School Board

13 days ago

District 1
Dennis C. Barlow
Chairman
5 Tee Court
New Market, VA  22844
Phone: 540-820-8385
dcbarlow@shenandoah.k12.va.us
Term: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

District 2
Thomas A. B. Streett
2334 Pleasant View Road
Mt. Jackson, VA  22842
Phone: 540-975-1470
Term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
District 3
Gloria E. Carlineo
P. O. Box 127
Edinburg, VA  22824
Phone: 215-589-2000
gemarkus@shenandoah.k12.va.us
Term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027

District 4
Kyle L. Gutshall
Vice Chairman
307 Eagle Street
Woodstock, VA  22664
Phone: 540-325-9656
klgutshall@shenandoah.k12.va.us
Term: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025


District 5
Brandi L. Rutz
138 Rutz Lane
Strasburg, VA  22657
Phone: 540-325-3822
blrutz@shenandoah.k12.va.us
Term: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

District 6
Michael D. Rickard
197 Crystal Place
Strasburg, VA  22657
Phone: 540-335-7389
mdrickard@shenandoah.k12.va.us
Term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027


School Closings and Delays

13 days ago

We announce all school closings and delays via our Mass Communication service called SchoolMessenger.  If you have a student in our division and you are not receiving calls, please contact the school your child(ren) attends.

TV Stations:
  1. Channel 3 - WHSV
  2. Channel 4
  3. Channel 7
  4. Channel 9
  5. Community Channel 8 via Shentel

Radio Stations:

  1. WSIG 96.9 FM
  2. WSVG 790 AM
  3. WSVA 550 AM
  4. WBHB 101 FM
  5. WMRA 90.7 FM
  6. WINC 92.5 FM
  7. WZRV 95.3 FM
  8. WUSQ - Q102 FM
  9. WFQX The Fox 99.3 FM
  10. Bright Radio 105-7 (WMXH-FM 105.7)
  11. Rascal 1330 (WRAA 1330)
2023-2024 School Division Goals

Academic Achievement and Growth

● SCPS ensures all students are able to achieve high levels of academic success in order to be college, career, and citizenship ready.

Positive School Climate and Culture

● SCPS expects students, parents, and staff members to contribute to a culture of respect and positive relationships.

Family Engagement and Community Connections

● SCPS engages with parents and community partners to enable students to be emotionally ready to access their learning.

Recruit, Support, and Retain Enthusiastic Professionals

● SCPS provides a positive and engaging environment so that staff feels valued, empowered, and supported.

High Quality and Adequate Facilities and Learning Environments

● SCPS facilities and learning environments are current, adaptable, flexible, and support collaboration, creativity, rigor, and authentic learning.

Superintendent

13 days ago




Dr. Melody Sheppard

Division Superintendent
masheppard@shenandoah.k12.va.us
540-459-6222

On July 1, 2021, Shenandoah County Public Schools welcomed Dr. Melody Sheppard as division superintendent.

Dr. Sheppard has over 23 years of experience as a school administrator. She started her educational leadership career as a director of technology, in which she established the technology infrastructure to ensure reliable, high-speed internet connectivity was available. Dr. Sheppard served as the director of career and technical education and principal of Blue Ridge Technical Center for four years. For the last eight years, she has served as assistant superintendent for administration. During her tenure as assistant superintendent, she served as interim superintendent for nine months. As assistant superintendent for administration, Dr. Sheppard facilitated the renovation of two elementary schools, a non-traditional school, and the building of a new middle school. Dr. Sheppard has experience in organizational and instructional improvement.

Dr. Sheppard earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership through the University of Virginia. She holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia Institute of Technology in business education.

Dr. Sheppard and her husband, Dana, have two children, Jacob and Cierra.

Curriculum, Mission, Vision and Belief Statements

13 days ago

Curriculum

The Shenandoah County school system is committed to excellence and has high expectations for all students in kindergarten through grade 12. The curriculum provides for continuous progress and focuses on how students learn and develop. As state and national standards change, local core curricula are altered to accommodate those revisions. 

Elementary (Grades K-5)

Shenandoah County's youngest students begin school with a full-day kindergarten program. The kindergarten through grade 5 program is designed to be developmentally appropriate and to provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of all students. The curriculum addresses the development of knowledge and understanding, skills and attitudes, and a broad range of content (language arts, math, science, social studies, health, physical education, music, art, technology) that is relevant and meaningful to children. An integrated approach to curriculum, which recognizes the natural interrelation between content areas in instruction, builds upon what children already know and are able to do and fosters development of thinking, reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving. 

Middle (Grades 6-8)
The middle school curriculum is designed to meet the needs of developing adolescents. Academic emphasis is on the development of skills in reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, and physical education. Many exploratory classes allow students to discover their own interests. Students may participate in a range of school activities and extracurricular programs. The middle schools in Shenandoah County seek to provide a gradual transition from elementary to high school. 

Secondary (Grades 9-12)

The high school curriculum includes college preparatory and advanced placement courses, work/study programs, and vocational and technical training that provide entry-level job skills. Student organizations provide experiences in responsible citizenship and give students a voice in school operations. Athletic programs, musical organizations, drama groups, school publications, and debate and forensic teams complement academic offerings, allowing students to explore their interests and develop their skills. 

Special Needs.....Special Solutions
Special attention is given to students who need remedial or advanced programs. Resource teachers assist students who meet the requirement for remedial reading or math instruction. The federal-funded Title I program provides additional services to eligible students through reading specialists and special instructional materials. A differentiated educational program is provided for gifted students in kindergarten through grade 12. A gifted resource specialist in each school provides services to students and classroom teachers. Children with disabilities receive individualized instruction and accommodations through special education services or a Section 504 educational plan. The special education program begins with the preschooler, age two, and continues to offer a free and appropriate public education for students through age 21. Whenever possible, students attend regular classes and have the assistance of specialists. Individualized education programs are developed annually to meet their needs.

Mission

 The Mission of Shenandoah County Public Schools is to prepare each student for a future of life-long learning. We believe that:

  • The success of Shenandoah County Public Schools rests with how well we prepare our students for the future
  • All members of the learning community are valued and respected
  • A work environment must encourage and support trust, mutual respect, open communications, and risk taking
  • Processes which allow for continuous improvement and problem solving are essential
  • The education of all members of the learning community is a shared responsibility.

Vision

    The Vision of Shenandoah County Public Schools is to be the first choice for education by:

    • Producing individuals who have the skills, ability, and attitudes to succeed as productive citizens and develop a mindset of life-time learning
    • Demonstrating high standards and expectations for all school personnel
    • Maximizing the utilization of school resources
    • Fostering goals and values that will be embraced by those whom the school division touches
    • Recognizing superior performance
    • Comparing favorably with Virginia standards.

    Belief Statements

    Great communities come from great schools; therefore, we believe.....

    • All decisions are based on the best interest of our students.
    • Meaningful learning occurs only in the presence of meaningful relationships.
    • Measures of success are unique and individualized for each learner.
    • Continuous growth and improvement is expected for everyone.
    • Problem solving is an essential skill.
    • An atmosphere of respect must exist.
    • The education of our children is an investment of time, labor, and resources in our future.   

    Driving Directions to School Board Office

    Directions to the Shenandoah County Government Center (School Board Office is Upstairs):

    Take Exit 283 Woodstock from Interstate 81. Turn towards the center of town, which is left if you are heading south and right if you are heading north. Go to the second stoplight (Sheetz will be on your right), take a left and go through town. You will go through several intersections and come to a shopping center on your right, which contains the Department of Social Services and several stores. Take the first right past the shopping center, on Mill Rd. Take the next left into the Shenandoah County Government Center parking lot. Go through the double doors and go to the second floor. The training room is down the hallway on the left.