Page County Public Schools

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!

This is an important reminder from Page County Public Schools: All schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, February 19,2024, in observance of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Thank you, and have a great weekend!

Kindness notes are an easy way to practice kindness. Kindness notes provide a concrete way to practice kindness through handwritten notes, electronic communication, or drawing pictures to show gratitude to others. Kindness notes can positively impact someone’s day. People will never forget how you made them feel.

Important Bus Route Information -- Notice to parents in the Stanley area-- Stanley Bus 54 will not be running Friday, February 16th, morning route. This route will be split between several buses. Minimal delays expected in this route except for Honeyville Rd and this area can expect delays of up to 30 minutes. Thank you.

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

Students in Mrs. Alger's English classes at Luray High School used Dr. Seuss books to create a 1 page graphic organizer identifying Elements of Literature. These elements include: theme, setting, point of view, summarizing, tone, and characterization.

Page County Technical Center celebrates Kindness Week.

We love our Technology Team. Today, we celebrate them!! Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff and administration.

To continue celebrating our Technology staff, here are just a few pictures of great lessons supported by our technology team. From finding exciting activities to do with students to enhance classroom learning, to making sure our equipment is operating properly and our network is top shape, we wouldn't be able to offer our students the experiences they get without each of them. Thank you for all you do everyday to support our students and our schools. We think we have the BEST IT Professionals!

A compliment is an expression of regard, admiration, praise, or respect. It feels great to receive a compliment. Research shows getting a sincere compliment gives us a positive boost and in turn also makes the giver and receiver happy. We know it can feel awkward sometimes to give a compliment and/or to receive one, but the more practice you get, the more natural it will feel. Such examples could include, “You’re like sunshine on a rainy day”, “You are beautiful on the inside and outside”, “You are making a difference” or You’re an awesome friend."

Page County Public Schools would like to give a sincere thank you to all of our School Resource Officers-- February 15, 2024, is School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. School Resource Officer Appreciation Day not only honors those who serve our school communities as certified law enforcement officers, but also commemorates their contribution as role models and law-related educators.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Several buses will not be running this evening. Expect delays of up to 30 minutes on Bus 5, 28, 29, and 4. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Info-- Notice to Parents in the Stanley area-- There will be no BUS 35 this afternoon. Expect delays of up to 45 minutes.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in Luray area-- Bus 65 will not be running tomorrow. Bus 55 will be running a double to cover it. Please expect delays on bus 65's route of approximately 30-40 minutes in the morning.