Page County Public Schools has developed a proposed Strategic Plan and would like to offer this plan for your review and comment. A copy of the plan has been placed at each school for anyone wishing to review it in person. Please contact your school to schedule a time to come in. If you wish to view the strategic plan online, you may do so at https://5il.co/gwtm. Questions regarding the Strategic Plan may be sent to questions@pagecounty.k12.va.us . There will also be a scheduled time at the next school board meeting for public comment on this topic. Thank you, and please share.
As students and families set out on summer adventures, Page County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources to keep students learning through the summer months. Please see the links below to help continue student learning.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xId-KymQE1QIL764GkpCbY7nv1simacUm98cGRfVUGc/edit
https://whro.org/classroom
Please share these links with others who may find them helpful during the summer months.
Page County Middle School will be honoring all 8th grade students on Wednesday, June 3rd from 1 to 5 p.m. with a drive through celebration and special treat courtesy of the PTO. Yearbooks may be picked up at that time. If you need to purchase a yearbook, click the link below and bring the order confirmation number at the time of pick up. We hope to see all of you tomorrow!
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000740626
This is a message from Page County Public Schools. End of the year report cards will be mailed today, Friday, May 29, 2020. The PowerSchool parent portal will be turned off for the summer while we work on student schedules for 2020-21. We wish everyone a safe and healthy summer!
For those wishing to join the school board meeting this evening scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Please use the information below:
Topic: PCPS School Board Mtg. 5-27-20
Time: May 27, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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In order to continue registration for VPI Pre-K enrollment you may visit LHS today from 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Stanley Elementary on Thursday and Friday, all of which are functioning as a drive through. We are able to open things up a bit, and you may come in to fill out the paperwork. Please note the following documents needed for registration.
Proof of residency
The original birth certificate (No copies)
W2 or Taxes from 2019
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Shared to you from PACA.
A training about youth tobacco and nicotine prevention for parents, teachers, and community members.
https://youtu.be/AHHn6z5wnYg
PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY:
The meals for delivery on Friday are packed and ready to go out. Please note that due to Memorial Day, these bags include 5 days of meals. We will deliver again on Wednesday, May 27th. Stay safe. Please share.
Page County Middle School scheduling registration forms will be mailed home with report cards on Friday, May 29, 2020 for upcoming 7th and 8th graders. Students will also receive a link to their student Google email to complete the form online. The registration form or the online form must be returned by June 12, 2020. If you are able to complete the form online, there is no need to return the paper form by mail. Upcoming 6th graders will receive an informational letter along with their final report card.
The regularly scheduled school board meeting for May 27, 2020, has been changed to 5 p.m. Closed Session, and Open Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Page County School Board Office.
PCMS will hold pick-up days for students to come by and get their yearbooks. This will be a drive-through event for parents, guardians and students. PCMS staff will be set-up at the main entrance to give out yearbooks. The pick-up schedule is as follows. 6th graders may pick up yearbooks from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1st. 7th graders may pick up yearbooks from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd. 8th graders may pick up yearbooks from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd. All 8th grade students are asked to come by the school for a special treat and send-off from teachers on June 3rd between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. If you have questions or need to arrange another pick-up time, please call the school and leave a message.
For those wishing to join the regularly scheduled school board meeting this evening, please use the information below to log in to the Zoom meeting.
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Topic: PCPS School Board Mtg. 5-11-20
Time: May 11, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Let's Chalk About Mental Health. In observation of Mental Health Month, here are some resources you may find helpful from PACA.
Looking for a summer job? Check this out!!
Dear Class of 2020 Students & Families,
Yesterday, Page County Public Schools released information regarding plans for a virtual celebration in an effort to honor this year’s graduating class. This celebration was designed to be something extra for the Class of 2020, not in place of a traditional in-person graduation.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, division officials participated in a conference call with State Superintendent of Education Dr. James Lane and Secretary of Education Qarni regarding commencement exercises. During this meeting, school divisions were told to use caution if they were planning for traditional in-person graduation ceremonies because it was highly unlikely that the Governor will be allowing for such large gatherings in the near future. School divisions were encouraged to model procedures used by Louisa County.
In an effort to follow all the safety protocols for physical distancing during the filming, students and guests were limited to 5 (graduate & 4 guests) because 4 other school personnel and the videographer will also be present in the gymnasium (maximum is 10). Both high schools have been in touch with Jostens to try and ensure every student's graduation regalia will be available at the time of filming. The filming of the virtual celebration was scheduled for next week in order to be completed in time for students to share with their families on the original graduation date. This video will include other graduation components and special recognition. Seniors will be receiving a survey this week to seek their feedback regarding future graduation possibilities. Page County Public Schools is still prepared to conduct an in-person graduation ceremony once we are allowed to do so - whenever that may be.
Again, our intention with the virtual celebration was to provide an additional way to recognize our Seniors. We hope the video serves as a memento. Additionally, each high school has purchased yard signs, hosted “Be the Light” nights, and has been posting senior spotlights on all social media platforms. It has been and will continue to be our goal to give the Seniors the recognition they deserve for their hard work over the past thirteen years.
Page County Public Schools would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our hard-working, dedicated teachers. Since we are not able to be in school this year, we'd like to encourage you and your child to participate in our own little "Thank You" recognition for our division. Sometime this week, have your child write a note or make a card/poster, take a picture and post it in the comments. So that everyone sees the participation, please submit the pictures in the comments on the Page County Public Schools Facebook Page for all of us to enjoy. Please share.
IN HONOR OF TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK HERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO
THANK A TEACHER: Please follow the instructions below if your child wishes to participate.
For the fifth year, the Virginia Lottery is encouraging students, parents and the general public to send thank you notes to Virginia's deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 8. Your favorite teacher could win a Virginia vacation and prizes for your school! Make your favorite teacher smile with a digital thank-you note featuring custom artwork by the three student art contest winners.
https://thankateacherva.com/
If ever there was a group that deserved recognition, especially during this time, it's our cafeteria and Nutritional Services staff. To Jennie Jeffries, her assistant Kate Comer, and to all of PCPS Nutritional Services staff (and to the volunteers who have assisted), we applaud you for your hard work everyday, and especially since the end of March when your dedication to the students and community of Page County was never more obvious. YOU are the true Lunch Heroes! Today, we celebrate you!
Community Coalitions of Virginia is partnering with MADD to host a virtual underage drinking town hall on Thursday April 30th. Please see the attached agenda and login information for the town hall.
A Message to Our Page County Public Schools Community:
A new program will allow PCPS students who are qualified to receive free or reduced price meals to also be eligible for additional assistance through a pandemic EBT program. We do not have all of the specifics or timeline yet, but this project will be in addition to the free meal delivery for all children 18 and under that is already occurring. If your child was already approved for free or reduced price meals, you do not have to do anything. If you were not already qualified for free/reduced price meals, families can still apply online at www.lunchapplication.com or can request a paper application by calling the Central Office (540) 743-6533 ext. 2816 or by e-mailing vjeffries@pagecounty.k12.va.us. If a family was denied free/reduced price meals earlier in the school year, but there has been a change in the household income, the number of people living in the household, or someone in the household is now receiving SNAP or TANF benefits, you may reapply. Those families who have a new address (which has not been previously reported to the school), should contact their home school to make sure it is updated. Please contact the Nutritional Services Office (540) 743-6533 with any questions. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Thank you, and please share.