APPLY NOW for preschool!
The application for the 24-25 school year can be accessed and completed at www.go2grow.com/saw. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying, families are automatically considered for Augusta County Preschool, Head Start, and several community-based preschool programs. Families can indicate their preferences on the application. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with you!
Updated Inclement Weather Announcement for Friday, January 19: All ACPS-sponsored evening activities and events are canceled. Schools are closed to outside groups/organizations.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Friday, January 19: Schools are closed. 12-month employees report at 10:00 am.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Thursday, January 18, 2024: Schools will open on a 2-hour delay.
Updated Inclement Weather Announcement for Wednesday, January 17: All ACPS-sponsored evening activities and events are canceled. Schools are closed to outside groups/organizations.
Thank you, Principals and Assistant Principals!
Inclement Weather Announcement for Wednesday, January 17: Schools are closed. 12-month employees report at 10:00 am.
Additional Inclement Weather Announcement for Tuesday, January 16, 2024: 12-month employees report at noon. Central Office will open at noon. Schools will open at noon unless otherwise noted in school-specific communication.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Tuesday, January 16, 2024: Schools are closed.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Monday, January 15, 2024: All ACPS-sponsored day & evening activities and events are canceled.
S5E4: "We Take Care of Each Other!"
Tune in to discover how ACPS fifth-grade students explored the idea of citizenship through service to others. In this episode of "Connecting with Augusta County Public Schools", Dr. Bond interviews a variety of guests who made this unit of study come to life! Join us for an educational journey that goes beyond the classroom walls!
Link: https://youtu.be/fOfE7L45kCE
Reminder to Families: Schools and offices are closed on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Tuesday evening, January 9: All ACPS-sponsored evening activities and events are canceled.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7: All ACPS-sponsored activities and events are canceled. There will be no activities/athletic events (home or away) and there will be no outside organizations using our facilities.
Last year’s Riverheads High School yearbook, “New Additions, Old Traditions” earned 2nd place in the American Scholastic Press Association competition. The ASPA is a national organization with more than 160 competing yearbook programs. Congratulations to the 2023 yearbook staff!
Notice of Public Hearing - February 1, 2024
The Augusta County School Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. to receive input as it pertains to the 2024-2025 Augusta County School Board Budget. The meeting will be held at the Augusta County Government Center, Verona, Virginia. All interested parties are invited to attend. Details for those wishing to speak are available on the “School Board” tab of the Augusta County Public Schools webpage (https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/page/school-board-meeting-dates). The regular School Board meeting will follow.
Reminder to Families: Schools will be closed for students December 18-January 3. School offices are open December 27 & 28 (unless your principal communicates otherwise). January 2 & 3 are Teacher Workdays/Professional Development Day. The first day of the second semester is January 4, 2024.
Clymore Elementary and Fort Defiance High School are closed on Monday, December 11, 2023 due to a power outage.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Monday, December 11, 2023: Schools will open on a 2-hour delay.
Checkout ACPS School Quality Profiles shared by the Virginia Department of Education:
https://schoolquality.virginia.gov/divisions/augusta-county-public-schools
