 27, 2024, we will offer a breakfast platter that includes toast, and at lunch we will offer various dishes highlighting Indian cuisine. Read below to learn more about Sarah Guppy and Madhur Jaffrey.

Luray High School is pleased to announce that the LHS 2023-2024 Support Staff of the Year is Amanda Turner, Guidance Secretary. Amanda has jumped right into this role at LHS with a warm smile and kind heart. She is always approachable, willing to help in any situation, and friendly to all that come into the Counseling Office. Mrs. Turner is a problem solver and will seek to find a solution even if she is unsure of the answer. Her peers say that she represents calm under pressure as she is always attentive to each individual's needs and treats all with respect even when busy. Congratulations, Mrs. Turner!

Luray High School is pleased to announce that the LHS 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year is Lynn "Skip" Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton wears multiple hats at LHS - SPED / Math Teacher, SPED department chair, coach (3 sports), mentor, committee chairperson, etc. He handles all the roles with kindness, cooperation, collaboration, humor, firmness, and patience. He is a role model for our students and staff. Congratulations, Mr. Hamilton!

This is an important message from PCPS--- This is a reminder that Spring Break for Page County Public Schools begins Friday, March 29, 2024, and ends on Monday, April 8, 2024. Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. School will resume for students on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. If you have any questions or still need to schedule your Parent/Teacher Conference, please do so by Thursday, March 29, 2024. Thank you. Page County Public Schools