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AHPS Closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. AHPS news and events are regularly updated on Facebook at AHPublicSchools and on Instagram at ahpublicschools. Information is also available at www.ahps.k12.va,us. The post AHPS Closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Initial Class of Seven Inducted Into AHPS Employee Hall of Fame
LOW MOOR — Seven individuals are in the inaugural class of inductees into the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division Employee Hall of Fame. The former employees, who have extensive backgrounds in working for Alleghany County, Covington City, or Clifton Forge schools or who were employed at Jackson River Technical Center (JRTC), were announced on May […] The post Initial Class of Seven Inducted Into AHPS Employee Hall of Fame appeared first on The Virginian Review.
AHPS Conducting Important Survey on Student Attendance
LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is surveying parents and guardians about school attendance practices. The convenient online survey is designed to help refine communications about attendance and help AHPS make decisions about what support might help students attend school more regularly. It will also help AHPS determine reasons students who attend school regularly […] The post AHPS Conducting Important Survey on Student Attendance appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia Echoes of the Past – Mark Keith recommended for AHS football coaching position
Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since 1914. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical purposes and accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original, unedited form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of […] The post Virginia Echoes of the Past – Mark Keith recommended for AHS football coaching position appeared first on The Virginian Review.
AHS Signing Day Has Biggest Turnout Since Inaugural Year
On the morning of Friday, May 17, Alleghany High School (AHS) hosted “Signing Day” in the school library. It was the fourth straight year that AHS hosted Signing Day and invited teachers, parents, and press to come honor its student participants. According to the event emcee, Seth Bradley, this year’s turnout was the biggest the […] The post AHS Signing Day Has Biggest Turnout Since Inaugural Year appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Eli Weese, Baylee Peters named Mr and Miss AHS’ 2024
Baylee Peters is Miss AHS for 2024 and Eli Weese is Mr. AHS. The two seniors were bestowed the honors on Wednesday, May 15, during the AHS Class of 2024’s Senior Awards Night. Bailey and Eli received $250 memorial scholarships that were established in honor of the late Dontae Miller. Dontae, the 2023 Mr. AHS, […] The post Eli Weese, Baylee Peters named Mr and Miss AHS’ 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Jackson River Governor’s School celebrates graduation, achievements of students
Eight graduating Jackson River Governor’s School seniors were awarded Associate of Arts and Sciences Degrees in Science by Mountain Gateway Community College at its 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony in the MGCC Convocation Center on May 10. These students earned the degree in addition to meeting the graduation requirements of Jackson River Governor’s School. Earning the […] The post Jackson River Governor’s School celebrates graduation, achievements of students appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2024
LOW MOOR — Riley Spangler and Victoria Critzer are best friends, and they will soon walk across the stage as the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Alleghany High School Class of 2024. Spangler, who will study at Washington & Lee University in the fall, is the valedictorian. Critzer, who is known as Tori by her […] The post Alleghany Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
JV Lady Cougars Capture Three Rivers District Championship
The JV Lady Cougars had a tremendous season in this, their inaugural year as a team since the school consolidation. Time after time, they obliterated their competition, often winning by slaughter and losing just one game all season. They ended their season with a phenomenal 17-1 record and the Three Rivers District (TRD) title! Pictured […] The post JV Lady Cougars Capture Three Rivers District Championship appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Junior Recognized for Heroic Life-Saving Measure
LOW MOOR — An Alleghany High School junior is being hailed a hero after jumping into action to save a choking student. Eighteen-year-old Ezekiel Downey, who is known as “Zeke” to his family and friends, was recognized by the Alleghany Highlands School Board on May 13 for his recent act of heroism. It was on […] The post Alleghany Junior Recognized for Heroic Life-Saving Measure appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Bath County competes at JJ Updike Last Chance Invitational
HARRISONBURG – In their last meet of the regular season before the Pioneer District championships, Bath County competed at the JJ Updike Last Chance Invitational held at Harrisonburg High School this past Friday. Senior Natalie White was the lone Charger to make it in the top-5 of an event where she won the girls […] The post Bath County competes at JJ Updike Last Chance Invitational appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands School Board action from May 13
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING At the conclusion of closed session on Monday, May 13, 2024 the School Board took the following personnel action: The School Board approved the appointments of Sharon L. Boggs as School Counselor at Alleghany High School. Also approved was Karen A. Nephew as CTE/Agriculture Teacher at Covington Middle School. […] The post Alleghany Highlands School Board action from May 13 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Mountain Gateway Community College hosts commencement exercises
Mountain Gateway Community College held a memorable Commencement ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2024 on Friday evening, May 10. The College, founded in 1962 as the Covington-Clifton Forge Branch of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, has a rich history. It later changed its name to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College when it joined […] The post Mountain Gateway Community College hosts commencement exercises appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands Students are Regional Art Contest Finalists
Students who were finalists in the recent Virginia School Boards Association Blue Ridge Region Art Contest were recognized by the Alleghany Highlands School Board on Monday, May 13. The contest was open to elementary and middle school students. First row (left to right): Lucille Hook, Mountain View Elementary School; Hayleigh Dotson, Sharon Elementary School; and […] The post Alleghany Highlands Students are Regional Art Contest Finalists appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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