Luray High School

LHS Senior Spotlight - Elsea Weber has been an active member of the LHS Academic Team for 3 years, including achieving the group title of District Champions in her 2nd year, and later serving as co-captain during her senior year. Elsea has also been a member of several other clubs and activities at her school and has participated in many events in the community with school and as a Junior Member of the Luray Volunteer Rescue Squad. She became a registered Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician through classes at Page County Technical Center. After graduation, Elsea plans on attending the University of Virginia to major in biology and minor in psychology in order to go to medical school.

Page County Public Schools is now accepting registration for Kindergarten. There are several options for families. Option #1: Parent/Guardian may utilize the Google link (https://forms.gle/F2SKFQEj6W25dGsc8) to submit basic demographic information and schedule a phone interview to finalize the application. Option #2: Parent/Guardian may download, print, and complete the application (Go to pagek12.org/ Menu/ Documents/Kindergarten Registration Materials). Drop the completed registration form off at the Central Office (735 West Main Street Luray, VA 22835) or their home school. Option #3: Call their home school and complete the application over the phone with a staff member. Springfield Elementary School - 540-743-3750 Luray Elementary School - 540-743-4078 Stanley Elementary School - 540-778-2612 Shenandoah Elementary School - 540-652-8621 The student academic screening portion of the application process is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of June 22, 2020. During these appointments, all additional documentation will be completed and verified. The student school entrance health form must be completed prior to the student starting the 2020-21 school year. If you have any questions, please contact your child's home school at the numbers listed above. Please share.

LHS Senior Spotlight - Ali Morrison has been a member of National Honor Society, Interact, Makers Club, Student Council and spent years playing JV and Varsity volleyball. She also volunteers at Rileyville Baptist Church in the Nursery. She will graduate as a Governor's Scholar from LFCC, which gives her a year of college classes completed. She plans on attending the University of Lynchburg where she wants to get a degree in American/British Literature and then get her Masters to become a college professor. Attachments area

LHS Senior Spotlight - While at Luray High School, Jacob Presgraves completed his academic plan and explored several elective areas. After graduation, he plans to enter the workforce.

Page County Public Schools is now accepting applications for preschool. There are several options for families to apply. Option #1: Parent/Guardian may utilize the Google link (https://forms.gle/iyBJw32tN5kXVGFa8) to submit basic demographic information and schedule a phone interview to finalize the application. Option #2: Parent/Guardian may download, print, complete the application (To print: go to pagek12.org, click Menu/ then Documents/ then go to the Preschool folder). Drop the completed application off at Central Office (735 West Main Street Luray, VA, 22835) or their home school. Option #3: Call the Central Office at 540-743-6533 and complete the application over the phone with a staff member. As applications are received, Central Office staff will be scheduling individual appointments with parent/guardian, adhering to social distancing guidelines, to verify in-person proof of residency, student birth certificate, and income (pay stub, W-2, or current year's income tax information). During this in-person appointment, any needed additional documentation will be finalized and completed. The student academic screening portion of the application process is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of June 15, 2020. These times will be announced at a later date. The student school entrance health form must be completed prior to the student starting the 2020-21 school year. If you have any questions, please call (540)-743-6533 or email chopkins@pagecounty.k12.va.us. Please share.

Our final PACA challenge! Week four: Send us a photo or video capturing how you’re continuing to help your community! Mrs. Betcher planted a garden and picked up trash in her neighborhood. What will you do? Entries are due by April 30th! Please send entries to Mrs. Campbell at cecampbell@pagecounty.k12.va.us or Mrs. Benson at msmith@pagecounty.k12.va.us.

Congratulations to the Week 3 PACA Staying Active and Healthy Challenge: Kylee Addison who submitted the following....“I’ve been staying active by going on walks, working on projects around the house, playing with my dog, pulling my brothers around on the lawn mower, and playing outside with my nephew.“

The NCAA Eligibility Center has partnered with the NCAA membership to make adjustments to the initial-eligibility certification process. Information regarding these adjustments can be found at https://www.vhsl.org/covid-19-news-release/

LHS Senior Spotlight - Myleeah Lawson participated in track and cheerleading while at LHS. She was also a member of FCCLA, GSA, and STAND. During her time at Luray High School, she completed the 2 year cosmetology program at the Page County Technical Center. Myleeah plans on attending attending LFCC for 2 years and pursue a degree in Business. She will also be working in the cosmetology field.

LHS Senior Spotlight - Michael Clark ran track and field (5 years), winter track (2 years), and Cross Country (4 years). Currently Michael is in the Delayed Enlistment Program for the United States Air Force and plans to serve 6 or more years.

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020 - Sarah Getz!! She is genuine and caring in her relationships with past and present students; prepares fun, interactive, and engaging lessons for her students; maintains high expectations in the classroom, thus promoting a strong classroom management environment; volunteers as a coach for the girls basketball team; lifelong learner (volunteers to learn new strategies and tools); promotes student successes by showcasing their products through seminar. Thank you for all you do!

Congratulation to our LHS Support Staff of the Year for 2019-2020 - Daniel Evans!! He is dedicated and invested in our school community and students; shows up early and works late; maintains a positive attitude and friendly demeanor with everyone; shares knowledge and expertise (teaching a class and mentoring students). Thanks for all you do!

Senior Spotlight - Gary Knott III was a member of the FFA and also took automotive classes at the Page County Technical Center. After graduation, Gary plans to enter the work force for a year and then plans to advance his career in the mechanic industry by attending UTI in July 2021.

Senior Spotlight - Lukas Lang completed two years at the Page County Technical Center in the electricity program. He plans to purse an electrical apprenticeship with the future goal of becoming a master electrician. He played JV Baseball for 1 year for the Luray Bulldogs . Lukas' hobbies consist of fishing and hunting.

Senior Spotlight - While at Luray High School, Jordan Windle played Varsity Football for 4 years.  Jordan plans to attend James Madison University in the Fall, majoring in Business. 

LHS Senior Spotlight - While attending Luray High School, Kylie Webb completed the CNA course at Page County Technical Center. Kylie was also a member of FCCLA for 3 years. Kylie plans to attend LFCC to further her education in nursing. She also plans to continue working as a CNA for Skyview Springs while working to get her LPN.

See the attached press releases regarding changes and additions to the meal delivery program.

Attention Families: Beginning Friday, April 17, 2020, those families receiving meals will receive multiple days worth of meals during each delivery. Deliveries will now be made on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Friday deliveries will now also include meals for the weekend. Meals are for any child in Page County who is 18 and under, there are no financial qualifications. The child does NOT need to be enrolled in Page County Public Schools. It is not too late to sign up to request meals, call or text 540-860-0848, or complete the form on the PCPS website, pagek12.org COVID-19 page. Thank you.

We would like to send a shout out to our counseling department for the hours they have put in over the last 2 days to serve our seniors as they submitted scholarships and to ensure that items were ready to go for distribution. We are so grateful for Sherry Grogg-Mathews, Sarah Lam, and Ellen Lukasavage! Our counselors rock!

Senior Spotlight - Alex Byrne came to Luray in 8th grade and made wonderful friends. She is proud to be a Bulldog. Alex plans on attending Lord Fairfax Community College in the fall and then wants to transfer to a four year college. She hopes to be a veterinarian.