THIS IS A REMINDER FROM PCPS:
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, November 2, 2026, for a Teacher Work Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please check with individual schools to make appointments with teachers and to find out when teachers will be breaking for lunch.
There is also NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as this is Election Day and some schools are used as voting locations. Offices WILL be OPEN during regular hours.
School will resume normally on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Dear PCMS Families, Students, Staff, and Panther Nation,
I am thrilled to share some exciting news! Our School Performance Framework results have been released, and Page County Middle School has been identified by the state as a Distinguished School! This is the highest category a school can earn. In addition, we have officially exited our federal identification for needing improvement, a label that has been associated with PCMS for nearly a decade.
To top it off, PCMS ranked fourth among the top five schools in the state for gains in our School Performance Framework score! This is an incredible accomplishment and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire school community.
As the principal of PCMS, I could not be more proud. I want to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and sincerely thank the incredible teachers who work tirelessly for our students, the students who continue to grow and rise to challenges, and every staff member who plays a role in making our school a better place. To our parents, guardians, and community members, thank you for your continued support, partnership, and belief in our students.
It truly takes a village, and I am so honored to be part of Panther Nation! This accomplishment belongs to all of us. It represents the collective effort of a community that cares deeply about its students and is committed to helping them succeed.
While we are taking time to celebrate how far we have come, we also recognize that the work continues. The bar has been raised, and we must continue to build on this momentum. This year, we will keep putting our best foot forward, challenging our students to give their best effort, supporting our teachers and staff, and working together to ensure every student has the opportunity to grow and succeed. We also encourage our parents and guardians to continue reinforcing the importance of effort, attendance, responsibility, and learning at home.
Thank you again for being part of this journey and for everything you do to support PCMS. We have so much to be proud of, and I look forward to seeing what we accomplish together next!
Congratulations, Panther Nation! We are rising together!
With Panther Pride,
Principal Hitt
Page County Middle School
P.S. If you would like to learn more about our school's performance and results, please take a moment to explore our School Quality Profile by typing in our school name.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/data-policy-funding/data-reports/school-quality-profiles
I am thrilled to share some exciting news! Our School Performance Framework results have been released, and Page County Middle School has been identified by the state as a Distinguished School! This is the highest category a school can earn. In addition, we have officially exited our federal identification for needing improvement, a label that has been associated with PCMS for nearly a decade.
To top it off, PCMS ranked fourth among the top five schools in the state for gains in our School Performance Framework score! This is an incredible accomplishment and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire school community.
As the principal of PCMS, I could not be more proud. I want to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and sincerely thank the incredible teachers who work tirelessly for our students, the students who continue to grow and rise to challenges, and every staff member who plays a role in making our school a better place. To our parents, guardians, and community members, thank you for your continued support, partnership, and belief in our students.
It truly takes a village, and I am so honored to be part of Panther Nation! This accomplishment belongs to all of us. It represents the collective effort of a community that cares deeply about its students and is committed to helping them succeed.
While we are taking time to celebrate how far we have come, we also recognize that the work continues. The bar has been raised, and we must continue to build on this momentum. This year, we will keep putting our best foot forward, challenging our students to give their best effort, supporting our teachers and staff, and working together to ensure every student has the opportunity to grow and succeed. We also encourage our parents and guardians to continue reinforcing the importance of effort, attendance, responsibility, and learning at home.
Thank you again for being part of this journey and for everything you do to support PCMS. We have so much to be proud of, and I look forward to seeing what we accomplish together next!
Congratulations, Panther Nation! We are rising together!
With Panther Pride,
Principal Hitt
Page County Middle School
P.S. If you would like to learn more about our school's performance and results, please take a moment to explore our School Quality Profile by typing in our school name.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/data-policy-funding/data-reports/school-quality-profiles
PCMS Pep Rally Spirit Fundraiser
Oct. 29th, Oct. 30th, & Nov. 4th(Pep Rally)
Face or arm tattoos:
Cost $1.00 each
Have correct change to purchase.
Various Designs
Oct. 29th, Oct. 30th, & Nov. 4th(Pep Rally)
Face or arm tattoos:
Cost $1.00 each
Have correct change to purchase.
Various Designs
PCMS's First Club Day was a huge success! There were lots of clubs to choose from, including Drama, Reading, Board Games, Crafts, and many more. Students chose the club they wanted to attend and had a great time!
Page County Middle School 7th-grade history students and staff had a great time on their tour of JMU on October 15. They were able to learn more about the school, visit the planetarium, eat in the dining hall, and participated in an athletic panel interview with JMU athletes during their visit.
6th-grade PCMS students collected water samples from the Shenandoah River on October 16, 2026. Students tested the PH, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, and phosphorus levels of the water. They also monitored water temperature and turbidity. Students enjoyed catching a variety of macroinvertebrates.
ROBLOX and Online Gaming-Who is Talking to Your Child?
PCMS Halloween Dance
Friday, Oct. 30th from 3:30 - 5:00
Permission forms and $5.00 fee are due before 3 pm on Oct. 30th
Costumes must be school-appropriate.
*Parents must sign students out when picking them up in the lobby at 5:00.*
PCMS Candy Wars for Trunk or Treat Event
Oct. 19th - Oct. 30th
Oct. 19th - Oct. 30th
Red Ribbon Week is next week - Oct. 26th - 30th
October Social Trends: What Parents Need To Know.
https://aptg.co/m1yQxC (English)
https://aptg.co/s54Y5B (Spanish)
https://aptg.co/m1yQxC (English)
https://aptg.co/s54Y5B (Spanish)
Tonight, Thursday, October 22, 2026, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Central Office Board Room and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Comments are due by 4 p.m. The meeting may also viewed LIVE on our YouTube channel.
Please note that Facebook will not accept the link for the agenda of the meeting.
To view the agenda-- go to pagecounty.k12.va.us - click on Menu- under Division Information, click on the + sign and then click on BoardDocs.
Comments: https://forms.gle/6jPXnH9eDeUCnvLN7
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiJrmQvKAKs
Please note that Facebook will not accept the link for the agenda of the meeting.
To view the agenda-- go to pagecounty.k12.va.us - click on Menu- under Division Information, click on the + sign and then click on BoardDocs.
Comments: https://forms.gle/6jPXnH9eDeUCnvLN7
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiJrmQvKAKs
Tuesday, October 20, PCMS Volleyball AWAY GAME vs. Strasburg 5 PM (Time Change) at Strasburg High School Main Gym
Dr. Huber joined Ms. Marcey's first block 8th grade English class at on Friday, October 16. He read a Choose Your Own Adventure book titled "Chupacabra" to the students for "First Chapter Friday" and then joined them for an escape room that helped them review for the Benchmark test. They had a great time hosting him in our classroom!
Yesterday PCMS Celebrated
"Crunch Around the World"
"Crunch Around the World"
This is an important message from Page County Public Schools.
All schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. School will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.
All schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. School will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.
Continuing with his classroom visits this morning, Dr. Huber dropped into Ms. Whetzel's classroom at Page County Middle School. There, he was able to help students practice with common multiples. "What a great way to end the week!"
Happy National Principals Month!
Have a question or concern? PCPS is here to help! The following resources will help you find the best person to contact!
-View the PCPS:
Student Handbook - Parent Guide for Addressing Concerns - https://aptg.co/TbNdZ5
-View the PCPS Division Organization Chart- https://aptg.co/tVVpX0
-View the PCPS:
Student Handbook - Parent Guide for Addressing Concerns - https://aptg.co/TbNdZ5
-View the PCPS Division Organization Chart- https://aptg.co/tVVpX0
Tonight, Thursday, October 8, 2026, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Central Office Board Room and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Comments are due by 4 p.m. The meeting may also viewed LIVE on our YouTube channel.
Please Note that Facebook will not accept the link for the agenda of the meeting.
To view the agenda-- go to pagecounty.k12.va.us - click on Menu- under Division Information, click on the + sign and then click on BoardDocs.
Comments: https://forms.gle/dHZRQfrFHUD3m1XTA
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7_Z-LWVtQ
Please Note that Facebook will not accept the link for the agenda of the meeting.
To view the agenda-- go to pagecounty.k12.va.us - click on Menu- under Division Information, click on the + sign and then click on BoardDocs.
Comments: https://forms.gle/dHZRQfrFHUD3m1XTA
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7_Z-LWVtQ
