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.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, is now a Professional Development Day with no school for students instead of Monday, March 4. This was approved at the September School Board meeting due to scheduled presidential primary elections. The revised calendar is available here: https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/documents/calendars/227009
Reminder to Families: Monday, September 18, is a Division Professional Development Day for Teachers. There is no school for students.
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Greetings Gladiator Families!
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education’s annual Parent Involvement Survey. The survey will remain open through December 15, 2023. If you have questions concerning this survey, please contact Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via telephone at (804) 225-3898 or via email, at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.
Parent Involvement Survey-English
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W
Parent Involvement Survey-Spanish
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3
Greetings Gladiator Families!
The start of a new school year is upon us. Please mark your calendars...
Our Open House will be Monday, August 7 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. As we get closer to the event, families will receive instructions on how to sign up for an appointment. During Open House, we will have bus drivers available to help answer questions about transportation.
We will also hold an orientation for families of incoming Kindergarten students and families new to Riverheads Elementary on Thursday, August 3 starting at 5:30 pm. We ask that this be an adult only event so that you and the teachers are able to speak candidly and with fewer interruptions. Kindergarten teachers will be present at this event, along with other staff members to help answer questions for new families.
Annual Online Registration for Returning Students is open through August 15!
From a computer or laptop, the primary household guardian may log in to Campus Parent Portal and complete your student's health information, emergency contacts, and more! Log in at https://augustava.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/augusta_county.jsp and click More > Online Registration.
Avoid lots of paperwork; after Annual Online registration closes you will need to complete manual paper registration to update all of your child(ren)'s information and permission forms (if you haven't completed them online).
Need help? School office staff can assist you.
Reminder to Families: Friday, April 7 is a 1:00 pm early dismissal for students.
Monday, April 10 is a holiday for students and staff.
Inclement Weather Announcement for Monday, March 13, 2023: Schools will open on a 2-hour delay.
It is time to meet our next group of Gladiators!
Online registration for Kindergarten 2023-2024 begins on Wednesday, March 1. Children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2023 are eligible to enter Kindergarten.
Learn more at our division's website: https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/article/995470
On-site registration begins Monday, March 20 and Riverheads Elementary will be open until 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 23 for families who need evening hours to bring in registration documentation.
We look forward to meeting all of our new Kindergarten Gladiators!
A book fair is coming Sept 22-30 in the RES Library. If you would like to set up an ewallet for your child, information can be found near the bottom of this web page:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/res
Good evening Gladiator Families!
We are excited to announce the return of Girl on the Run. We are looking for girls in grades 3 - 5 who are looking to become involved in an after school group that inspires young ladies to be joyful, healthy and confident through fun experiences that integrate running.
Grab & Go Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 11
Our PTA is hosting a Breakfast with Santa event from 9 - 11 am on Saturday, December 11. The breakfast will be “grab & go”, there will be a quick craft to take home, and a chance to get your picture with Santa. PTA will run a Holiday Shop as well, where children can shop for their loved ones. (Each item cost $1).
Our SCW student leaders are hosting a Spirit Week this week, October 4 through October 8, to support Relay for Life and raise funds as well as awareness.
Our first Spirit Week of the year kicks off tomorrow, Monday, September 13, with Team Day. Hopefully our Gladiators show their school spirit by wearing gear from their favorite teams!
Our SCW is hosting this Spirit Week. As part of their service to our community, they are collecting donations in memory of Karen Thompson. Mrs. Thompson was a long time aide for Riverheads Elementary. Her passion for all children was clear in her work and as a tribute to her all donations will go toward her church's playground fund.
Greetings Gladiator Families!
The start of school is just around the corner and we are excited for the return of our Gladiators. There are only a few minor changes to our school supply list this year. Don't forget, the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday runs from August 6 - 8 this year. School supplies and clothing are eligible purchases!
RES Open House on August 5
First day of school is August 10
Happy summer!