February 5, 2026
IMPORTANT Update
Changes to the 25-26 School Calendar
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Amherst County Public Schools has been named the Best of Region 5 for our outstanding autism supports—an honor made possible by the dedication of our incredible staff and inspired by our amazing students.
ACHS Culinary Arts students prepared a delicious, professionally plated lunch for the recent Legislators Visit.
During his visit to Temperance Elementary, Superintendent Dr. Wells shared real antlers for a hands-on show-and-tell before joining students in a festive reindeer ornament craft after reading Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Our ACPS first graders celebrated Make a Difference Day at the Amherst County Public Library with a new book, a storytime, and a special tour!
The staff at Monelison Middle School had some fun celebrating the 6-7 Day of school!
ACHS students participated in the new CTE Lunch & Learn series hosted by the ACPS Education Foundation. The first event was held at Hickey Plumbing, Air, & Electric, giving students a hands-on look at career pathways.
Our ACPS 8th graders from both Amherst Middle and Monelison Middle explored hands-on career pathways at CVCC’s Worlds of Opportunity Expo, connecting with local industries and discovering exciting possibilities for their future.
Amherst County Public Schools has been named the Best of Region 5 for our outstanding autism supports—an honor made possible by the dedication of our incredible staff and inspired by our amazing students.
ACHS Culinary Arts students prepared a delicious, professionally plated lunch for the recent Legislators Visit.
During his visit to Temperance Elementary, Superintendent Dr. Wells shared real antlers for a hands-on show-and-tell before joining students in a festive reindeer ornament craft after reading Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Our ACPS first graders celebrated Make a Difference Day at the Amherst County Public Library with a new book, a storytime, and a special tour!
The staff at Monelison Middle School had some fun celebrating the 6-7 Day of school!
ACHS students participated in the new CTE Lunch & Learn series hosted by the ACPS Education Foundation. The first event was held at Hickey Plumbing, Air, & Electric, giving students a hands-on look at career pathways.
Our ACPS 8th graders from both Amherst Middle and Monelison Middle explored hands-on career pathways at CVCC’s Worlds of Opportunity Expo, connecting with local industries and discovering exciting possibilities for their future.
February 5, 2026
Changes to the 25-26 School Calendar
February 2, 2026
January 2026 Edition
January 28, 2026
ACPS Community Dinner
January 12, 2026
February 7, 2026
View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!
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Every Child, Every Day
Amherst County Public Schools will create a culture that inspires excellence in academics, career readiness and citizenship in every child.
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