Local News and Events in Amherst County, VA

ACPS Open House Set For August 6

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Amherst County, VA

Amherst County Public Schools' approved 2026-2027 calendar schedules an Open House for Thursday, August 6, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at all schools. The district-wide event gives students and families a chance to visit their schools before classes begin and review start-of-year arrangements. The calendar lists the open house as applying across the school division, including the county's elementary, middle, high, and education-center campuses. Families should check their individual school's communications for any building-specific instructions.

This local community update for Amherst County, VA is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 and is presented by Scott Fogleman. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Amherst County, VA area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Amherst County, VA

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Amherst County, VA.

August 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Virginia Primary Election Day Arrives

Virginia's 2026 primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, with Amherst County included in the official election schedule. The election covers offices appearing on the November general-election ballot, along w...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Planning Commission Meets August 5

The Town of Amherst's 2026 meeting calendar schedules the Planning Commission for Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 PM. The meeting is listed for Town Hall at 174 S. Main Street, Amherst, where town meetings are generally he...

Monday, August 10, 2026

ACPS Transition Day Is August 10

Amherst County Public Schools' approved 2026-2027 calendar designates Monday, August 10, as Transition Day. Only pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, sixth-grade, and ninth-grade students attend school that day. The schedule...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

ACPS Classes Begin August 11

The first day of the 2026-2027 school year for Amherst County Public Schools is Tuesday, August 11. The approved district calendar identifies August 11 as the first day of school following the August 10 transition day....

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Town Council Meets August 12

The Town of Amherst has posted a notice for a Town Council meeting on Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00 PM. The town's regular meeting location is Town Hall at 174 S. Main Street, Amherst. Residents can attend to follow tow...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

School Board Meets August 13

Amherst County Public Schools has scheduled its regular School Board meeting for Thursday, August 13, at 6:00 PM at SAO. The meeting is part of the school division's approved 2026-2027 board meeting calendar. Residents...

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ACPS Open House Set For August 6 is listed for Thursday, August 6, 2026.

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