Luray High School

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Andrea Pyne--Special Education Teacher--Stanley Elementary School "Andrea is the most caring and dedicated teacher to her students. She proves herself over and over by the students she works with on a daily basis. She is kind, passionate, and cares deeply for all students. She is filled with joy and a delight to be around. Thank you for all of your hard work for PCPS. You are appreciated on every level." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Pyne, for all that you give to PCPS and your Stanley Students. You are truly appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Monica Hinegardner (Principal) and Corey Harlow (Assistant Principal) -- Shenandoah Elementary School "Mrs. Hinegardner & Mr. Harlow always go above and beyond for all of the students and staff here at SES. They always come to work with a smile on their face ready to take on the day. They make a great team and are amazing at what they do. We are SO happy to have them here with us at SES. "--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Hinegardner and Mr. Harlow, for all you do for Shenandoah Elementary School and for Page County Public Schools. You two make a great team!

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Melissa McDaniel- Assistant--Luray High School "Mrs. McDaniel is an asset to our school system. She is caring, patient, and kind. My son is so lucky to have such a wonderful person to help him along his learning journey. Thank you so much! " --Kara Turner Thank you, Mrs. McDaniel, for you helpfulness and kindness each day. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Bill Simmons--Athletic Director--Page County High School "Bill has been an amazing addition to PCHS. He is always striving to provide the best for our students, athletes and non athletes alike. He strives for fairness among all sports. He is truly in this for the kids " --anonymous Thanks, Mr. Simmons, for all you do for Page County High School and the school division. Being the AD means many long nights away from home and your dedication is appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Jeannie Lowman--2nd grade Teacher--Luray Elementary School "Mrs. Lowman makes every one of her students feel loved and excited to come to school. Her classroom is more like a family than just a classroom. She guides children and brings out the best in them by encouraging, disciplining and loving them. She provides a classroom where kids can make memories that will last them a lifetime."-- anonymous Thank you, Ms. Lowman, for making learning so much fun for our children. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Gwen Burley---Spanish Teacher--Luray High School "She really thinks about everyone. She wants everyone to be involved. Mrs. Burley and her seminar put together valentines stuff for the custodians and lunch ladies, and it was really nice." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Burley, for teaching your students about spreading kindness. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Joan Burner--Math Teacher--Luray Middle School "How patient and kind she is with her students and listens to them well." --Tonya Painter Thank you, Mrs. Burner, for showing your students kindness and patience. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Jenny Bracken--Librarian --Page County High School "She is always willing to help with whatever needs done. She is a Jack of all trades. If she isn’t helping out the students, she is helping out her fellow teachers. She is quite literally amazing! " -- anonymous Thank you, Ms. Bracken, for always being willing to assist wherever you are needed. You are appreciated.

This is a reminder that Monday, February 21, 2022, schools will be CLOSED in observation of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Thank you, and have a great weekend.

Bus 26 will be approximately 20 min late. Please Share.

Career and Technical Education Month is February and we are celebrating the programs within our schools. Check out our Future Farmers of America: FFA members raised a market steer on campus of PCHS and the meat was then purchased by Warren County Farm Bureau and donated to “Reaching Out Now” a program that feeds the hungry in the community. Pictured is FFA members delivering their finished product to “Reaching Out Now”.

We are also still celebrating Career and Technical Education Month at PCPS. Page County High School FFA members have had a busy fall and winter. We hosted our Food for America program, collected items for senior citizens in a nursing home for the holidays, gave funds to support the giving tree at PCHS, held a goat show that was judged but a special guest judge Mr. David Cale, and we are gearing up for our livestock judging trip to Virginia Tech.

Families interested in receiving 4 free at-home rapid testing kits from the United States Postal Service can place an order. Important details from the USPS about the order: Limit of one order per residential address One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests Orders will ship free. https://www.covidtests.gov/

Here we go again today! Tell Me Something Good! Ms. Kendra Piscitelli- Page County Middle School -Music Ms. Piscitelli has received NUMEROUS shout-outs in our initiative. 1)" Mrs. P goes above and beyond to help her students feel love and support. Her dedication to the music program is amazing, often working late nights and weekends to get things done and organized. Thanks for always making your students feel like they matter and spreading kindness!" --anonymous 2) "Mrs. Piscitelli is a truly kindred spirit. She is one of the sweetest teachers I've ever had. She's one of the accepting and understanding person I know. She works hard at what she does and really shows her passion for music and all of her students. She really makes music fun. ❤️ 🎶 " 3) "Mrs. Piscitelli introduced my son to music and has been a constant inspiration to not only him but his classmates as well. She helped him find an outlet for his creativity and has pushed him to learn so many cool things in music. Thanks to Mrs. Piscitelli for being a great teacher, mentor and just in general amazing person! Keep being awesome! "

Today is RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY. Page County Public Schools is celebrating not just today, but all month long, with our Kindness Initiative and TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD. The response has been overwhelming . Remember, if you want to share some words of kindness for an employee, fill out the Google Form https://forms.gle/6hTsyDnwzL5ad99p9 and we will give them a shout out on social media. Thanks, And spread some kindness today!

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 2/15 and 2/16/22. https://5il.co/15sbv

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 2/15 and 2/16/22. https://5il.co/15sbr

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Coleen Manzano --2nd grade Teacher--Shenandoah Elementary School "Mrs. Manzano goes above and beyond for all her students. She had one of my older kids for 1st grade and he was having a lot of difficulty and she communicated with me and together we worked to figure out how to best help him. It took all school year and multiple different ideas, but she never gave up on him. Then she had another of my kids for 1st grade and now again in 2nd grade and while he can be difficult she has the patience of a Saint and again, she communicates with me and we work together to figure out the best way to help him. I know she's like that with all her students. They are all treated as if they were her own. I can never thank her enough for how she's been with my kids in the 3 years they've had her. I only wish she'd keep moving up in grades so my youngest could keep having her."--Jackie Staples Thank you, Ms. Manzano, for never giving up on our students, and for always looking for a new/better way to reach them. What you do is invaluable. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good- Corey Carlson --Page County High School--Athletic Trainer "Mrs Carlson is a fabulous trainer. She has been such a blessing to my son and my family. She has made sure my son, through all his knee issues, is well taken care of and he takes care of himself. She has been a blessing to the school as a whole. We are FOREVER grateful for her!!" --Shannon Lucas Thank you, Corey, for all you do to make sure that our students are well-taken care of on and off the playing fields. You are a true asset to Page County Public Schools!

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Kristen Caton--PE/Health Teacher --Luray High School 1) "This teacher is so nice and helpful to everyone. She respects everyone and is so kind. She is so sweet and just an all around good person!" --Annah Whitmer 2) "She always helps me with anything I need. She cares so much about people and how they feel. I’m always able to talk to about anything I need. She’s a really great person!!" Thank you, Ms. Caton, for always being there for your students. You are appreciated.