Dear ACPS Families and Employees,
Please read the attached letter from Dr. Troxell regarding the safety concern at Buffalo Gap High and Middle Schools today.

Thank you.

Letter to ACPS Families May 13, 2026

2 days ago, John Childs

Letter to ACPS Families from Dr. Troxell Regarding National Canvas Cybersecurity Incident - Please see the link below for information.

Canvas Cybersecuity Incident

8 days ago, John Childs
The May 7, 2026 School Board Meeting will be held at The Center for Instruction and Professional Learning (58 Cedar Green Rd, Staunton; formerly BMMS). We will begin with the Whole Village Awards at 5:30 PM, followed by the regular School Board Meeting at 6:30 PM.
24 days ago, John Childs
May 7, 2026 School Board Meeting will be held at The Center for Instruction and Professional Learning; 58 Cedar Green Rd, Staunton (formerly BMMS). Whole Village Awards will be held at 5:30 PM and the regular School Board Meeting at 5:30 PM. Colorful background and the ACPS logo is included.
April School Board Meeting: The Augusta County School Board is usually scheduled for the first Thursday of the month. However, the first Thursday in April occurs during Spring Break for Augusta County Public Schools. Therefore, the meeting will be held on April 9, 2026 at the Augusta County Government Center at 6:30 PM.
about 2 months ago, John Childs
Augusta County Logo with the sun, a tree, and a river, on a graphic announcing the school board meeting being held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Augusta County Government Center.
Spring Pictures will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
about 2 months ago, Craigsville Elementary
A floral background with the words "Spring Pictures, Wednesday March 18, 2026."
Tomorrow is the CCSO's monthly meeting, and it will include a listening session with Dr. Troxell, division superintendent. All family and staff are welcome to attend!

CCSO Meeting and Listening Session will be held March 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm in the CRES Library. We hope to see you there!
2 months ago, Craigsville Elementary
CCSO Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2026: Listening Session with Dr. Kelly Troxell, ACPS Division Superintendent. 5:30 pm in the CRES Library, with a gold background and two silhouettes of a rearing horse.
After-School Activities on March 2, 2026:

All ACPS after-school activities and evening building use rentals for today are cancelled. All students are to go home immediately upon dismissal.
2 months ago, John Childs
Calendar Change for April 2026:
Due to the special election called by Governor Spanberger on April 21, 2026, ACPS has made an adjustment to the current school calendar to accommodate voting in our buildings. Monday, April 20, 2026 was originally scheduled as a day off for students and teacher workday/professional development. April 20th will now be a regularly scheduled school day. Tuesday April 21, 2026, will now be the workday/professional development day for teachers with schools being closed for students.
Thank you
3 months ago, John Childs
Generic calendar with the statement ACPS calendar change for April 2026
Due to below freezing temperatures overnight and the potential for icy road conditions tomorrow morning, Augusta County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow - Monday, February 23, 2026.
3 months ago, John Childs
Snow with the ACPS logo announcing a 2-hour delay for Monday, February 23, 2026
School Calendar Change:

Due to the recent extended school closing, the 3rd Quarter will now end on March 17th with Report Cards available on March 24th. The 4th Quarter will begin on March 18th.

For Middle Schools only:
In addition to the above changes, the following adjustments for the 6-weeks rotations will be made to help even out the instructional time:

-4th 6-weeks will now end on 2/24/2026 (27 days)
-5th 6-weeks will run from 2/25/2026 - 4/10/2026 (27 days)
-6th 6-weeks will run from 4/13/2026 - 5/21/2025 (28 days)

If you have any questions, please contact your student's school.
3 months ago, John Childs
ACPS Logo with the sun, a tree, and the statement: Every Child, Every Day
Due to a required system update, the ACPS Infinite Campus site will be unavailable starting on Wednesday, February 11 at 6 pm through Thursday, February 12 at 6 am. The update will affect access to the Parent Portal and Student Portal.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
3 months ago, John Childs
Augusta County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. 12-Month Employees should report on time.

We will check road conditions again tomorrow and hope to reopen schools as soon as it is safe to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
3 months ago, John Childs
Snow with ACPS Logo and an announcement that schools will be closed on 2/2/26. 12-month employees report on time.
The Augusta County School Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM to receive input as it pertains to the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting will be held at the Augusta County Government Center in 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 website. The regular board meeting will follow.
3 months ago, John Childs
ACPS Logo with the sun, mountains, a river, and tree with the statement every child, every day.

UPDATE:
Families, it's time for the 100th Day of School celebration!
We will plan to observe the 100th day on Friday, February 6, 2026. Please dress up as a 100 year old person to celebrate, and be creative! We'll look forward to seeing our centenarians on Friday.

3 months ago, Craigsville Elementary
Updated 100th Day of School Celebration Notice
Augusta County Public Schools and all school division offices/departments will be closed Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Essential personnel may be called to work on Tuesday.

Additionally, Augusta County Emergency Management and the Virginia Department of Transportation are urging everyone to stay off the roads. Please see their sites for updates:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/vdotstaunton
https://www.facebook.com/VAemergency
4 months ago, John Childs
Snowflakes with ACPS logo and school closing message for January 26th and 27th, 2026

Augusta County and Waynesboro Public Schools Teacher Job Fair
Augusta County Public Schools

We are excited to invite passionate, dedicated educators to join us for the Augusta County Public Schools and Waynesboro Public Schools Job Fair on Saturday, January 24, 2026. This collaborative event celebrates the shared commitment of both divisions to recruit and support outstanding teachers who are ready to make a lasting impact in our schools and communities.

SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/2026JobFair#/

4 months ago, John Childs
Augusta & Waynesboro Teacher Job Fair
Augusta County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, December 5, 2025.
5 months ago, John Childs
Snow Day School Closed Picture of Trees, Snow, and Snowflakes
Augusta County Public Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay Schedule on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. We will evaluate road conditions in the morning.
5 months ago, John Childs
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The children of Craigsville Elementary want to honor all of our Veterans by sharing a special Veterans Day performance.
Please join us and bring a veteran with you so that we can say THANK YOU on this special day!

If you are a veteran, the CCSO will have a special surprise for you.

We ask that all students wear red, white, and blue on Tuesday, November 11th. We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, Craigsville Elementary
Veterans Day notice in red, white, and blue: Craigsville Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly November 11, 2025 9:00 am CRES Gymnasium

The ACPS School Board Meeting on November 6, 2025 may be viewed on the Augusta County Public Schools Streams YouTube channel. You can access the meeting using the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/@ACPSStreams

6 months ago, John Childs
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