Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 14:43
Join Dr. Rob Arnold as he talks with Dr. William Wells to share information on all things COVID-19 vaccines. Listen for information on how to get scheduled for a vaccination at the Amherst County Vaccination clinic and how to volunteer.
More information on how to listen to this podcast can be on www.amherst.k12.va.us/podcast
Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 13:41
In effort to plan for the 2021-2022 school year, ACPS invites you to complete a Preliminary Planning Parent/Guardian google survey regarding your intentions for student placement next school year. The survey will remain open until 11:59p.m. on Friday, April 16th, 2021.
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/p1pAU5o2zcHYDpXG9
Submitted by ACPS on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 08:14
ACPS is accepting applications for its 2021-2022 Smart Start Preschool Program. This program is held at the following locations: Central Elementary, Madison Heights Elementary, and Amelon Elementary. For more information and to access the application, please visit http://www.amherst.k12.va.us/smartstart. Parents will be notified of acceptance on or before May 28, 2021.
Online student registration forms for the 2021-2022 school year can be completed online at https://ecollect.accelaschool.com/Amherst
Please also call and schedule an appointment in your child’s school to complete the in-person screening on one of the dates listed below:
Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 16:11
Submitted by ACPS on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 16:35
An important part of the review process for the History and Social Science Standards of Learning is the solicitation of comments from teachers, administrators, curriculum supervisors, history and social science educators, and others who have expertise with the content of the current Standards. You may review and comment on the current standards at the VDOE’s website.
Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 07:03
Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 09:13
Students, families and staff of Amherst County Public Schools, we are pleased to present to you our Road Map to Return for the 2020-2021 school year. Attached you will find the Road Map to Return document, which includes an overview of the planning process and lays out key aspects of ACPS' plan to provide a safe, equitable and successful return for our students, families and staff.
Submitted by ACPS on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:21
Submitted by ACPS on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 13:56
Amherst County Public Schools is planning to offer programming for its students for the summer of 2021.
Students can participate in in-person and virtual remediation and extension, Monday-Friday. More information can be found in the Google Forms linked below. If you would like to request your student’s participation for Power Scholar's Summer Program or Middle & High School Summer Program, please follow the corresponding links.
(Rising K-5) Power Scholars Link: https://forms.gle/Hsm3phihCUqcR7W26
Submitted by ACPS on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 13:47
The Virginia Board of Education recently adopted the revised World Language Standards of Learning. These new standards replace the current "Foreign Language Standards" and are scheduled for a phased implementation beginning in the fall of 2021. Members of the school community may view these new standards on the Virginia Department of Education website or for further information can click on the following link Revised World Language Standards of Learning (PDF).
Submitted by ACPS on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 13:31
The Virginia Department of Education has released a phased approach to the implementation of the newly released WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. This new framework is focused on building awareness and capacity of educators as they work with English Language Learners throughout all schools. To view the designated phases click on the link below
English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework Implementation Timeline and Support (PDF).
Submitted by ACPS on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 13:16
ARA Students and Families:
**The following message only applies to students who are currently enrolled in an 11th grade or 8th grade English/Language Arts Course**
Submitted by ACPS on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 16:33
Submitted by ACPS on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 11:20
The Amherst County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The topics for this meeting will be the Annual Plan and Proportional Set-Aside funds for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as plans for Summer Programming 2021. This meeting will be held in a virtual format. We hope you can attend!
SEAC April 13, 2021 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82672536234?pwd=Mkl1WUxDUzZvSVVORlFYWlRFMm1FZz09
Submitted by ACPS on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 16:57
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