Shenandoah Elementary School

Dear PCPS Faculty, Staff, and Families, At the end of this school year, Mrs. Cathy Marston, Page County Public School’s Director of Elementary Education, will be retiring from PCPS after 33 years of service. We are grateful to Mrs. Marston for her dedicated work over the years and we wish her all the best in his retirement. The position of Director of Elementary Education was realigned to a Director of Teaching & Learning for grades PreK-12 in the instructional department. Page County Public Schools (PCPS) is excited to announce that Mrs. Sara Hammill has been selected as the new Director of Teaching and Learning. Mrs. Hammill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science and Secondary Education from Lyndon State College and a Masters of Science in Education - Administration and Supervision from Shenandoah University. Mrs. Hammill has seven years of teaching experience at the high school level, and 20 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal and principal at the elementary and secondary levels. Since 2021 Mrs. Hammill has served as the principal of Wayland Elementary School in Rockingham County. She has been nominated as a 2025 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Principal and is awaiting final notification of this award. Mrs. Hammill resides in Penn Laird, Virginia with her husband and two teenage children. Her philosophy of leadership is rooted in intentionality, collaboration, and the belief that strong relationships are the foundation of a thriving school community. She shared, “I see myself as a lead learner and believe in modeling curiosity, a purposeful approach and a growth mindset in all things. I am beyond excited to begin working in PCPS and look forward to joining in on the efforts to help students and schools thrive.” Mrs. Hammill will begin her new role as the Director of Teaching and Learning on July 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Mrs. Hammill to PCPS!

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 27, 2025, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting . This will also be the final public hearing for the division superintendent search that will take place during the Comments period of the 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. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/32cRaSNQRYBUMe737 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvlRrqGAoNQ

This is a reminder from PCPS that Spring Break begins Monday, March 31- Friday April 4, 2025. School will resume on Monday, April 7, 2025. Thank you.

Page County Public Schools To Hold Annual Art Show.

Page County Public Schools has opened registration for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click the link below to access information on how to register your child. https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/.../kindergarten.../124981

Page County Public Schools is now accepting applications for Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. Please Click the link below for instructions on how to apply and for more information about the program. https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/.../virginia.../197271

Important Bus Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Bus 17 will be running a double with Bus 4 this evening, she will run her intown route and then come back for Bus 4 students. Please expect delays on Bus 4 this evening. Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Please expect delays on BUS 27 this evening.

Page County Public Schools is now conducting a search for the next division superintendent. Please click the link to view detailed information regarding the position, and how to apply. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HX15p-QOPUNNJ6MfzbbKZYDfcgxoTB5W1yEFZzVq3QY/edit?tab=t.0

Please read this important letter regarding April 7, 2025. In Spanish: https://5il.co/3and9 In English: https://5il.co/3anda

Page County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Chief Financial Officer. Please click the link to visit the job listing on our website. https://pagecounty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5009558

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 13, 2025, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting . There will also be a public hearing for the division superintendent search during this time. 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. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/RYMbjNAh1X3XtbEg8 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Important Bus Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Bus 17 will be running a double with Bus 4 this afternoon. The driver will run her intown route and then come back and pick up the rest of the students. Please expect delays on Bus 4 this evening.

Reminder: As a result of recent calendar changes, Friday, March 14, 2025, is now a FULL day of school. To see the updated academic calendar please use the link provided: https://5il.co/38h4t Thank you.

Important Bus Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Bus 17 will be doubling up this afternoon with Bus 4. The driver will run her intown route first and then come back to pick up Bus 4 students. Please expect delays on Bus 4 this evening.

Luray Middle is currently without power. Students will be dismissed as scheduled and any indoor after-school activities at LMS (such as rehearsals) have been cancelled. Outdoor practices and those at others schools will continue as scheduled.

Page County Public Schools is now accepting applications for Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. Please Click the link below for instructions on how to apply and for more information about the program. https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/.../virginia.../197271

Page County Public Schools has opened registration for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click the link below to access information on how to register your child. https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/.../kindergarten.../124981

Important Bua Route Information: Shenandoah Area-- Bus 17 will be doubling up with Bus 4 this evening The driver will run her Intown Route and then come back to pick up the remaining students. Please expect delays on Bus 4 this afternoon Thank you.

At the Page County School Board meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Board voted to amend the 2024-2025 school calendar to provide additional instructional time. Monday, April 7, 2025, will now be a full school day for students instead of a student holiday. Kindergarten registration will still take place on April 7, and details about parent-teacher conference opportunities will be shared soon. Barring any further school closures, this will be the final calendar adjustment for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you for your continued patience and support of PCPS. Dr. Fox