Appomattox County Public Schools

The Appomattox County School Board tours of ACHS and APS scheduled for Thursday, September 26 have been canceled. The Regular Monthly Business Meeting taking place Thursday, September 26 has been rescheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Due to the impending storm, and the potential of flash flooding later in the day, ACPS is adjusting the time of our Open House tomorrow. All schools will be open to receive parents and students from 9 am to 3 pm on Thursday, August 8th. If you are unable to attend, additional staff will be on-hand the first day of school to assist students with their schedules. Kindergarten orientations will be held as scheduled.

ACPS Welcome Back and Convocation 2024-2025 Guest Speaker Chase Mielke

Tonight's Appomattox County School Board Meeting will take place at the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room - CVCC Appomattox located 171 Price Lane Appomattox, Virginia 24522

Reminder! No School for Students Tomorrow, Friday, March 8 - Teacher Work Day

Reminder! ACPS is hosting a Job Fair tomorrow, Saturday, February 24, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Appomattox County High School (cafeteria).

Appomattox County Public Schools will be operating on a two- hour delay today, Friday, January 19th. We will continue to evaluate the weather and road conditions. If changes are needed to the school day schedule, another message will be sent out this morning. Have a great and safe day!

ACPS will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, due to the impending weather. All afterschool activities are also canceled.

If you have a student riding an ACPS bus, please take a moment and review the ACPS Pupil Transportation document that was sent to families of students this week. It can be found on the Transportation departments website (click Departments then Transportation).

The ACHS Varsity Volleyball State Champion Team was recognized by the Appomattox County School Board at the December 14 Regular Monthly Business Meeting. Go Raiders!

Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Student and Staff recognitions at the Regular Monthly School Board Meeting included AR point achievements, FFA honors, and athletics accomplishments.

On Friday, November 10, our schools' staff participated in various professional development trainings.

Congratulations to the ACHS Cross Country runners who competed in the Regional Meet in Salem on Wednesday. The boy’s team was led by Clay Hamilton who completed the 5K course in a time of 17:53. He was followed by Christian Goodman: 18:45, Ryan Gheen: 20:03, DJ Perry and David Owen both with a time of 22:34, which is a PR for both runners and Matthew Thomas with a PR of 25:17. The girl’s team was led by Madison Martin who placed 4th overall in a time of 19:47, which is a PR for her. Mariam Robindolph placed 9th overall in a PR of 20:29, she was followed by Marissa Perry: 24:02 PR, Julie Goodman: 24:23 and Bella Perry: 26:52. Madison and Meriam earned All District Honors by placing in the top 10 finishers in the girls race. Clay, Madison, and Meriam will compete in the State Cross Country Meet on Nov. 11th in Salem.

JV Sideline Basketball Cheer Tryouts 2023 Any current 8th grader (only) interested in trying out for JV Basketball Cheerleading When: October 30th - 3:45 - 6:00 - learn material November 1st - 4:00 - Tryouts Where: ACHS Cafeteria On November 1st - Please wear navy shorts, white shirt, cheer bow, and athletic shoes Must have an up to date physical to try out.

Open Gym for AMS boys Basketball will be Wednesday from 5:30-7:00. AMS Girls Open Gym for Basketball will be Thursday from 3:45 - 5:00.

All Cross Country runners please turn in your uniform and end of the season banquet forms by this Wednesday.

The Interim School Board Meeting scheduled for tonight, Thursday, October 12, has been cancelled. The next School Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the School Administration Building.

Monday and Tuesday (October 9-10) are student holidays. Monday is Columbus Day Holiday for all students and staff. Tuesday is a teacher work day and, at some schools, parent/teacher conferences. Teachers at those schools will be in touch to offer conference times if needed. School resumes for students on Wednesday, October 11.

The ACHS football game tonight (vs. Lord Botetourt at ACHS) has been cancelled. All activities scheduled to take place this weekend at the high school have been cancelled.

The interim School Board Meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023 has been cancelled. The School Board will meet next on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 11:30- 2:45 for a tour of ACHS and APS. They will re-convene for the regular business meeting at the School Board Office at 3:30.