Parents and Guardians:
The division is in the process of reviewing science textbooks to adopt for use in the 2023-24 school year. The textbook resources being reviewed are for grades K-5 as well as high school Biology and Chemistry. Most of the textbook resources are in digital form online with limited paper materials. These materials will be available for review from May 8 - May 23. If you are interested in providing input on the materials being reviewed, please reach out to the following staff members.
K-5 Science materials
Ms. Cathy Marston
Director of Elementary Instruction
cmarston@pagecounty.k12.va.us
540-743-6533
High School Biology and Chemistry
Mr. Clint Runyan
Director of Secondary Instruction
crunyan@pagecounty.k12.va.us
540-743-6533.
Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week from Page County Public Schools. Be sure to thank a teacher or staff member today for all they do. Everyone in the division plays a vital role in the success of our students. This week we celebrate our dedicated employees!
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Page County Public School acknowledges all of the hardworking Nutritional Services professionals in our division who ensure that our students have access to tasty and nutritious meals daily. Thank you for all you do!
Please take a moment to provide PCPS with feedback on the ARP ESSER III Plan by reading this letter: https://5il.co/1tu67
The Page County Technical Foundation received a $25,000 donation from the Blue Bell Foundation. Presenting the check to Foundation president, Mr. Richard Lawrence, is Mr. Bucky Thomas, Mrs. Cathy Weaver and Mrs. Mary Jane Hilliard of Wrangler/Kontoor Brands. Mrs. Hilliard is celebrating her 50 year anniversary with Wrangler/Kontoor this year. Foundation board members, Mr. Duane Painter and Mrs. Jackie Sullivan-Smoot, Dr. Antonia Fox, division superintendent and Mrs. Leigh Ann Pettit, principal of PCTC, were also on hand to receive the generous donation.
The donation will provide support in completing phase two of the Welding facility by adding a classroom space next to the Welding lab.
PCPS will be offering 4 different camps this summer similar to last year. All PCPS students currently in grades K-11 are invited to express interest using the form link below. Each camp will run for 8 days total - Monday through Thursday from 8:30am-12:30pm. PCPS will be providing transportation at centralized locations. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. In order to provide the best experience possible, camps will be limited to 50 students. Should more than 50 students express interest, a lottery system will be used to select students. All students desiring to attend should complete the form no later than May 19, 2023. Students selected through the lottery to attend each camp will be notified using the email address provided in the form. We look forward to loads of fun this summer!!
https://forms.gle/xSzUWByBp94hvHjp6
Thank you.
Page County Public Schools
Parents and Guardians,
As we head into the last month of school, please be aware that SOL testing will be occurring for students in grades 3-8 and particular high school courses during the month of May. Your child's school will be sharing specific dates for testing with you. In order for your child to be able to do their best, we have highlighted a few tips to keep in mind in regard to your home routines. Thank you, we appreciate your support!
This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, April 27, 2023, 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/cpvFgTkgLmiHH2Ek9
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live
Scheduled camps at PCPS this summer.
PCPS will be offering 4 different camps this summer similar to last year. All PCPS students currently in grades K-11 are invited to express interest using the form link below. Each camp will run for 8 days total - Monday through Thursday from 8:30am-12:30pm. PCPS will be providing transportation at centralized locations. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
In order to provide the best experience possible, camps will be limited to 50 students. Should more than 50 students express interest, a lottery system will be used to select students.
All students desiring to attend should complete the form no later than May 19, 2023. Students selected through the lottery to attend each camp will be notified using the email address provided in the form.
We look forward to loads of fun this summer!!
https://forms.gle/xSzUWByBp94hvHjp6
Page County Public Schools
This is an important message from PCPS:
If your child currently attends school on an attendance waiver AND/OR you would like to apply for an attendance waiver for the 2023-2024 school year, please click the link for more information.
https://5il.co/1sy4a
PCPS held its second Community Forum on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Page County High School. Approximately 40 attendees represented the school division, law enforcement, and various agencies who serve the entire Page County community. From the first meeting in March, the discussion continued around ways to work together to engage the community and utilize our resources in the most effective and efficient ways possible. PCPS is honored to host these forums and grateful to all of those in attendance. The next forum is scheduled for June 13, 2023 at 4p.m. ( at Luray High School). All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Together, we can help our community thrive!
This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, April 13, 2023, 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/kfiyRv8UtPXpnK9w8
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live
Don't forget! Tonight is the annual Page County Public Schools Art Show. The show is being held at Luray High School from 6-8 p.m. Come out and see all of the artistic talent within our division. We hope to see you there.
This is a reminder that parent/teacher conferences are being held today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teachers will have a 1 hour break during this time. If you don't have an appointment and plan to attend, you may want to check with the school to see when that break is scheduled. For Kindergarten registration there will be someone at the tables for the entire time.
Report cards are now available on the Parent Portal.
This is an important message from Page County Public Schools:
Report cards for the 3rd Quarter will be available in Parent Portal beginning Friday morning, April 7, 2023.
Also, please remember that all schools and offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023. Monday, April 10, 2023, there will be NO SCHOOL for students , but parent/teacher conferences will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thank you.
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Page County Public Schools will hold its annual ART SHOW featuring works from each of our schools. Please mark your calendars to join us for this event!
Today, April 4, 2023, is School Librarian Day. Please be sure to thank your librarians for all they do for your school.
School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians/libraries.
Research shows that school libraries/librarians have the ability to have a positive effect on the success of students. Libraries are intended to be comfortable learning spaces where students are given the ability to have free conversations, receive one-on-one attention if needed, and explore topics in a calming atmosphere.
This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 7, 2023 in observance of Good Friday. On Monday, April 10, 2023, there is NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS, as this is Parent/Teacher Conference Day. Conferences will take place from 10am -6 pm. Please note that each school will take an hour-long lunch break sometime within this time period. Times may NOT be the same for all schools. If you are planning to attend conferences, and you do not already have an appointment, you may want to contact that school to find out when their break is scheduled. For those attending for Kindergarten registration, someone will ALWAYS be available at each elementary school from 10am-6 pm.
Thank you, and please share.
Please consider joining us tomorrow by wearing Shenandoah Elementary's school colors, black and orange, as they return to school on Monday, April 3, 2023 Thank you.
