Amelia County Public Schools Welcomes Students Back for the First Day of School on Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Amelia County Public Schools first day back will start on Wednesday, August 11 2021. Open House will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 (12 -7 PM). We look forward to a great start of the 2021-2022 school year! Please review our Regular Instructional Calendar linked below for the 2021-2022 school year. Also please note our new school hours posted below.
ACPS 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar- Regular Calendar- APPROVED.pdf
Public Notice RFP: - Amelia County Public Schools is accepting proposals for therapeutic day treatment services
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals from qualified firms to join our roster of approved Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) service providers to Amelia County Public Schools (ACPS) for an initial term of twelve (12) months, with an option to renew for three (3) additional one-year periods. This program shall provide psychotherapeutic interventions for students combined with education and mental health treatment where the student(s) attends school. ACPS anticipates services will be provided at Amelia Elementary School, Amelia Middle School, and Amelia High School. All schools may require TDT services. ACPS will be responsible for providing student referrals and facilitating parental consent for services.
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RFP Day Treatment Services.pdf
New School Hours
During the 2021-2022 school year, Amelia County Public Schools will be operating on a new schedule. The start times for schools will be staggered by 10 minutes. The school day will begin earlier at the high school and later at the elementary school. This new schedule, approved by the school board during the June 7th board meeting, provides equity in time for all schools.
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School Hours
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Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times
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Teacher Hours
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ACHS 8:05-2:55
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7:45 a.m. and 2:55 p.m.
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7:45-3:15
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ACMS 8:15-3:05
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7:55 a.m. and 3:05 p.m.
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7:55-3:25
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ACES 8:25-3:15
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8:05 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
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8:05-3:35
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ACPS Spring Student Recognition
Our Spring student recognition was held virtually during the June 7, 2021 School Board meeting. We are very proud of all of our students who received a special recognition from the School Board.
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Student Recognition Presentation
Statement from Chairman of Amelia County School Board
The Amelia County School Board does not and cannot comment on personnel matters. That said, we carefully weigh each decision and none are made in haste.
ACPS Instructional Plan and Options for the Upcoming 2021-2022 School Year
On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Dr. Harper, Division Superintendent, hosted a Town Hall Meeting in which she shared with the Amelia Schools community the two instructional options for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Amelia County Public Schools will offer both in-person instruction five (5) days per week as well as fully remote/virtual instruction provided through Virtual Virginia. Parents must complete an application form which indicates their preferences for instruction and transportation for the 2021-2022 school year. Application forms have been mailed to the parents of each individual student during the week of March 29-April 2, 2021. Completed forms should be returned to the School Board office by Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Please contact Dr. Cynthia Reasoner, Director of Instruction, at reasonerc@ameliaschools.com or (804) 561-2621 if you have questions or desire additional information. Thank you for your continued support of Amelia County Public Schools.
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Approved 2021-2022 Instructional Plan
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Instructional Options Flyer For Parents
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Community Meeting Slideshow
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Application Form
Special Education Advisory Committee is Seeking Additional Members
Amelia County Public Schools is looking for additional members to serve on the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). The purpose of the committee is to advise the school division in the education of children with disabilities and participate in developing priorities for meeting the needs of students with disabilities in the division. Committee meetings are held four times a year and are open to the public. If you are a parent of a child with a disability or an individual with a disability, reach out to Dr. Jan Medley, Director of Student Services at 804-561-2621 for an application. We are looking for a diverse representation of members across the five districts in Amelia.
Pre-K Applications are now available for 2021-2022
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Pre-K Application 2021-2022.pdf
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Pre-K Aplicación 2021-2022 Spanish.pdf
Approved 2021-2022 ACPS Calendars>
On Monday, January 11, 2021 the Amelia County School Board approved the instructional calendars and approved work days/pay dates for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Amelia County Public Schools will begin the 2021-2022 school year with the "regular" instructional calendar.
Highlights of the "regular" instructional calendar include the following:
- 180 day instructional calendar which ends for students and 10 month employees prior to the Memorial Day holiday
- Provides for a two-week Winter Break
- Aligns Spring Break with surrounding central Virginia/ Richmond area school divisions
- Provides a student/staff holiday on Easter Monday
- Provides either a full teacher work day or 1/2 teacher work day at the end of the 1st and 3rd marking periods (to provide teachers with work time related to end of quarter grades and report cards)
- Provides for (1) day for parent/teacher conferences on November 1st from 12:00-7:00 P.M., followed by a Teacher Professional Development day on November 2nd
- Provides for a teacher work day (student holiday) the day after an evening of parent/teacher conferences
Thank you for your continued support of Amelia County Public Schools and #TeamAmelia!