Parents and guardians are urged to download and use the new EZ A2B Parent Portal, recently introduced by Alleghany Highlands Public Schools. The system helps ensure safe and smooth transportation each school day. (AHPS Photo)

New Portal Keeps AHPS Families Informed on Bus Routes   Low Moor, VA (Oct. 2, 2025) - Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is reminding parents and guardians about the launch of the EZ A2B Parent Portal, a new online system designed to enhance student safety and improve communication about school bus routes. The EZ A2B Parent Portal allows families to stay informed with real-time updates and alerts about their children’s bus transportation. Parents can receive notifications when buses are delayed and when buses are approaching pickup and drop-off locations.   The app also allows AHPS to communicate directly with families about bus transportation issues, eliminating the need for automated calls to entire schools. This ensures that messages are targeted, timely, and relevant to only those affected.  The school division has already begun to reduce “robocalls” and texts to the entire school population when buses have schedule changes. Soon, parents will also receive notifications if their student gets off at an unassigned stop. Tablets supporting bus-to-parent communication have arrived and will be installed on school buses, with full implementation expected to take approximately 30 days or longer. Training will be provided to staff as needed to ensure a smooth rollout. The system is designed with privacy and security in mind. Only verified parents or guardians and district administrators can access student bus route information, ensuring that bus routes remain secure and accessible only to those authorized within the system. AHPS encourages all parents and guardians to register for the EZ A2B Parent Portal to begin receiving notifications and route updates. The system provides the most accurate, up-to-date information to help families plan and stay informed. AHPS looks forward to continuing to improve transportation communication and student safety through this new system. For more information or assistance with registration, please visit the AHPS website or contact Christina Lemaster, transportation supervisor. She can be reached at christina.lemaster@ahps.k12.va.us.  Stay connected with the AHPS community! Follow Alleghany Highlands Public Schools on social media for the latest news, events, and stories celebrating students, staff, and schools. You can find AHP Facebook at AHPublicSchools and Instagram at ahpublicschools. To learn more and stay informed, visit the division website at www.ahps.k12.va.us.

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