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Located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley along the I-81 corridor, Shenandoah County Public Schools has over 1,000 teaching and support staff who serve more than 5,600 students (PK-12) in ten schools: three elementary, three middle, three high, and one career and technical school.

Shenandoah County Public Schools also hosts the Massanutten Regional Governor’s School, which serves students from Shenandoah, Page, and Rockingham Counties and the City of Harrisonburg.

Learn More About Our Mission, Vision, Goals, and Beliefs here.

Shenandoah County Public Schools News

Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
SCPS Partnering with Community Wellness Fair & Family Funfest Oct. 31
We are partnering with the Community Wellness Fair & Family Funfest this year! Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central High School, this annual event features a variety of activities for children, families and community members of all ages. With over 70 businesses and organizations participating, including several SCPS schools, departments, clubs and musical groups, there is something for everyone. This event is free to attend and you can learn more about it here: https://www.shenandoahcountychamber.com/event-6639571
Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
October Shenandoah County School Board Work Session - Monday, Oct. 26
The October Shenandoah County School Board Work Session will be held Monday, Oct. 26. Open session is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

View the agenda on BoardDocs for more information: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/shenandoah/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DQDMRN5BF775
Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
SJHS Head Custodian Named SCPS RISE Award Candidate
The Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) award spotlights classified school employees’ outstanding contributions to quality PreK-12 education. School divisions across Virginia can select one candidate each who showcase excellence in their work performance, school and community involvement, and leadership and commitment, and from those candidates, the VDOE selects two nominees to be considered at the national level.

The 2026 SCPS RISE award candidate is Stonewall Jackson High School Head Custodian Ryan Summers! In letters of recommendation submitted on his behalf by SJHS staff, Mr. Summers was praised for his work ethic and commitment to the school community.

"Mr. Summers represents the very best of what the RISE Award seeks to recognize. His dedication strengthens our school, supports his colleagues, and contributes to an environment where students and staff can be successful," said SJHS Principal Mike Lenox. "Employees like Mr. Summers are invaluable because they understand that the success of a school is built not only on individual responsibilities, but also on a shared commitment to working together and going the extra mile."
Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
Triplett Counselor Honored with Student Scholarship Award at the Virginia School Counselor Association Conference
Our very own Triplett Tech Counselor Crystal Lynn was honored with a Student Scholarship Award at the Virginia School Counselor Association Conference. One of our 2026 seniors wrote an award-winning essay about Ms. Lynn’s impact!
Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 19-23
The week of October 19–23 is National School Bus Safety Week, a time to recognize our dedicated bus drivers and transportation staff for the important role they play in keeping our students safe each day.

Our bus drivers do much more than get students from one place to another. They help create a safe, welcoming start and end to each school day while building relationships with the students they serve. Their professionalism and patience make a meaningful difference for our students and families.

Thank you to our incredible Transportation team for your commitment to safety and for getting our students where they need to go, safely and reliably, every day. We appreciate all that you do!
Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
Friday Update Oct. 16, 2026
Happy Friday! Here is your Friday Update for Oct. 16, 2026.

Applications for Summer Residential Governor's Schools (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/.../summer-residential...) and World Language Academies (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/.../world-language-academies) are now available through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). These programs are month-long residential programs held on university campuses throughout the state beginning at the end of June and applications are open to current 10th and 11th graders. There programs are at no cost to the students, except for activity fees, which vary based on the program. Interested students can find more information on the VDOE website (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment) or by visiting their school counselor.

Applications for Massanutten Regional Governor's School for current 10th graders wanting to attend beginning in the fall of their junior year are now available. Interested students can find more information on the MRGS website (https://mrgs.shenandoah.k12.va.us/.../school-documents...) or by visiting their school counselor. Applications are due to the school Counseling Office by December 14.

The Virginia Department of Education is required by the Code of Virginia, § 22.1-217.01, to annually prepare and distribute to local school boards information describing educational and other services that are available to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired. The VDOE’s Annual Resources Update for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showdocument?id=79725) is a compilation of the required guidance documents and additional resources available through the VDOE Sensory Disabilities web page (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/?navid=384).

SCPS is partnering with the Community Wellness Fair & Family Funfest this year! Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central High School, this annual event features a variety of activities for children, families and community members of all ages. With over 70 businesses and organizations participating, including several SCPS schools, departments, clubs and musical groups, there is something for everyone. This event is free to attend and you can learn more about it here: https://www.shenandoahcountychamber.com/event-6639571

Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a bus driver for Shenandoah County Public Schools? We are holding a School Bus Driver Training Class in the School Board Office Training Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 19-23. Learn all about the requirements and benefits that come from being an SCPS school bus driver, including paid CDL training, health insurance, VRS retirement and more! Call 540-459-6733 if you have any questions.

Have a great weekend!
Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
Student Leadership Shenandoah County Class Recognized at School Board Meeting
At our October Shenandoah County School Board meeting, we recognized the Student Leadership Shenandoah County (SLSC) students and advisors. Recent graduates of the the program Olivia Strosnider (Central High School) and Angelina Torres Herrera (Strasburg High School) attended the meeting and spoke about the impact of the SLSC program, which spends a week introducing SCPS students to various industries and organizations throughout the County, to the School Board.

They were joined by the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce's SLSC Coordinator and Board Member Brandy Everett and Triplett Tech Student Support Teacher and SLSC Program Facilitator Kayten Stroop.
Oct 21, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
SJHS Boys, SHS Girls XC Teams Win Shenandoah County Championship
Congratulations to the Stonewall Jackson High School Boys Cross Country Team and the Strasburg High School Girls Cross Country Team on winning the Shenandoah County Championship at the New Market Battlefield!

Senior Marcus Bowley led the Generals with a time of 18:20 to win his fourth consecutive Shenandoah County title and SJHS put four runners on the medal stand with senior Penn Watkinson (2nd- 19:02), senior Cade Belyea (6th - 19.48.40) and sophomore Hayden Seal (8th - 20:44).

Central High School placed second as a team behind top-10 finishers in senior Hugo Wang (3rd - 19:09), sophomore Mason Pope (5th - 19:46.30), junior Devyn Stanley (9th - 21:47) and junior Paxton Andrews (10th - 22:08). Strasburg finished third overall, with sophomore Connor Nicholson leading the way with a time of 19:17 to finish fourth.

On the girls side, the Rams had five top-10 finishers, led by junior Piper Dellinger (23:19), senior Hannah Logan (3rd - 24:55), sophomore Kyra Gordon (25:55), freshman Grace Arose (27:11) and senior Alexie McGowan (10th, 28:33). The Falcons girls finished second overall behind senior Abby Rhodes (5th - 26:22), sophomore Lydia Artz (8th - 27:33) and sophomore Paola Garcia (9th - 28:22). And the Generals finished third as a team as freshman Adella Watkinson (2nd - 24:39) and senior Natalie Lazaro-Luna (7th - 27:12) led the way.

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LEAP - Literacy Excellence & Achievement Partnership

LEAP, a partnership between Shenandoah County Public Schools and the Rotary Clubs of Shenandoah County, connects trained community volunteers with kindergarten through third-grade classrooms across Shenandoah County. Volunteers give young readers extra practice, encouragement, and individual attention, always guided by the classroom teacher. Learn more about LEAP and how you can be a part of it here.

SCPS RFP School Building Exterior Inspection, Repair & Restoration

Shenandoah County Public Schools (SCPS) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide turnkey exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) inspection, repair, and restoration for schools throughout the division. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on October 22, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time at Stonewall Jackson High School.

Edulog Parent Portal App Info for Bus Riders

The Edulog Parent Portal app is free to parents, caregivers, and students. It will show you what time the bus will be at your stop and the current GPS location of the bus. You can also receive a notification when the bus is getting close to your stop. Please click here to get more information on how to download and use the app.

School Safety Alert Messaging

Shenandoah County Public Schools takes the safety of our students and staff very seriously. In the event of an incident involving school safety, there are protocols in place to protect everyone on our campuses. Please click here for our communication plan on how we will notify our families and keep them updated throughout the process.

Cell Phone Free Education

Following approval of a new policy by the Shenandoah County School Board, SCPS schools began instituting a bell-to-bell policy that requires all students to put away their cell phones and personal electronic communication devices, including airpods and smart watches, for the entirety of the school day. Please click here to read the policy in its entirety.

Text Message Opt-In Information

Shenandoah County Public Schools utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. Please click here to learn more about how to opt-in from your mobile device.

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The Shenandoah County School Board is committed to full compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Please click here for more information about FOIA requests.

The school division's designated FOIA Officer is Kevin Trudgeon, 600 North Main Street Woodstock, VA 22664 (540) 459-6222. Email: kbtrudgeon@shenandoah.k12.va.us

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8th Graders Experience Worlds of Work 2026

Students from Signal Knob Middle School, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School and North Fork Middle School joined roughly 1,500 eighth graders from 10 middle schools across the region for Worlds of Work 2026! Hosted by Laurel Ridge Community College this year, students had the chance to explore careers with more than 40 local employers and community partners. Thank you to everyone who helped connect classroom learning to real-world opportunity and made the day a success!

Triplett Admin Pitch In for Sports Medicine Lesson

Shoutout to Principal Hopkins and Assistant Principal Armentrout for helping our Triplett Tech Sports Medicine students put their emergency skills to the test with a little hands-on spine boarding and splinting practice after our fearless administrators had a “collision” in the hallway.

NFMS 7th Graders Learn About College Campus Life at JMU

Our 7th graders at North Fork Middle School had a great field trip to James Madison University to learn all about college campus life! #BeAFiveStarGeneral

SHES Staff, Families Enjoy Fall Festival

Sandy Hook Elementary School's 2nd annual Fall Festival was a huge success! Thank you to all the parents and students who came out and to all the staff who helped make this event happen!

SKMS, SHS Students Attend 2026 FCCLA Fall Leadership Institute

Six members of the Signal Knob Middle School and Strasburg High School chapters of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the 2026 FCCLA Fall Leadership Institute in Orlando. Signal Knob FCCLA eighth graders Lilly St. Clair, Lee Barnes, and Chelsea Price, along with SHS juniors MacKenzie Jenkins and Hadley DiMarco, and freshman Jake Hiserman, attended the national event that brought together hundreds of student leaders and advisers from across the country for a weekend of leadership development, networking, and career-connected learning at Walt Disney World Resort.

SKMS Students Compete in Spelling Bee

Congratulations to all of the participants in the Signal Knob Middle School Spelling Bee! These students were their class champions and competed to see who would advance to the Shenandoah County competition. The top two finishers in each grade level will next compete in the county-wide Spelling Bee in January.

Triplett Counselor Honored at Virginia School Counselor Association Conference

Our very own Triplett Tech Counselor Crystal Lynn was honored with a Student Scholarship Award at the Virginia School Counselor Association Conference. One of our 2026 seniors wrote an award-winning essay about Ms. Lynn’s impact!

SHES Read Aloud to a Child Week

Sandy Hook Elementary School celebrated Read Aloud to a Child Week! This national celebration highlights the importance of reading aloud to children and encourages families and communities to come together through the joy of reading.

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