Help us recognize three very deserving individuals with these upcoming dedications.
You are cordially invited to come out and celebrate with us as we recognize three very deserving individuals during these dedications.
Pulaski County students may now apply for virtual instruction for the 2022-23 school year. Virtual learning for next year will be different from the prior two school years. Eligibility for virtual school will be more restrictive.
Students who have documented medical conditions or who require virtual for other documented reasons are eligible to apply for a very limited number of virtual spots. There will be a strict application deadline of May 20, 2022. All applications must be completed online at the PCPS website.
A link to the application is available on the PCPS home page under the "News" heading.
***UPDATE***
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department has informed us that Kasey Puckett has been found safe. They wish to thank everyone who helped spread the word in the search.
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating Kasey Puckett, a 16-year-old female, was last seen at her residence in Pulaski County at approximately 8:00 a.m. on 4-18-22. She is 5’6 and approximately 95 pounds, has blond hair and blue eyes. She could possibly be in a 2016 silver Chrysler Town and Country minivan bearing Virginia license plate VUF5785. If you see her, please contact Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at (540)980-7800, or call 911.
Pulaski County Public Schools and Riverlawn Elementary School are proud to honor Melissa Hunt as Teacher of the Month. Melissa teaches first grade at Riverlawn Elementary School. She keeps her students engaged and provides them with exciting and unique experiences. Mrs. Hunt is dedicated, passionate, and highly motivated. It is clear to anyone who enters her room that she loves and respects all her students. Mrs. Hunt always takes the time to listen to students and coworkers to best understand any needs they may have. She has been teaching for a total of 28 years with 22 years in Pulaski County Schools. She graduated from West Virginia University. When Mrs. Hunt isn’t teaching, she loves spending time with her husband Mike, son Tyler, daughter-in-law Ashley, and daughter Mackenzie. Both of her children are Pulaski County High School graduates. Mrs. Hunt also enjoys boating, crafting, reading and traveling.
Pulaski County Public School and Riverlawn Elementary School are proud to honor Christopher McVey as Employee of the Month. Christopher brings joy to everyone he interacts with at Riverlawn. He happily goes above and beyond to make sure the needs of students and staff are met. He takes his job seriously and is always willing to help in any way he can. Mr. McVey began working at Riverlawn in August as a custodian. Prior to working at Riverlawn, he was a member in a band. Mr. McVey hasn’t given up his music profession, he currently records music in his home. This summer he will have his first novel released.
Pulaski County Public School and Riverlawn Elementary would like to recognize Victoria Gonzalez as their student of the month. She led the Pulaski County School Board in the Pledge of Allegiance at the Tuesday, April 12 meeting. Victoria is a fourth-grade student. Her parents are Michael and Erika Gonzalez. Victoria is a smart, enthusiastic student who always goes out of her way to help and include others. She is a natural leader who has ambition and motivation to strive for excellence. Victoria’s favorite subject is Virginia Studies because she likes history. She enjoys nonfiction books over fiction books because she likes to learn about important people and events from the past. Victoria believes fiction books are pointless. In Victoria’s spare time she likes to play guitar. Her grandfather and uncle give her lessons over Zoom. When she grows up, Victoria wants to be a lawyer with the goal of eventually becoming a judge.
Pulaski County Public Schools is proud to announce the 2021-22 Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year for each of our schools. These employees will be recognized at the May meeting of the Pulaski County School Board, scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, for their outstanding dedication and service to the faculty, staff, students and parents of Pulaski County Public Schools. The overall Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year will be announced at that same meeting. Congratulations to all of these outstanding educators and employees!
Employee of the Year:
CES – Sharon Johnston
DES – Crystal Mae
PES – Diane Boerstler
RES – Debbie Smith
SES- Tasha Phillips
PCMS – Mandy Roane
PCHS – Amber Lockhart
PCHS CTE – Clyde Prim
Teacher of the Year
CES – Carrie DePriest
DES – Moriah Hinton
PES – Becky Moles
RES – Katherine Phillips
SES- Breanna Cox
PCMS – Tina Winesett
PCHS – John Jewell
PCHS CTE – Jenny Anderson
Visit Pat's Patch for all your plant needs.
Please join us in the PCHS Little Theatre Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. for this important informational presentation. If you can't be there in-person, watch online on Facebook live!
Get out this weekend and see our Pulaski County Theatre Arts students in action!
Hey Pulaski County students, get out and catch some fish! The Kid's Fishing Day is back this year and will be a great chance to get out and enjoy yourself. See the attached flyer for full information.
Transportation Announcement- Bus 64 will be running 30 to 40 minutes late on its morning routes for Riverlawn Elementary and Pulaski County High School.
The Pulaski County School Board budget approval meeting has been rescheduled from Wednesday, March 16, 2022 to Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. due to the fact that there has not been an approved final budget from the Virginia General Assembly. The meeting will be held at the Pulaski County School Board Office.
Get out and support your Pulaski County athletes today! As a reminder, the PCMS baseball and softball games scheduled for today against Scott Memorial have been postponed.
Come out to support the PCHS Fine Arts Department as they present "A Night At The Movies" Thursday, March 31, at the PCHS Little Theatre.
FOR PULASKI COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY:
The Pulaski County Commission on Children and Families has developed a survey instrument to assess the views/attitudes of Pulaski County residents toward overall community health and wellness. If you currently reside in Pulaski County, please consider taking a few moments to share your input before March 31, 2022.
Responses are completely anonymous. You can access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PC-CHS-2022
Please feel free to share with any other Pulaski County residents you might interact with (your own family and friends, work colleagues, clients, etc.)
A summary of responses will be made available to the public later this spring.
More information about tonight's State Semi-Final matchup:
The broadcast can be streamed with the iHeart radio ap by searching Classic Country 95.7 FM or on line at https://classiccountry957.iheart.com/
Below is the link to watch tonight's state semifinal girls basketball game through NFHS Livestream.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/507fd7ae88
Monday 03/07/22
VHSL Girls Basketball State Quarterfinal
Pulaski Co. @ Millbrook
6 p.m.
