Connections
Volume 5, Issue 6 | February 2026
ACPS In the News
Catch a roundup of our news coverage in the month of January.
Community Information Session: Cyberbullying
If you missed our Community Information Session on how to protect yourself and others from cyberbullying, catch a recording of the panel on our YouTube Channel.
School Board Swearing In Ceremony
Important Dates
Monday, February 16
Weather Makeup Day (students report to school)
Tuesday, February 17
Weather Makeup Day (students report to school)
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Race Matters Series, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Albemarle High School
Special Education Advisory Committee, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., County Office Building Room 320
Wednesday, February 11
Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Piedmont Conference Room in Seminole Place
Thursday, February 12
School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Lane Auditorium
Wednesday, February 18
School Health Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 to 8 :30 p.m., County Office Building Room 320
Thursday, February 19
Special School Board Budget Work Session #1, 6:30 p.m., Lane Auditorium
Tuesday, February 24
Race Matters Series, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Albemarle High School
Thursday, February 26
School Board Public Hearing and Special Budget Work Session #2, 6:30 p.m., Lane Auditorium
Friday, February 27
Winter Community Partners Breakfast, 8 to 9:45 a.m., ACE Academy - Seminole Place Campus
Monthly Observances
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Financial Aid and Awareness Month, Love the Bus Month, National Black History Month, and School Board Appreciation Month.
February 2 to February 6 is National School Counseling Week
February 2 is Groundhog Day
February 4 is National Girls & Women in Sports Day
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 12 is Digital Learning Day
February 14 is Valentine’s Day
February 15 to February 21 is National PTA’s Take Your Family to School Week
February 16 to February 20 is School Board Clerk Appreciation Week
February 17 is National PTA Founders’ Day
HBCU College Fair
Students and families are invited to the HBCU College Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albemarle High School (gymnasium). This event offers an opportunity to explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities, meet college representatives, and learn more about academic programs, admissions, and next steps in the college journey. All are welcome to attend.
Life After High School: Transition Conference & Resource Fair
The Piedmont Regional Education Program Parent Resource Center, in partnership with Piedmont Virginia Community College, invites teens, families, and professionals to the Life After High School Transition Conference & Resource Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at PVCC. This free event brings together more than 20 agencies and experts for presentations, youth panels, exhibits, and practical information to help families in special education plan for life after high school. Refreshments provided. Registration is required for students and adults.
Family Partners in Special Education Conference
The Piedmont Regional Education Program Parent Resource Center invites families and caregivers to Family Partners in Special Education, a free conference on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center (CATEC). This informative and energizing event focuses on building strong partnerships between families and educators, with workshops on navigating the IEP process, accessing local resources, effective collaboration strategies, and parent success stories. Registration is required.
Albemarle County Public Schools
Email: superintendentoffice@k12albemarle.org
Website: k12albemarle.org
Location: 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Phone: (434) 296-5820
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/K12Albemarle
Twitter: @k12albemarle