The Curry School of Education and the Ridley Scholarship Fund cordially invite you to attend the 2016-17 Walter N. Ridley Lecture on Wednesday, November 2, 4 p.m. at Alumni Hall. The U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. John King, will be the featured speaker for this event. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by October 24. Get more info »
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Calling All Veterans: Albemarle County Wants to Recognize YOU – Complete the Survey by Oct. 21
Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government are fortunate to have many veterans who continue to serve their country through their work in our government offices and public schools. Last year, we began a new tradition of recognizing and honoring our veterans through a joint resolution from the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and School Board.
November 11 is rapidly approaching, and as we prepare to honor our veterans again this year, we want to make sure that we are recognizing all those who wish to participate. Continue reading
Making Connections 2016: Registration Coming Soon!
We’re excited to launch registration for Making Connections 2016 later this month! As a preview, we’re digging deeper this year into our longstanding work around Rigor, Relevance and Relationships. This November 7, Albemarle County Public Schools will host a variety of related, half-day workshops featuring national experts at multiple school sites throughout the division. Continue reading
ReinventED Community Convening – October 20
Thursday, October 20 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
The ReinventED Community Convening aims to bring everyone together to connect, catalyze and create change. Anyone interested in improving education is welcome to attend—students (kindergarten through college), entrepreneurs, educators, administrators, innovators, and more. Participants will learn from one another, pitch ideas for projects, and collaboratively design the future of education. Register now for this FREE event!
Get Involved: Albemarle County Food Drive, Oct. 17 – Nov. 10
Again, this year, Albemarle County is hosting Albemarle Against Hunger, a food drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Each year, school participation is a vital factor in the success of our food drive! If you would like your school to participate, please communicate with your principal. Your school administrator needs only to contact Jennifer Butler (jabutler@k12albemarle.org) in the Office of Strategic Communications to get started. The event kicks off Monday, October 17! Continue reading
Spread the Word: Regional College Fair on October 12
Please help spread the word! The 2016 Regional College Fair will be held at Monticello High School on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Regional College Fair is an excellent opportunity for students of all grade levels to speak with admissions representatives from over 70 colleges and universities. Regardless of where students may be in the process, having access to so many colleges in one location is invaluable. It is important for underclassmen to gain exposure to colleges early in their high school career to assist them in developing their academic and career plans. Watch the video promo »
Questions? Contact the Monticello High School Counseling Department at 434-244-3110.
Barnes & Noble Educator Appreciation Days: October 8-16
Barnes & Noble Charlottesville invites PK-12 educators to save in store and online during their Educator Appreciation Days, October 8-16. Open the flyer »
Also, Barnes & Noble will host several special events on October 8 at 2 p.m.: Cultural Responsiveness Workshop, Maker-Themed Tech Tool Demos, and a discussion on new and upcoming books for children and teens. Attend all the workshops and be entered to win a book bag of goodies! Connect with this event on Facebook »
Special Veterans Day Celebration Commemorating the African American Military Experience
This November 11, the African American Heritage Center invites you to attend a special Veterans Day celebration, Straighten up and Fly Right: Commemorating the African American Military Experience. This event is free and open to the community. View the event program »
Highland Featured Web Exhibit: The Election of 1816
James Monroe’s Highland is now featuring a web exhibit, The Election of 1816, created in partnership with Monticello High School’s Monticello Scholars! Highland offers special thanks to John Baran, Social Studies Department Chair and Gifted Resource Teacher, and to his students: Jillian Hesler, Nathan Martin, Adam McGill, Audrey Parks, and Aidan Stoddart. Continue reading
Fall 2016 Household Hazardous Waste & Bulky Waste Amnesty Dates
Residential Household Hazardous Waste Days
Household Hazardous Waste collection at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center is scheduled from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. on Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1. List of acceptable items »
Bulky Waste Amnesty Dates
Saturdays throughout October, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue reading