Alleghany Schools Teacher of the Year is Sherrie Hines
Piney Creek Middle Grades Math teacher Sherrie Hines was designated as the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year at the Board of Education meeting on May 14. Dr. Kim Mattox, Assistant Superintendent, along with Sparta Lion's Club President David Hedrick, announced the honor after all school nominees were presented. The Sparta Lion's Club sponsors the annual recognition. Mrs. Hines is pictured with Mr. Hedrick and Superintendent Dr. Jeff Cox immediately after receiving the award plaque. Mrs. Hines will now compete on the regional level in the Fall.
 Dr. Mattox introduced each school's nominee and read touching, humorous and emotional impressions provided by teachers and students. All Alleghany Teachers of the Year are pictured left to right: Bobby Waddell, Glade Creek Grade 5 Math/Science and Grade 6 Math teacher; Amanda Holland, Sparta School Grade 4 Teacher; Sherrie Hines, Piney Creek; and Heath Vogler, Alleghany High School Science teacher.
And ... Jill Gambill Awarded 2012 Price-Deverick Scholarship by Blue Ridge Electric
Each year Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation recognizes the academic achievements, hard work and success of one Alleghany Schools teacher by awarding a $1,000 scholarship through the Alleghany Educational Foundation, Inc. This year's scholarship was awarded to Jill Gambill, Media Coordinator at Piney Creek School, for her dedication and drive in pursuing a Masters in Library Science, her second Master's degree achievement. Pictured left to right are Joe Ward from the Sparta Blue Ridge Electric office, Mrs. Rita Woodruff, Ed Foundation President, Jill Gambill, and Superintendent Dr. Jeff Cox. Mrs. Gambill received the scholarship at the May 14 Board of Education meeting. She attended the meeting thinking she was there to support Piney Creek's Teacher of the Year, and was totally surprised when her name was announced as the scholarship winner. The Blue Ridge Electric Price-Deverick Scholarship is given in honor of and in the name of Gwyn Price, a founding director of BREMCO, and Barbara Deverick, BREMCO family member for 43 years in Caldwell County. Finally... Teaching Fellows Visit Alleghany Schools
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program provides scholarships to students who plan to graduate with a degree in Education and will teach at least 4 out of the 7 years in North Carolina after graduation. On Wednesday, May 16, 49 rising sophomores from almost every state university in North Carolina visited Alleghany Schools to learn more about the local system. Alleghany was one among 5 systems the students visited the week of May 14-18.  Students arrived by charter bus around 10:00 am and met several Central Office administrators. Students divided into 2 groups and one group proceeded to Sparta School to tour the PK-2nd grade wing and observe classes in session, the other group visited local industry NAPCO for a tour highlighting NAPCO's products and service. The groups swapped locations and then returned to the Central Office for a lunch/cookout behind the building.
This visit was the second time Alleghany was asked to host the teaching fellows. The 2011-2012 year may be the final year of the program due to funding cuts. Prior to this year, several Alleghany High School students received Teaching Fellows scholarships.
Alleghany Schools Offering Summer Food Program This summer Alleghany County Public Schools will again offer a Summer Food Program for Children which will provide free meals to every child 18 years old or younger. This program operates in conjunction with recreational activities and summer school programs offered by the school system. We welcome groups such as recreational camps – provided they make reservations at least one week in advance by calling the Child Nutrition office at (336)372-4345.The schools’ schedules for this summer are listed below.
Alleghany High School will serve breakfast and lunch starting May 28th through June 29th
Sparta Elementary School will serve breakfast and lunch starting May 24th through June 15th
Glade Creek Elementary School will serve breakfast and lunch starting May 24th through June 15th and will serve lunch only on the following Thursdays – June 21st,28th and July 5th,12th,19th and 26th in conjunction with their Thursday mornings at the library program.
Piney Creek Elementary School will serve breakfast and lunch starting May24th through June 15th.
Adults accompanying or supervising the children will be charged for meals, $1.25 for breakfast and $3.00 for lunch. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. and lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Anyone having questions about the program please contact Margaret Dalton, Child Nutrition Director at (336) 372-4345.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the Alleghany County School System is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (male or female), age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9942.
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Adequate Yearly Progress Results for 2010-2011Results for Alleghany Schools AYP report indicate 3 out of 4 schools made all targeted goals. Link here for local results.
Waiver Requests for Student Reassignment
Alleghany 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 2011-2012 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.
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