Luray Middle School

PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS NOW HIRING SCHOOL COUNSELORS! Job Description: https://5il.co/b809 Job Opportunities Page: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

*This week we will be honoring our principals and assistant principals for all of the hard work they do for our students. If you see them out and about, please let them know how much you appreciate them. * Today we honor our Middle School Principals and Assistant Principals Luray Middle School: Principal: Dr. Paul Johnson Assistant Principal: Mrs. Heather Foltz Dr. Johnson is in his 2nd year at Luray Middle School as principal. When asked about something that happened recently that made him smile, he said, "I was with a special needs student who was roaming through the building (I was trailing for safety), and the student entered the auditorium, got onto the stage and went into a performance (dancing, singing, facial and arm expressions). It was the cutest thing during what could have been deemed as an annoying situation." When asked if he could visit anywhere in the world, where would he go? It was no surprise that he answered Hartlepool, England, his hometown. Dr. Johnson moved here at the age of 11, leaving lots of family behind. He loves to visit England as often as possible. Mrs. Foltz says it was no surprise that she became a teacher, as she used to "teach" her stuffed animals as a little girl. When asked about something kind someone had done for her recently, she said a junior from Luray High School brought her Dunkin to school, and it made her day. Thank you Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Foltz for all you give to the Luray Middle School Community. You are appreciated!

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/24/22. https://5il.co/14pou https://5il.co/14pov

This afternoon the PCPS central office received a phone call from an unknown individual who did not make a direct threat to anyone in the division but caused concern among the division staff. Out of an abundance of caution, staff contacted the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and Luray Police Department (LPD) who responded immediately. Appropriate steps were taken at PCPS schools to continue to ensure student and staff safety. LPD and PCSO personnel were present at all schools throughout the day and at dismissal. There will be additional law enforcement present at evening activities in the division. The LPD and the PCSO will also provide a continued presence at all schools tomorrow. We take all concerns very seriously and will continue to work collaboratively to ensure student and staff safety at all times.

Possible Inclement Weather on Monday, January 24, 2022 PCPS is currently monitoring the possibility of inclement weather tonight that could impact our Monday morning commute to school and work. If a decision is needed to move to a two-hour delay, information will be shared with everyone by 5:30am. More information about our inclement weather procedures can be found on our division webpage or by clicking HERE. Thank you.

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/21/22. https://5il.co/14m3h https://5il.co/14m3g https://5il.co/14m3f https://5il.co/14m3e https://5il.co/14m3d https://5il.co/14m3c https://5il.co/14m3b https://5il.co/14m3a https://5il.co/14m39 https://5il.co/14m38

Please read this letter from Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox, on masking in PCPS. Thank you. https://5il.co/14m1f

Please read this important letter from School Board Chair, Mrs. Megan Gordon and Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox. Thank you! https://5il.co/14kj6

Good Evening. This message is to inform you that Page County Public Schools will be opening ON TIME, tomorrow, Friday, January 21, 2022. Thank you, and please share.

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/19/22. https://5il.co/14isn https://5il.co/14iso

Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 Activities & Events Update All PCPS evening events are cancelled with the exception of the School Board meeting. Practices may be held at the school’s discretion but will end by 4:30pm. No student will be penalized for not being able to attend a practice due to unsafe road conditions in their area or due to a lack of transportation. Coaches will be communicating with players and families as soon as possible. Dates for events that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you.

There will be a special called meeting of the Page County School Board to review Health Mitigation Strategies on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The meeting will be held at the Page County Schools Central Office at 5:30pm and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. The public has the opportunity to submit comments four ways: 1) In-Person: Notify the Board Clerk (lbreeden-wallace@pagecounty.k12.va.us) in advance or be present by 5:30pm. 2) Submit a Comment Online by 4:00pm: https://forms.gle/Tp9faD1ZQ5XCWSsx7 3) Complete the Parent or Staff Feedback form that was shared on January 18, 2022. 4) Email the School Board or the Superintendent. Thank you. Meeting Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/ View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Update on School Status Thursday, January 20, 2022 Good morning, Out of an abundance of caution and with varied conditions across the County impacting the safe passage on our roads, all PCPS schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 20, 2022. Decisions about afternoon and evening activities will be made later today and communicated. Information for staff will be emailed shortly. Thank you.

School Status Update for Thursday, January 20, 2022 All PCPS schools and offices will open on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 20, 2022. However, due to the uncertainty of this particular weather event in our area, we will be reassessing forecasts late this evening and road conditions early tomorrow morning. If conditions deteriorate to the point where it is unsafe to put our buses, student drivers, or staff on the roads, we may have to cancel school. The decision to cancel school will be made no later than 7:00am. Additionally, please be advised that we have had to make a change to the school lunch menus for tomorrow and will update Friday’s menus as soon as possible. These updates can be viewed on the division website. We thank everyone for their continued patience and flexibility as we continue to make decisions that have everyone’s safety as the primary concern. Thank you and have a good evening.

Activities and Events UPDATE for 1/19/22 Good Afternoon. This message is to provide an UPDATE for you on the status of Activities and Events scheduled for TODAY, Jan 19, 2022. Events and Activities WILL take place, however there will be adjustments to schedules. Please wait for additional information from schools with specific details. Thank you .

PCPS Status for Wednesday, January 19, 2022 All PCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 due to ongoing hazardous road conditions in some parts of the division. While roads in some areas are clear, there are roads across the division too hazardous for our school buses. A decision about events and activities on Wednesday will be made by noon and communicated to staff and families. All PCPS staff are asked to please check their email for additional information. Thank you and we hope that everyone continues to stay safe and warm.

Please take a moment to read this letter from Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox, on the recent mask order from Governor Youngkin. https://5il.co/14fw2 Thank you!

Tuesday, January 18, 2022-- Activities & Events Update--- All PCPS afternoon and evening events and activities are cancelled today due to hazardous road conditions. Dates for events that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. No decisions about school on Wednesday, Jan. 19 have been made at this time. Everyone please stay safe!

PCPS Status for Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 All PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 due to hazardous road conditions. Tuesday will not be a remote learning day. A decision about events and activities on Tuesday will be made by noon and communicated to staff and families. Thank you and we hope everyone stays safe and warm.

Page County Public Schools would like to take a moment to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his service and sacrifices. Dr. King said, "The people are looking to me for leadership and if I stand before them without strength and courage, they too will falter." May his actions and words continue to be an inspiration to us all.