Good luck at regionals! Rock the mat!
Good luck to our debate team as them compete in the super region contest tomorrow!
Good luck to our competition cheer team tomorrow as they travel to Stuarts Draft for their regional contest.
Congratulations to our boys cross country team for finishing 2nd in the district and advancing on to regionals!
Congratulations to Lele Warrick for finishing in the top 15 at the district meet and advancing to regionals!
It's School Library Month and we are highlighting our division librarians. Carrie Campbell is our librarian at Luray High School.
Mrs. Campbell has been in education for 20 years. 12 of those years have been with Page County Public Schools. She has served as librarian for 9 of those years. Her favorite books of all time are Angela's Ashes by McCourt, Jane Eyre by Bronte, and The Outlander series by Gabaldon.
Favorite Quote: "In a gentle way you can shake the WORLD."-- Gandhi
Her favorite pastimes include reading, she's a writer, a DIYer, thrift store fan, and an upcycler.
Congratulations to the following for their all-district awards:
Landen Dahnert - 1st team O-line, 2nd team Defensive End
Brenden Fitzwater - 1st team Receiver, D-back, Punter
Austin Holloway - 1st team Running Back, 2nd team Kick Returner
Dalton Griffith - 1st team Quarter Back, Def All-Purpose
Tyler Pence - 1st team D-line
Brady Jenkins - 1st team Linebacker, 2nd team Running Back
Lebron Payton - 2nd team Receiver, D-back
In continuation of honoring our division's librarians, next up we have Mrs. Jewelee Painter of Luray Elementary School.
Mrs. Painter is a proud HOKIE. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2002 with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and minors in English and History. In 2013, she graduated from Longwood University with a master's degree in Education in School Librarianship. Mrs. Painter has worked for PCPS for the last 8 years. Prior to joining PCPS, Mrs. Painter worker for the Shenandoah County Public Library as the Children's Specialist, and Handley Regional Library as the Circulation Specialist.
Favorite Pastimes: READING! Spending time with her 5 boys and husband. She enjoys hiking, swimming, watching her son play baseball, and her husband's rugby activities.
Mrs. Painter's Favorite Book-- The Road, by Cormac McCarthy (Her 3rd son is named Cormac) :)
Favorite Quotes: “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them” - James Baldwin- Nobody Knows My Name (1961)
"We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?” - Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” - Rosa Parks
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Congratulations to Rece Graybeal for advancing to Regionals in golf!! Good luck!
Varsity girls soccer tryouts will be held on Monday, April 12th from 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm. This is for all 9th - 12th graders. Tryouts will be held on the practice field at LHS. All participants trying out need a current VHSL physical form.
Please see below regarding upcoming outdoor track practices. Starts Monday, April 12th.
To kick off Library Appreciation Month we will spotlight the librarians from around our division .
First up is Stanley Elementary Librarian, Elizabeth Kite.
Ms. Kite is thrilled to work at Stanley Elementary, the very school she attended as a child. This is her 20th year of teaching . She decided to switch from being a 3rd grade classroom teacher to librarian just this year, after earning her master's degree from ODU.
Tonight's varsity volleyball game versus Clarke County can be viewed at the link below at approximately 7:15 pm.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/luray-high-school-luray-va/gam0e9cdd2a32?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert
Tonight's jv volleyball game versus Clarke County can be viewed at the link below at 6:00 pm.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/luray-high-school-luray-va/gam4536162cba?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert
Happy Librarian's Day to all of our PCPS librarians!
"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a library."
-Jorge Luis Borges
Dear Parents and Students,
As we approach the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year, please remember that students will be expected to complete all coursework and assessments (unlike the 2019-20 school year, when schools were ordered closed). We are also expecting students to participate in the SOL tests at their respective grade level or course. The Page County Public Schools promotion/retention policy (IFAC) will be enforced.
At the elementary school level, students in grades 1-5 must pass English Language Arts and Mathematics in order to be promoted. Any student in grades 4 and 5 who fails a core subject will be required to attend summer school to be considered for promotion.
At the middle school level, students must pass English, Math, and Science or History in order to be promoted. Any student who fails any of these subjects will be required to attend summer school to be considered for promotion. Failure to attend and demonstrate proficiency in the necessary skills will result in retention.
At the high school level, all classes that students are enrolled in at the high school level are needed for graduation. If students do not pass, they will be required to attend summer school or enroll in those classes next year.
We look forward to continuing to work with you to make sure your student(s) has what is needed in order to finish the 2020-2021 school year successfully. If you have questions or concerns related to academic achievement, you are encouraged to reach out to your school administrator or counselor.
Eric W. Benson
Page County Public Schools
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Accountability & Innovation
This is a reminder to Students, Parents, and Community Members. The deadline to complete the survey in regards to the superintendent search is Friday, April 9, 2021.
Survey Link -- https://forms.gle/bAFNnN7KV9PEieCz8
A webpage has been created to keep the public apprised of our progress in selecting the next superintendent of PCPS. Updates, survey results, and information from the school board will be posted here- https://www.pagek12.org/o/pcps/page/pcps-superintendent-search-2021.
April is School Library Month. Celebrate our school libraries and librarians. <3
Page County Public Schools has begun the search for the next Superintendent of Schools. A web page has been created to allow you to follow along with updates from the school board.
For parents, students and community members, we would like your input. A survey has been created to allow you to openly share those attributes that you feel are necessary for the board to consider when hiring for superintendent.
Deadline for the survey is April 9, 2021
Community Survey Link --https://forms.gle/bAFNnN7KV9PEieCz8
Web Page Link --https://www.pagek12.org/o/pcps/page/pcps-superintendent-search-2021
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Congratulations to our Forensics team! They competed in the VHSL State Finals. Gaven Heglar and JD Smith finished 1st in their categories. Sophia Williams and Adia Hill finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in their categories. LHS tied for 3rd with Windsor as a Sweepstakes Team in the state. Congratulations to all!