Riverheads High School Graduation Live Stream Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1129291448285811/
At approximately 2:07 p.m. today, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) informed the school division of a community event in the Stuarts Draft and Riverheads area. ACSO requested that Stump Elementary School be placed under the code “secure” for approximately 60 minutes this afternoon. Even though the situation was not associated with the school, the code “secure” was implemented out of an abundance of caution. During a code “secure”, students and staff remain inside the school and the instructional routine is not disrupted. Two buses that travel on Cold Springs Road and Wilda Road were temporarily held at the schools per the direction of ACSO. At approximately 3:30 p.m., ACSO gave the “all clear”. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and the assistance provided by ACSO.
Graduation - Saturday, May 18 - 10:00 a.m. | Riverheads High School Main Gym | Livestream the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1129291448285811/
Athletic Physical Night - Tuesday, May 14 - 5:00 p.m.
Senior Academic Awards Ceremony - May 9, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. - Layman Auditorium
Attention Rising 7th and 12th graders. Please schedule now to receive required vaccines for next school year and turn in documentation early. Documentation can include a medical exemption form, a notarized Religious exemption form or documentation of vaccine administration.
Required vaccines for rising 7th graders are the Tdap and Meningitis. HPV is required but parents can opt out.
Rising 12th graders need at least 1 Meningitis vaccine.
For the Fort, Stewart and BMMS students, the Health Dept will be coming to campus on April 19th to administer. Consent forms can be obtained at your child's school. Vaccines will not be administered without parental consent.
If you have questions, please reach out to your school nurse.
Ms. Hillary Mickley, Athletic Trainer at Riverheads High School, was selected for the VHSL Larry Johnson Award. Each year the VHSL recognizes an athletic trainer from its member schools who excels in their role as an Athletic Trainer within their school and community. From the 300+ member schools in Virginia, Ms. Mickley is this year's winner. Congratulations to Ms. Mickley on this outstanding accomplishment and for all that she does for the school, student-athletes, coaches, and programs.
Spring Sports Information - Make sure to have a valid physical on file dated after May 1 2023 with our Athletic Department and Trainer Mrs. Mickley prior to try outs. Please be prepared to be outside and inside during tryouts depending on the weather and bring appropriate clothing and a water bottle.
Baseball - Tuesday February 20th.3:30-5:45, Baseball Field.
Softball - Tuesday February 20th First Practice 4:00-6:00. Softball Field.
Soccer Girls - Monday February 19th Open Field 3:30 - 5:00. First Practice will be Tuesday February 20th Soccer Field.
Soccer Boys - Tuesday February 20th 3:30-5:00. First Practice Soccer Field.
Boys / Girls Tennis - Monday February 19th Open Courts 3:30 - 5:00. First Practice will be Tuesday February 20th 3:30 - 5:30
Boys / Girls Outdoor Track - First Practice will be Tuesday February 20th 3:30 - 5:00 PM, meet at the Track.
Spring Sport Parent Information night / meet the team night will be Tuesday February 27th - RHS Auditorium 6:00 PM.
Update (1/19/24): All school related activities, practices and games have been postponed today which includes outside groups using the facility. All Saturday and weekend activities can occur after 8:00 a.m. Coaches will communicate practice and/or game times with their teams. No Saturday School and the FFA Dinner scheduled for 1/20/24 has been moved to 2/17/24. Have a nice weekend.
Congratulations to senior Landen Higgins who was recognized this past weekend as 3rd place in the state of Virginia Voice for Democracy contest in Williamsburg, VA. The Virginia Voice for Democracy contest is supported by the local VFW Post 7814, which collaborates with local high schools through Government classes. Students write an essay on a topic at the local level, which Landen finished in first place, which then advanced him to the state competition. In addition to finishing 3rd in the state competition, Landen received a scholarship for his achievement. Congratulations to Landen for his outstanding work and for representing Augusta County Schools and Riverheads High School in this contest! Landen is the son of Leslie Higgins of Staunton, VA. This photo is of Landen with the state VFW Commander Gary Adams and with state VFW Auxiliary President Vicki Butler at the State Competition.
Update (1/16/24): Boys and Girls Basketball games scheduled for tonight against Buffalo Gap have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 18 - same times and locations.
UPDATE (1/16/24): All practices, games and school activities are cancelled for today, which includes any outside groups who may be using the facilities.
Riverheads High School Athletics
Preseason workouts for Spring Sports have begun at RHS. Any athlete 8th -12th grade that has a valid VHSL physical on file with our Athletic Trainer Mrs. Mickley is eligible to participate. We encourage all students not currently in a Winter sport to attend the preseason workouts if able and also to connect with the head coaches to let them know that you are interested in trying out. Our goal is to get as many students involved here at RHS in Athletics/Activities for active engagement as an important part of the high school experience and overall mental and physical wellness.
Spring sports season starts 2/19.
Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Outdoor Track
Baseball - Preseason Workouts are Monday and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 for hitting and 4:30-5:30 for Catchers and Pitchers at the Bat Cave (Old RES). First day is Thursday January 18th. Coach Painter. rpainter@augusta.k12.va.us
Softball - Preseason Workouts TBA. Coach Walters. Walters.ml@augusta.k12.va.us
Boys Soccer - Monday and Wednesdays (Inside in RES Gym until weather warms). Practice dates are Mon 1/22, Wed 1/24, Mon 1/29, Wed 1/31. Regular season practices start 2/19. Coach Lightner. lightner.rp@augusta.k12.va.us
Girls Soccer - Tuesdays and Thursdays (Inside in RES Gym until weather warms). Practice dates are Thurs 1/11, Tue 1/16, Thurs 1/18, Tue 1/23, Tue 1/30. Regular season practices start 2/19.
Coach Prater. prater.rj@augusta.k12.va.us
Boys Tennis - Practice starts 2/19. Coach Norcross. Norcross.dm@augusta.k12.va.us
Girls Tennis - Practice starts 2/19.
Boys/Girls Outdoor Track and Field - Practice starts 2/19 Coach Wallace. wallace.ib@augusta.k12.va.us
In addition; any student athlete that is interested in playing FOOTBALL in the fall and is not currently in a Winter sport, there are weight lifting times Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week 3:30 - 4:30. Please have your child picked up from the front of the Gym entrance at 4:30. Coach Norcross. norcross.rm@augusta.k12.va.us
*There will be no preseason or out of season workouts on days closed for weather or not in school for scheduled student holidays.
Update (1/9/24): All school activities are cancelled today. No practices, games or outside groups. Be safe
UPDATE (1/5/24): All weekend activities have been cancelled for all Augusta County Schools on Saturday (1/6/24) and Sunday (1/7/24). This includes all athletic events home and away as well as any outside organizations using ACPS facilities (ex. - Little Leagues, etc.). Be safe!
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.
12/11/23 - 2 hour delay. VCTC will report both in the morning and afternoon as scheduled. Gov. School will report at 9:30 a.m. SOL testing will still occur at RHS - students should be prepared to test. Be safe.
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
