Shenandoah County Public Schools has announced the dates for 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration. Parents and guardians can register their child online from March 3 to March 26, 2025. Computers and assistance will be available by appointment only on March 24, 25, and 26, at Ashby Lee Elementary School (Quicksburg, Virginia), Sandy Hook Elementary School (Strasburg, Virginia), and W. W. Robinson Elementary School (Woodstock, Virginia).

Children are eligible to enter school in 2025 if they are 5 years old by September 30, 2025. Parents must register their child in the attendance zone where they reside and are assigned.

To register, parents must provide the child’s birth certificate (not hospital certificate), the child’s immunization record, and proof of street address of residency.

The registration form, street address of residency forms, and additional details can be found on the Shenandoah County Public Schools website, www.shenandoah.k12.va.us.

Press Release February 7, 2025 Contact: Jennifer Proctor, Director of Elementary Education and Federal Grants Shenandoah County Public Schools 540-459-6722

Dennis Barlow to Serve as 2025 Shenandoah County School Board Chair Kyle Gutshall to Serve as Vice Chair At their organizational meeting on January 8, 2025, the Shenandoah County School Board re-elected Dennis Barlow to serve as the school board chair and Kyle Gutshall to serve as vice chair for the 2025 calendar year.

Mr. Barlow and Gloria Carlineo were nominated for chair and Mr. Barlow was approved by a 4-2 vote. He represents District 1, which includes New Market and Orkney Springs. Mr. Barlow, who served as the school board chair in 2024, is entering the fourth year of his first term on the school board.

“The goal of the 2025 school board will be the realization of the best possible educational experience for each child,” says Mr. Barlow. “We’re done with social experiments and lowering expectations. We’re all about expanding academic opportunities and enforcing firm but fair disciplinary guidelines within a nurturing and safe environment.”

Kyle Gutshall and Michael Rickard were nominated for vice chair. Mr. Gutshall was approved by a 4-2 vote. He represents District 4, which includes Woodstock. Mr. Gutshall, who served as vice chair in 2024, is also entering the fourth year of his first term on the school board.

Additionally, the board unanimously approved the appointment of Sheryl Jett as clerk of the board and Crystal Stickley as deputy clerk for the 2025 calendar year.

Other school board members present included Thomas Streett (District 2) and Larry Vance (District 5).

Press Release: For Immediate Release January 9, 2025 Contact: Dr. Melody Sheppard, Superintendent Shenandoah County Public Schools 540-459-6222