Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Alleghany High School continued a longstanding tradition on Nov. 25 by holding an academic awards ceremony.

LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools elementary schools and Covington Middle School will be closed for students on Monday, Dec. 9 under a calendar change approved by the school board. Alleghany High School, Jackson River Technical Center, and Clifton Academy will be open on that date.

RICHMOND — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will receive a $163,916 school security equipment grant from the Virginia Department of Education. Grants totaling $12 million will be awarded to 96 school divisions and 472 schools to help protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is among 11 Virginia school divisions recognized this year for excellence in risk management.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has been awarded a Jobs for Virginia Graduates Incentive grant, commonly called a JVG grant. The grant will help Alleghany High School seniors work toward graduation and prepare for college or career opportunities.

LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is sponsoring the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has expanded its Alleghany Highlands Advancement programs for high school students. AHA: Law and Political Science, a newly developed opportunity, has attracted several students interested in government careers.

LOW MOOR — Alleghany High School has chosen Logan Walton to represent the school as a student ambassador at the Virginia Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar hosted by James Madison University next spring.

Alleghany High School’s Kenny Sprouse will be playing music with the Richmond Pops at an upcoming Veterans Day performance.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is celebrating the success of its preschool programs.