Luray Middle School

Please take a moment to read this important letter from the Division Superintendent regarding threats being made across the division, region and state: https://5il.co/2wfg1 Thank you!

IMPORTANT BUS ROUTE INFORMATION-- NOTICE TO PARENTS IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA BUS 64 will be delayed this afternoon due to a double run. Thank you for your patience.

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STOPIT APP - This is just a reminder to all PCPS staff, students and families that the StopIt App can be used to report information such as threats to harm others, threats of self-harm, inappropriate behavior, actions or posts. Please read more about the App: https://5il.co/2umrp Student Chromebooks have a link on the desktop taking them directly to the StopIt App. Additionally, the StopIt App has a 24/7 Crisis Hotline for anyone who may need assistance or support. If in doubt about a situation, you can always call 911 to request assistance. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!

Good evening Luray Middle School Faculty, Staff and Families, Late this afternoon, Page County Public Schools (PCPS) was made aware of a threat toward the school that was made by a student. The student involved will not be at school and the matter has been referred to law enforcement. Threats of any kind are taken very seriously with consequences given in accordance with the PCPS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. Additionally, law enforcement will remain involved as the matter may be referred for charges. Should your child need to speak with someone, counselors and administrators will be available tomorrow and as needed moving forward. Parents and Guardians - we need your help - please speak with your child about not making threats of any kind - verbal, in writing, or through social media. Please remind them that making threats is not a joke, it is not funny, and it cannot be resolved by saying “I was just kidding.” Take a moment to also check your child’s phone and monitor your child’s social media apps for messages, videos, or interactions that may be concerning or warrant additional attention. We also ask for your continued help in providing a safe and secure learning environment for everyone - if you or your child become aware of any potential threats please immediately notify a school staff member, a school resource officer, or contact law enforcement. You can also use the StopIt App to report anything that you may see, hear or read. More information about the StopIt App can be found HERE. Over the next few days, administrators will be reviewing with students why we do not make threats and the potential consequences of making threats - both from a school and law enforcement standpoint. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Thank you to the PCSO, all of our law enforcement partners for their assistance and support, and to the person who reported this information today. Thank you for your continued support of LMS and PCPS. Dr. Fox

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Springfield Area-- BUS 64 will not be running this afternoon. It will be covered by multiple buses. Please expect minor delays in the Springfield Area.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Luray Area-- Bus 65 will not be running this afternoon. It will be covered by Bus 55. Please expect delays of up to 45 minutes on this route. Thank you.

Good morning. The internet and phones across the division are now back in service. Thank you for your patience and cooperation yesterday during the outage. PCPS

Page County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Please enjoy the long holiday weekend. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Thank you. PCPS

Good morning Luray Middle Faculty, Staff and Families, Late last night, PCPS was made aware by the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) of a threat toward the school that was made on a social media platform by two students yesterday afternoon. This threat is being investigated and the students involved will not be at school. To provide reassurance to everyone, there will be an additional presence of law enforcement at LMS today. Counselors are available for any student who may need to speak with someone throughout the day. Threats of this nature are taken very seriously and this incident will be investigated fully and in accordance with the PCPS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. Additionally, law enforcement will remain involved in this incident. Please speak with your child about continuing to help us provide a safe and secure learning environment for everyone. If you or your child become aware of any potential threats please immediately notify a school staff member, a school resource officer, or contact law enforcement. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Thank you to the PCSO and all of our law enforcement partners for their assistance and support. Thank you for your continued support of LMS and Page County Public Schools.

Unfortunately, due to the impending thunderstorms forecasted for this evening, the JV football game with Luray vs. East Rock has been POSTPONED. No new date has been set at this time. Thank you.

Parent/Guardian Awareness Topic - Cell Phones & Social Media Tips for Parents and Guardians-- Please take a moment to read this information about how we can communicate with each other and our partnership. Thank you for taking the time to partner with us: https://5il.co/2umrr

📣 Attention Parents and Students! 📣 Just a quick reminder, students need to bring their Meal ID Card (the green card with a barcode) to school every day! 🏫🍎 This card is essential for accessing school meals and ensures a smooth and efficient process in the cafeteria. Please make sure it’s in their backpack or lunchbox each morning. If they’ve misplaced it, let us know so we can get a replacement sorted. Thanks for your cooperation! 😊

Parent/Guardian Awareness Topic - StopIt App & Bullying Please take a moment to read this information about the StopIt App (https://5il.co/2umrp) and Bullying (https://5il.co/2umrn).

Parent/Guardian Awareness Topic - Attendance Please take a moment to read this information about attendance in PCPS. With your help, PCPS was able to decrease chronic absenteeism rates across the division! Let’s keep going this year to get those rates even lower and more kids to school everyday! Thank you for partnering with us: https://5il.co/2umrl

Happy First Day of School Page County! We are excited for a great school year!

Today is the FIRST day of school for Page County. Please remember to drive carefully. Have a great year!

As we prepare to begin the 2024-2025 School Year here are some important reminders for our Luray Middle Bulldog Families: *The first day of school is Monday, August 26th. This day will be an A-Day. *Make sure you bring your class schedule with you to help you throughout the day. School begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. Students may enter the building beginning at 7:45 am *Car riders should be dropped off and picked up in the parking lot at the main entrance by the flagpole. *Don't forget to bring your green card to scan for breakfast and lunch. If you did not pick yours up at orientation, we will have them available for you. *Reminder for 7th-grade students- all immunizations must be up to date for 7th-grade students to attend school on the first day. Please call the school nurse if you need assistance. *All students must be in their first block class by 8:15am *Athletes must have a current VHSL physical to participate. *Elective Change Forms are due Friday, August 30th to the school counselors. We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

PCPS has been alerted to an ongoing police situation near Luray Elementary and Luray Middle. While the is situation is contained and there is not an immediate threat to any students or staff on campus we are making parents, guardians and staff aware. Students at practice this afternoon are being kept indoors and will be monitored at pick-up. Luray Freshman Youth Cheer is moving to Ralph Dean Park. All other evening events have been cancelled at Luray Middle and Luray Elementary. Thank you!

This is a reminder that this evening, Thursday, August 22, 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/SnCenBfUSoWLMj5v6 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2l348lRlEw