Alleghany High School government students Abby Williams (left) and Abbi Riley recently conducted a community service project to gather supplies for Sharon Elementary School. Lists of supplies Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division students are likely to use in the coming school year will be available soon at local retailers.
Community Can Help AHPS Meet Student School Supply Needs
LOW MOOR — 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.
Lists of supplies students are likely to use will be available soon at local retailers. The lists will be provided by each AHPS school. It is important to note, however, that AHPS will provide school supplies to students whose families are faced with financial limitations or other circumstances.
“We understand that families may want to buy school supplies over the summer, maximizing their ability to take advantage of sales and similar opportunities,” said Kim Halterman and Melinda Snead-Johnson, leaders of AHPS. “Additionally, we really want families who may have difficulty purchasing supplies to feel free to contact their child’s school to help arrange assistance.”
Purchasing individual school supplies for their children is one way families can support the efforts of their children and teachers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues resulted in shortages of some school supplies. During that time, AHPS provided students with school supplies. The school division remains committed to assisting students in need, however, family contributions to students’ school-supply needs are much appreciated by AHPS leaders.
AHPS diligently works with teachers and principals to ensure that requested school supplies are commonly available at local retailers. These “wish lists'' often include pencils, notebooks, and folders as well as supplies students use for interactive learning such as dry erase markers.
Halterman and Snead-Johnson said the AHPS staff is grateful for the many school supply drives often sponsored by local churches, businesses, and other groups during the summer months.
Recently, Alleghany High School government students Abby Williams and Abbi Riley carried out a community service project to gather supplies for Sharon Elementary Schools. Government students at AHS participated in several community service projects during the 2023-2024 school year.
Interested individuals and groups may contact AHPS schools directly to inquire about supply needs they may have. Individuals and groups interested in helping multiple AHPS schools may contact the central office at 540-863-1800.
“We are very grateful for all the support offered to our students and teachers through donations,” said Halterman and Snead-Johnson.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools serves approximately 2,700 students. The school division was established on July 1, 2022, when Alleghany County Public Schools, Covington City Public Schools, and Jackson River Technical Center merged. School division news and events are regularly posted on Facebook at AHPublicSchools The division website is www.ahps.va.k12.va.us.