Page County Public Schools

Shenandoah Elementary School is currently experiencing a smoke-related issue in the annex building next to the school. It has been confirmed by the Town of Shenandoah that the smoke is coming from sewer line testing. Students were evacuated outside when the fire alarms went off, but are being brought back into the gym of the school. Students and staff are safe and the fire department is on site. There is no immediate danger and Shenandoah staff will continue with their normal daily schedule.

At last night's PCPS School Board meeting, the 2024-25 School Calendar was approved. It is now posted to the webpage under MENU and DIVISION INFORMATION. It can also be accessed through this link: https://5il.co/2faq8 Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for the development of the calendar as well as the committee who drafted the calendar for approval.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in the Stanley Area-- Stanley Area for tomorrow morning 2/23 No bus 54 or 59 Please expect 15-20 delays on these routes. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to Parents in the Stanley Area-- Bus 59 will not be running this afternoon. Please expect delays of up to 40 minutes this afternoon.

This is a reminder this evening, Thursday, February 22, 2024, 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 4p.m. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/sFpEZdwY5qB9UVgt6 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD2qcElgZgg

In Honor of African American History Month-- Famous Black Educators That Have Changed the World. Rita Pierson Ms. Pierson is famously known for her Ted Talks, in which she championed the black, youth male community. She was an elementary, junior high, and special education teacher, as well as a counselor and assistant administrator. She wanted to show all of her students that they all mattered and were supported-especially in school.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area-- Bus 5 students will be picked up approximately 30 minutes late on Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Stanley area-- Bus 64 students will be picked up approximately 40 minutes late on Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area: There will be No Bus 28 today. Bus 5 will be covering for Bus 28. Please expect delays of 20-25 minutes for Bus 28 students this afternoon. Thank you.

Mr. Fabian Ramirez was able to present to each Middle School on Friday, February 16, 2023, on The Kindness in Me. Fabian's message challenged students to be a room changer by spreading kindness everywhere they go. Fabian also shared with the students the difference between snitching versus reporting, focusing on when you snitch on someone, you want them to get in trouble. However, when you report someone, you want them to get help. Finally, Fabian discussed with students that we cannot control how people treat us, but we can control our responses.

Mark your calendars for this great family fun event! Be note there are multiple dates and locations for the production.

Important Bus Route Information -- Notice to parents in the Stanley area-- Bus 68 in the Stanley area will not run in the morning. Bus 68 students can expect delays of 35-40 as Bus 35 will run this as a double. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information - Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area-- Bus 5 in Shenandoah will be running a double on Bus 28 in the morning. Bus 5 students can expect delays of 15-20 minutes. Thank you.

Dr. Edmund Gordon One of the founders of the beloved Head Start program that many of our students have utilized today, Dr. Gordon honed in on closing the academic achievement gap for children who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. His goal wasn’t just to provide a better education for young students, but improve communities and family involvement across the board, helping those have educational opportunities that would otherwise never be possible without the program. This information shared from: https://www.teachervision.com/blog/morning-announcements/5-famous-black-educators-that-changed-history

Good afternoon Springfield Faculty, Staff and Families. We are writing to notify you that earlier this afternoon emergency services were called to Springfield Elementary School in response to an individual who required medical attention. Thank you to our emergency responders and school staff for their assistance. At this time, Springfield is operating under its normal schedule. Thank you

This week, Page County Public Schools has celebrated Kindness Week 2024 with spirit days, school events, and students, staff, and administration were given t-shirts to wear on Thursday to show solidarity in spreading kindness. These collages are just a few of the many pictures taken throughout the division. Please check individual schools for more shared pictures.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Stanley Area-- There will be no Bus 59 this afternoon. The route will be covered by Bus 22. Please expect delays of up to 30 minutes for Bus 59 students. Thank you.

Due to forecasted inclement weather, all PCPS events and activities for Saturday, February 17, 2024 are being cancelled and all buildings and offices are closed. Updates for events and activities that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Friday (2/16) afternoon and evening events are continuing as scheduled or with changes that are being communicated by staff. Please stay safe!

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Bus 48 will not be running this afternoon. Bus 5 will be covering for it. Please expect delays of 25-30 minutes this afternoon.

Thank you, Page County Public Schools School Board!