Page County Technical Center

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Gwen Burley---Spanish Teacher--Luray High School "She really thinks about everyone. She wants everyone to be involved. Mrs. Burley and her seminar put together valentines stuff for the custodians and lunch ladies, and it was really nice." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Burley, for teaching your students about spreading kindness. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Tracey Bailey--Special Education Teacher--Luray Elementary School "She has been an absolute wonderful person to work with and she takes such amazing care of her students. The relationships she builds and puts so much effort into are truly amazing. She’s such an asset to LES and we are so thankful for her! " --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Bailey, for helping to build those positive relationships with our school community. They truly do make a difference. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good Ms. Annetta Martz--Secretary/Bookkeeper --Stanley Elementary School "When I think of kindness, Mrs. Martz immediately comes to mind. She is very friendly, kind, welcoming, and patient. Every time I walk into the office she is right there to greet me & assist in any way. Thanks for being so kind all of the time." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Martz, for always being kind and friendly to those you assist. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Karen Stoneberger-- School Nurse--Page County High School "She is simply amazing. She is always willing to go above and beyond for the health care of all students. Thank you! "-- anonymous Thank you, Ms. Stoneberger, for being so dedicated to the health and well-being of our students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Maria Wilson--Special Education Teacher--Springfield Elementary School "Mrs. Wilson has brought a new and fresh perspective to our school. I see how much of her heart she pours into not only her students, but her colleagues too. She has formed many relationships in our school community. I am proud to work along side her and call her a friend. "--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Wilson, for all you give to our division. You are appreciated.

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! 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-- 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-- 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.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Coleen Manzano --2nd grade Teacher--Shenandoah Elementary School "Mrs. Manzano goes above and beyond for all her students. She had one of my older kids for 1st grade and he was having a lot of difficulty and she communicated with me and together we worked to figure out how to best help him. It took all school year and multiple different ideas, but she never gave up on him. Then she had another of my kids for 1st grade and now again in 2nd grade and while he can be difficult she has the patience of a Saint and again, she communicates with me and we work together to figure out the best way to help him. I know she's like that with all her students. They are all treated as if they were her own. I can never thank her enough for how she's been with my kids in the 3 years they've had her. I only wish she'd keep moving up in grades so my youngest could keep having her."--Jackie Staples Thank you, Ms. Manzano, for never giving up on our students, and for always looking for a new/better way to reach them. What you do is invaluable. You are appreciated.

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!