Changing Thrillshare App’s (ACPS app) Language:
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Russian - Izmeneniye yazyka prilozheniya Thrillshare (prilozheniye ACPS)
Ukrainian - Zmina movy prohramy Thrillshare (ACPS).
French - Changer la langue de l'application Thrillshare (application ACPS)
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Dear Students, Employees, Families & Community Members,
The Augusta County Public Schools staff have begun the process of developing a draft budget for the next school year, 2024-2025. Your views are an important part of that work and we encourage you to participate by offering your input by way of a budget survey which can be found at the following link: https://forms.gle/bUfA4PbSH2mP16FA9
Sat Dec 2nd State Class 2 Football Semifinal. No cash sales. Pre purchase GoFan.co
Tickets go on Sale Monday Nov 27th at 6:00 PM. There will be Card readers at the gate if need to purchase via credit card or debit card on Saturday. Gates open at 12:30. Please DO NOT try to come in stadium before gates open if not an event worker.
Two days a doesn’t seem like a lot but…two days a month adds up to:
One month per year
Chronic absenteeism
Gaps in learning
Missing opportunities
So let's SHOW UP TOGETHER because Every Day Counts!
On November 9th, the Riverheads High School Football team, along with the cheerleading squad and the Riverheads SCA, packed 300 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
We appreciate our School Psychologists!
During the week of November 6-10, 2023 schools throughout the United States will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the important work school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive. This year's theme is "Let's Grow Together," inspired by the importance of both personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities in every season of life. The theme recognizes every aspect of growth, as fundamental to effective learning environments and to school psychologists' role in supporting student well-being and learning. -National Association of School Psychologists
WINTER SPORTS BEGIN NEXT WEEK! Must have a VHSL Physical dated after May 1st 2023 to participate in tryouts or practices!
Boys Basketball Tryouts begin Monday Nov 6th - 5:30-7:00 PM
Girls Basketball Tryouts begin Monday Nov 6th - 3:30-5:30 PM
Cheerleading Basketball - Tryouts begin Tuesday Nov 7th - 3:45-4:45 PM
Indoor Track - First day of Practice Wed Nov 8th - 3:30-5:00 PM
Wrestling - First day of Practice Wed Nov 8th - 3:30 - 5:30 PM
10/31/23 - Varsity Football game on Friday, November 3, 2023 will not be played due to a forfeit by our opponent. The football team will be back in action in the Region 2B quarterfinals on Friday, November 10, 2023.
- Winter Activities & Athletic UPDATE:
- Winter Sports will begin on the following days -
- Girls Basketball (3:30 - 5:30 pm) - November 6, 2023 (JV & Varsity) - Coach Clark*
- Boys Basketball (5:30 - 7:30 pm) - November 6, 2023 (JV & Varsity) - Coach Weller*
- Sideline Cheer (Basketball) - (3:45 pm) - November 6, 2023 - Coach Fortune/Coach K. Norcross*
- Wrestling (3:30 pm) - November 8, 2023 (OLD RES cafeteria) - Coach Swats*
- Indoor Track (3:30 pm) - November 8, 2023 (Track) - Coach Heizer*
*must have a physical on file before you can practice. VHSL physical forms are available in the main office
- Winter Activities - reach out to the sponsor for more information on start dates/times -
- Forensics - Ms. Ernst
- Debate - Mr. Diamond
- Theatre - Ms. Caretti/Ms. C. Berry
- Pep Band - Ms. Butler
- Winter Guard - Ms. Butler
Reminder to Families: Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7 are Work Days/Professional Development Days for staff. There is no school for students.
Riverheads High School's 2023 Yearbook "New Additions, Old Traditions" won Trophy Class in the VHSL multimedia championship on October 21st! This is the yearbook world equivalent of winning a state championship. The book scored an overall superior rating, with an emphasis on our theme and sports coverage. Congratulations to Mrs. Wenger and the RHS Yearbook Staff!
Riverheads' 2023 Yearbook "New Additions, Old Traditions" won Trophy Class in the VHSL multimedia championship on October 21st. This is the yearbook world equivalent of winning a state championship. The book scored an overall superior rating, with an emphasis on our theme and sports coverage. Congratulations to yearbook staff and sponsor Ms. Wenger on an outstanding job!
The Comprehensive Plan is a far-ranging and dynamic blueprint that will guide Augusta County's economic and cultural growth over the next 20 years. Share how you envision the future of Augusta County.
Every Day Counts! Absences add up, and even two days a month can impact a child's learning. Attendance is a lifelong skill. At school and in life, SHOWING UP MATTERS!
The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation selected Coach Ray Norcross as their Week 6 Coach of the Week for the 2023 Season! Coach Norcross is recognized for his positive leadership and dedication to student-athletes and the Augusta County Public Schools community. Additionally, the award recognizes his passion, dedication, and motivation for his players to be successful in high school and beyond. One of Coach Norcross's own athletes nominated him for this award. RHS will be receiving a $2,000 grant for this recognition and Coach Norcross has been invited to the 2023 Coach of the Week celebration as the Washington Commanders take on the Dallas Cowboys for the last home game of the regular season!
Friday Varsity Football Riverheads at Gap - BGHS has asked fans to try and use GoFan ahead of time and see parking map for event details with their construction on where to park and enter stadium.
Here is what the RHS Gladiator Cafe had today, their last day of Farm Fresh Week:
Fish filet sandwich
Green Beans with Farm Fresh Red Potatoes
Farm Fresh Red and Orange Peppers
Garden Salad made with Farm Fresh Lettuce
Fruit Cocktail with added fresh fruit
All of the veggies on the veggie tray were Farm Fresh.
Apple Cider was a farm-fresh choice also.
Reminder: Monday, October 9 is a Teacher Work Day. There is no school for students.
Reminder: Monday, October 9 is a Teacher Work Day. There is no school for students.
This afternoon, September 14, 2023, two Augusta County Public School (ACPS) buses were involved in an accident. The buses were transporting students home from Riverheads High School (RHS), Beverley Manor Middle School (BMMS), and Riverheads Elementary School (RES) when one bus rear-ended the other bus.
ACPS activated its Crisis Emergency Plan. Central Office administrators reported to the scene and to Augusta Health along with staff from each school to assist the students and the families. Two students were transported to Augusta Health with non-life-threatening injuries. The remaining 60 students were screened and/or treated on the scene and released to their families or transported to their homes by another ACPS bus. The family of each student involved in the accident received a personal phone call from an administrator to notify them of the situation.
The community support from Augusta County Fire and Rescue, Chief Schacht, Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Smith, Virginia State Police, Augusta County Emergency Communications Center, and Augusta Health Staff was tremendous. The school division wants to thank everyone for their quick response, professionalism, teamwork, and compassion during this accident.
Counselors and School Psychologists will be available to assist students and staff at these schools tomorrow. If you feel your child needs additional support due to this situation, please reach out to your school administrator for assistance. The safety of all students and staff is a priority for Augusta County Public Schools.