Vision Statement: Amherst County Public Schools will cultivate excellence in every child, every day.

Mission Statement: Amherst County Public Schools will cultivate a culture that inspires excellence in academics, career readiness, and citizenship in every child. 

In Amherst County Public Schools, we believe that our employees make the difference in ensuring success for Every Child, Every Day. All students experience a higher level of positive educational outcomes when we:  
Recruit and hire effective educators that are representative of the student population
Provide meaningful induction and professional development opportunities  
Provide effective support and mentoring
Actively recognize excellent educators

Amherst County Public Schools is located in the Piedmont Region positioned between the borders of the James River to the south and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north. This Pre-K through 12th grade division serves a diverse population of over 3900 students and 700 employees. It consists of one comprehensive, four year high school that offers college preparatory, general and special education, as well as career and technical cooperative education courses. It has two middle schools that provide students courses for career pathways and advanced curriculum, along with six elementary schools focused on building the foundational skills needed for success.  Additionally, Amherst Education Center provides an alternative program for struggling students, a GED program, and an Alternative to Suspension program to support increased student behavioral success. 

Academic performance in the areas of reading and math across the division are strong. Over the past two school years, ACPS has achieved fully accredited status through the Virginia Department of Education. With all schools fully accredited, our focus of Every Child, Every Day is more than just a motto; it is the belief system that makes Amherst County Public Schools one of the top school systems in the region.

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