Sports Update: Feb. 9 AHS basketball and wrestling matches rescheduled for Feb. 10, JV Girls at 3:30, Varsity Girls at 5:00.
Major Thanks to ACS Maintenance, Custodial and Transportation Crews
The winter of 2009-2010 has certainly been a challenge for Alleghany County residents. With four major snowstorms since mid-December and four campuses to clear and maintain safety, our system maintenance and school custodial crews have worked around the clock during and after each snow event to clear all parking and public traffic areas.
One major concern is clearing fire exits. Yesterday at Sparta School maintenance and custodial staff and other volunteers all grabbed shovels to clear several inches of snow and ice from the long protected walkways around the building.
We extend sincere gratitude to all our dedicated maintenance and custodial staff. ACS bus drivers deserve recognition for transporting students safely and securely when conditions aren't perfect. Special thanks to our local Dept. of Motor Vehicles employees working endless hours to keep our roads safe and clear.
MacKenzie Blevins Spelling Bee Winner
The Alleghany County Schools 2010 Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, Feb. 4. Teams from each of the three PK-8 schools arrived at Alleghany High School immediately after beginning school on a two hour delay for the event. By noon Sparta School 8th grade student MacKenzie Blevins spelled her way to this year's championship. MacKenzie will compete at the regional level on March 14, 2010 in Winston-Salem.
To see a slideshow of the event link below. 
2010-2011 Proposed School Calendar Available for Review
The Alleghany Schools Calendar Committee is submitting to parents and the community a 2010-2011 school calendar based on 21st Century learning principles. The committee is seeking feedback from parents and staff before offering a final recommendation to the Board of Education.
To review the calendar link here. If you would like to contact the Calendar Committee with a question or comment by email link here or call the Central Office at 372-4345.
Headline Links ... Other News
Adequate Yearly Progress Results for 2008-09Results for Alleghany Schools AYP report indicate 3 out of 4 schools made all targeted goals. Link here for local results that were approved by the State Board on August 6, 2009.
Important for Parents: Tools for Adults to Help Kids Connect Safely
A great website that parents will find useful for tips and resources to help you engage with young teens to keep them safe and savvy online and to stay informed about our digital world is bnetsavvy.org. Parents can subscribe for free email newsletters to stay updated about the times our children and students are growing up in.
Waiver Requests for Student ReassignmentAlleghany parents of children grades PK-8 are required to enroll their children in their residence district. Parents can apply for reassignment to a different district school for the school year 2009-2010 by completing this Reassignment Request. Parents should read and understand the Student Reassignment Policy before completing the request. Decisions regarding reassignment are made by the Superintendent and the Board of Education if a decision is appealed. Unless notified by Dr. Cox, waiver requests must be submitted for each school year.
Parents and high school students still not sure what is required for high school graduation should this link to the Department of Public Instruction website ...
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