Amherst County Public Schools

09/08/2026

📊 LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 📊
The data is in, and the competition for The Rise & Shine Attendance Board is incredibly tight! One small surge in attendance can completely flip the standings by next week.

Here is where our grade levels stand right now:🥇
🥇1st Place: 3rd Grade - 96.85%
🥈 2nd Place: 6th Grade - 95.88%
🥉 3rd Place: Kindergarten - 95.86%

We still have time left on the clock. Keep showing up every day to keep your grade in the running for the big prize drop! Every Day Counts, Every Drop Wins!

09/08/2026

✨ Tuesday Treasure ✨
“Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow.” — Albert Einstein

Every day is a new opportunity to grow. We learn from our experiences, make the most of today, and look ahead with hope and confidence for all that's possible tomorrow. 💙

09/07/2026

⚒️Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate and appreciate the hard work and dedication of workers in our schools, communities, and across our nation. Thank you for all you do!

📅 Reminder: Amherst County Public Schools schools and offices are closed today, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend! 💙

09/04/2026

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Public Meeting Room of the School Administration Office, a Regular School Board meeting will be held. Below is the link to the agenda that is also available on Board Docs.
https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/apsva/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C42PP45E82DAhttp://

09/04/2026

Mark Your Calendars: ACPS Community Tailgate on September 18!
Kick off game night with us on Friday, Sept. 18, at our FREE Community Tailgate!
🕔When: Friday, September 18 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Where: 139 Lancer Lane | ACHS Outdoor Classroom (Front of Amherst County High School)

🍔🌭Bring your appetite for grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, enter to win awesome giveaways, and help us fill the night with community spirit before kickoff.

Planning to attend? Let us know by completing a quick RSVP by Sept 13th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdC71aehW0hMtRbMfnTEtxDwU4rjayEmthPzcfrvr4dRAR88w/viewform

A special thank you to Hickey Plumbing, Air & Electrical and Virco for sponsoring this event and for their continued support of ACPS!

09/03/2026

What happens when students are given a challenge — and the opportunity to try again?

They learn. They collaborate. They problem-solve. They adapt. And they build resilience.

Experiences like this remind us that meaningful learning happens when students have opportunities to apply their knowledge, work together, learn from mistakes, and keep moving forward. We’re proud to see these skills in action at Amherst County High School!

09/03/2026

💿 Throwback Thursday - 1999
Talk to the hand... because we're taking it back to 1999! 😄

The Y2K countdown was on, everyone had a favorite boy band or pop star, and school memories were being made one disposable camera photo at a time.

Who do you recognize? Tag your classmates and tell us your favorite memory from the Class of '99 era!

09/02/2026

Be sure to check out the most recent edition of the ACPS Family Newsletter.

ACPS Family Newsletter

09/02/2026

Learning doesn't always happen sitting at a desk! 🔤🎶
Sometimes our kindergarten students need a brain break that gets them up, moving and learning! Here the Kindergarteners in Ms. Fitzgerald's class are following along with an alphabet song, practicing their letters while using their bodies to make the shape of each letter.

A little movement, a lot of fun - and plenty of learning along the way! 💙

09/01/2026

✨ Tuesday Treasure ✨
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” — Vince Lombardi

Success isn't achieved by chance - it's earned through effort, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning. Every challenge accepted and every goal pursued is another step toward success. 💙