The Amherst County Public School Board is seeking a Superintendent to lead the school division in a student-centered academic program that focuses on the relationships between talented students and capable, caring teachers.

The tentative timeline for the Superintendent Search is as follows:

• March 5, 2026 – School Board discussion and approval of search firm contract
• March 9-20, 2026 – Search firm interview of local stakeholders and online survey open for public feedback
• March 26, 2026 – Special School Board Meeting for public comments, profile development, approval of announcement posting, and application draft finalized for Superintendent search
• March 27 – April 30, 2026 – Advertisement and acceptance of applications for Superintendent
• May 7, 2026 – Special School Board Meeting for received Superintendent applications and development of interview questions
• May 15, 2026 – First round of Superintendent interviews, off site
• TBD – Second round of Superintendent interviews, off site
• TBD – Special School Board Meeting for approval of Superintendnent and announcement

Please use the following links for additional information regarding the Amherst County Public School Superintendent application process:

• ACPS Superintendent Search Survey – Charts of responses
• ACPS Superintendent Search Survey – Additional comments

Real Synergy, L.L.C. is assisting the Amherst County Public School Board in the search process.  Inquiries and questions should be directed to:

• Dr. J. David Martin, President of Real Synergy
• By phone: (276) 224-7154
• By email: jmartin1735@comcast.net