Page County Middle School

Mr. Fabian Ramirez was able to present to each Middle School on Friday, February 16, 2023, on The Kindness in Me. Fabian's message challenged students to be a room changer by spreading kindness everywhere they go. Fabian also shared with the students the difference between snitching versus reporting, focusing on when you snitch on someone, you want them to get in trouble. However, when you report someone, you want them to get help. Finally, Fabian discussed with students that we cannot control how people treat us, but we can control our responses.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Stanley Area-- There will be no Bus 59 this afternoon. The route will be covered by Bus 22. Please expect delays of up to 30 minutes for Bus 59 students. Thank you.

Due to forecasted inclement weather, all PCPS events and activities for Saturday, February 17, 2024 are being cancelled and all buildings and offices are closed. Updates for events and activities that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Friday (2/16) afternoon and evening events are continuing as scheduled or with changes that are being communicated by staff. Please stay safe!

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Bus 48 will not be running this afternoon. Bus 5 will be covering for it. Please expect delays of 25-30 minutes this afternoon.

Kindness notes are an easy way to practice kindness. Kindness notes provide a concrete way to practice kindness through handwritten notes, electronic communication, or drawing pictures to show gratitude to others. Kindness notes can positively impact someone’s day. People will never forget how you made them feel.

Thank you, Page County Public Schools School Board!

This is an important reminder from Page County Public Schools: All schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, February 19,2024, in observance of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Thank you, and have a great weekend!

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to parents in the Shenandoah area-- There will be no Bus 28 this afternoon. Bus 5 will be covering. Please expect delays of 20-25 minutes for Bus 28 students this afternoon.

We love our Technology Team. Today, we celebrate them!! Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff and administration.

A compliment is an expression of regard, admiration, praise, or respect. It feels great to receive a compliment. Research shows getting a sincere compliment gives us a positive boost and in turn also makes the giver and receiver happy. We know it can feel awkward sometimes to give a compliment and/or to receive one, but the more practice you get, the more natural it will feel. Such examples could include, “You’re like sunshine on a rainy day”, “You are beautiful on the inside and outside”, “You are making a difference” or You’re an awesome friend."

To continue celebrating our Technology staff, here are just a few pictures of great lessons supported by our technology team. From finding exciting activities to do with students to enhance classroom learning, to making sure our equipment is operating properly and our network is top shape, we wouldn't be able to offer our students the experiences they get without each of them. Thank you for all you do everyday to support our students and our schools. We think we have the BEST IT Professionals!

Page County Public Schools would like to give a sincere thank you to all of our School Resource Officers-- February 15, 2024, is School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. School Resource Officer Appreciation Day not only honors those who serve our school communities as certified law enforcement officers, but also commemorates their contribution as role models and law-related educators.

Important Bus Route Information-- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Several buses will not be running this evening. Expect delays of up to 30 minutes on Bus 5, 28, 29, and 4. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Info-- Notice to Parents in the Stanley area-- There will be no BUS 35 this afternoon. Expect delays of up to 45 minutes.

PCPS Families, Due to the lost instructional time we have experienced so far this school year due to weather related delays and closings, the PCPS School Board voted to amend 2023-2024 school calendar, removing the remaining 2-hour delay days. This means that February 28, March 13 and May 8,will now be full school days where students and staff begin at the regular school start time. An updated calendar is available on the PCPS webpage or by clicking this link. https://5il.co/1nzda Page County Public Schools

This is a reminder from Page County Public Schools- PCPS distributed t-shirts to students and staff members in celebration of Kindness Week We ask that everyone wear their shirts to school TOMORROW, Thursday, February 15, 2024, Thank you.

Love is truly the most powerful force known. Love is our highest good. It heals. It protects. It nurtures, uplifts, and transforms. Love is the sum of all goodness of the human heart. Then kindness is love in action. It is taking the love you have in your heart and giving it away to another. Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. When we show love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us to develop inner happiness and peace. Find a way today to spread kindness and show love for others.

In honor of Black History Month, we will be highlighting some innovations of African Americans that changed the way we produce and consume foods. On February 27, 2024, we will offer biscuits at breakfast and will offer French Fries at lunch. Interested in finding out why those foods, see the graphic below.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Bus 5 students will be approximately 15 minutes late getting picked up in the morning (Wednesday, February 14, 2024). Thank you.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Smiling is one such random act of kindness. Smiling has been proven to increase endorphins – which help you and others feel much better. By giving someone a smile, it will encourage them to do the same. Smiling can be a chain reaction and often is contagious. Take a moment today to make someone smile.