PHOTOS: Tenure of former Amherst Schools Superintendent William Wells
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Chair of the Amherst County School Board Abby Thompson shakes hands with William Wells after he signed a contract to be the new superintendent during a special called meeting at the Amherst County Administration Building on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
William Wells stands to be recognized before signing a contract to be the new superintendent of Amherst County Public Schools during a special called meeting at the Amherst County Administration Building on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
William Wells’ family celebrates him signing a contract to be the new superintendent of Amherst County Public Schools during a special called meeting at the Amherst County Administration Building on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Pictured behind him are his daughters and wife, Karen.
William Wells signs a contract to be the new superintendent of Amherst County Public Schools during a special called meeting at the Amherst County Administration Building on Thursday. Wells has served the past four years as the division’s assistant superintendent.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells, center, during an Aug. 12 meet-and-greet speaks with ACPS employees at the high school where he formerly attended, taught in and served as principal.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells, right, interacts with ACPS staff during a meet-and-greet at Amherst County High School on Aug. 12.Â
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells speaks during a celebration of two new electric buses rolling out in recent weeks. The Sept. 14 event was at Amelon Elementary School, one of the two schools served by the two new buses.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells and School Board members John Grieser (center), Priscilla Liggon and Chris Terry pose for a picture in front of a new electric school bus.
In this September 2022 photo, Amherst County School Board Chair Chris Terry (left), driver Bill Cox and Superintendent William Wells discuss how a new electric bus is performing.Â
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells points to a blueprint at Amherst County High School while discussing plans for an addition and renovation on site on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells gives a presentation to a group of state legislators and local officials representing the county at Amherst County High School on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.
Superintendent William Wells, left, hands Melvine Alexander the 2023 ACPS Support Staff of the Year Award on Thursday, Jan 12, 2023.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells, left, hands Mrs. Allison Ashton the 2023 ACPS Teacher of the Year Award on Thursday, Jan 12, 2023.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells interacts with children and families at the Madison Heights Community Center for the community dinner in January 2023.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells holds the microphone as elementary students lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during a community connections dinner in January 2023.Â
Amherst schools superintendent William Wells speaks during the groundbreaking for Amherst County High School renovations on Sept. 29, 2023.Â
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells, right, looks through Amherst Cares bags for students and families as Sen. Creigh Deeds, left, looks on in the lobby on Elon Elementary School.Â
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells discusses school infrastructure needs facing the division in upcoming years at a Nov. 30 meeting with state and local officials at Elon Elementary School.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells (center) speaks at a news conference Dec. 13. At left is Amherst County Public Safety Director Brad Beam. At right is Amherst County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dallas Hill.
Bobbie Campbell, center, was named the division's Support Staff of the Year winner on Feb. 8. She is pictured next to Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells, left, and School Board Chair Chris Terry.Â
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells explains work done so far on a new 1,200-seat auditorium.
In this April 2024 file photo, Superintendent William Wells shows students how to catch habitat and leaves flowing down the Pedlar River.
Amherst Elementary students wait their turn to release fish raised in their classroom tank into the Pedlar River during an April field trip to the river with William Wells, the Amherst school division's superintendent, and a small group of educators.Â
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells puts on waders at the Pedlar River in Amherst on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells and third graders from Amherst Elementary School look at invertebrates from the Pedlar River on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells, a veteran seen here speaking at a recent Bedford event in military uniform, spoke during the Nov. 7 event at Monelison Middle School.
MAY Graduates shake hands with Superintendent William Wells during Amherst County High School’s graduation ceremony at Liberty University’s Vines Center on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells talks to county board of supervisors and school board members about construction at Amherst County High School on July 16.Â
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells presents figures during a Nov. 15 breakfast with state and local elected officials at Amherst Middle School.
Amherst County Schools’ Superintendent William Wells (center) walks past gymnasium entrance doors in the new added hallway that connects to the new auditorium Dec. 17.
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells talks to students about the James River Watershed.Â
Del. Tim Griffin, who represents Amherst County in Virginia’s House District 53, speaks with Superintendent William Wells during a tour at Amherst County High School on Nov. 17.
William Wells, who awarded the Citizen of the Year, is pictured with his wife.Â
William Wells, who served 33 years with Amherst schools and 4 years as superintendent, has retired. Wells pictured at Amherst County High School, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Wells, who served 33 years with Amherst schools and 4 years as superintendent, has retired. Wells pictured at Amherst County High School, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Wells, who served 33 years with Amherst schools and 4 years as superintendent, has retired. Wells pictured at Amherst County High School, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Wells, who served 33 years with Amherst schools and 4 years as superintendent, has retired. Wells pictured at Amherst County High School, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Wells, who served 33 years with Amherst schools and 4 years as superintendent, has retired. Wells pictured at Amherst County High School, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Students get in the river to sift through rocks in Amherst on Wednesday, April. 17, 2024.
A student looks into a water sample during a field trip to the Pedlar River in Amherst on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Justin Faulconer
Reporter/Editor of Amherst New-Era Progress and Nelson County Times
Matthew Perschall
Photographer
Paige Dingler
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