Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Key Information for Families

• Chromebook Pickup: Parents and students must pick up Chromebooks on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the designated pick-up area outside CMS (on the gym side).

• Parent Signature Required: A parent/guardian must sign the agreement form before receiving a Chromebook.  The agreement form will be available on Friday at CMS or click here to print the agreement form ahead of time to bring on Friday. Parents can only pick up chromebooks for their own children. 

• Attendance Requirement: Students who do not log into their live Google Meet sessions, which should be accessible from their Canvas courses on Monday, February 10, 2025, will be marked absent.

• Virtual Instruction: Students must log in to their Google Meet sessions in Canvas daily, each period, and complete assignments. Teachers will be online during regular class times to provide instruction.

  • 8:23-9:23am First Period

  • 9:27-10:27am Second Period

  • 10:31-11:31am Third Period

  • 11:35am-1:05pm Fourth Period (Class time might be adjusted by the teacher because class time is normally based on lunch schedule)

  • 1:09-2:09pm Fifth Period

  • 2:13-3:13pm Sixth Period

• Internet Access Support: Students experiencing connectivity issues need to call CMS administration for assistance at 540-965-1410.  At this time, CMS administration can provide next steps. 
  

• Special Education Services: Students with IEPs requiring in-person accommodations may attend Jeter Watson Elementary School for continuation of their services.

• No Alternative Learning Option After Reopening: Once Covington Middle School has been cleared, the expectation is for all staff and students to return to the normal in-person school schedule. 

• Meal Services: Grab-and-go meal distribution will be available at Clifton Academy on designated dates.