| 2022 RPS Education Foundation Scholarships – The RPS Education Foundation (RPSEF) just announced over $15,000 in scholarships to RPS students! Please join me in congratulating the recipients:
- Jason Fowlers, Thomas Jefferson HS: Adele Johnson Memorial Scholarship
- Jaliyah Harris, Richmond Community HS: Benjamin Lambert III Scholarship
- Andre' Jones, Thomas Jefferson HS: Benjamin Lambert III Scholarship
- Morghan Williams, Richmond Community HS: Benjamin Lambert III Scholarship
- Alleyanna Augustin, George Wythe HS: Bright Promise Scholarship
- Micah Marshall, Richmond Community HS: Bright Promise Scholarship
- Monicia Anderson, George Wythe HS: Reco Charity Servant Leadership Award
- Alleyanna Augustin, George Wythe HS: Reco Charity Servant Leadership Award
- Altonique Neal, Armstrong HS: Dr. Hezekiah Braxton & Braxton Family Humanitarian
- Anthony Rodriguez-Ortiz, George Wythe HS: David Griffith Memorial Scholarship
- Yawa Kotoku, John Marshall HS: RPSEF General Scholarships
- Angelina Madigral, Huguenot HS: RPSEF General Scholarships
- Jamain Rattary, George Wythe HS: RPSEF General Scholarships
- Janea' Malone, Thomas Jefferson HS: RPSEF General Scholarships
- Kian Stevens, Open HS: RPSEF General Scholarships
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| Graduations – Our graduation ceremonies continue this week at The Diamond (3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd) with one important change. Due to severe weather predicted for tomorrow morning, the Armstrong HS ceremony will now be held at 4 pm tomorrow, June 14. You can watch the livestream of each ceremony on the RPS Youtube Channel using the links below.
Tuesday, June 14
Wednesday, June 15
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| 8News & RPS Lit Limo! – 8News has partnered with RPS for its 2022 Founders Day of Caring to make the dream of a new Lit Limo a reality just in time for summer! Consider donating if you're able and please share this opportunity with your community. Huge thanks to 8News!
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| RPS Summer Fest 2022 – We're thrilled to announce our second annual RPS Summer Fest on Saturday, July 23, at George Wythe HS! We hope you'll join us for free food, games, music, a visit from the Lit Limo, enrollment assistance, and much more. Be sure to mark your calendars – you won't want to miss this!
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| With great appreciation,
Jason
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- Shout-out to Ms. Gwaltney, ESL teacher at Broad Rock ES, for leading all of kindergarten in Zumba today when their field trip got canceled due to the heat index. The kids loved it!! Thanks for always leading with love.
- Shout-out to the staff at Franklin Military Academy for their diligent work in collecting 1,165 cans for FeedMore. Shout-out to Mr. Elie and his students who collected over 200 cans. Shout-out to Mr. Patterson for organizing the pick-up with FeedMore and all of the students that gave.
- A huge shout-out of gratitude to Ms. Helen Mikens-Demena, director of talent acquisition! Ms. Mikens Demena took an hour to meet with a cohort of educators to discuss various aspects of talent acquisition and retention. This is during the busiest time of year for her and she was so generous with her time in sharing her expertise. We are grateful!
- Shout-out to Mrs. R. Jones with RVA for her incredible work with the scholars of RVA on the morning announcements! Hoot Hoot!
- Shout-out to Dr. Robinson, the principal of RVA, for her thoughtfulness toward all scholars, teachers, staff, and families at RVA. Continue to use your gifts to uplift and encourage everyone to stand in their greatness as you stand in yours! Hoot Hoot!
- A huge shout-out to the intensive support mentor teachers, Keri Lagow, Charlotte Lucas, Tammy Sellers, and Amanda Dailey! Thank you for making sure each of our intensive support ESY teachers were able to receive their instructional and resource materials during Saturday’s training. Your hard work and attention to detail were abundantly evident
- Shout-out to Ms. Forshay, Ms. Scambos, and Ms. Jones at Linwood Holton ES. The kindergarten teachers came out to see their students play their last soccer game on Friday evening. The kids were so excited to have their teachers there, and it was so sweet of the teachers to spend their precious free time supporting their students!
- Huge shout-out to the Career Day Committee at Miles Jones ES! Career Day couldn’t have run smoothly without you! Thank you so much for your teamwork and willingness to help create an amazing morning for our students. You are appreciated!
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| Summer Meals and Family Activities – In case you missed it yesterday, be sure to save the flyer below for details on the RPS summer meal program, additional free meal options, and a handful of free or low-cost activities to enjoy around Richmond!
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| Important Links – Last updated on May 24, 2022.
RPS Links
COVID-19 Links
Crisis Support Links
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