Augusta County Public Schools


Augusta County Public Schools is the organization that operates the public school system in Augusta County, Virginia. Located in the Shenandoah Valley, the district serves over 10,000 students and operates 19 schools: 9 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high. The district also operates a technical center.

Administration

Superintendent

The Superintendent is Dr. Eric W. Bond. Prior to his appointment in 2014, he was the district's Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and the Assistant Superintendent for Operations. In 2024, Bond was selected as the Virginia Region V Superintendent of the Year. Bond announced his retirement, effective on December 31, 2025. The Augusta County School Board announced Dr. Kelly Troxell as the next superintendent, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Troxell serves as the Executive Director of Personnel for the school district.

School Board

There are seven members of the Augusta County School Board:
  • Beverly Manor District: Donna H. Wells
  • Middle River District: David R. Shiflett, Chair
  • North River District: Sharon F. Griffin
  • Pasture District: Timothy M. Simmons
  • Riverheads District: John Mark Ward
  • South River District: Mike J. Lawson
  • Wayne District: Tim Z. Swortzel, Vice Chair

    Schools

As of 2024, Augusta County operates 19 schools. All schools in the county are fully accredited. The newest schools, Buffalo Gap and Riverheads Middle Schools, both opened in the fall of 2024.

High