Luray Elementary School

Weather Update - Monday, Jan. 30, 2022 On Monday, January 30, 2022, due to icy roads in some areas in the division, all PCPS schools and offices will open on a two-hour delay. We ask that everyone please drive carefully in the morning as temperatures will be very low and black ice may be present. Thank you and have a good evening.

Events and Activities on Saturday, January 29, 2022 All PCPS events and activities scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022 are cancelled due to the inclement weather. Dates for events which can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you and we thank everyone for their continued support in the area of student and staff safety.

Are you interested in a job in Finance? Page County Public Schools has an immediate opening for the position of Finance Specialist. Check out the job description here: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1891 Apply here: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx If you need more information, contact Patty Secrist at (540) 743-6533.

Early Dismissal - Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 In an anticipation of inclement weather, all PCPS schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. today, Friday, January 28, 2022. All after-school and evening activities are cancelled. Dates for rescheduled events will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you and we hope that everyone stays safe and warm.

Weather Update for Friday, January 28, 2022 This message is being sent to inform you that weather forecasts are being closely monitored and it may be necessary to dismiss students early on Friday, January 28, 2022. If an early dismissal needs to be announced it will be done by 8:00 p.m tonight or by 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. Information about events and activities will be shared tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation as we make decisions with the safety of our staff and students a priority.

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/26/22. https://5il.co/14uq4 https://5il.co/14uq5 https://5il.co/14uq6

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, January 27, 2022, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Page County High School at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. This meeting is a Pre-Budget Hearing. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Please Note: If you plan to attend the meeting in person, masks are required. Thank you. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/SJEAw2vF7gbxQozL7 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGwjAug76Jk

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/25/22. https://5il.co/14roy https://5il.co/14roz https://5il.co/14rp0

PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS NOW HIRING SCHOOL COUNSELORS! Job Description: https://5il.co/b809 Job Opportunities Page: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/24/22. https://5il.co/14pok https://5il.co/14pol https://5il.co/14pom https://5il.co/14pon

This afternoon the PCPS central office received a phone call from an unknown individual who did not make a direct threat to anyone in the division but caused concern among the division staff. Out of an abundance of caution, staff contacted the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and Luray Police Department (LPD) who responded immediately. Appropriate steps were taken at PCPS schools to continue to ensure student and staff safety. LPD and PCSO personnel were present at all schools throughout the day and at dismissal. There will be additional law enforcement present at evening activities in the division. The LPD and the PCSO will also provide a continued presence at all schools tomorrow. We take all concerns very seriously and will continue to work collaboratively to ensure student and staff safety at all times.

This week we will be honoring our principals and assistant principals for all of the hard work they do for our students. If you see them out and about, please let them know how much you appreciate them. Luray Elementary School: Principal, Liz Dodson, and Assistant Principal, Jodi Foltz Ms. Dodson is in her first year as principal and Ms. Foltz is also in her first year as assistant principal at Luray Elementary School. Ms. Dodson said if she could have given advice to her younger self she would say not to take things personally. Her favorite time of the day is in the quiet of the early morning. Ms. Foltz says her advice to her younger self would be to practice humility- always put others first and you will receive blessings abundantly. Outside of school she enjoys working in her vegetable garden and cross stitching. Thank you Ms. Dodson and Ms. Foltz for all you do for Luray Elementary School.

Possible Inclement Weather on Monday, January 24, 2022 PCPS is currently monitoring the possibility of inclement weather tonight that could impact our Monday morning commute to school and work. If a decision is needed to move to a two-hour delay, information will be shared with everyone by 5:30am. More information about our inclement weather procedures can be found on our division webpage or by clicking HERE. Thank you.

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/21/22. https://5il.co/14m35 https://5il.co/14m34 https://5il.co/14m33 https://5il.co/14m32 https://5il.co/14m31 https://5il.co/14m30 https://5il.co/14m2z https://5il.co/14m2y https://5il.co/14m2x

Please read this letter from Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox, on masking in PCPS. Thank you. https://5il.co/14m1f

Please read this important letter from School Board Chair, Mrs. Megan Gordon and Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox. Thank you! https://5il.co/14kj6

Good Evening. This message is to inform you that Page County Public Schools will be opening ON TIME, tomorrow, Friday, January 21, 2022. Thank you, and please share.

Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 Activities & Events Update All PCPS evening events are cancelled with the exception of the School Board meeting. Practices may be held at the school’s discretion but will end by 4:30pm. No student will be penalized for not being able to attend a practice due to unsafe road conditions in their area or due to a lack of transportation. Coaches will be communicating with players and families as soon as possible. Dates for events that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you.

There will be a special called meeting of the Page County School Board to review Health Mitigation Strategies on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The meeting will be held at the Page County Schools Central Office at 5:30pm and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. The public has the opportunity to submit comments four ways: 1) In-Person: Notify the Board Clerk (lbreeden-wallace@pagecounty.k12.va.us) in advance or be present by 5:30pm. 2) Submit a Comment Online by 4:00pm: https://forms.gle/Tp9faD1ZQ5XCWSsx7 3) Complete the Parent or Staff Feedback form that was shared on January 18, 2022. 4) Email the School Board or the Superintendent. Thank you. Meeting Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/ View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Update on School Status Thursday, January 20, 2022 Good morning, Out of an abundance of caution and with varied conditions across the County impacting the safe passage on our roads, all PCPS schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 20, 2022. Decisions about afternoon and evening activities will be made later today and communicated. Information for staff will be emailed shortly. Thank you.