"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." –Jackie Robinson
During School Board Appreciation month we also want to recognize two other special people. We would like to recognize Linda Breeden-Wallace for serving as the Clerk of the Board and the PCPS FOIA Officer, and Kim Burton, who serves as the Deputy Clerk of the Board. These two ladies go above and beyond in their duties to serve the board and our school division. Thank you for all you do. You are appreciated by all.
February is School Board Appreciation month! We would like to thank all of our PCPS school board members for working tirelessly to make our school division the very best it can be. Your contributions and involvement in our schools and community does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU!
Megan Gordon -- Chair at Large
Jackie Sullivan-Smoot -- District 5
Duane Painter-- District 4
Dr. Amy Painter -- District 3
Rolf Gubler -- District 2
Taylor Alger -- District 1
This evening, in Girl's basketball, for the 1st round of Regional play, Luray will host Page County at HOME. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Game time is 6:30 p.m.
Cost for the game is $6.
Important Message for Parents/Guardians:
This is a reminder that Monday, February 20, 2023, schools will be CLOSED in observance of President' s Day.
Have a great weekend, and please share.
The Page County Public Schools Wellness Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 3:30pm. We welcome anyone to participate. The committee focuses on the health and well-being of Page County Public Schools' students, staff, and families. Please contact the Central Office (540) 743-6533 for information on how to participate.
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." –Harriet Tubman
Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we have the best!! Be sure to thank them for all they do!!
#VAKindnessWeek -- How Will You Show Your Kindness?
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." –Booker T. Washington
Be someone's sunshine today. Kindness knows no limits. #VAKindnessWeek
Important Bus Route Information: PLEASE SHARE
In the Shenandoah area, Bus 28 can not cross bridge at 602. Therefore, it will not be running in Rinaca's Corner, Batman Rd, Shipwreck Farms, subdivision and Nature Trails.
PCPS will advise once the bridge reopens.
Thank you.
Road Closure
Currently, Rt. 602 in Page County, in the vicinity of East Point Rd. and W Maryland Avenue is currently closed due to an accident. The Shenandoah River/East Point Bridge has been impacted and will not be reopened until it can be inspected. Staff are coordinating with Emergency Services and receiving updates. This will impact the ability of Bus 28 to pick up students. Once the bus can get through, we will notify families.
Virginia Kindness Week 2023 --What is it?
The purpose of Kindness Week is to recognize that simple day-to-day acts of kindness enable our schools, communities, and state to be a kinder, safer, healthier and more inclusive place to live, work, learn and play.
Join us in celebrating Kindness Week 2023! #VirginiaisforKindness
Important Bus Route Information:
Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area.
Bus Changes for Monday Morning, Feburary 13th.
Bus 10 and Bus 4 will combine this morning in the Naked Creek area. Loop Road
will be picked up by Bus 10 at approximately 9:25 AM.
The Trenton Ave/ South Second Street area will be picked up by Bus 5 at approximately 9:35 am.
Weather Alert - Monday, February 13, 2023
Out of an abundance of caution and due to varied conditions across the division, all PCPS schools and offices will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 13, 2023.
Important Bus Route Information:
Bus 10 will be running a double in Shenandoah for bus Bus 4 this afternoon.
All middle school and high school students should ride their usual buses to Shenandoah Elementary.
At Shenandoah Elementary Bus 4 students will ride bus 10 home.
Students on Loop RD and Jollet Hollow and Weaver Hollow will be about 15 minutes later getting home this evening.
Thank you for your understanding.
Human Trafficking
Resources:
1) https://www.pollyklaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a-parents-guide-to-human-trafficking-2.pdf
2) https://www.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish/2020/12/preventing-human-trafficking/
3) https://www.stoptraffickingproject.com/
"You can only become accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you." –Maya Angelou
PCPS would like to acknowledge our secondary school counselors & school counseling department staff for helping our students navigate life, and for encouraging them to dream big!
