Page County Technical Center

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Carol Lam--Transportation--Page County Public Schools "Carol is reliable, patient, kind, professional and fun. She truly has a caring heart and I couldn't be more grateful to have her drive my child to and from school. My son has special needs and Carol makes all accommodations to ensure he is comfortable during transport. She also engages excellent communication. I cannot give her enough praises for what she does."--Kara Turner Thank you, Ms. Lam, for taking such good care of students in getting them to and from school safely. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Kaitlin Sanders--3rd grade teacher--Springfield Elementary School "Mrs. Sanders is such a calm and caring presence in our children's lives. She is there guiding with a strong, loving grace everyday. Mrs. Sanders is their cheerleader and a constant calm supporter in their lives. Thank Mrs. Sanders!"--anonymous "I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Sanders. She is an amazing teacher & role model to her students. She teaches from the heart & we are so thankful for her positive influence in our daughter's life. You rock Mrs. Sanders!"--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Sanders, for being such a great role model for our students. You are so appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Shannon Montgomery-Atkins-- Bookkeeper--Luray High School "Shannon... she's amazing. She started as a special ed aide when my now sophomore was in 2nd or 3rd grade at Luray Elementary. When the program moved to Springfield, so did they. She's been there through the ups and very hard downs, she's held me when I cried, she's shared my joy in his milestones. I can't wait for her to be there sobbing with me when we watch my son get his diploma in 2024. I'm crying typing this out! She's such an amazing soul. I'm so glad to have her as my middle son began as a preschooler (and I'm heartbroken she won't be at preK for my youngest!!!). She's really such a special, special person." -- Fallon Brumback Shannon, Thank you so much for all you have done over the years for Page County Public Schools. Your service and dedication are most admirable.

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-- Mrs. Lori Alger-- Special Education Assistant--Luray Middle School "She always thinks of others before herself, she is a kindhearted person with a heart full of love for the students she works with. My child tells me that she can talk to Mrs. Alger whenever she has a problem in school and that Mrs. Alger always has a smile on her face."--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Alger, for always showing kindness to our students. You are 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!

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.

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!

Tell Me Something Good-- We will call them as they were identified LOL --"The Circle Ladies" at Luray Elementary School. "I would just like to say Thank you to all the wonderful ladies that man the circle pick up and drop off line. They are out there sweating and freezing and they always have a smile and a wave and a sweet greeting for each kid. Thank you all!" --anonymous Thank you ladies for all you do each day with a smile on your faces. Those smiles mean the world to our students!

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. Rachael Meadows--7th grade Language Arts Teacher--Page County Middle School 1) "She gives my daughter confidence and helps her feel good about herself. My daughter loves school because of her!"-- Yvonne Buracker 2) "She's never gotten mad at anyone, her lessons are always fun, she's almost always smiling, if you need help she'll help you without making you feel bad that you need help, and she always let's us listen to music."-- Brandon Y Thank you, Ms. Meadows, for the attention and love you give to your students each day. You are appreciated!

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Lisa Dinges--Teaching Assistant--Shenandoah Elementary School "Ms. Dinges is an amazing assistant to all the littles she works with. She goes above and beyond for all her students. She has had such a positive effect on my son who adores her and she has made his school year so special. Thank you, Ms. Dinges, for all you do."-- Kelly Turner

Tell Me Something Good! Sarah Getz--History Teacher/Asst. Girls Basketball Coach--Luray High School"" "Ms. Getz is an amazing teacher and coach. She goes above and beyond for her students and basketball girls. She creates lessons that are engaging & challenges her students to think at higher levels. She supports students social and emotional needs. Ms. Getz connects with her students and makes them all feel loved and heard. Kuddos to her!" --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Getz, for supporting our not only the academic needs of our students, but also their social and emotional needs. You are greatly appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Kathleen Keim--2nd grade teacher--Springfield Elementary School 1) "Mrs. Keim is the kind of teacher that makes me want to be in her class!!! Her life experiences create this mash up of knowledge that makes her easily relatable and so fascinating! Mrs. Keim knows just how to connect with my child to make him want to be better, to work harder. He still says how much he misses her and would go back to 2nd grade in a hot second! Thank you Mrs. Keim for building up our kids, for pushing them to greatness! I see you and all the work you do. Thank you! "--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Keim, for making learning engaging and exciting for your students. You are appreciated!

Tell Me Something Good! Next up today, we have Ms. Emily Deamond --Music PCHS Ms. Deamond also has received multiple shout-outs for being so awesome. 1) "I am speaking on behalf of all Ms. Deamond's students. Ms. Deamond is amazing. She makes an effort to make all her students feel welcome and accepted. She works extremely hard as well. She is the director of the Marching Panthers and puts on a musical every year, if possible. Her efforts do not go unnoticed, as she has made a home away from home for her students out of the band room. She absolutely deserves a shout out."-- students of Ms. Deamond 2)"Emily goes above and beyond to provide her students with kindness and support. Her dedication to the music program is unwavering, often working on nights and weekends! She is organized and has open communication with students and parents. Thanks for your hard work!" 3) "She devotes so much time to the music Program at PCHS, and cares about what she does. She makes an impact on every student she teaches." --Landry Burns 4) "She has helped me be a better clarinetist even when I don't want to be."- anonymous 5) "She has always given me support and guidance as I learn a new instrument. She puts a lot of work into extra curricular activities for our school and makes them very enjoyable for her students. " -- anonymous 6) "Ms Deamond is always very supportive and helpful in every way she can be. All of her students look up to her as a good role model and she brings out everyone’s interests and talents." --anonymous 7) "She is a positive influence and always wants the best for each and every one of her students."-- Bradley Zimmerman Thank you Ms. Deamond for all you do for Page County Public Schools. You sure are loved!

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Lori Morris --Kindergarten Teacher-- Shenandoah Elementary School "Mrs. Morris has had such an impact on my son this year. He loves learning and going to school because of her. He says he is Mrs. Morris's big boy and he says she is "a cutie"." -- Kelly Turner Thank you, Ms. Morris, for all you do for your students. You are greatly appreciated.