Shenandoah Elementary School

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, Apri l 10, 2025, 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 4 p.m. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/WqWPTzsfNPEPgxU47 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Important Reminder From PCPS: This is a reminder that PreK and Kindergarten registration is taking place today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thank you.

If you would like to apply for an attendance waiver for your child for the 2025-2026 school year, please click the link for more information. All applicants must meet eligibility requirements. Waiver applications are due in the PowerSchool Parent Portal by July 1, 2025. https://5il.co/1sy4a Application for Waiver for 2025-2026 https://pagecounty.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Page County Public Schools To Hold Annual Art Show.

🌸 April: Blooming with Possibilities at Shenandoah Elementary School 🌸 April is a month of growth, new beginnings, and exciting opportunities! Here are some important dates to remember as we continue to bloom together:

🌸 April Showers, Bring May Flowers... and So Much More! 🌸 Spring is in full bloom, and so are all the exciting things happening at Shenandoah Elementary School this month! Check out our April newsletter highlights: 📝 Test Prep Tips April is here, and exams are just around the corner! Make sure you're prepared with our latest test prep resources. From practice tests to study guides, we’ve got everything you need to finish the year strong! 💪 🏆 First in Math Competition Our students are continuing to shine in the First in Math competition this month through May 9th Keep those math skills sharp as we push toward the finish line. Great work, everyone! 🧠✨ 🍩 Donut Sale Fundraiser Indulge in a sweet treat while supporting a great cause! Our Donut Sale fundraiser is happening this March 27- April 10—don’t miss out! All proceeds go toward Shenandoah Elementary PTO. 🍩💖 #TestPrep #FirstInMath #DonutSale #SpringGoals #MathCompetition

Dear PCPS Faculty, Staff, and Families, At the end of this school year, Mrs. Cathy Marston, Page County Public School’s Director of Elementary Education, will be retiring from PCPS after 33 years of service. We are grateful to Mrs. Marston for her dedicated work over the years and we wish her all the best in his retirement. The position of Director of Elementary Education was realigned to a Director of Teaching & Learning for grades PreK-12 in the instructional department. Page County Public Schools (PCPS) is excited to announce that Mrs. Sara Hammill has been selected as the new Director of Teaching and Learning. Mrs. Hammill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science and Secondary Education from Lyndon State College and a Masters of Science in Education - Administration and Supervision from Shenandoah University. Mrs. Hammill has seven years of teaching experience at the high school level, and 20 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal and principal at the elementary and secondary levels. Since 2021 Mrs. Hammill has served as the principal of Wayland Elementary School in Rockingham County. She has been nominated as a 2025 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Principal and is awaiting final notification of this award. Mrs. Hammill resides in Penn Laird, Virginia with her husband and two teenage children. Her philosophy of leadership is rooted in intentionality, collaboration, and the belief that strong relationships are the foundation of a thriving school community. She shared, “I see myself as a lead learner and believe in modeling curiosity, a purposeful approach and a growth mindset in all things. I am beyond excited to begin working in PCPS and look forward to joining in on the efforts to help students and schools thrive.” Mrs. Hammill will begin her new role as the Director of Teaching and Learning on July 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Mrs. Hammill to PCPS!

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 27, 2025, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting . This will also be the final public hearing for the division superintendent search that will take place during the Comments period of the 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 4 p.m. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/32cRaSNQRYBUMe737 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvlRrqGAoNQ

This is a reminder from PCPS that Spring Break begins Monday, March 31- Friday April 4, 2025. School will resume on Monday, April 7, 2025. Thank you.

Page County Public Schools To Hold Annual Art Show.

Page County Public Schools has opened registration for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click the link below to access information on how to register your child. https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/.../kindergarten.../124981

Page County Public Schools is now accepting applications for Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. Please Click the link below for instructions on how to apply and for more information about the program. https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/.../virginia.../197271

Important Bus Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Bus 17 will be running a double with Bus 4 this evening, she will run her intown route and then come back for Bus 4 students. Please expect delays on Bus 4 this evening. Thank you.

Page County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Chief Financial Officer. Please click the link to visit the job listing on our website. https://pagecounty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5009558

Important Bus Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Please expect delays on BUS 27 this evening.

Page County Public Schools is now conducting a search for the next division superintendent. Please click the link to view detailed information regarding the position, and how to apply. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HX15p-QOPUNNJ6MfzbbKZYDfcgxoTB5W1yEFZzVq3QY/edit?tab=t.0

Please read this important letter regarding April 7, 2025. In Spanish: https://5il.co/3and9 In English: https://5il.co/3anda

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 13, 2025, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting . There will also be a public hearing for the division superintendent search during this time. 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 4 p.m. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/RYMbjNAh1X3XtbEg8 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Important Bus Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Bus 17 will be running a double with Bus 4 this afternoon. The driver will run her intown route and then come back and pick up the rest of the students. Please expect delays on Bus 4 this evening.

Reminder: As a result of recent calendar changes, Friday, March 14, 2025, is now a FULL day of school. To see the updated academic calendar please use the link provided: https://5il.co/38h4t Thank you.