2023-24 School Applications – The application window to apply for Specialty Schools and Governor’s Schools for the 2023-24 school year closes TOMORROW, December 1, at 4:30 pm. We cannot accept late applications for ANY reason. Please plan accordingly. For more information, visit our website or email enrollrps@rvaschools.net if you have additional questions.
George Wythe Reimagined – Please join us for our next community meeting to discuss the interior design of the new George Wythe HS. We'll be in-person at Wythe from 6 - 7:30 pm on Tuesday, December 6. You can also watch the livestream in English or Spanish. Hope to see you there!
College Application Workshops – Partnership for the Future is hosting two free workshops on applying to and paying for college for all high school students. Don't miss out – register today!
Hydrate With Love – Boushall MS has two new Student Hydration Ambassadors, Autumn and Addyson. They received training on proper hydration and will be working with Virginia Commonwealth University to conduct a hydration study in their school!
Pop-Up Library at Bellevue – A new pop-up library is making the rounds at Bellevue ES, delivering fun, new reading material right to students' seats! Special thanks to Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Gina Powell!
I'd like to shout-out Ms. Perkinson who continues to grow the dance program at Binford. The students flourish because of her guidance. I'd also like to shout-out Mr. Chapman. With all that is going on, he has stepped up as an acting AP. The students really respond to him.
Shout out to the entire 6th grade team and office staff at River City Middle School for working together to make RCMS Red Tails successful and our loads a little lighter. You all make my job easier, and our students benefit from you every day! Thank you!
Ms. Clark at Westover Hills is willing to step into a tricky situation. Those are some lucky kindergarteners.
Huguenot HS care and safetyteam would like to give praise to all administration, office staff, compliance staff, counselors, teachers, maintenance staff, and nursing staff for the amazing work done daily. We thank you for all that you do.
A huge shout-out to Ms. T. Jones who facilitated the reading night at Swansboro Elementary. We had more than fifty percent of our school community attend and each family took home a “Hooked on Phonics” program.
I'd like to show my appreciation for Transportation staff Ms. Ingrid Reynolds and Ms. Adele Green for always being so helpful. They are truly top-notch employees and should be recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Shout-out to Mrs. Parks at Bellevue Elementary for being chosen Teacher of the Year.
Shout-out to Ms. Schlegel at Bellevue Elementary for working hard with students and going above and beyond to make them successful as students.
Shout-out to Ms. Worsley at Bellevue Elementary for being an awesome Math Coach and providing students with weekly problems as well as rewarding them for showing work for solving them.
Shout-out to the entire staff of Bellevue Elementary School because when we're having a rough day we know we have each other to lift us up.
I would like to give a huge shout-out to the dean of students at River City Middle School,Katerina Momiroska. She does a wonderful job building rapport with all of her students, in and out of school. I am amazed that she took the time this past weekend to attend an important event for one of her 8th grade students at River City Middle School. Thank you for your continuous support and generosity.
Mrs. Robinson goes above and beyond to support the community at Cary Elementary. She is always there to offer advice, simply listen, or help brainstorm solutions. Thank you so so much for all you do for the students of JBC but also for the teachers and staff. We see you and appreciate you!
Ms. Reeves is a ray of sunshine at John B. Cary. She is kind and positive, and consistently checks in with her team to offer support. Keep being you, Ms. Reeves! Your hard work and dedication are seen and appreciated!
Shout-out to the incredibly hard-working Mrs. Cheryl Carter, who is a godsend for me as a new RPS teacher-librarian and for all librarians in the district! Mrs. Carter not only knows everything about library media services, but also helps us all with genuine kindness and graciousness that inspires us to want to be better. Thank you for everything, Mrs. Carter! You are an absolute gift!
Valerie Mclauglin, 3rd grade teacher at Cardinal Elementary School, loves her job so much that she smiles all the time and shares her care with everyone around her. I'm almost sure that she is a Care Bear in disguise. She has that Care Bear Stare, the ability to heal those that are hurting with a glittery beam of hearts and stars.
Shout-out to our admin team at Miles Jones ES for dropping everything to assist with student needs throughout the school day! You are appreciated!
