District News News Summary https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=419823 Ready for School '26 https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20631087 422373_20631087 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:21:00 GMT AHPS Urges Families to Sign Up for MySchoolBucks As the start of the 2026-27 school year approaches, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is encouraging families to sign up for MySchoolBucks, a secure online service that makes it easier to manage students' school meal accounts. https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20620019 422373_20620019 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:19:00 GMT New Mentorship Program Alleghany Highlands Public Schools mentors gathered at the Central Office on Aug. 3 to welcome the division’s newest teachers during orientation and professional development. https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20611107 422373_20611107 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:04:00 GMT AHPS Names David Rooklin New Operations Chief The Alleghany Highlands School Board has appointed longtime local business owner and community leader David Rooklin as the division’s new Chief of Infrastructure and Operations. https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20600106 422373_20600106 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:06:00 GMT AHPS Develops Mini Bus Routes to Add Flexibility Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is developing “mini” bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year to provide flexibility and improve communication when transportation adjustments are needed https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20577689 422373_20577689 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:37:00 GMT Free School Meals Returning for All AHPS Students Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will once again provide free breakfast and lunch to every student during the 2026-27 school year through the federal Community Eligibility Provision, ensuring all students have access to nutritious meals at no cost to their families. https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20570506 422373_20570506 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:37:00 GMT AHS Educators Help Build Safer Schools in Virginia Two Alleghany High School educators are helping strengthen emergency preparedness efforts in classrooms and communities across Virginia https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20570220 422373_20570220 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:09:00 GMT NextStage Arts Opens Doors for AHS Band Students Six Alleghany High School students recently participated in the Summer Symposium at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., through their involvement in the NextStage Arts Program. https://ahs.ahps.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=422457&pageId=20570215 422373_20570215 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:07:00 GMT