BE ALERT! First Day of School
Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 12, 2026,) is the first day of school for Augusta County. Public Schools This means that school buses will be on the road.
-Car drivers, please give our school buses lots of room to run their routes and pick up students.
-Obey the stop arms to enable students to safely load and unload.
-Bus drivers will be getting acclimated to their routes. Please be at your stop in advance in case they're running early, and be patient if they're running late.
-Route timing and consistency will improve over time.
And lastly, be patient and kind! We appreciate the service our bus drivers are providing our students and their families.
APPLY NOW for Preschool!
The application for the 26-27 school year can be accessed and completed with THIS LINK, or by going to https://go2grow.org/regions/saw/. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
By submitting an application, families are considered for Augusta County Preschool, Head Start, and several community-based preschool programs. Families can indicate their preferences on the application.
To learn more about Augusta County Preschool Programs, CLICK HERE.
To learn what to expect after you submit your application, CLICK HERE.
We are excited about the opportunity to partner with you!
Dear ACPS Students, Families and Employees,
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, please read the attached letter from Mr. David Shiflett, Chairman of the Augusta County School Board, regarding expectations for student conduct.
Thank you.
Letter from the ACPS School Board Regarding Student Conduct 2026-2027