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Amherst School Board seeks $10M in added funding from county for high school renovation

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Amherst School Board seeks $10M in added funding from county for high school renovation

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Jul 15, 2023
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A rendering of a hallway area that would connect Amherst County High School’s gym and a new auditorium. School officials have said this area can be a place to showcase ACHS Hall of Fame accomplishments in athletics and trophy displays.

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A view of Amherst County High School’s front entrance. The county school board is set to discuss the K-12 transgender polices at its Sept. 14 meeting.

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A view of Amherst County High School’s front entrance is shown in this file photo. The Amherst County School Board agreed for now it will maintain membership with the Virginia School Board Association, while its seven members can also individually join the School Board Membership Alliance if they choose.

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