
"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


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.


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.


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


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.


"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!


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/


PCPS would like to recognize our elementary school counselors for positively impacting the lives of our young learners, each and every day!


Chromebook Care


Today, Miss Milford's senior class merged with Mrs. Burley's freshman class advisory to complete the Digital Awareness lesson and to help foster mentorship.


This is a reminder that tonight, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 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. Thank you.
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public
Comments: https://forms.gle/vVMkJd3RG3Z8od5F7
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live


How To Avoid Being Scammed.


School counselors make a difference in the lives of students, each and every day. In addition to helping students navigate their academic journey and prepare for a career, school counselors can help young people develop as a whole — personally, academically and professionally.


"It isn't where you come from; it's where you're going that counts." –Ella Fitzgerald


Is it a scam?


Historically, counselors began working in schools to provide vocational guidance to those joining the workforce. However, the term "guidance counselor" no longer encompasses the broad scope of work and duties provided by today's school counselors.
The role of the school counselor has evolved to become a central and important part of a child’s development and educational career. PCPS is thankful for our School Counselors!


National School Counseling Week 2023, "School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big," will be celebrated from February 6-10, 2023, to recognize the unique contribution of school counselors within PCPS and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve academic, career, and personal success.
