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.
Leadership
Superintendent Dr. Kelly Troxell is the current superintendent. Dr. Troxell previously served as the Executive Director of Personnel for the school district.
The previous superintendent, Dr. Eric W. Bond, was appointed 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.
School Board There are seven members of the Augusta County School Board. As of 2026, the members are:
Beverly Manor District – Daniel H. Whitmire Middle River District – David R. Shiflett, Chair North River District – Dr. Sharon F. Griffin Pastures District – Dr. John L. Ocheltree Jr. Riverheads District – vacant 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 Buffalo Gap High School Fort Defiance High School Riverheads High School Stuarts Draft High School Wilson Memorial High School
Middle Buffalo Gap Middle School Riverheads Middle School S. Gordon Stewart Middle School Stuarts Draft Middle School Wilson Middle School
Elementary Churchville Elementary School Edward G. Clymore Elementary School Craigsville Elementary School Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School North River Elementary School Riverheads Elementary School Guy K. Stump Elementary School Stuarts Draft Elementary School Wilson Elementary School
Other Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Valley Career and Technical Center
See also List of school divisions in Virginia
External links Augusta County Public Schools
References