A School Board retreat is scheduled for Thursday, September 26

Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:23

The Amherst County Public Schools will have a School Board Retreat on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., at the Wailes Center, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar Virginia.

A School Board meeting is scheduled on Thursday, October 10, 2019

Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 09:46

On Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the Public Room of the School Administration Office, the Amherst County School Board will have a Public Hearing on the Amherst County Public Schools 2019-2024 Comprehensive Plan. Amherst County citizens wishing to address the School Board concerning this matter may do so at this time.  A copy of the Amherst County Public Schools 2019-2024 Comprehensive Plan can be viewed at http://www.amherst.k12.va.us/documents/board/DivisionComprehensivePlan.pdf

Proposed Computer Science Curriculum

Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 13:03

The Virginia Board of Education is now seeking comments from the general public on the proposed computer science curriculum framework for use in Virginia public schools. 

Online Registration Now Open

Submitted by ACPS on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 08:11

Starting July 15th, Amherst County Public Schools has implemented online electronic registration for the upcoming school year. Parents/Guardians have the opportunity to complete registration forms online instead of completing them manually through the ECollect Forms service. The process is very simple and should be a time saver for everyone involved. Ecollect forms are accessed from your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. https://sis.amherst.k12.va.us/public/

Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch

Submitted by ACPS on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 08:06

ACPS Strategic Plan: The Roadmap to Serve Every Child, Every Day

Work is under way on the Amherst County Public Schools Strategic Plan with a scheduled launch for School Year 2019-20. This plan will serve as the school division’s roadmap to truly achieve our mission of serving Every Child, Every Day. Link to the Initial Data Information.

2018-2019 Parent Survey for Parents of Students with Special Needs

Submitted by ACPS on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:04
Parents, your opinion counts! The online survey is now open and is available for completion in:
 
 
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Project Impact

Juli Albert

For Project Impact archives, click here.

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 07:51

Elections will occur in November 2019 for the voters to elect members of the
Amherst County School Board in District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, and one
at-large seat.

Election Day is November 5, 2019, with the deadline for all application materials
to be submitted to the registrar’s office no later than June 11, 2019. Early
submission of application materials is encouraged.

Questions about the process and procedures should be directed to the Amherst
County Board of Elections, 434-946-9315.

Kindergarten Registration

Download the registration flyer here

Registration days for Amherst County children eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the Amherst County Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year will be held on the dates listed below. Children have to be age 5 on or before September 30, 2019, in order to enroll in kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year.

Smart Start Preschool Program

Free, full day Pre-School for your 4 year old (must be 4 by Sept. 30, 2019)

3 Locations:

Madison Heights Elementary
Central Elementary
Amelon Elementary

Program Enrollment limited to: 90 Students, 18 in each class.

No Cost Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack. All school supplies provided. School Bus Transportation included on a limited basis.

Program meets all Virginia State Standards for Pre-School education.