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March 31, 2023 Vol. 6, Issue 17
THIS ISSUE: IMPORTANT DATES • FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS AS SAFETY PARTNERS • SCHOOL BOARD CORNER • SURPRISE PRIZES • SPRING BREAK FOOD DISTRIBUTION • SURVEY DEADLINE • SUMMER ACADEMY • ACROSS HENRICO COUNTY • SPRING WORKSHOPS • HEF NEWSLETTER • KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION • REMINDERS AND OPPORTUNITIES • 7.5 MILLION MILES
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Welcome to the spring break edition of The Binder. May your family have a restful and safe spring break!
Look for new editions of The Binder in your inbox approximately every two weeks, for news and reminders from Henrico County Public Schools.
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April 3-7: Spring Break (student and teacher holiday; offices closed to the public)
April 20: School Board work session and monthly meeting
April 21: Student and teacher holiday – Eid al-Fitr
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'Families and Schools as Partners in Safety': Recording and resources now available
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As our nation grapples with another act of senseless school violence this week, the school division's focus has been on the mental, emotional and physical well-being of students and staff members. Please check your inbox for a Tuesday email with links to resources that may be helpful as your family processes this traumatic event. School counselors and other school-based mental health professionals are also available to speak with students as needed.
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Around 85 families joined Tuesday's important “Community Conversations: Families and Schools as Partners in Safety” session. The Bridge Builders Academy discussion included panelists, HCPS staff, parents and members of the community. It included discussion on gun-violence prevention, support for mental health, and opportunities for families and schools to partner in addressing issues within our own community.
Resources from Tuesday's session:
(Scroll to see more spring Bridge Builders Academy sessions below.)
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School Board Corner: Finish strong
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A message from the Henrico School Board: As we wrap up the third quarter, we want to congratulate our students, teachers and staff for their successes this marking period. We continue to see growth, big and small, in classrooms across the division as students connect what they are learning and the “real world” by applying knowledge and skills in personally meaningful and relevant ways. A recent mural project at Highland Springs High School is a good example.
We hope our students and employees will have time to relax and recharge before returning for a strong finish to the school year. It is not too late for students to learn new skills and strategies or master course content. We encourage students to engage fully in their learning experiences, ask questions, carefully consider feedback teachers are providing and continue to build upon their foundational learning from throughout the year.
We are in the home stretch. End-of-year celebrations and graduations are just around the corner. Let’s not lose focus now; the best is still to come. Finish strong, HCPS!
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Prize surprise: Principals receive REB leadership honors, grants for school projects
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Karin Castillo-Rose, principal of Henrico H.S., was surprised with the news that she has been awarded the 2023 REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. She will receive a $10,000 cash grant and an additional $20,000 for projects designed to foster students' well-being. Kevin Schatz, principal of Colonial Trail E.S., was runner-up. He will receive a $10,000 grant to build an accessible cricket practice facility.
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Spring Break food distribution;
Distribución de alimentos Spring Break
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In partnership with the Henrico Community Food Bank, Henrico County Public Schools will continue to bring our families ongoing access to healthy and nutritious food during times of need. To help alleviate food insecurity over Spring Break, shelf-stable food will be distributed Saturday, March 25, at the West End Manor Civic Association, 8600 Lakefront Drive, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for all HCPS students and families.
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En asociación con el Banco de Alimentos de la Comunidad de Henrico, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Henrico continuarán brindando a nuestras familias acceso continuo a alimentos saludables y nutritivos en tiempos de necesidad. Para ayudar a aliviar la inseguridad alimentaria durante las vacaciones de primavera, se distribuirán alimentos no perecederos el sábado 25 de marzo en la Asociación Cívica West End Manor, 8600 Lakefront Drive, Henrico, de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. para todos los estudiantes y familias de HCPS.
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Today's the deadline for HCPS' annual survey
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The 2023 HCPS Survey ends today! Tell us what you think about your experiences in Henrico County Public Schools. Your input (employees, families and students in grades 3-12) will help the school division improve and make important decisions about the future. Details are at https://henricoschools.us/annual-schools-survey/.
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Registration begins soon for Summer Academy
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HCPS Summer Academy is a unique program that gives elementary, middle and high school students important opportunities for enrichment, credit-recovery and remediation. The 2023 edition will be held at 26 HCPS sites: 11 elementary schools, seven middle schools and eight high schools, along with online summer instruction for Henrico Virtual Academy students. Registration for CTE Summer Polytech begins April 10. Elementary Summer Academy registration starts April 11.
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Graduation season is here — congrats to new alumni of Henrico County-St. Mary's School of Practical Nursing!
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Want a smile? Watch as fourth graders from Lakeside E.S. perform "Glue Blues" and "Perry the Sheep."
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First Responders Field Day: Some community heroes make an appearance at Charles Johnson E.S.
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A Deep Run student's artwork was selected from nearly 700 entries as a Thank-a-Teacher Art Contest winner.
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Spring workshops and events are planned as part of our HCPS' Bridge Builders Academy series:
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SOL 101: The Importance of Testing: April 11 at 5:30 p.m., J.R. Tucker High School. Students and families: learn more about Virginia’s Standards of Learning tests at this interactive workshop. The session will feature a general overview of the SOL assessment process and three breakout sessions. Families are welcome to join our HCPS assessment gurus for a fun evening of learning!
- HCPS ExEd Expo (date change): April 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Henrico High School. The school division's free annual exceptional education resource fair focuses on preparing students for life beyond HCPS, including awareness of college and helping students pursue our “three E’s”: being enlisted, enrolled and/or employed.
- Navigating Housing Resources in Henrico County: May 2 at 6 p.m., Oak Avenue Complex. The Henrico County Department of Community Revitalization supports families experiencing housing challenges such as inadequate living conditions, home repairs, downpayments and housing discrimination. Join this session to learn about resources to support Henrico County families.
More spring workshops will be announced soon!
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New quarterly newsletter: See how the Henrico Education Foundation supports HCPS students
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From Short Pump to Varina, the Henrico Education Foundation nurtures innovative learning in our schools. Keep up with HEF’s game-changing programs when you sign up for the foundation’s new quarterly newsletter.
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Kindergarten registration coming in April
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Kindergarten is an exciting step for students and their families. Registration begins April 10! You'll be able to register your child online or schedule an in-person appointment at your school. Watch for a kickoff event at your elementary school this spring.
To register as a kindergartner for the 2023-24 school year, your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 30. Registration information is coming soon!
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Reminders and opportunities
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- Preschool registration is going on now for the 2023-24 school year!
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During the 2021-22 school year, Henrico County Public Schools' bus fleet traveled more than 7.5 million miles! That's like driving from Henrico to the California coast and back — 1,300 times! For more facts about the school division's "driving force," go to our Transportation page.
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