Page County Middle School

Just a reminder that today is the last day of school. Students will release at 12:30 p.m. Have a safe and wonderful summer.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to Parents in the Stanley Area Late Bus Bus 22 will be approximately 30 minutes late this afternoon due to a double run. Thank you for your patience.

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, May 26, 2022, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at Luray High School, at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Thank you. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/qFQXryxLzRM4hpZQ7 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Please read this important letter from Dr. Antonia Fox, division superintendent. https://5il.co/1b2ne Thank you.

IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM PCPS: This is a reminder that Thursday, May 26th and Friday, May 27th, are 12:30 p.m. release days for students. Thank you, and please share.

We'd like to take a moment and thank all of our dedicated School Resource Officers for all that they do for our administrators, staff and students each day. They have a big responsibility in making sure that we are kept safe, and we appreciate all the hours they put in to be there for everyone. Thank a School Resource Officer. They deserve it.

Page County Middle School students honor School Resource Officer, Dinky Conley.

Student registration for the Arts &Cultural camp and Sports & Recreation camp will end close on Friday, May 27, 2022. Student registration for the STEM camp and the Environmental camp will close on Friday, June 3, 2022.

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area Late bus Bus 67 will be approximately 10-15 minutes late this morning.

ARP ESSER III Feedback PCPS is seeking feedback from staff and parents on the use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III funds. Please take a moment to provide feedback using THIS FORM by May 31, 2022. Feedback will be considered when updates or revisions to the plan need to be made. Thank you!

Students and Families: Please see some of the activities planned below for the Environmental Summer Camp session. Registration is still ongoing through the Google Form. https://forms.gle/VWDcLPHU3HBWU7Ha6 *Camping day at the lake and build your own boat adventure *Wildlife day- experience nature firsthand with a visit to see real animals *Fossil fuel and carbon footprint- analyze the impact we make on our environment and make your own fossil fuels * Insect day- explore the creepy-crawly world and build your own ant farm *Weather day where you will try to build structures that withstand natural disasters! *Plant day where you will dig to discover the treasures of the soil and grow your own chia pets *Rock and geology day...take a trip through a cave and explore the crust of the earth *Nature craft day-use nature's beauty to make your own crafts!

Students & families - Please see some of the activities planned below for the Sports and Recreation Summer Camp session. Registration is still ongoing through the Google Form. https://forms.gle/VWDcLPHU3HBWU7Ha6 “May the Course Be With You”: obstacle course, relay races, and minute to win it games “Game of Throws”: learn how to play disc golf, frisbee golf, and other games that require throwing “Every Day Is a Walk In the Park”: Imagination Station adventure to include the walking trail with stations set up, new playground, and an opportunity to put your newly acquired disc golf skills to use on their course “We Lake It A Lot”: take a trip to Lake Arrowhead to hike the trail, learn how to play cornhole, and volleyball “Bowling is Right Up Our Alley”: experience duckpin bowling; learn bowling terminology, how to keep score, and participate in a friendly tournament “Swinging Into the Weekend Like…”: join us for an adventure on the ropes course at Luray Caverns and play a game of whiffle ball

Become part of a growing group of unique young women! Shenandoah Reel Women (SRW) and the Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR) are pleased to announce the upcoming fly fishing camps made possible by the 2021/22 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia and awarded to FNFSR. The registration fee for this camp is $125. Scholarships are available. Registration for either of these camps can be made at https://www.fnfsr.org/srw2022 . For more information, please contact: Joan Chapman, Shenandoah Reel Women, 703-507-2276 or joan.chapman@fnfsr.org or Julia Sargent, Director of Programs, Friends of the North Fork: 540-459-8550 or julia.sargent@fnfsr.org. *These materials and the activities described are not sponsored or endorsed by the Page County Public Schools.*

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area : Late Buses Bus 29 will be approximately 20 minutes late this afternoon. Bus 4 and Bus 5 will double up this afternoon, expect delays in Naked Creek/Jollett Road Area.

Principal for Shenandoah Elementary School Announced:

Chromebooks AND chargers will be collected during 1st block on Thursday, May 19 for 6th grade students and Friday, May 20 for 7th and 8th grade students. Chromebooks may still be used to complete missing work as necessary. Please remind students to bring chargers to school this week.

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area Late Bus- May 19th, AM only Bus 5 in the area of Trenton Avenue and South second street will be approximately 10 minutes late.

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area Late bus Bus 67 will be approximately 15-20 minutes late this morning.

SOL Testing will begin tomorrow. Please be sure your child is rested and prepared for testing. Students should arrive to school on time with fully charged Chromebooks. All grades will take the Reading SOL on Wednesday, May 18. 6th and 8th grade Math on Thursday, May 19. 7th grade Math and 8th grade Civics/Science on Friday, May 20.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area Late Bus-- Bus 67 will be approximately 15 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please share.