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Saturday, January 28
SAT TEST

College Entrance Exam

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Friday, February 3
Craig County School Board
Budget Work Session
6:30 PM
CCHS Auditorium
Topic: Department Budget Presentations
Friday, February 10
SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Last Day to register, without a penalty fee, for the MARCH 10th SAT Exam.

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Saturday, February 11
ACT TEST

College Entrance Exam

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  • Admission Ticket
  • Acceptable Photo ID
  • Two No. 2 Pencils
  • Acceptable Calculator
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Tuesday, February 14
School Board Meeting
Changed to 2/21/12
6:30 PM
CCHS Auditorium

From Ron Gordon, Superintendent

As we approach the conclusion of the first semester, I wish to extend to staff, students and parents a warm holiday greeting and wish that you all have a wonderful holiday season.

 

Events that will be taking place in Craig County Public Schools over the next several weeks are the following:

 

  • Friday, December 2, is an Early Dismissal for students at 12:30 P.M. for a teacher workday.
  • High school students will be taking SOL tests for the first semester's End-Of-Course classes and first semester exams. 
  • The SOL testing window begins on December 15 and concludes on January 12 with make–up tests scheduled for January 13 and 16. 
  • High School Exams will be on January 17 and 18.
  • Semester Break will be January 19 and 20, 2012, weather permitting. 
I wish all students much success on both their SOLs and their exams.

The Holiday break will be from December 21 – January 2 with an early dismissal on December 20 at 12:30 P.M.  School will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

Our inclement weather messenger system will be used again this year to announce school delays and closings.  Attempts will be made to send notifications by 6:00 A.M., so that staff, students and parents are aware of any delays or closings.  If there is no message sent, schools are on a regular school day schedule.  In cases of early dismissals due to deteriorating weather conditions, notifications will be sent as soon as possible after a decision is made. Decisions are based on safety as a top priority.

 

I would like to thank all staff, students and parents for your support as we continue to work together for the best education of our students. 

INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CRAIG COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM BLEACHER REPLACEMENT

Craig County Public Schools will be receiving Request for Proposal for Gymnasium bleacher replacement at Craig County High School until 3:00 pm, February 24, 2012. There will be a pre-proposal meeting on February 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the high school conference room.  Interested companies may call the Craig County School Board Office at 540-864-5191 for additional information.

 

Craig County School Board
Budget Work Sessions
CCHS Auditorium
Topic:  Department Budget Presentations

Monday, January 16, 2012 -- 8:00 AM
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 6:30 PM

2012 Competence to Excellence Award Recipient
McCleary Elementary School

McCleary Elementary School receives the Virginia Board of Education Competence to Excellence Award. McCleary Elementary was one of 171 schools that "met all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and made progress toward the goals of the governor and the board." 

Congratulations to the staff and students of McCleary Elementary for receiving this outstanding award.

Refer to http://www.doe.virginia.gov/news/news_releases/2012/jan05.shtml for additional information.

Click on the link to Virginia High School League
 Athletic Calendar
for Craig County High School

CCHS Exam Policy  
The following policy was approved by the School Board at the August 17, 2010 meeting, concerning high school exams.
 "All students at Craig County High School (6-12) will be required to take an End-of-Course/final exam or participate in a culminating activity. The End-of-Course exam or culminating activity will be given on Exam Days set by the school board. Exams will be 15% of a high school student's final grade and 10% of a middle school student's final grade. All students must participate in final exams or culminating activities."
 

Public Information

PowerSchool "ParentPortal" for SY 2011-2012

For SY 2011-2012, CCPS is making available the PowerSchool ParentPortal functionality. ParentPortal is a tool that is integrated into the PowerSchool Student Information System. It provides parents of students in grades 3-12 access to real-time information including attendance, grades, and school bulletins. Parents will be provided with logins to view their children's current grades and attendance. To obtain a private login, parents are required to stop by the CCHS/MS and/or McCleary school office in person.

To assist parents, a web-based tutorial is available for training purposes. On  the CCPS website, navigate to CCPS Schools, CCPS High School/Middle School OR McCleary Elementary School and find it above the ParentPortal link.

SchoolMessenger Rapid Notification System Update 2011-2012
CCPS will continue to use the SchoolMessenger Rapid Notification System to notify parents and/or guardians of our students of any changes in the school day, or other appropriate announcements. All changes in the school day are also posted on the Craig County Public School website, www.craig.k12.va.us, and updated as required.
If changes to contact telephone number are needed for the SchoolMessenger notification calls, inform your school secretary of the new number. As an additional notification option, to receive a text message from SchoolMessenger, send a text message to 68453, and text the word “Yes” or “Opt In” or “Subscribe” (no quotes).  Any fees or charges are based on your wireless carrier plan. For more information, go to www.schoolmessenger.com/tm.
 
The Craig County Public School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in employment or provisions of service.
Website updated on 1/27/12 at 10:40 AM. (agm)

Please visit our new Guidance Group Page:

 

McCleary Guidance Office Information

INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CRAIG COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM BLEACHER REPLACEMENT

 

Craig County Public Schools will be receiving Request for Proposal for Gymnasium bleacher replacement at Craig County High School until 3:00 pm, February 24, 2012. There will be a pre-proposal meeting on February 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the high school conference room.  Interested companies may call the Craig County School Board Office at 540-864-5191 for additional information.

 

Bullying Policy - 1st Reading

Attached is the Bullying Policy Statement that has been approved by the School Board on their first reading in January. It will "sit on the table" for 30 days, and then be reviewed by the School Board. Input by the public on this topic should be addressed at the February 14th School Board meeting.

BULLYING POLICY STATEMENT 1.10.12.pdf

Bullying Policy Procedures

Attached are the Bullying Policy Procedures that were approved on their First Reading by the School Board at the January meeting. These procedures will "sit on the table" for 30 days, and will be reviewed at their February meeting. The public is invited to comment on the procedures at the February meeting.

BULLYING POLICY 1.11.12.pdf
NOTE:   All CCPS School Board meetings for 2012 will be held at 6:30 PM in the Craig County High School Auditorium, usually on the second Tuesday of the month. Attached is a listing of the 2012 scheduled School Board Meetings approved at the 12/20/11 meeting. (Meeting time revised on 1/10/12.)
2012 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES Rev. 1.10.12.pdf
Information concerning the CCPS Wellness Center is available under Parent Information and also CCPS Schools. Links will provide the monthly calendars as well as the Parent Consent Form.
Vaccination Information
 
Parents are reminded that their school-age children are required to have periodic required vaccinations. The Craig County Health Department will reserve appointments, please call for available times and upcoming clinics.
 
Craig County Health Department
(540) 864-5136
 
Refer to the news release attachment of August 13, 2010 from the Virginia Department of Health concerning vaccinations.
Vaccinations 8.17.10.pdf
The Craig County School Board meetings generally occur the second Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 PM in the CCHS auditorium.  Attached is a list of the School Board Meeting Dates for 2012, revised at the 1/10/12 School Board Meeting.

The Craig County School Board Policy Manual is found on the website in the link to Craig County Public Information in the upper menu bar.
2012 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES Rev. 1.10.12.pdf
The Virginia Department of Education provides information concerning the accreditation of the Craig County Public Schools. For specific information, click on the CCPS Report Cards link in the upper bar under the General Information area.
Today, 1/28/2012
High: 46 Low: 22
Mostly cloudy
11% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 1/29/2012
High: 39 Low: 21
Partly sunny
14% chance of precipitation.
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