Page County Middle School

Are you looking to develop valuable skills, forge friendships, and pursue passions in a fun, engaging, and safe learning environment? Page County Public Schools is pleased to offer a Summer Camp for students in grades K-12. Students may sign up for 1 or more sessions based on their interests. Students should plan on attending all 8 days of each session for which they sign up. Please check out the flyer on our website or Facebook for more details about each session and use the link below for registration. https://forms.gle/t46t7iWbGsNUM7EY8

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area Late bus Bus 67 will be approximately 30 minutes late this morning.

Page Middle has an updated SOL Testing Schedule. Reading (all grades)- May 18 Math (6th & 8th grades)- May 19 Math (7th grade) & 8th grade Civics/Science- May 20 Expedited Retakes for all SOLs- May 24

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we'd like to take the time to honor two extremely hard working individuals, Mr. Don Ehlers, Athletic Director of Luray High School, and Mr. Bill Simmons , Athletic Director of Page County High School. These two men put in so many extra hours beyond the normal school day. They are always busy preparing fields and courts, scheduling, and rescheduling games, and there to supervise and work each and every game. Their dedication to our school system deserves to be recognized for all that they give to our division. If you see them around, don't hesitate to tell them thank you for all they do for your children and the community. A "thank you" goes a long way.

It's National School Lunch Hero Day! Be sure to thank all of those who help to keep your children fed each day. Our Nutritional Services staff deserve a big thank you for all they do. You are appreciated. Stay tuned for pics later from our cafeterias around the division.

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area Bus changes for the afternoon of May 5th. Bus 48 will be approximately 10-15 minutes earlier than usual. Bus 29 will be approximately 25 minutes late in the Fleeburg/ Fleeburg Loop Area and Grindstone Mountain Road. Bus 58 will be approximately 20 minutes late.

Important Bus Route Info-- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Late Bus Bus 29 will be approximately 35 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please share.

Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! Please be sure to stop and "Thank a Teacher" for all that they do every day to help your child(ren) be successful. Our teachers in Page County are the best!

Attention families and friends of Luray High School: This afternoon we evacuated the high school due to smoke inside the building. Following a full evacuation and emergency response, fire officials determined that a furnace had malfunctioned. They were able to remedy the situation quickly and we were permitted to safely re-enter the building. We appreciate the swift response by local emergency services. We are also proud to say that our students and staff handled this situation beautifully. Nicky Clark Principal Luray High School

Online Yearbook Sales will end on May 13, 2022. Please use this link to purchase yearbooks online. Hurry! The deadline is fast approaching! https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB110356

Important Bus Route Info- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Late Bus Bis 29 and Bus 5 will be combined this afternoon. There will delays in some areas.

This week at PCPS we are celebrating ALL of our employees. Every single person within our school system plays a vital role in making sure that our students are safe and loved. THANK YOU for everything you do. Please join us in the celebration. Take the time this week to just say, "thank you " to those who help your child(ren) each and every day.

Notice to parents in the Shenandoah Area Late Bus Bus 29 and Bus 5 will be combined this morning. There will be delays. The route will go as follows: Loop Rd, Fleeburg/ Fleeburg Loop from Naked Creek Rd, Grindstone Mt Rd, Crooked Run Rd, Steam Hollow, Verbena Subd, and Trenton Ave/ South Second St. area.

Are you looking for a rewarding job opportunity? We invite you to visit our booth at Lord Fairfax Community College (located behind Walmart)TODAY, until 6 p.m. All types of positions available for the 2023 school year. Stop on by and consider joining the PCPS family. Please share.

Important Bus Route Information- Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Bus changes for the Morning of Friday, 4/29/22 Bus 29 will approximately 10 minutes EARLIER than usual Bus 11- 340 stops on the way to PCHS/PCMS will be on time and picked up by Bus 67 Bus 11- regular route will be picked up by Bus 29 and will be approxmately 10-15 minutes later than usual. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please share.

Important Bus Route Information: Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area-- Late Bus-- Students living on Loop Road will be approximately 15 minutes late arriving home this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

April is Autism Acceptance Month: April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism Acceptance Month aims to foster acceptance and to ignite change through improved support and opportunities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This month is a good time to investigate Autism Acceptance Month resources and access the Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence resources. The most recent information from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network shows that 1 in 44 eight-year-old children have an ASD. What can you do to Learn the Signs and Act Early? . Resources: https://ttaconline.org/Event/29xsixzmjHrGc2R_rlJuZg/Event-autism-acceptance-month-april-2022-national-today--autism-society-of-central-virginia VCU Autism Center for Excellence: http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/ CDC's Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/ss/ss7011a1.htm?s_cid=ss7011a1_w Learn the signs and act early: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html

Wednesday, April 27, 2022, is Administrative Professionals Day, but we are honoring our unsung heroes all week long! Ms. Kelly Turner-- Page County Middle School Ms. Kelly Turner has been with Page County Public Schools for the past 20 years. Over those 20 years she she has worked in the kitchen at Springfield, PALS, Pre-K Assistant, Luray Middle School Assistant, then secretary. She then took the position of Bookkeeper at Luray High School, and now serves as Bookkeeper at Page County Middle School. Ms. Turner has two children, Makenzie (25) and Kanaan (5) She enjoys spending time with her family just grilling and hanging out. She loves to watch the bond that her daughter and son have with one another. Ms. Turner says the best part about her job as the Bookkeeper (Administrative Professional) is helping others. She especially loves the kids who stop in the office just to say hello and share their day. She says, "I'm glad they can confide in me, and I have grown a close bond with some of them." Thank you, Ms. Turner, for your years of dedication to Page County Public Schools. You are appreciated.

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, April 28, 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/2opdrmxscV1bWHgN6 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Important Bus Route Info: Notice to Parents in the Shenandoah Area Late Bus Students living on Loop Road will be approximately 15 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for patience and understanding. Please share.