Alleghany County Public Schools

New Face Covering Mandate: 11-23-2020

Joint Regional Athletic Information: 11-23-2020

NOTICE:  Alleghany County Public Schools (ACPS), along with other districts in the region, has recently experienced a substantial increase in COVID-19 cases.  Out of safety and supported guidance from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), ACPS will operate on a 100% virtual/remote learning schedule beginning Monday, November 16 through Tuesday, November 24. Schools will resume in-person instruction on the established hybrid/blended learning plan on Monday, November 30.  Be advised that schools are closed fully, with no instruction, on Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Twelve month employees will report November 16 through November 24.  Various other essential employees may be contacted directly by their supervisors in regards to any placements, hours, and/or days during this remote/virtual learning time.  Again, no students will attend school, as ALL learning will be done 100% virtually/remotely. 

Report cards, which were to be distributed the week of November 16, will now be distributed the week of November 30 once in-person instruction resumes on the hybrid/blended learning model.  If parents and/or students want to view grades, they can access their PowerSchool accounts, as has been the practice.

During the remote learning period, all schools will continue to be extensively cleaned.  Food service will continue during the 100% remote learning period.  Meals are available, on a first come, first serve basis, as a grab-n-go breakfast and lunch unitized meal. Children must be present to receive a meal or parent/guardian will be required to provide the students’ names.  Meal pick up, as well as technology support, information can be found on the ACPS county webpage.  

Please continue to monitor the division website, as well as other media outlets, for updates.

ACPS is appreciative of everyone’s cooperation in moving to a 100% remote/virtual plan across the district until after the holiday.  Uncertain times require flexibility in order to ensure everyone’s continued safety.  Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year.

Food service will continue during the 100% remote learning period from Monday, November 16 through Tuesday, November 24.  Meals are available, on a first come, first serve basis, as a grab-n-go breakfast and lunch unitized meal. Children must be present to receive a meal or parent/guardian will be required to provide the students’ names.  Pick up information will be as follows:

ACPS has added the following sites for meal service - Boiling Spring Elementary, Falling Spring Elementary, Mallow Mall and Victory Baptist Church (former Save-a-Lot) 9am-10am through November 24th. Meals are available to all children age 18 and under.

Listed below are all opportunities for meals for all children 18 and under:

Sites:

Alleghany High School 9am-10am

Callaghan Elementary 9am-10am

Clifton Middle School-Mountain View Elementary 9am-10am

Sharon Elementary 9am-10am

Additional Mobile (SCHOOL BUS) Pick-Up Locations:

Falling Spring Elementary School 9am-9:20am

Boiling Spring Elementary 9am-9:20am

Mallow Mall Parking Lot 9am-9:20am

Victory Baptist Church Parking Lot (former Save-a-Lot) 9am-9:20am

Mountain View Apartments 9:30am-9:50am

Persinger United Methodist Church (Llama Drive) 9:30am-9:50am

Cedar Forest Apartments 9:30am-9:50am

Dolly Ann Apartments 10am-10:20am

Cliftondale Trailer Park 10am-10:20am

Douthat Rd Trailer Park 10:30am-10:50am

Beginning November 19, meals will be available for pick up at all schools during office hours.  All schools except Callaghan will distribute meals from front office.  Callaghan cafeteria staff will provide distribution from cafeteria.  Clifton Middle School & Mountain View Elementary meals may be picked up from Mountain View Elementary office.  Please call school office and meals will be brought out to you.

Technical Support Contact Information:
Alleghany High School - 540-960-2746
Clifton Middle School - 540-960-2651
Mountain View Elementary - 540-960-2695
Callaghan Elementary School - 540-965-1827
Sharon Elementary School - 540-863-1787

Announcement of Superintendent Search

Press Release: Alleghany County Public Schools Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations (Click Here to Download Nomination Form)

Press Release: Free Meals for All Children

Press Release: 2020-2021 Bus Routes

ACPS Reopening Plan, A CLOSER Look

ACPS Health Mitigation Plan

ACPS COVID-19 Decision Tree Outline (Updated 11/3/2020)

ACPS COVID-19 Quarantine Decision Tree Outline (Updated 11/3/2020)

ACPS Reopening Flexibility Form 

COVID-19 and Virginia Public Schools 



Other Useful Links:

PowerSchool Parent Portal Account Instructions

Social Emotional Learning Resources


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Updated Special Education Procedures Manual: Please Click here to View

Alleghany County Public Schools (ACPS) values diversity in teaching and learning and works together to meet students where they are to support them in achieving their highest potential. ACPS provides a nurturing environment that incorporates 21^st Century skills to develop life-long learners who are well-rounded citizens. ACPS also celebrates our successes.

Mission Statement
Alleghany County Public Schools is committed to preparing all students to graduate.  Students will:

• Be well rounded and productive citizens;
• Master 21^st Century skills;
• Exhibit a strong work ethic;
• Work collaboratively to accomplish team goals;
• Utilize effective communication skills;
• Demonstrate self-confidence in creative and constructive decision making; and
• Be dedicated to lifelong learning.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Alleghany County School Board and Alleghany County Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or other medical conditions, political affiliation, gender, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or status as a veteran in its programs and activities.  The following have been designated as the contacts regarding compliance issues associated with this non-discrimination policy and compliance with Title IX:  Fred Vaughan, Director of Human Resources and Pupil Personnel and Kelly Huff, Director of Secondary Instruction.  For questions and compliance with Section 504 and ADA, contact Elizabeth Heath, Director of Special Education.  Alleghany County School Board Office, 100 Central Circle/P.O. Drawer 140, Low Moor, Virginia 24457. 540-863-1800.

The Alleghany County Public Schools Title IX Coordinators are Fred C. Vaughan, Director of Human Resources and Pupil Personnel, 540-863-1814 or fvaughan@alleghany.k12.va.us and Kelly A. Huff, Director of Secondary Instruction, 540-863-1809 or khuff1@alleghany.k12.va.us. Both Title IX Coordinators offices are located at 100 Central Circle, Low Moor, Virginia 24457.

Freedom of Information Act

  FOIA contact:   Lorie Bess, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.  Mrs. Bess may be reached by phone at (540) 863-1800 or by email at lbess@alleghany.k12.va.us

 Virginia Department of Education

  Student Quality Profiles

  ACPS Parent/Student Handbook

Inclement Weather Procedures

Alleghany County Public Schools has conformed to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA.

Following these guidelines will make the ACPS web content accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities and more usable to users in general.