Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Notice is hereby given that Alleghany Highlands Public Schools intends to destroy Alternate Assessments (VAAP and VGLA) for any students participating in these assessments prior to the 2023-2024 school year.

LOW MOOR — Bringing together two high schools with rich but separate histories is no easy task. Yet, Alleghany High School Principal Derek Cantrell has successfully helped lead this journey, merging traditions, building relationships, and creating a stronger, unified school community.

Davin May, a welding student at Jackson River Technical Center (JRTC), has reached an impressive milestone — earning a Career Studies Certificate (CSC) from Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) before even graduating from high school.

Kinlee Huffman and Keegan Morris will soon take center stage as the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Alleghany High School Class of 2025.

Thousands of Virginia educators received a thank-you note in the Virginia Lottery’s Thank a Teacher campaign. One lucky Virginia teacher received that and a lot more!

LOW MOOR — Due to anticipated inclement weather, Alleghany High School’s graduation ceremony—still scheduled for Friday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.—will now be held at the Mountain Gateway Community College Convocation Center.

First graders at Mountain View Elementary School recently became real authors, writing and illustrating four books about what they want to be when they grow up. Each class created its own book, with every student contributing a page.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (AHPS) proudly inducted nine distinguished former employees into the 2025 class of the AHPS Employee Hall of Fame. The recognition ceremony and banquet were held on May 8 at Jackson River Technical Center (JRTC), a cornerstone of workforce and technical education in the region.

COVINGTON — Jackson River Technical Center (JRTC) is now accepting registrations for its Early Childhood Education Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (AHPS) announces its continued participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free, nutritious meals to all children 18 years and younger during June and July.