New teachers at Alleghany Highlands Public Schools pose for a photo during orientation and professional development for the 2026-27 school year Monday, Aug. 3, at the school division’s central office. The teachers also met veteran educators who will serve as school-level mentors during the school year. Front row, from left, are Leah Peeples, Charlotte Jordan, Stephanie Brookman and Angel Robertson; second row, Susan Carper and Megan Rickett; third row, Tori Paxton, Emileigh Southall, Kayden Davis, Karen Jordan and Jill Tucker; fourth row, Clara Johnston, Charlie Hale, Dylan Thompson and Tyler Carter; and fifth row, Erin Gilbert, Gary Burdette, Tanner Skidmore, Zach Crizer and Kellen Lowman. (AHPS Photo)
Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board Executive Director Ingrid Barber, left, and Alleghany Highlands School Superintendent Kim Halterman delivered greetings and words of encouragement during opening convocation for the new school year Aug. 5 at Alleghany High School. Barber highlighted the strong partnership between the Community Services Board and local schools, while School Board Chair Jon Lanford encouraged teachers and staff to have a successful school year, reflecting the community’s support for educators and students. (AHPS Photo)
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools teachers Hannah Pillow, left, and Michelle Via gather information from vendors during a resource fair in the Alleghany High School gym on Aug. 5. Several vendors were on hand to provide AHPS teachers and staff with information and resources. Pillow and Via teach kindergarten at Mountain View Elementary School. (AHPS Photo)