Luray High School

On Friday, November 6, 2020, PCPS librarians Jennifer Bracken, Tammy Rhinehart, and Carrie Campbell, participated in the virtual VAASL Annual Fall Conference. PCHS Jennifer Bracken was sworn in as the Regional Director-Elect for the Shenandoah Region. Congratulations.

This week is National School Psychologist Week. We, at Page County Public Schools, would like to give a big shout out to our school psychologists, Jonathan Lineburg, Cindy McHaney, and our virtual psychologist, Brittany Gill, who go far beyond the call of duty to help our students shine. This week, we honor you !

This is a reminder that tonight, Monday, November 9, 2020, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Central Office. Anyone wishing to make comments for the meeting should submit them no later than 4 p.m. today. Comments must be directly related to agenda items. The meeting may be viewed LIVE on YouTube. Meeting Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments Form: https://forms.gle/hqVuuLsoArwKgDRx9 View Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Thank you Susan Betcher for working on the LHS sign! It looks great!

Please be sure to check backpacks this weekend! Starting Today, every child that attends Page County Public Schools, that is an in-person learner, will be sent home with a bag of food for the weekend. For A Day students meals will be sent on Tuesdays, and for B Day students this will be on Friday. Students that attend 4 days a week will also get meals on Fridays. Remote learners and children 18 and under that are NOT enrolled in PCPS may access the weekend meals during Friday meal pick-ups. Please see the nutritional services news letter for more important information about this program. https://5il.co/mtq0 Thank you, and please share.

PCTC is proud to congratulate the students who were able to take the State Board Examination on Oct.21 on a 100% pass rate! The students demonstrated resilience and diligence in returning to PCTC in September to prepare for the exam. Also, a huge thank you to Ms. Caton for working with these students six months after schools closed in March due to COVID-19.

As required by the VDOE this message is to be sent annually to inform parents. “The Department of Education shall annually prepare and distribute to local school boards packets of information describing the educational and other services available through the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired to students who are identified as hearing impaired or visually impaired. Local school boards shall annually post this information on the school division's web site and inform the parents of those students who are identified as hearing impaired or visually impaired of its availability. School boards shall ensure that packets of such information are available in an accessible format for review by parents who do not have Internet access.” With the attached link, you will find guidance documents and resources available at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Sensory Disabilities http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/disabilities/sensory_disabilities/index.shtml

A Message From Page County Public Schools: Are you in need of internet services? Let Page County Connect help you! Take advantage of this opportunity to have your internet paid for you. Don't wait. Check out the details here https://5il.co/molr Today!!

A Resource Available to Our Teens From Choices-- From Just Surviving to We Are Thriving A Support Group for Teens Living Through a Pandemic. Two ways to participate.

This is an important message from Page County Public Schools: COVID-19 NOTICE: 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. https://5il.co/moth

Are you still trying to get internet? This may be the solution to your problem. Check out this offer from Page County. To print your copy of the application click https://5il.co/molr Spread the word. Conditions do apply.

Hello Sophomores and Sophomore Parents, On Tuesday, November 10th at 6pm in the LHS auditorium, we will be hosting Susan Fream, the principal of Massanutten Regional Governor's School, for an informational presentation. If you are interested in hearing more about MRGS, please plan to attend with a parent! Massanutten Regional Governor’s School for Environmental Science and Technology is one of the 19 Academic Year Governor’s Schools in the state of Virginia. MRGS is operated as a joint school serving the counties of Page, Rockingham, and Shenandoah, as well as Harrisonburg City. Massanutten Regional Governor’s School is housed in southern Shenandoah County at Triplett Tech. Students apply to MRGS during their sophomore year, and if accepted, attend during their junior and senior years. Thank you, LHS Counseling Department

The FFA National Convention looks a little different this year. Luray FFA members and their advisors participated in a virtual session on October 28th. Members are also able to participate in a wide variety of events and activities on the online platform. Members across the nation might not be able to gather in Indianapolis but they can still celebrate!

This is an important message from Page County Public Schools: In preparation for high school students to return to school, beginning November 16, 2020, we are providing you with the School Health Attestation form in advance that may be printed off, signed, scanned, and emailed back, or your child may bring it on their first day back. By signing the School Health Attestation Form (that states you will not send your child to school if they have any Covid-related symptoms) you will eliminate the need to sign Daily Health Slips. To email the form back to Page County High School, please use PCHS@pagecounty.k12.va.us, or for Luray High School email the completed form back to Pam Nichols at pnichols@pagecounty.k12.va.us https://5il.co/mk08 Thank you , and please share.

LHS FFA member, Kate Shifflet competed in the VAFB Young Farmer's Collegiate Young Farmers Discussion Meet last week. Kate made the final four while still a high school senior and won a $500 scholarship. Congratulations Kate on your scholarship and impressive performance!

This is a reminder that tonight, Monday, October 26, 2020, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the school board office. Anyone wishing to make comments for the meeting should submit them no later than 4 p.m. today. Comments must be directly related to agenda items. The meeting may be viewed LIVE on YouTube. Meeting Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/LG7wSALsErsmJv4u8 View Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live Please share.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS INCLUDED TO ACCESS VERY IMPORTANT CHANGES AND UPDATES TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. PLEASE SHARE. https://5il.co/md8a --MESSAGE https://5il.co/ihjy --UPDATED CALENDAR

Shout Out and Good Luck to the Page County Technical Center cosmetology students who will taking their State Board examinations today!! You can do it!

See flyer below for virtual Homecoming Dress Up days. Send us your pictures so we can share.

See flyer below for LHS Homecoming Week (October 26th - 30th) activities. All are welcome to watch the parade from Main Street to LHS at approximately 4:30 on October 28th. The Trunk or Treat is a PRIVATE EVENT for LHS students ONLY. Only Juniors and Seniors may drive in the parade and decorate vehicles for the Trunk or Treat. Freshmen and Sophomores are encouraged to dress up and attend the Trunk or Treat to receive candy and special treats from Leadership Club and PACA.