| 2022-23 Open Enrollment Applications – The deadline for families to submit open enrollment applications for the 2022-23 school year is Tuesday, February 1, at 4:30 pm. Students can apply to up to 3 out-of-zone schools, plus Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, if eligible, via the lottery. Please note that we will not accept late applications for any reason. Visit our website for more information or attend the virtual information session TOMORROW, January 25, at 6 pm.
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| COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics – We have more vaccination clinics scheduled at our schools this week. If you haven't gotten your 1st, 2nd, or booster shot yet, please do so this week. Remember, everyone five-years-old and up is eligible!
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| Rezoning Meeting – The River City Rezoning Committee will hold a (virtual) meeting tomorrow, January 25, from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, to continue its deliberations. You can watch the livestream in English or in Spanish.
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| Budget Meetings – Our first Budget Work Session (virtual) is this Wednesday, January 26, at 6 pm. You can watch the livestream in English or in Spanish to follow along. Please note that there will not be a public comment period at the work session.
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| Special Education Advisory Committee – The RPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will be conducting a special virtual Zoom session on Wednesday, January 26, at 6:30 pm, to discuss exceptional education support at the Richmond Virtual Academy and Virtual Virginia. We hope you can join!
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| With great appreciation,
Jason
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- Shout out to Dr. Probst of J. H. Blackwell Preschool! Her weekly videos have been amazing! She is always so nice and respectful. It's awesome to see principals give direct information with grace!
- Shout out to Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Thorton of J. H. Blackwell Preschool for being amazing teachers to our future scholars! They have always been amazing when navigating what is needed to be on our children's team for expectations and citizenship. We really appreciate their roles in our children's lives.
- I would like to shout out to Ms. Gale King, Algebra 1 teacher at Armstrong High School. Ms. King worked diligently with my son who struggles in math. Ms. King did not have that second co-teacher in class that was supposed to be there for most of the semester, yet she gave the students her absolute best. The end result: my son passing his SOL. Thank you so much, Ms. King. We love and appreciate you!
- I want to give a shout out to the River City Middle School administration. Principal Murphy-Braxton and all the assistant principals and deans always have a smile for everyone and display a positive attitude. Also shout out to the custodians who are the glue that is holding us all together. And a final shout out to Mrs. Parker who keeps all the balls in the air!
- Richmond Alternative School would like to shout out our custodial team – Mr. Hickman, Mr. Larry and Mr. Williams – for their hard work making sure the campus and grounds are prepared daily. Thank you to Mr. Larry for his morning music as our staff enters the building each morning.
- I want to shout out to the Richmond Virtual Academy for its excellence and willingness to work with all scholars to provide the best education experience possible. I want to thank Mrs. LP for providing the necessary instruction and encouragement for scholars to step into their greatness. These educators are truly exceptional!
- I would like to give a shoutout to Mr. Victor Carias, Newcomer Counselor at George Wythe HS. Whenever I reach out to him about a student's needs, he is always responsive and often makes a phone call home. I appreciate his kind, calm, and competent approach.
- I would like to highlight the entire Engagement Office with a special shoutout to the Southside hub team. This group of diverse individuals has come a long way this year & has grown stronger & closer with every task set before them. To: Maurice, Jonathan, Makeese, Candice, Maria, Cristina, Linda, Gabriel, Nacilda, Rachel, and Yomara, you all are amazing and truly the definition of a dream team!!
- I would like to shout out the entire Maymont Preschool Family! We are so appreciative of everything they do for our daughter. Mrs. Watts and Ms. Baptiste are superstars. The compassion, love, and commitment they show towards all of their students is unmatched.
- I'd like to shout out Principal Murphy-Braxton at River City MS. She goes above and beyond for staff and students. She always seems to adapt so quickly and collaborate when we face challenges, and she empowers teachers, staff and students.
- A huge shout out to Principal Murphy-Braxton at River City MS. She has one of the hardest jobs in the world and she does it with grace. Thank you for empowering your staff and students. Your work has not gone unnoticed.
- To the A-team at River City MS: Ms. Jamison, Ms. Estrada, Ms. Blue and the Deans. Thank you for supporting your students and staff. We see you!
- I would like to shout out our amazing administration team at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, Ms. Smith and Mr. Devaughn. They have really been awesome with all the flexibility here. There's plenty of work but they have given grave and understanding. They are really appreciated.
- The testing team at John Marshall HS has again gone above and beyond to ensure today was a success! Thank you so much to: Ms. Wilson, Ms. Braxton, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Hatcher, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Waltman-King, Mr. Brittan, Mrs. Lee-Martin, Mrs. Quash, Mr. Lynch, Mrs. McDonnough, Mr. Gallegos, Ms. Rotramel, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Young-Jones. You guys make testing a little easier by being on time and ready daily! Sending big socially distanced hugs to you all!
- Sending gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Pearson and Ms. Wharton at Barack Obama Elementary who remain devoted to maintaining the safety and well-being of their students. The communication is impeccable with constant support and reinforcement with classwork and homework. Their efforts extend beyond their job description. We are extremely thankful for their genuineness, patience, and dedication. This dynamic duo ensures every student remains caught up with all assignments. They focus on the whole person with techniques to augment academic skills, in addition to strengthening social and interpersonal interaction among students. Their planning is strategic, effective, and individualized to meet the needs of their students. We’ve seen so much growth in our little one. Ms. Pearson and Ms. Wharton turn lemons into lemonade daily. Thanks so much. We love you!
- Sending a shoutout to Ms. Crawley and Ms. Mitchell at Barack Obama Elementary. They are the perfect team who constantly elevate the potential of their students. Ms. Crawley is attentive, empathetic, patient, and understanding. She adheres to the needs of her students with care and compassion while she augments their strengths and nurtures their growth. Ms. Mitchell’s creativity, intuition, and diligence extends beyond lesson plans as she deliberately incorporates the interests of students in all activities. Their assessments are aligned with the objectives and include facts that are vital to understanding history and life. I have witnessed my son’s growth and critical thoughts that continue to elevate under their strength and guidance. With sincere thanks, one of your most dedicated supporters. We appreciate you both!
- I would like to shout-out Principal Inett Dabney and Assistant Principal Clifton Murray at MLK, Jr. MS for always supporting us teachers and staff in the building. They go above and beyond to ensure that we know we are valued and appreciated by them!
- Shout out to Mayor Stoney for getting kudos from our POTUS for his efforts in the fight against Covid-19 and using his power logically and methodically.
- J. L. Francis Elementary is incredibly lucky to have such wonderful custodial staff. Mr. Glenn, Ms. Lemus, and Mr. Belton have worked tirelessly to clean, fix, adjust, and arrange our building for maximum safety, space, and learning. They have also helped with the distribution of many, many textbooks. They are a critical part of our school's success and we are so thankful to them!
- I would like to recognize Nurse Josh Gill at Overby-Sheppard ES. He recently joined the Overby-Sheppard school community. He is thorough, considerate, organized, supportive, and just an overall awesome school nurse. Nurse Gill, we see you at Overby-Sheppard and are grateful that you joined our team.
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| R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence – Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your teacher for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. Award winners receive grants up to $15,000 to support any professional learning adventure they wish to pursue, anywhere in the world! Nominations are open until February 22.
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| In-Home Vaccination – The Richmond City Health District is offering to bring vaccinations to your home if you can't get to a clinic (amazing!). See the flyers below for more information.
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| Testing at Richmond Raceway – The Richmond Raceway is serving as one of the state's COVID-19 Community Testing Centers (CTC). To make an appointment, click here and enter zip code 23222. The CTC operates at Gate 7, 4690 Carolina Avenue, and is open Saturdays - Tuesdays, from 9 am - 6 pm.
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| Important Links – Last updated on December 15, 2021.
RPS Links
COVID-19 Links
Crisis Support Links
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