District News

AHPS Inducts Nine Educators into Employee Hall of Fame

05/20/2025

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.

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First Graders Put Big Dreams on the Page in Published Books

05/20/2025

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.

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Now Enrolling: 2025-26 JRTC Preschool Program

05/09/2025

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

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AHPS Provides Free Meals for Kids This Summer

05/07/2025

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.

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AHS Seniors Give Back, Raise $4,800 for Local Non-Profits

05/05/2025

LOW MOOR — In an inspiring display of community spirit, the graduating seniors of Alleghany High School have raised $4,800 for local nonprofits through the Give Local Alleghany Highlands campaign, sponsored by the Alleghany Foundation and the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

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JWES Celebrates Healthy Achievement

05/01/2025

The American Heart Association has recognized Jeter-Watson Elementary School for its outstanding contribution to the 2025 Kids Heart Challenge.

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AHS 2025 Honor Students Ready for College and Careers

04/29/2025

Alleghany High School announced its 2025 honor graduates on April 3, celebrating 38 students who have excelled academically with a GPA of 3.55 or higher. Over half of these high-achieving students have also completed at least two courses focused on specialized job skills through the career-technical education programs offered by the school division.

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Three Local Businesses Recognized for Strong Support of AHPS

04/16/2025

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (AHPS) announces that three local businesses have been selected for recognition on the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll.

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Community Invited to Celebrate AHS Class of 2025 Milestones

04/15/2025

COVINGTON — Alleghany High School is pleased to announce the schedule for several important events celebrating the Class of 2025. The community is invited to join in recognizing the achievements and milestones of the graduating seniors.

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Callaghan to Begin 5 Minutes Earlier Starting Thursday

04/09/2025

COVINGTON — Following a school year that has seen disruptions due to inclement weather and other unforeseen factors, Callaghan Elementary School will need to implement an adjustment to its start time today. Effective immediately, the school day will begin 5 minutes earlier than the regularly scheduled time due to a necessary closure on April 9 for lack of electricity and heat.

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YMCA and Alleghany Highlands Schools Partner for Water Safety Initiative

04/09/2025

The world is 71 percent water; children are 100 percent curious.

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Jeter Watson's 'Peeps Store' Serves Up Math and Meaning

04/07/2025

A creative marshmallow math lesson at Jeter-Watson Elementary provided second-graders with an unexpected bonus: lessons in character, kindness, and generosity.

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Elementary Career Fair Helps Students Focus on Future Goals

03/31/2025

A recent career day at Jeter-Watson Elementary School demonstrates Alleghany Highlands Public Schools’ commitment to preparing students for the future.

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AHPS Recognizes Educators and Service Personnel of the Year

03/21/2025

The Alleghany Highlands School Board recognized AHPS educators and service personnel of the year on March 17.

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Mountain View, Sharon Starting Classes Five Minutes Earlier

03/21/2025

Sharon Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School will begin classes five minutes earlier for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

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Several AHPS Students Shine in Honor Band Performances

03/20/2025

Several Alleghany Highlands Public Schools music students earned recent honors, including the experience of playing in honor bands.

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Covington Middle School Reopens for In-Person Instruction March 18

03/12/2025

LOW MOOR, VA (March 12, 2025) – Following extensive safety evaluations and inspections, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (AHPS) announces the reopening of Covington Middle School (CMS) to in-person instruction.

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AHPS Partnering with Community on Career Transition Fair

03/12/2025

LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will hold its first-ever career and transition fair at Alleghany High School on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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AHPS PreK/VPI program helps prepare four-year-olds for success in school.

AHPS Schedules PreK/VPI Registration

03/11/2025

LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will conduct a student registration event on March 20 for its PreK/Virginia Preschool Initiative program for eligible four-year-olds for the 2025-2026 school year.

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AHPS Urging Students to Start the Day with a Healthy Breakfast

03/07/2025

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week March 3-7. The celebration is designed to encourage families to take advantage of the healthy choices available to students with school breakfast.

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JRTC to Host Open House on February 28

02/21/2025

The month of February is nationally and locally recognized as Career and Technical Education Month, and Jackson River Technical Center continues to celebrate 50 years in operation as an educational institution serving the Alleghany Highlands as a hub of workforce training within the public schools and adult sectors.

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Letter to CMS Families February 19 2025

02/19/2025

We wanted to share with everyone that CMS will remain remote/virtual next week, February 24-28.

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CMS Update February 19 2025

02/19/2025

COVINGTON — Covington Middle School will remain closed the week of Feb. 24-28, and students will continue to receive remote instruction.

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JRTC Winning Logo

02/19/2025

LOW MOOR — A logo designed by a talented Jackson River Technical Center marketing student has been chosen to promote an initiative aimed at discouraging youth tobacco, nicotine and vaping product use among her peers.

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AHS Assisting Class of 2025 through ‘Scholarship Season’

02/13/2025

It’s “Scholarship Season” at Alleghany High School. The school administration and counseling staff are working to raise financial support for graduating seniors planning to further their education.

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Alleghany Senior Named ‘Virginia Ambassador of Kindness’

02/13/2025

Nick Frye, a senior at Alleghany High School, has been named a Virginia Ambassador of Kindness.

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AHPS Schedules Kindergarten Orientations for Next School Year

02/12/2025

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools elementary schools will hold orientations on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, to begin registering kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Cline Educates AHS Students about Life as a Congressman

02/12/2025

U.S. Rep. Ben Cline visited Alleghany High School and gave students an inside look at life as an elected official serving in Congress.

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National PowerSchool Incident Update

02/07/2025

PowerSchool learns more information and takes additional steps in response to a recent security incident.

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Information Regarding CMS Virtual Learning Plan

02/06/2025

Due to an ongoing environmental study at Covington Middle School, instruction will transition to virtual learning beginning Monday, February 10, 2025. This change will last a minimum of two weeks, with possible additional weeklong extensions.

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Update Regarding CMS - February 5, 2025

02/05/2025

We are writing to provide you with the latest update regarding the situation at Covington Middle School. We are providing you with regular updates to make sure everyone has accurate information.

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CMS Closure - February 5, 2025

02/04/2025

We are writing again to update you on the ongoing situation that has affected Covington Middle School over the past several days.

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CMS Closure - February 4, 2025

02/03/2025

Covington Middle School will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division continues to address a safety concern in the kitchen area of the cafeteria.

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CMS Closure - February 3, 2025

02/02/2025

No School for CMS Students on Monday, February 3, 2025.

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AHPS Diligently Assessing CMS after Precautionary Evacuation

02/01/2025

COVINGTON — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is continuing to investigate possible concerns at Covington Middle School that led to a precautionary evacuation of students and staff on Friday, Jan. 31.

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Statement On Covington Middle School Precautionary Evacuation

01/31/2025

Covington Middle School was evacuated as a precaution today at approximately 2:15 p.m. after an unrecognizable odor was detected at the school.

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AHPS Revises Academic Calendar; Feb. 17 Now School Day

01/30/2025

The Alleghany Highlands School Board has endorsed a calendar change designed to make up for lost instructional time due to recent winter weather closures and delays.

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AHPS Board Revises Cell-Phone Free Education Guidelines

01/22/2025

The Alleghany Highlands School Division has finalized revised guidelines to restrict students’ use of cell phones and other electronic devices during the school day.

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National PowerSchool Incident

01/10/2025

Earlier this week, PowerSchool, an international provider of education administration software, announced that it had suffered a cybersecurity incident in late December.

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AHPS Diligently Working to Tackle Student Absenteeism Issues

01/10/2025

As part of continued statewide efforts to improve student attendance, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is sharing additional information and reminders about chronic absenteeism.

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Santa and the Grinch Visit JRTC

12/20/2024

The Grinch was seen at Jackson River Technical Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and he was trying to steal Christmas!

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Outgoing AHPS Board Members Recognized

12/19/2024

Two outgoing Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division Board members were recognized on Monday, Dec. 16.

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Fifth Grader’s Artwork Featured on 2024 AHPS Holiday Card

12/18/2024

Artwork from Chesney Wright, a fifth grader at Jeter-Watson Elementary School, will be featured on the Alleghany Highlands Public School Division’s 2024 holiday card.

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AHPS Leaders Receive Valuable Updated Evaluation Training

12/17/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools instructional leaders participated in training to update their understanding of evaluation practices this November and December.

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Ceremony Recognizes AHPS Students for Academic Success

12/05/2024

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

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AHPS Will Use State Grant to Beef Up School Security Efforts

12/04/2024

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.

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AHPS Calendar Change Will Affect CMS, Elementary Schools

12/04/2024

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.

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AHPS Recognized by VACorp for Excellence in Risk Management

11/26/2024

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

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Grant Will Help Better Prepare AHS Seniors for Solid Future

11/18/2024

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.

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AHPS Offering Students At-Risk Afterschool Snack Program

11/13/2024

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

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AHPS Expands Pioneer Program to Include Law and Politics

11/08/2024

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.

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Logan Walton to Represent AHS at HOBY Leadership Seminar

11/01/2024

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.

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AHS’ Kenny Sprouse to Join Richmond Pops In Veterans Tribute

10/31/2024

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

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Jeter-Watson Elementary School staff member McKenna Reed looks on as Assistant Principal Dee Ann Tickner plays guitar music for some preschool students. All Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division elementary schools comply with new state evaluation guidelines for preschool programs. The new standards are called the Virginia Quality Birth to Five Systems. (AHPS Photo)

AHPS Elementary Preschool Programs Meet State Guidelines

10/23/2024

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

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AHS students Elijah Halterman (left) and Joowan Chung are serving on a VDOH Youth Advisory Council. Approximately 60 students in VA are serving on the council. Students were chosen based on their desire to see positive in the health of their community. (AHPS Photo)

AHS Students Helping Shape Youth Health Outlook in Virginia

10/10/2024

Alleghany High School students Joowan Chung and Elijah Halterman have been chosen to serve on the Virginia Department of Health’s Youth Advisory Council.

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AHPS Casts Spotlight on Anti-Bullying Efforts during October

10/09/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is joining the Virginia School Boards Association and school divisions throughout the Commonwealth in recognizing October as Bullying Prevention Month.

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AHPS Closed Oct. 14; Earthquake Drill Set for Oct. 17

10/09/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 14. Schools will be closed for students, and offices will be closed.

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AHPS Employees Benefit from Grant to Retain, Recruit Teachers

10/03/2024

Some Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division employees have benefited from a $30,000 state grant. The grant, awarded in 2023, was designed to retain teachers and pay for provisionally licensed teachers’ coursework needed to earn a Virginia K-12 teaching license.

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Fisher Named to Oversee School Safety, Security, for AHPS

10/02/2024

Chris Fisher has been named the first supervisor of safety and security for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools.

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AHPS Teacher Recognized By State Group for Classroom Success

10/01/2024

A commitment to excellence and student achievement has helped a Jeter-Watson Elementary School teacher receive recognition from a group of public school divisions in Virginia.

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Virginia’s Commonwealth Conversations Fireside Chat about cell phone use and childhood anxiety.

09/26/2024

AHPS was one of seventy school divisions that participated in VA’s Commonwealth Conversations Fireside Chat about cell phone use and childhood anxiety.

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Statement On Covington Middle School Precautionary Measure

09/18/2024

A precautionary shelter-in-place was issued this morning at Covington Middle School in Covington, VA, after administrators received a report of a weapon on school property.

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Board Appoints Supervisor of Finance

09/18/2024

Teresa “Tracy” Persinger has been appointed Supervisor of Finance for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools. Her appointment becomes effective Oct. 1.

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New Bus Drivers Will Enable AHPS to Boost Transportation

09/17/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is excited to announce that bus drivers who were recently hired will soon be available to meet student transportation needs.

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Clifton Forge Getting Fired Up About Hosting AHS Homecoming Parade

09/17/2024

Clifton Forge is teeming with excitement over hosting the second annual Alleghany High School Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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Title I Newsletter - September 2024

09/13/2024

Follow the links for a recent Title I Newsletter including information about the promotion of reading in our elementary schools.

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Students, Teachers & Experts All Agree: A Universal School Meals Program Is Needed In Virginia

09/12/2024

Data and experience with school meals programs in the State of Virginia have led to conclusions that are virtually undeniable.

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AHS Senior Attends Elite Business Academy at Virginia Tech

09/12/2024

Alleghany High School’s Sophia Mundy was one of 26 high school seniors from across the United States who attended a unique experiential learning program at Virginia Tech this summer.

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Reading Makes Cents Pays Off For Jeter-Watson Fifth Grader

09/09/2024

Adalynn Gibson, a fifth grader at Jeter-Watson Elementary School, has become the first winner from Alleghany Highlands Public Schools in Reading Makes Cents, a statewide reading program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade focusing on financial concepts.

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AHPS Part of Nationwide Effort to Promote School Attendance

09/04/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will join a nationwide effort in September to celebrate attendance awareness. The campaign will focus on reducing chronic absenteeism in the new school year.

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Kristin Vass Appointed as AHPS School Nurse Manager

08/27/2024

Kristin Vass has been named nurse manager for the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division.

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AHS Senior CTE Experience

08/26/2024

CTE Courses Provide a Valuable Experience for 2024 AHS Graduate Orchid Tucker.

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New College Institute CyberSAFE Car Visit to AHPS

08/16/2024

On August 6, the New College Institute CyberSAFE car visited Alleghany Highlands Public Schools. The car’s visit was courtesy of Dr. Ken Russell, New College Institute Chief Innovation Officer and Teh-Way Lee, NCI Director of Technology Integration. Essentially, the specially-wrapped car carries a moving computer network they can take to schools in the Commonwealth area to give them the experience of a cyberattack in real time without compromising their systems.

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Traffic Patterns Being Changed to Promote Safety

08/12/2024

LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is changing traffic patterns at three of its schools to provide safer and more efficient drop-offs and pick-ups of students.

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AHPS Wins State Award for Providing Healthy, Tasty Meals

08/11/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is among five school divisions that received top honors in the 2024 Virginia School Boards Association Food for Thought Competition.

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Textbooks Chosen To Meet Education Standards

08/09/2024

AHPS has acquired new textbooks for certain subject areas to support learning.

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ALCOVA Mortgage Spearheading Supply Drive for Local Students

08/07/2024

ALCOVA Mortgage is partnering with Alleghany Highlands Public Schools to collect school supplies for students throughout the Alleghany Highlands

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AHPS Releases Transportation Routes, Schedules for 2024-2025

08/06/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools’ bus routes and schedules for the 2024-2025 school year are listed below. AHPS students begin the school year on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

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AHPS Looking to Forge Apprenticeships with Local Employers

08/05/2024

LOW MOOR – Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is seeking to establish apprenticeship programs to connect high school students with employers willing to train them in fields related to career goals and technical education programs.

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AHS Graduate Receives Mike Rowe Skilled Trade Scholarship

08/01/2024

Alleghany High School graduate Rocklynn Phillips has been awarded a mikeroweWorks Foundation Trade Scholarship. Phillips is among more than 300 aspiring tradespeople to receive the scholarship this year.

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AHPS Makes Positive Strides in Curbing Chronic Absenteeism

07/22/2024

The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division has made positive strides in addressing the number of students chronically absent from school.

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AHPS Adjusts Bell Times at Schools to Improve Bus Transportation

07/17/2024

AHPS has changed the start and end times at CES and SES for the next school year which starts Aug. 14 for students. The change is being made to improve bus routes and reduce the number of cancellations due to driver shortages.

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Littleton, Franson Appointed to Lead AHPS Board

07/16/2024

John Littleton was appointed as chair of the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division Board on Monday, and Gerald Franson was named vice chair.

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AHPS Principal In U.Va. Program That Identifies High-Impact Leaders

07/10/2024

Jeter-Watson Elementary School Principal Cynthia Morgan and other Virginia school administrators with high potential to grow as leaders are participating in a leadership development program through the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development.

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AHPS Students Will Again Have Free Access to Healthy School Meals

07/02/2024

All students enrolled in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools in the 2024-2025 school year will receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch free of charge under the federal Community Eligibility Provision.

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AHPS Teachers Devote Time to Training During Summer

07/01/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division teachers have been participating in important training since school ended in early June.

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AHPS Announces July Fourth Week Schedule Changes

06/27/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has announced schedule changes for the week of July 1 due to the Fourth of July holiday.

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AHPS School Board Moves Reorganization Meeting Date to July 15

06/26/2024

The Alleghany Highlands School Board has changed the date for its annual close out and reorganizational meeting.

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AHPS Statement on Passing of CMS Student

06/26/2024

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Jackson River Technical Center Lauds Welding Class of 2024

06/25/2024

Jackson River Technical Center’s Welding Class of 2024 had a very successful two and a half years while attending JRTC. While many of the students have moved on to the workforce and college, we wanted to take the time to recognize them and their accomplishments.

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Community Can Help AHPS Meet Student School Supply Needs

06/24/2024

While Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division teachers and students enjoy their summer break, planning for the 2024-2025 school year is continuing. The planning includes compiling lists of school supplies students may need for the coming school year.

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AHPS Summer School Information

06/14/2024

The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division will hold summer remediation (summer school) for students in grades K-12 from June 17 – July 18, 2024, Monday through Thursday with the exceptions as follows.

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Adaptive Music Gives AHS Students a Fun Way to Boost Learning

06/14/2024

As an example of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools’ goal of expanding student opportunities, Alleghany High School has added an adaptive music course to its curriculum.

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AHS Student Leader Learns Valuable Skills at HOBY Seminar

06/10/2024

Joowon Chung of Clifton Forge served as Alleghany High School’s representative at a recent Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar in Harrisonburg.

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AHPS Honors Retirees

06/04/2024

AHPS Retires Honored on May 30.

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AHPS Special Education Director Receives Statewide Honor

06/04/2024

Dr. Jason Conaway, director of special education for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, has received the statewide Mary Lou Wall Award from the Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education (VCASE).

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AHPS Again Providing Free Summer Meals to Children

05/31/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will provide free meals to children during the months of June and July at designated locations in the Alleghany Highlands.

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Coach Gives Callaghan Students Good Pep Talk on Life Lessons

05/28/2024

Students at Callaghan Elementary School recently heard some important life sessions during a recent talk from the head football coach at Bassett High School.

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Alleghany Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2024

05/21/2024

Riley Spangler and Victoria Critzer are best friends, and they will soon walk across the stage as the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Alleghany High School Class of 2024.

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AHPS Conducting Important Survey on Student Attendance

05/21/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is surveying parents and guardians about school attendance practices.

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AHS Senior Hayli Givens Mixes Poetry with Career Ambitions

05/21/2024

Hayli Givens is an honor graduate in the Alleghany High School Class of 2024. She graduated earlier this month from Mountain Gateway Community College. She plans to become a forensic psychologist. And she is a poet laureate.

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Alleghany Junior Recognized for Heroic Life-Saving Measure

05/16/2024

An Alleghany High School junior is being hailed a hero after jumping into action to save a choking student.

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Initial Class of Seven Inducted Into AHPS Employee Hall of Fame

05/13/2024

Seven individuals are in the inaugural class of inductees into the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division Employee Hall of Fame.

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Grant Will Help Support AHPS Summer Food Service Program

05/13/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has received a $4,600 grant that will help ensure that all children in the Highlands will remain nourished and healthy this summer.

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Two AHPS Students Stand Out in VSBA Regional Art Contest

05/10/2024

Works by two Alleghany Highlands Public Schools students placed in this year’s Virginia School Association Blue Ridge Regional Art Contest.

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AHS Senior Class Raises $4,900 for 2024 Give Local Campaign

05/03/2024

Graduating seniors at Alleghany High School are giving back to their community by raising $4,900 for the Give Local Alleghany Highlands campaign.

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AHPS Success Stories Highlighted in VSBA Showcase Directory

05/02/2024

Two programs in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools are featured in the Virginia’s School Board Association’s Showcases for Success directory. The directory highlights successful K-12 programs in Virginia’s public schools.

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AHPS Bus Driver Crowned Champion

05/01/2024

LOW MOOR — Frankie Ratliff is the Alleghany Highlands Public School Division’s Bus Road-E-O champion for 2024. Ratliff, a veteran bus driver, has worked for the local school divisions for more than six years.

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Paige Harris to Serve as AHS Hugh O’Brien Youth Ambassador

04/26/2024

Alleghany High School sophomore Paige Harris has been selected as this year’s Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Ambassador.

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JRTC Culinary Students, Staff Visited by World Famous Chef

04/25/2024

World-renowned chef Dan Giusti recently visited students, staff, and board members from Alleghany Highlands Public Schools.

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AHS Student Receives Unique Opportunity to Study Oncology

04/25/2024

LOW MOOR — Alleghany High School sophomore Taylor Jenkins has been selected to participate in a unique summer program that gives students an opportunity to explore careers in oncology, a branch of medicine that specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.

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AHPS Still Seeking Students for VPI/Pre-Kindergarten Program

04/17/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is still enrolling students for its PreK/Virginia Preschool Initiative program for eligible four-year olds.

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AHPS Kindergarten Assessments Will Help ‘Jumpstart’ Students

04/12/2024

When enrolling AHPS kindergarten students arrive for further assessment on dates April 15-17, family members will be provided with an opportunity to learn about ways to support them as they prepare to enter school.

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AHPS to Release Students Early Monday, April 8 for Eclipse

04/05/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will release students from school three hours early on Monday, April 8, to avoid timing difficulties that might occur with a solar eclipse that will happen during the afternoon.

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Team of JRTC Students to Compete in National Tournament

04/04/2024

Four Jackson River Technical Center students have earned the opportunity to compete as a team in the National Anatomage Tournament set to take place at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on June 1.

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AHS Reopens; Plumbing Issues Still Being Monitored By AHPS

03/25/2024

Alleghany High School opened on schedule Monday, March 25, after being closed on March 22 because of a recurring plumbing problem that has been technically difficult for maintenance workers to diagnose.

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AHPS Partnering With Law Enforcement to Stress Online Safety

03/21/2024

LOW MOOR — To address the perils of social media and technology that confront youth both in and outside of schools, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is partnering with law enforcement agencies to stress the importance of online safety to students in middle school and high school.

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AHS Graduation Scheduled For Casey Field, June 1

03/20/2024

LOW MOOR — Alleghany High School will hold its 2024 Commencement Exercises on Saturday, June 1, at Casey Field in Covington. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.

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AHS Student Learns From Internationally-Acclaimed Guitarist

03/15/2024

How many high school students get an opportunity to receive a one-on-one lesson from an internationally-acclaimed classical guitarist?

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AHS, JRTC, CMS, CLASS Reopening March 15th, 2024

03/14/2024

Alleghany High School, Jackson River Technical Center, Covington Middle School, and Clifton Academy will reopen Friday, March 15, after being closed for two days due to a plumbing issue at AHS.

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Plumbing Issue Prompts School Closures on Thursday, March 14

03/13/2024

Due to a plumbing issue, Alleghany High School, Covington Middle School, Jackson River Technical Center and Clifton Academy will be closed on Thursday, March 14.

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Major Roofing Projects to Begin At AHS/JRTC

02/24/2024

LOW MOOR — Much-need roofing replacement work at Alleghany High School and Jackson River Technical Center is scheduled to begin soon. Contractors will follow a schedule that will minimize classroom disruptions as they carry out the work.

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AHPS Spring 2024 Division Spelling Bee Contestants and Winner

02/23/2024

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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Closed Friday, Feb. 23, Monday, Feb. 26

02/20/2024

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 23, and Monday, Feb. 26.

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Kim Halterman Honored As Regional Superintendent of the Year

02/20/2024

Kim Halterman, superintendent of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, has been selected as regional superintendent of the year for a part of Virginia that includes the Highlands.

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Alleghany High School senior Grayson Siers is a welding student at Jackson River Technical Center. Welding is among numerous Career and Technical Education programs that help prepare AHPS students for the future. (AHPS Photo)

JRTC to Host Open House for Highlands Community on March 1

02/20/2024

The month of February is nationally and locally recognized as Career and Technical Education month and this year, Jackson River Technical Center is celebrating its 50th year in serving the Alleghany Highlands as a hub of workforce training education within the public schools and adult sectors.

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Members of the Whitehead family present the Gary “Boo Boo” Whitehead Memorial Scholarship to Isaiah Hubble in 2023

‘Scholarship Season’ Is Community Effort to Support AHS Seniors

02/06/2024

“Scholarship Season” is in full swing for the Alleghany High School administration and guidance staff as they work to provide financial assistance to graduating seniors who plan to further their education.

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Opportunities to Help Bus Driver Shortage

01/31/2024

Do you know what is involved when Alleghany Highlands Public Schools staff cancel a bus route on a given school day?

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AHPS Now Offering Online Tutoring Service to Boost Learning

01/24/2024

In a move designed to assist students and accelerate learning, the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division is now offering Varsity Tutors for Schools.

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AHS senior Riley Spangler (right) has been named one of 11 recipients of the prestigious Harry F. Byrd Jr. Leadership Award. This photo was taken at a Jackson River Governor’s School awards ceremony last year. At left is Teresa Ellison of the governor’s school board and Eddie Graham, executive director of the governor’s school. Riley is an honor roll student at Alleghany High School and Mountain Gateway Community College. (AHPS Photo)

AHS Senior to Receive Prestigious Harry Byrd Jr. Leadership Award

01/19/2024

An Alleghany High School senior is one of the recipients of the statewide Harry F. Byrd Jr. Leadership Award for 2023-24.

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Alleghany High School freshman Elijah Halterman (left) is serving as a Page in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2024 General Assembly session. Halterman is working with Del. Terry Austin (right) and other lawmakers to experience Virginia’s legislative process firsthand. (Photo courtesy of Del. Terry Austin)

AHS Freshman Learning Virginia Legislative Process Firsthand

01/16/2024

An Alleghany High School student has been selected as a Virginia General Assembly House of Delegates Page. Ninth grader Elijah Halterman was chosen for the program and he is attending the General Assembly session in Richmond this winter.

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Covington Middle Receiving Security Upgrades under State Grant

01/08/2024

The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division has been awarded a grant to enhance safety and security features at Covington Middle School.

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Sharon Elementary School Feted in Style over U.S. News Ranking

12/21/2023

A grand celebration was held at Sharon Elementary School on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 20, in recognition of the school being named one of the top 100 elementary schools in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.

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Braylee Boggs Wins First AHPS Holiday Card Design Contest

12/21/2023

Braylee Boggs, a second grader at Callaghan Elementary School, has been named the winner of the first ever Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Holiday Card Design Contest.

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Culinary Students’ Gingerbread Designs Are ‘Uniquely Alleghany’

12/13/2023

Unique gingerbread designs by Jackson River Technical Center culinary students are on display at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center in Clifton Forge.

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AHPS Receives Grant to Boost Breakfast Participation at AHS

12/07/2023

The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division has received a $13,400 grant from No Kid Hungry to help increase student breakfast participation at Alleghany High School.

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U.S. News Ranks Sharon among State’s Best Elementary Schools

11/29/2023

Sharon Elementary School is listed as one of the best elementary schools in Virginia in rankings recently released by U.S. News & World Reports.

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Grant To Enhance Agriculture in Classroom at JWES

11/21/2023

Jeter-Watson Elementary School has been awarded a $500 grant to help students better understand agriculture.

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AHPS Creates Friendly Rivalries to Boost Attendance

11/07/2023

LOW MOOR — As part of its ongoing efforts to address chronic absenteeism, Alleghany Highlands Public School has launched a friendly competition among schools.

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Students at Mountain View Elementary School receive tutoring to boost learning. Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will use special funding from the state to provide students with even more tutoring as part of an effort to address learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. (AHPS Photo)

AHPS ‘All In’ On State Plan to Boost Learning and Attendance

10/30/2023

Like school divisions around the state, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is developing and implementing an ALL In Virginia Plan.

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Callaghan Students Combine to Write Halloween Thriller

10/27/2023

Students at Callaghan Elementary School pulled off a unique feat by completing a schoolwide writing project.

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Statement On CMS Incident

10/16/2023

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools have returned to normal operations after a lockdown was initiated at Covington Middle School earlier today. All other schools were under shelter in place as an added precaution to ensure student and staff safety.

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AHPS Band Trailer Reflect Community Spirit

09/28/2023

LOW MOOR — A spiffy trailer being used by the Alleghany High School Band is proof that the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division is helping put unity in the community.

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Two AHPS Teachers Earn Recognition from School Group

09/26/2023

High expectations and a love for students have helped two Alleghany Highlands Public Schools teachers achieve recognition from a group of public school divisions in Virginia.

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CMS Changes Schedule Format to Improve Student Instruction

09/18/2023

LOW MOOR — With a goal of providing students with a more continuous level of instruction, Covington Middle School will be implementing a new scheduling format.

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Teacher Has Important Role In Evaluating VA SOL Tests

09/05/2023

LOW MOOR — Jeter-Watson Elementary School teacher Hannah Gibson recently wrapped up work on a committee that plays an important role in evaluating and refining the Virginia Standards of Learning assessments.

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AHPS is a CEP Division for the 2023-2024 School Year

08/23/2023

All students in AHPS can continue to receive a breakfast and lunch free of charge under the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

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School Bus Routes and Schedules 2023-2024

08/19/2023

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools - Bus Routes for the 2023-2024 School Year.

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Statement on the Passing of Officer J.B. Broughman

08/07/2023

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Alleghany Cougars Team Store Launches

03/10/2023

The Alleghany Highlands Public School Division’s athletic department has teamed with its official outfitter, BSN Sports, to launch an exclusive online store featuring Alleghany Cougars apparel and merchandise.

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