Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Preschool students in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools are getting a chance to learn about healthy foods in a hands-on way through Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure.

The Alleghany Highlands YMCA will celebrate Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Week Sept. 20-26, inviting students, families and employees to experience the YMCA and discover the many ways it can support a healthy, active lifestyle.

Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is proud to announce that its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Center of Excellence program has been selected as the Zone 8 winner of the prestigious 2026 Postsecondary Exemplary Program award.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools was recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as one of 13 school divisions in the commonwealth to achieve a five-point gain in either reading or math on Standards of Learning tests.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is strengthening its support for new educators with the appointment of Sara Zeek as the division’s mentor.

Carlos “Chu” Ojeda Jr. knows what it means to face challenges early in life.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is expanding professional development opportunities for paraprofessionals as the division continues to provide staff with training and support to better serve students.

Seven Alleghany High School FFA students took their watershed studies beyond the classroom this spring with a trip to Port Isobel West and the Chesapeake Bay.

Jackson River Technical Center student Marissa Nicely earned national recognition after receiving a silver medal in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference Culinary Arts Competition.

A group of Alleghany High School students is helping create a lasting connection between younger students and the outdoors through a community garden project at Sharon Elementary School.