Luray High School

PCPS is announcing the following administrative changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Mr. Derek Ritenour, Principal of Luray Middle School, will be leaving PCPS and returning to Shenandoah County Public Schools. The position of Principal of Luray Middle School will be posted and the division will begin accepting applications. An interim principal will be placed at LMS until the position is filled. As has been done in the past, a survey for faculty, staff and parents gathering feedback on the new principal will be provided. Additionally, Ms. Emily Deamond, Assistant Principal of Luray Middle School will be moving to Page County High School, where she will be serving as the Assistant Principal beginning July 1, 2025. An update on the Assistant Principal position will be forthcoming. Mrs. Shannon Hawkins, Assistant Principal at Page County High School will be moving to Page County Middle School to serve as the Assistant Principal beginning July 1, 2025. Please join us in wishing Mr. Ritenour all the best in Shenandoah and Mrs. Hawkins and Ms. Deamond all the best at their new schools. We are grateful to all of our administrators for the hard work they do each day in PCPS in support of students, staff and families. Thank you!

In their Analyzing Health and Safe Environments for Children Unit, students identified the components of healthy snacks for young children and learned to identify safety hazards and ways to protect children from them. In addition, this activity built on earlier lessons about identifying developmentally appropriate practices that support and maximize development and learning for all children. Students were tasked with creating snacks for a pre-K program that were nutritious, safe, and involved children's fine motor skills.

Senior Information:

Yesterday, Luray High School seniors got to travel the hallways of Springfield Elementary, Luray Elementary, Luray Middle School and Luray High School one last time. So many smiles filled the hallways to wish our newest graduating class all the best for their futures. Congratulations Class of 2025! Click the link to view a complete folder of pictures. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WpELhCfdISmWisquznrsrTidu7ptHzoj?usp=drive_link

Senior Walk pictures at Springfield Elementary School shared by Mrs. Wendy Johnson. Click the link to see a folder of all photos taken. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HBr7qaqyEYa33P2e5uMna5I_lH89Afw-?usp=sharing

Ms. Getz's World Geography class was able to tour cities in Europe, Asia, and Africa today using virtual reality. Students were able to experience some of the places that they have studied this year.

This is reminder from PCPS-- Today, Monday, June 2nd, is the last full day of school for students. Tuesday, June 3-Thursday, June 5th are 12:30 p.m. early release days. Thursday, June 5th is the last day of school for students. Thank you, and have a great summer!

If you would like to apply for an attendance waiver for your child for the 2025-2026 school year, please click the link for more information. All applicants must meet eligibility requirements. Waiver applications are due in the PowerSchool Parent Portal by July 1, 2025. https://5il.co/1sy4a Application for Waiver for 2025-2026 https://pagecounty.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Important Bus Route Information: Luray Area-- BUS 30 will be split between BUS 27 and BUS 55. Please expect delays on BUS 30 students this afternoon.

Students in Ms. Weikle’s Biology class successfully completed the Monster Mash escape room activity as part of their unit on human body systems. This interactive experience helped students reinforce their understanding of the major organ systems—including the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and skeletal systems in a fun and engaging way. The activity served as an exciting lead-up to the upcoming fetal pig dissection, where students will apply their knowledge in a hands-on anatomical exploration.

This just might be the best one yet! Senior Prank of the Day!

Final Reminder: Any senior planning to participate in the senior walk on Monday, June 2nd needs to be at LHS dressed and ready to go by 1:00pm. We are pulling out of LHS by 1:05pm. Varsity boys/girls soccer should still be able to participate. DON'T BE LATE!

Please take a moment to read this letter announcing the new Superintendent of PCPS, Dr. Bryan Huber - https://5il.co/3hfz8 Congratulations, Dr. Huber!

Important Information From PCPS: The Page County School will hold a special called closed session meeting at 5:00pm followed by a called regular meeting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the PCPS Central Office. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public

Important Bus Route Information: Luray Area-- Bus 55 will be doubling for Bus 30 this afternoon. Please expect delays on Bus 30 this afternoon

Now is the time to check out our available positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Come join the PCPS team!! https://pagecounty.schoolspring.com/

Senior Prank ---Take your watermelon to school day.

Mrs. Bauserman's class did an escape room to review for their Biology SOL. Students used their knowledge of Biology topics to solve clues that gave them the combinations to the locks. They did a great job, and every team broke out!

Ms. Getz’s Honors World Geography class visited Mindrolling Lotus Garden, an international Tibetan Buddhism center located in Stanley, Virginia. We were given a presentation on the history and basic teachings of Tibetan Buddhism which included practicing meditation and a walking tour of the beautiful grounds which included a new temple, botanical gardens with waterfalls , and a pond. It was an amazing experience!

In need of a VHSL physical? This is a great opportunity. Plan NOW!