Luray High School presents gains in English, math and reduced absenteeism to board
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Luray High School staff told the board their English, math and science scores sit above division and state rates, chronic absenteeism fell from 31.9% to 23.7%, and the school launched attendance incentives and student-support teams to sustain gains.
Luray High School staff presented instructional highlights Dec. 11, telling the Page County School Board that English, math and science performance have been consistent and are above both division and state averages while history scores remain an area of growth.
Principal presenters Tara Meadows and Mr. Tickerhoof said chronic absenteeism has improved: the school reported 31.9% in 2022–23, 26.9% the following year and 23.7% in the most recent reporting year. To address absenteeism they described the Bulldogs First Block attendance initiative (classroom-based recognition), a quarterly student-incentive “punch card” program and a student-support team that meets every other week to track concerns and follow up with students and families.
Meadows outlined curricular and career-readiness work including a grade-level vocabulary initiative, expanded dual-enrollment and postsecondary enrollment, and about 80 students taking the ASVAB this year. Staff also flagged upcoming CTE credential changes (the WISE test is being removed as a CTE credential) and said they are planning to ensure graduation pathways remain available.
The presentation highlighted fall extracurricular successes — volleyball region champions and multiple state qualifiers — plus two recent Division I athletic commitments: Connor Hilliard (JMU baseball) and Matthew Owens (JMU basketball). Staff noted community engagement programs (Pass the Torch, a Field of Flags fundraiser that raised $2,425) and student recognition efforts for monthly student winners and a new staff/support-staff recognition program.
Board members thanked the presenters and praised the student supports; no formal action was required. Staff said they will continue remediation work in history and share progress in future reporting.