Page County High School

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we'd like to take the time to honor two extremely hard working individuals, Mr. Don Ehlers, Athletic Director of Luray High School, and Mr. Bill Simmons , Athletic Director of Page County High School. These two men put in so many extra hours beyond the normal school day. They are always busy preparing fields and courts, scheduling, and rescheduling games, and there to supervise and work each and every game. Their dedication to our school system deserves to be recognized for all that they give to our division. If you see them around, don't hesitate to tell them thank you for all they do for your children and the community. A "thank you" goes a long way.

Last night, at the Page County Technical Center graduation, Practical Nursing Students were honored for their accomplishments. Congratulations to all!

It's National School Lunch Hero Day! Be sure to thank all of those who help to keep your children fed each day. Our Nutritional Services staff deserve a big thank you for all they do. You are appreciated. Stay tuned for pics later from our cafeterias around the division.

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area Bus changes for the afternoon of May 5th. Bus 48 will be approximately 10-15 minutes earlier than usual. Bus 29 will be approximately 25 minutes late in the Fleeburg/ Fleeburg Loop Area and Grindstone Mountain Road. Bus 58 will be approximately 20 minutes late.

Important Bus Route Info-- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Late Bus Bus 29 will be approximately 35 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please share.

Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! Please be sure to stop and "Thank a Teacher" for all that they do every day to help your child(ren) be successful. Our teachers in Page County are the best!

Attention families and friends of Luray High School: This afternoon we evacuated the high school due to smoke inside the building. Following a full evacuation and emergency response, fire officials determined that a furnace had malfunctioned. They were able to remedy the situation quickly and we were permitted to safely re-enter the building. We appreciate the swift response by local emergency services. We are also proud to say that our students and staff handled this situation beautifully. Nicky Clark Principal Luray High School

Important Bus Route Info- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Late Bus Bis 29 and Bus 5 will be combined this afternoon. There will delays in some areas.

This past weekend Page County High School celebrated Prom 2022. Grand March preceded the Prom festivities.

This week at PCPS we are celebrating ALL of our employees. Every single person within our school system plays a vital role in making sure that our students are safe and loved. THANK YOU for everything you do. Please join us in the celebration. Take the time this week to just say, "thank you " to those who help your child(ren) each and every day.

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area Late Bus Bus 29 and Bus 5 will be combined this morning. There will be delays. The route will go as follows: Loop Rd, Fleeburg/ Fleeburg Loop from Naked Creek Rd, Grindstone Mt Rd, Crooked Run Rd, Steam Hollow, Verbena Subd, and Trenton Ave/ South Second St. area.

Are you looking for a rewarding job opportunity? We invite you to visit our booth at Lord Fairfax Community College (located behind Walmart)TODAY, until 6 p.m. All types of positions available for the 2023 school year. Stop on by and consider joining the PCPS family. Please share.

Important Bus Route Information- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Bus changes for the Morning of Friday, 4/29/22 Bus 29 will approximately 10 minutes EARLIER than usual Bus 11- 340 stops on the way to PCHS/PCMS will be on time and picked up by Bus 67 Bus 11- regular route will be picked up by Bus 29 and will be approxmately 10-15 minutes later than usual. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please share.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Late Bus-- Students living on Loop Road will be approximately 15 minutes late arriving home this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

April is Autism Acceptance Month: April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism Acceptance Month aims to foster acceptance and to ignite change through improved support and opportunities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This month is a good time to investigate Autism Acceptance Month resources and access the Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence resources. The most recent information from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network shows that 1 in 44 eight-year-old children have an ASD. What can you do to Learn the Signs and Act Early? . Resources: https://ttaconline.org/Event/29xsixzmjHrGc2R_rlJuZg/Event-autism-acceptance-month-april-2022-national-today--autism-society-of-central-virginia VCU Autism Center for Excellence: http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/ CDC's Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/ss/ss7011a1.htm?s_cid=ss7011a1_w Learn the signs and act early: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, April 28, 2022, 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/2opdrmxscV1bWHgN6 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Assistants Day, but we are celebrating our unsung heroes all week long. Ms. Lois Huffman--Bookkeeper/Administrative Professional--Page County High School Ms. Huffman has been employed with Page County Public Schools for the past 40 years, and says she has worked for 8 principals. She likes working behind the scenes where she helps make things run smoothly each day. She's a former graduate of Page County High School, and says the best part of her job are the friendly students and staff. When asked what she is most proud of she said, "my daughters and my granddaughters." Thank you, Ms. Huffman, for your many years of dedication to Page County Public School. You are appreciated.

Important Bus Route Info: Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area Late Bus Students living on Loop Road will be approximately 15 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for patience and understanding. Please share.

Congratulations to both Luray and Page County High School Class of 2022 students who participated in the LFCC recognition ceremony last night. These students were recognized for their accomplishments within the Lord Fairfax Dual Enrollment program. Congratulations on all of your hard work!

Happy Administrative Professional's Day. To all of our Administrative Professionals with PCPS, we say, Thank You for all you do each and every day. You are a vital part of our school system, and we wouldn't be able to do our jobs without you! You are appreciated!!