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Join us in celebrating School Library Month! This month we are celebrating School Library Month, and we would like to recognize our school librarians and thank them for all that they do to promote a love of reading for our students. First, we will recognize Mrs. Jennifer Bracken--Page County High School "For the first ten years of my career, I taught high school English in another school district. It was during that time that I started to think about doing something different in the education field. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do and started to research different Master's programs. It didn't take long before I found the cohort for School Library Media Science through Longwood University that was starting in the fall. I knew at that point that that was what I was meant to do. I started into the cohort to get my Master's and become a Librarian and loved every minute of it. I knew in my heart that I was meant to be one. That was 2009 and I finished in the Fall of 2012 and was hired shortly after at Page County High School to become their Librarian. The rest is history and I've loved my job ever since. Not only do I love getting to instill the love of reading into my students and put that perfect book into their hands, but I also love getting to work will all of the students in the building and all of the subject areas. It is so much fun to be able to co-teach with so many and learn new things with the kids in those classes. When I am not at Page County High School doing the many things in the building that I do, I am a mom, wife, and student. I am taking graduate classes through JMU to add the school leadership/administration certification to my Master's. My two kids, ages 15 (son) and 13 (daughter), are three-sport athletes. They both play football, wrestle, and run track. They both wrestle year-round and compete in tournaments all over the country. My husband and I are kept very busy with all of their activities. When we have a little free time, we love to go hiking, camping, off-roading, and kayaking. The great outdoors is our favorite place to be." Thanks, Mrs. Bracken, for sharing your love of reading with your students and for all of the other ways you assist at Page County High School. You are appreciated.

Be on the look out for some great pictures coming your way. Today, we continued our Kindness Initiative by distributing Be Kind- No Exceptions bracelets to every student and staff member of PCPS. This message was shared with all students during morning announcements. "Each day we interact with many different people who are experiencing many different things. How do we make a difference for each one of those different people? By being kind. Sometimes it only takes one act of kindness to change someone's life. Page County Public Schools continues its kindness initiative by reminding everyone to spread kindness. To help do that, we are distributing kindness wristbands as a reminder to be kind whenever possible, and it's always possible! We are so proud of all of our students and staff, and we know that all of you will continue to show kindness in a variety of ways. A simple act of kindness can change a person’s life. Be Kind. No Exceptions."

This week we tip our hats to a hard working group of people in our division. Happy Assistant Principal's Week, and thank you for all you do for Page County Public Schools. We couldn't do it with out you. If you see them out and about this week, be sure to let them know you appreciate them! Shenandoah Elementary: Mr. Corey Harlow Stanley Elementary: Mr. Frank Comer (interim) Luray Elementary: Mrs. Jodi Foltz Page County Middle School: Mr. Matt Capuano Page County High School: Ms. Shannon Hawkins Luray High School: Ms. Tara Meadows Luray Middle School: Mr. Nolan Jeffries (interim)

This is a reminder that school will resume TOMORROW, Monday, April 4, 2022. We hope everyone had an relaxing and enjoyable spring break. See you tomorrow. 🙂

This is a reminder that Spring Break begins on Monday, March 28, 2022, and will end on Sunday, April 3, 2022. School will resume on Monday, April 4, 2022. Please have a relaxing and enjoyable break, from all of us at Page County Public Schools!

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 24, 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/HNHUvswsyTm4weZA8 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

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This past week Page County Public Schools and Page Alliance for Community Action hosted a special parent program featuring Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on substance use, prevention, and mental health awareness. Unfortunately, our Internet connection wasn't available on Tuesday evening for the event to be streamed. Stephen's session was recorded and will be available at the link below for one week. We encourage everyone to view his presentation if you haven't already done so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WebShna7aSo

Message Regarding Spring Break: Families who would like snack bags for the days of Spring Break are asked to complete a form to request those meals. Those interested should complete a separate form for each student before 3pm this Friday, March 18, 2022. Contact the Department of Nutritional Services at (540)743-6533, if you have any questions. The form is found here: https://forms.gle/d6djNbvsKWBXo4uR9

CORRECTION: The Stephen Hill Presentation scheduled for this evening at Luray High School IS still occurring IN PERSON. If our internet is not restored, the LIVE streaming of the event will not be able to take place, but will be recorded and and a link posted for others to view later. A FREE Dinner will take place at Luray High School from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the presentation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. We apologize for the error. Please share.

Important Information: INTERNET ISSUES PCPS is currently experiencing issues with our internet provider throughout the division. Currently, we are unable to give an expected restoration time. We will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information. Also, If the Stephen Hill Presentation scheduled to take place at Luray High School this evening can not be held because of these issues, the presentation will be recorded and the link will be shared. We will post updates as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please share.

Page County Public Schools and Page Alliance for Community Action are pleased to host a special parent program at Luray High School on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Our keynote is Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness with a truly inspiring comeback story everyone must hear. This program is free and open to the public. We will be offering dinner (also free of charge) to all attendees from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. The PTO of the school with the highest percentage of attendees will be awarded a $100 Walmart gift card. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Page County Public Schools and Page Alliance for Community Action are pleased to host a special parent program at Luray High School on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Our keynote is Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness with a truly inspiring comeback story everyone must hear. This program is free and open to the public. We will be offering dinner (also free of charge) to all attendees from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. The PTO of the school with the highest percentage of attendees will be awarded a $100 Walmart gift card. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Important Message to Parents/ Guardians: This is a reminder to please return the Student Contact Information form that was sent home Friday with your child(ren) TOMORROW, Monday, March 14, 2022. Please include any updated information or indicate that you have reviewed the form and the information there is correct by writing NO CHANGES. It is imperative that we make any necessary updates to information that is currently on file. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Important Message: The SAT Test that was to take place at Page County High School Tomorrow, Saturday, March 12,2022, has been CANCELLED due to potential inclement weather. More information will be sent out later regarding how to reschedule for another SAT administration or how to receive a refund . Thank you, and please share.

Important Message: Today, Friday, March 11, 2022, your child(ren) will be bringing home a print-out of our current Student Contact Information that is on file in PowerSchool. It is critical that we get this information updated as we approach summer learning opportunities and initiate our new transportation routing software. We ask that you update the information on the form being sent home by drawing a line through any information that needs to be updated, provide the correct information, and fill in any missing information. If NO CHANGES are needed, please write this on the form and return Monday. Students in grades PreK-5 should return this form Monday, March 14, 2022, to their homeroom teacher. Students in grades 6-12 should turn the form in to their 1st Block teacher. This request is time sensitive, and we appreciate your assistance in making this a priority. We apologize for the quick turnaround.

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 10, 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/ZuYjqjXtEydnzQ777 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Following is a link to purchase tickets for the Girls State Basketball Championship Game at VCU Siegel Center between Luray and Wise County Central. The game will be played at 11 a.m. All tickets will be sold ON-LINE. VCU requires masking while attending games at the athletic facility at all times, except when actively eating or drinking in your seats. To purchase tickets visit: https://vcutickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=VHSL&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Michelle Windle and Ms. Sabrina Matthews --Page County Public Schools --Speech Language Pathologist / Early Childhood --Michelle-- "She has been with my daughter since. She was 18 months old. She is now 7 in a regular 1st grade class. She was non verbal and never told us how her day was. Now she is saying sentencing and telling us about her day. She has outgrew her class but Mrs. Windle is still a Major help even though she doesn’t have to. She has never left her side. Words will never express how much this lady does for her and other kids. We were blessed to be put in her life." Rebecca Shifflett Michelle and Sabrina " These two ladies right here! They have been working with my son since before he was 3. They came into our life in the middle of developmental delays and an Autism diagnosis. To say they “took him under their wing” would be a complete understatement. They have loved my little guy as if he was their own and have brought the light out in him that we weren’t sure we would see. No one would believe the wonders they have done with him and we are so thankful for them! They have the best communication and make it feel like your child is their only child, but I know that’s far from true…they have many! I will never be able to put into words how blessed we are that these 2 ladies were placed in our lives." --Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Windle and Ms. Matthews, for the difference you make in each child's life. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Amanda Shenk--1st Grade Teacher--Luray Elementary School "Thank you for putting all your heart into transitioning first graders who were remote kindergarteners into school, for catching up the gaps, teaching first-grade skills, dealing with quarantines, and keeping it all a fun place to be. You are greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work."--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Shenk, for working so hard to provide for your students under stressful times. You are appreciated.