Our mission is to provide and coordinate prevention and intervention programs and services to support schools, students, and parents by addressing the cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, health, safety, and alternative education needs of all students to maximize student achievement.

Homebound instruction is designed to provide continuity of educational services between the classroom and the home for students whose medical needs may not allow regular/daily school attendance for a limited time period. Homebound services may be used to supplement the instructional program for students with health impairments. In order to be considered for homebound instruction, students must be enrolled in a Virginia public school. It is essential to note that homebound instruction is not intended to replace in-person instruction or services and is, by design, temporary.

A student’s inability to regularly attend school for medical reasons (physical and/or psychiatric) must be certified by a licensed physician or licensed clinical psychologist.

To discuss the potential for homebound services, please contact Student Services. If medical certification is acquired, it must also be approved (in advance) at the School Board Office prior to the start of any homebound services.

For the Virginia Code for Private School Placement, click below.

Appomattox County Public Schools (ACPS)  K-12 school counseling programs strive to empower all students to become independent and productive individuals through a developmentally age-appropriate program providing equitable academic, career and social/emotional counseling services. The belief that all students can achieve academic success is a touchstone of our program. ACPS school counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes by upholding the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counseling Association. 

All students in ACPS have the opportunity to work with a state-certified school counselor. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities using both direct and indirect activities and services. These activities and services help students develop student success and improve their achievement, attendance, and discipline.

What will I need to enroll my child?
The McKinney-Vento Act requires that children experiencing homelessness be enrolled in school without delay. When registering, parents will be asked for school records, birth certificate, and immunization records. If the parent does not have all of these items, the child will be enrolled and the school will work with you to obtain these documents.

Who is the school-based liaison for families experiencing homelessness?
The ACPS Division Student and Family Support Specialist is designated as the liaison for families that are experiencing homelessness. The school-based liaison is responsible for giving you a copy of the parent and student rights under the McKinney-Vento Act, providing you a list of family resources and working with you to complete the McKinney-Vento Program's Homeless Student Services form.

How will my child get to school?
Transportation will be provided for students to the school of origin or the school within the residential boundaries, except for students who live within walking distance.

Who do I call if there is a delay in enrollment?                                                  
Contact the ACPS Division Student and Family Support Specialist if you have questions or concerns regarding enrollment.

Thank you for your interest in the Appomattox County Public Schools PreK program, Bright Beginnings. The PreK Bright Beginnings program is grant-funded through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). Children are selected to attend our program based on income eligibility and other risk factors determined by Appomattox County Public Schools. Completion of all application steps are required for your child's application to be processed fully and your child to be considered for our program.