Who We Are

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

  • All-County Band Puts On Dazzling Performance
    Jan 12, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    All-County Band Puts On Dazzling Performance

    Nearly 120 of our top middle school and high school musicians put on an amazing show at the All-County Band concert held at Strasburg High School Saturday evening!

    Under the direction of guest conductors Greg Thomas, a member of the JMU music education department and the director of the JMU Jazz Band, and Matthew Schucker, a 20-year band director at Maury River Middle School in Lexington and the 2023 VBODA District V Educator of the Year, our talented students from across the school division performed a variety of songs in front of a packed gym

  • Friday Update Jan. 9, 2026
    Jan 12, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    Friday Update Jan. 9, 2026

    Happy Friday! Here is your Friday Update for Jan. 9, 2026.

    Our All-County Band Concert is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Strasburg High School. This is a great opportunity to see our talented musicians across the division perform together. View the SCPS Events Calendar for a full list of upcoming performances: www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/calendar​

    The Central High School Outfitters Food Pantry will be holding a Community Open House from 3:20 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12. The Central Outfitters assists students and community members in need thanks to generous donations from local businesses, churches, community organizations, and individuals. The Food Pantry typically has breakfast items, canned fruits and vegetables, fresh produce, pasta and dry goods, and more. Community members can enter through the main entrance at Central High School. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Kaznosky at cmkaznosky@shenandoah.k12.va.us or call 540-459-2161.

    The next Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting of the school year is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. This meeting is open to the public and its purpose is to advise the division on the needs of students with disabilities, provide input on special education policies and practices, and help interpret special education plans to the community. The meeting will be held in the Shenandoah County School Board Office Training Room on the second floor at 600 N. Main Street in Woodstock. If you have any questions, please contact Supervisor of Special Education Andrea Journell at amjournell@shenandoah.k12.va.us.

    Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a bus driver for Shenandoah County Public Schools? Our Transportation Department will be holding a Bus Driver Training course from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26-30 in the Shenandoah County Board Room at 600 N Main Street in Woodstock. No experience is necessary and benefits are available for full-time drivers. If you have any questions, please call 540-459-6733.

    Have a great weekend!

  • SHS Football, FFA Chapters Recognized at School Board Meeting
    Jan 12, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    SHS Football, FFA Chapters Recognized at School Board Meeting

    At our January Shenandoah County School Board meeting Thursday evening, we recognized the Strasburg High School football team for winning their first state championships.

    Additionally, representatives from our high school and middle school FFA chapters were on hand to receive donations from the Keystone National Indoor Truck and Tractor Pull. The organization generously donated $1,500 each to the Strasburg High School, Central High School and Stonewall Jackson High School FFA chapters, and $900 each to the Signal Knob Middle School, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School and North Fork Middle School FFA chapters.

  • MRGS Junior Perform in Poetry Out Loud Competition
    Jan 12, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    MRGS Junior Perform in Poetry Out Loud Competition

    Five of our Massanutten Regional Governor's School juniors performed for the Poetry Out Loud competition. Stonewall Jackson High School's Vivian Van Horn finished first and Central High School's Saran Diane finished second. Vivian & Saran will compete virtually in the semifinals of the competition in February. Congrats everyone who competed and for stepping out of their comfort zone and trying something new!

  • Bus Driver Training Course Jan. 26-30
    Jan 12, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    Bus Driver Training Course Jan. 26-30

    Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a bus driver for Shenandoah County Public Schools? No experience is necessary and benefits are available for full-time drivers.

    Our Transportation Department will be holding a Bus Driver Training course from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26-30 in the Shenandoah County Board Room at 600 N Main Street in Woodstock. Please see the attached flyers for more information on benefits, pay, and other perks that come with being an SCPS bus driver.

  • Strasburg's Williams named Football Co-Offensive Player of the Year
    Jan 12, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    Strasburg's Williams named Football Co-Offensive Player of the Year

    Congratulations to Strasburg junior Quincy Williams on being named the Northern Virginia Daily 2025 Football Co-Offensive Player of the Year! Williams ran for 2,022 yards and 27 touchdowns on just 156 carries — 13.0 yards per carry — this season and made some of the biggest plays of the game in a 49-27 victory over Glenvar to secure Strasburg’s first-ever football state title.

  • Strasburg's Conrad Named Football Defensive Player of the Year
    Jan 12, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    Strasburg's Conrad Named Football Defensive Player of the Year

    Congratulations to Strasburg senior Hutson Conrad on being named the Northern Virginia Daily 2025 Football Defensive Player of the Year! Fully healthy all season, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound offensive/defensive lineman finished the season with 66 tackles, two sacks, one fumble recovery for a touchdown and 20 tackles for loss as he helped the Rams win the Class 2 state title.

  • Central's Witherow Named Volleyball Player of the Year
    Jan 6, 2026 · Shenandoah County Public Schools
    Central's Witherow Named Volleyball Player of the Year

    Congratulations to Central High School senior Hadley Witherow on being named the Northern Virginia Daily 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year.

    Witherow finished off her stellar high school volleyball career with her best season yet, posting an area-best 278 kills, a team-best 44 aces and a team-best 170 digs. She also finished second all-time in school history in kills for the Falcons.

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More Important Information

    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.

    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.

    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.

    FOIA Information

    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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Triplett Tech Students Build A Snowman
Triplett Tech Students Build A Snowman

Do you want to build a snowman? Our Triplett Tech students used their creativity and items from their area to create snowmen this year. The top 3 finishers were:

1st - Collision Repair

2nd: Masonry

3rd: Carpentry

WWRES 2nd Graders Participate In Roving Chef Event
WWRES 2nd Graders Participate In Roving Chef Event

Second graders at W. W. Robinson Elementary got a special treat on Friday when they got to take part in a group Roving Chef with our Food Services staff and SFE! After enjoying their lunch and playing a couple holiday-themed games, students followed the directions on their recipe cards and put together delicious Cookie Crumble Cups, which they happily sampled once they were finished.

SHS Music Winter Extravaganza
SHS Music Winter Extravaganza

The Strasburg High School choir, comprised of students in On a Side Note and the Singing Rams, kicked off the annual Music Winter Extravaganza. Singing a variety of holiday and winter-themed hits, like "Jingle Bell Rock," "Run Rudolph Run," and "Carol of the Bells" under the direction of Choir Director Kylene Robinson, they delivered a fantastic performance in front of a packed gym.

NFMS & ALES Students Participate In Music Lab
NFMS & ALES Students Participate In Music Lab

North Fork Middle School welcomed Ashby-Lee Elementary School 5th graders to the Music Lab where they visited different stations to learn about the science of sound! #BeAFiveStarGeneral

SHES Celebrated 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduates
SHES Celebrated 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduates

Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office SRO R.A. Racey Jr. and Sheriff Tim Carter celebrated all of the Sandy Hook Elementary 5th graders for completing the 10-week course, which included educational talks, role play scenarios and more to help students build the skills to be able to say no not just to drugs, but also bullying and other negative situations, and to help them see the importance of being responsible students, classmates and community members.

SRO Provides Warm Smiles On Cold Mornings
SRO Provides Warm Smiles On Cold Mornings

W. W. Robinson Elementary SRO Deputy Thompson was out greeting students with a warm smile in the morning despite the cold temps!

Strasburg Football Routs Poquoson In State Semis
Strasburg Football Routs Poquoson In State Semis

The Strasburg Football team rolled to a 31-10 win over Poquoson in the Class 2 State Semifinals, punching their return ticket to Salem for the state championship game.

WWRES Preschoolers Make Santa Hats
WWRES Preschoolers Make Santa Hats

Ms. Katie’s preschool class at W.W. Robinson Elementary School made their own Santa hats for Wear a Christmas Hat Day as part of \theirr 12 Days of Christmas Dress Up Days!