Summer, shmummer! Think “Back-to-School Kickoff”

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Henrico, Va., June 14, 2019 – It’s the last day of school and we know what’s on the minds of students everywhere: where can I get together with families and educators from across Henrico County and get the 2019-20 school year started in a fun and educational setting? Well, save the date! On Aug. 17 at Henrico County’s Dorey Park, Henrico County Public Schools will hold its second annual Back-to-School Kickoff, with a host of activities to get ready for the new school year!

The divisionwide event is sponsored by Henrico Schools’ Department of Family and Community Engagement, and all Henrico County families are invited to attend.

Back-to-School Kickoff activities include:

– An information fair (vendors with information about family resources).
– School performances throughout the day.
– Dorey Park Farmer’s Market.
– DJ and dance contests.
– Meet and talk with school leaders.
– Kids’ activities.
– Merchandise vendors.
– Giveaways.
– Food trucks on site.
– Free books for all ages.
– Free school supplies (first 100 students get a free bookbag).
– Help with using Schoology and PowerSchool.
– Math and reading activities.
– Onsite school registration.
– Complete online forms.
– HCPS job-opportunities booth for prospective teachers, bus drivers and cafeteria workers.

Save the Date: Henrico Schools Back-to-School Kickoff:
When: Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, Va.

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Henrico County Public Schools honors four staff members with Chris Corallo Leadership Award

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Henrico Va. June 11, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools has named four staff members as recipients of the Chris Corallo Distinguished Leadership Award. The four recipients were surprised at their schools by family members and HCPS leaders. They were presented with the award by Amy Cashwell, HCPS superintendent. The four were chosen from a group of candidates nominated by their peers for their vision, passion, innovation and student-centered focus.

The 2019 recipients are:

– Kristen Cross, a librarian at Crestview Elementary School. Cross’ nomination cited her leadership in transforming the school’s library program and the many programs she has instituted. It also noted her leadership during the school’s wholesale renovation, spearheading the library’s move and reconstruction using an open design.

– Charles Cuccherini, a biology teacher at J. R. Tucker High School. Cuccherini’s nomination described his ability to inspire students to engage in the content and think critically about science beyond the classroom. It also mentioned his leadership role in implementing the “Deeper Learning” educational model at Tucker, and in improving student behavior by leading students to reflect on their behavior and choices.

– Danny Jones, a first-grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary School. One of Jones’ nominations described his “endless energy, contagious enthusiasm, positive morale and sound leadership skills” and said, “He is an advocate for all students and teaches like his hair is on fire.”

Nominators also cited his efforts to make sure students are life-ready, his initiative in leading professional development, his work as a Greenwood “house leader” and his staff leadership in all-things technology.
– Kim Powell, Sandston Elementary School principal. Powell’s nomination described her as a dynamic and innovative leader. It cited her advocacy of Sandston as a Deeper Learning school and the many popular programs she has put in place. The nomination also described her work beyond the school campus, creating a program to provide needy families with crockpots, food, coats and shoes.

The award, presented annually, is named in honor of Corallo, a former HCPS assistant superintendent for instruction and organizational development, who passed away in 2013.

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Kristen Cross, a librarian at Crestview Elementary School, is congratulated by her family after being presented with the 2019 Chris Corallo Distinguished Leadership Award.
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Charles Cuccherini, a biology teacher at J.R. Tucker High School, stands in his classroom after being presented with the 2019 Chris Corallo Distinguished Leadership Award. Standing with Cuccherini are Art Raymond, J.R. Tucker principal; Amy Cashwell, HCPS superintendent; and Julia Brown, the colleague who nominated Cuccherini for the award.
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Danny Jones, a first-grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary School, poses with students in the school library after being presented with the 2019 Chris Corallo Distinguished Leadership Award.
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Kim Powell, principal of Sandston Elementary School, is flanked by Amy Cashwell, Henrico Schools superintendent, and Rich Hall, director of elementary education. Powell was presented with the 2019 Chris Corallo Distinguished Leadership Award.
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2019-2020 Per Pupil Expenditure

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Dear Patrons:

            The Code of Virginia Section §22.1.92 requires the division to annually make available the average per-pupil expenditures.  Shown below is a comparison of average per-pupil expenditures for operations.

Average Per Pupil Expenditures for Operations
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT

2017-2018

STATE

AVERAGE

(ACTUAL)

2017-2018

HENRICO

AVERAGE

(ACTUAL)

2018-2019

HENRICO

AVERAGE

(BUDGET)

2019-2020

HENRICO

AVERAGE

(BUDGET)

STATE FUNDS

$4,166

$3,430

$4,319

$4,572

SALES & USE TAX

1,053

1,085

1,116

1,166

FEDERAL FUNDS

867

684

809

820

LOCAL FUNDS

6,462

4,852

4,342

4,675

TOTAL

$12,548

$10,051

$10,586

$11,233

Thank you for your interest in and support of Henrico County Public Schools. Through a strong collaborative relationship with stakeholders throughout the community, we will continue to ensure the best possible education for the students within the division.  

Sincerely,

Amy E. Cashwell, Ed.D.

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20 Henrico County schools earn Virginia performance awards

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Because of a system error with the Virginia Department of Education’s data application, Echo Lake Elementary School was inadvertently left off the May 29 list of schools reported as qualifying for 2019 Virginia Board of Education Excellence Awards. This news release has been updated to include Echo Lake Elementary School.

Henrico Va. June 7, 2019 – Twenty Henrico County schools have earned 2019 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement. Gov. Ralph Northam and the Virginia Board of Education announced that 270 schools statewide had earned the designation, along with nine school divisions.

Henrico County Public Schools’ 20-award total was tops in the Richmond area. Only the school divisions in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, with considerably more students, had more schools recognized in the state awards.

The awards are based on student achievement and other performance indicators during the 2017-18 school year. They fall into tiers based primarily on state and federal benchmarks and progress toward goals set by the governor and the Virginia Board of Education. Henrico County schools earning awards are listed below.

Board of Education Excellence Awards

Divisions and schools meeting all state and federal benchmarks and making significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the Board of Education.

  • Colonial Trail Elementary School
  • Echo Lake Elementary School
  • David A. Kaechele Elementary School
  • Nuckols Farm Elementary School
  • Rivers Edge Elementary School
  • Shady Grove Elementary School
  • Short Pump Elementary School
  • Three Chopt Elementary School
  • Tuckahoe Elementary School
  • Twin Hickory Elementary School
  • Holman Middle School
  • George H. Moody Middle School
  • Deep Run High School
  • Mills E. Godwin High School

Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Awards

Schools meeting all state and federal benchmarks and making progress toward the goals of the governor and the Board of Education.

  • Gayton Elementary School
  • Glen Allen Elementary School
  • Pemberton Elementary School
  • Pocahontas Middle School
  • Short Pump Middle School
  • Glen Allen High School
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Henrico Schools seeks applicants from every HCPS school to serve on redistricting committee

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Henrico, Va., June 7, 2019 — Henrico Schools is seeking citizens to serve on a committee to lead the process of examining and redrawing school attendance zones. The school division is beginning a comprehensive redistricting process to realign attendance zones for elementary, middle and high schools, with a goal of having new boundaries in place for the 2021-22 school year.

Each HCPS school will have a school-affiliated representative on the redistricting committee, but members must be able to prioritize the interests of all county students. Public committee meetings will begin in September 2019. The committee will develop multiple redistricting options and make recommendations to the School Board, which is expected to vote on a redistricting plan in spring 2020.

Interested applicants can find out more about the HCPS Comprehensive Redistricting Committee and apply by going to henricoschools.us/redistricting2021/. The deadline to apply is June 30.

The committee will be charged with developing recommendations for redistricting that include:

  • Efficiently using all available space and planning for future county growth.
  • Determining attendance boundaries for the expanded Holladay Elementary School (7300 Galaxie Road), which will double in size when an addition opens for the 2021-22 school year.
  • Accounting for the increased building capacity available when replacements for Highland Springs and J. R. Tucker high schools open on their current sites for the 2021-22 school year.
  • Reducing concentrations of poverty while balancing a community or neighborhood school concept.

The committee will work with HCPS staff members and Cropper GIS Consulting, a national K-12 consultant which is managing the redistricting process.

The School Board will approve the members of the committee. Those not selected as their school’s representative on the committee will be able to help in other ways.

The redistricting process will include substantial public input and participation, including surveys, public meetings and opportunities for feedback.

School divisions occasionally must examine and alter school attendance zones because of current and projected growth patterns, other demographic factors and new school construction. Henrico County Public Schools’ last comprehensive redistricting process took place in 2008 and 2009. That plan was phased in starting with the 2010-11 school year.

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June 11, Virginia’s primary day, is a student holiday and a clerical day for HCPS staff

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Henrico, Va. March 14, 2019 – In response to community and staff concerns about safety, the Henrico School Board voted at its Thursday work session to make June 11 a student holiday and staff clerical day. Virginia’s primary elections will take place that day, and many HCPS schools serve as polling places.

Because members of the public need easy access to school facilities to visit polling places in gyms, auditoriums and other school common areas, schools are not able to screen visitors with the same thoroughness they would employ during a regular school day. Some parents, staff and community members have raised concerns about the public polling access.

The change will not require further changes to the school year, because the school division has enough time built into the calendar to accommodate the added holiday. Some schools may need to adjust their exam schedules, however, as well as certain ceremonies and events. Students and families can expect further information from their schools as plans are adjusted.

The holiday does not affect June 11 graduation exercises, which will take place as scheduled for Deep Run, Douglas Freeman and Mills Godwin high schools.

The change to the calendar was made after a February effort to move the state’s primary day was unsuccessful during the General Assembly’s session.

For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions, go to https://henricoschools.us/june11-2019-calendar-update/.

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If you can’t attend your Henrico County student’s graduation, watch the livestream at your desk or on-the-go

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GraduationHenrico, Va. June 5, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools will again provide livestreaming video of all HCPS graduations taking place at VCU’s Siegel Center June 11-13. The stream can be accessed via our home page at http://henricoschools.us. Graduations will also be replayed later in June on HCPS-TV (Comcast Channel 99 and FIOS channel 38). The stream can be accessed on any desktop computer or on mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.

The HCPS Department of Communications and Public Relations will post graduation photo albums on the division’s Facebook page, facebook.com/HenricoCountyPublicSchools, and on the HCPS website. Video clips of school graduations will be available for viewing later at the division’s website.

HCPS graduation information, including a replay schedule, can be found at the school division’s online graduation hub at henricoschools.us/graduations/.

  • Tuesday, June 11: Deep Run High School, 11 a.m.
  • Tuesday, June 11: Douglas Freeman High School, 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 11: Mills Godwin High School, 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 12: Hermitage High School, 11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, June 12: J.R. Tucker High School, 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 12: Glen Allen High School, 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 13: Varina High School, 11 a.m.
  • Thursday, June 13: Henrico High School, 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 13: Highland Springs High School, 7 p.m.

Note: 15 minutes before each graduation, viewers should expect to see a graphic with the school name as music plays. Viewers who experience difficulty are advised to refresh or reload their browser.

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These ideas to encourage reading can help your student beat the “summer slide”

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Henrico, Va. June 4, 2019 – “Summer slide” isn’t a piece of playground equipment – it’s the tendency for students to lose some of the progress they’ve made during the academic year. However, there are ways to keep your students’ reading skills sharp – and have fun – all summer long. Go to Henrico Schools’ summer reading page at henricoschools.us/summer-reading for reading lists, tips for keeping your student engaged, and links to resources.

“This summer, your students can go on adventures, laugh until their sides hurt, meet new people, learn something mindblowing, find their passions and let their imaginations go wild,” said Shannon Hyman, HCPS’ specialist for library services. “Where can they do all that? In books. The best way to beat summer slide is to make sure students have stacks of books, and the chance to get lost in a great read.”

Here are a few of the tips from our summer reading page, provided by HCPS’ Library Services Department:

  • Read aloud together with your student every day, at every age.
  • Play reading bingo! Find bingo cards at our summer reading page.
  • Road-tripping this summer? Borrow audiobooks and listen as a family.
  • Before vacationing, get books about your destination. Planning a trip to the Outer Banks? Visit your library to get nonfiction books about lighthouses! See if there are any fiction books available that incorporate lighthouses. Read and discuss these books on the way there, and visit an actual lighthouse or two.
  • Pick up some great magazines to enjoy in the car, at the pool, or under a tree! Magazines are gateways to other reading, and foster visual literacy.
  • Explore Henrico County Public Library locations. Each local library has dedicated spaces and programming for children and teens. Go on a tour and see which spaces are your favorite. Be sure to check out their great programs, activities and events. Your school librarian will be working with public libraries to share summer reading activities, assignments, lists and opportunities with all students. Be sure to check out Henrico County Public Library’s summer reading program, at henricolibrary.org/summerreading.
  • Remember, if you want your student to read, give them ample opportunities to see YOU reading, too!
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Henrico Schools sets sites, dates for USDA summer food service

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Henrico, Va., June 4, 2019 — Henrico County Public Schools will participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program, offering meals to children during the summer at 30 area sites. The federal program is administered in Henrico by the HCPS Department of School Nutrition Services, in an effort to ensure that children receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

All children are eligible for free meals, whether they are enrolled in summer programs or not. After the scheduled meal service for children enrolled in summer programs is over, meal service will begin for other children age 18 or younger who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians are not eligible for the free meal service.

Food service will be from Monday through Thursday each week. (Please note that all sites will be closed Thursday, July 4, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday.) Breakfast will be served from 7-9 a.m. and lunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Specific breakfast and lunch times will vary depending on the location.

Service is on a first come, first served basis, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the administration of the meal service. Meals will be provided to children at the following sites:

Recreation and Parks open sites (elementary schools):

  • Adams ES, 600 S. Laburnum Ave.: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Laburnum ES, 500 Meriwether Ave.: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Ratcliffe ES, 2901 Thalen St.: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Ridge ES, 8910 Three Chopt Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Ward ES, 3400 Darbytown Road: June 24-Aug. 8

Recreation and Parks open sites (recreational facilities):

  • Confederate Hills Recreation Center, 302 Lee Ave.: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Dorey Recreation Center, 2999 Darbytown Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Elko Community and Recreation Center, 6216 White Oak Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Hidden Creek Community Center, 2417 Brockway Lane, June 24-Aug. 8

Elementary School open sites:

  • Baker ES, 6651 Willson Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Crestview ES, 1901 Charles St.: July 8-Aug. 1
  • Donahoe ES, 1801 Graves Road: July 8-Aug. 1
  • Glen Lea ES, 3909 Austin Ave.: June 24-Aug. 1
  • Harvie ES, 3401 Harvie Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Highland Springs ES, 600 Pleasant St.: July 8-Aug. 1
  • Holladay ES, 7300 Galaxie Road: July 8-Aug. 1
  • Longan ES, 9200 Mapleview Ave.: July 8-Aug. 1
  • Sandston ES, 7 Naglee Ave.: July 8-Aug. 1

Middle and High School open sites:

  • Brookland MS, 9200 Lydell Drive: June 24-Aug. 8
  • CodeRVA Academy, 1405 Cummings Drive: July 8-Aug. 8
  • Elko MS, 5901 Elko Road: June 24-Aug. 1
  • Fairfield MS, 5121 Nine Mile Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Henrico HS, 302 Azalea Ave.: June 24-Aug. 1
  • Hermitage HS, 8301 Hungary Spring Road: June 24-July 11
  • Highland Springs HS, 15 S. Oak Ave.: June 24-Aug. 1
  • Moody MS, 7800 Woodman Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • Quioccasin MS, 9400 Quioccasin Road: June 24-Aug. 8
  • John Rolfe MS, 6901 Messer Road: June 24-July 25
  • Virginia Randolph Education Center, 2204 Mountain Road: July 8-Aug. 1

Nondiscrimination agreement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the agency (state or local) where he or she applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA program discrimination complaint form (form AD-3027), found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office; or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to the USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. fax: 202-690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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Tragedy in Virginia Beach: Important resources; Wear blue June 3

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To the Henrico team and all the students and families of Henrico County Public Schools,

Like many of you, I’ve been thinking about the tragedy that unfolded Friday in Virginia Beach where an unspeakable act of violence claimed the lives of 12 people and injured four more. As we prepare to see your precious children again on Monday, the close proximity and possible connections may result in this event resonating more strongly within our schools.

Often after such traumatic events occur, some people may find themselves struggling to regain a sense of normalcy. It is not uncommon that the full impact of the event strikes them days or even weeks later. And so, I wanted to share some resources below that you may find helpful in the future. Look for those at the bottom of this message.

On a personal note, this tragedy hits close to home for me. I grew up in Virginia Beach and spent 20 additional years there as a classroom teacher and school administrator. The school superintendent in Virginia Beach is Dr. Aaron Spence, a former school principal here in Henrico. He’s asking everyone in Virginia Beach to wear blue on Monday to support those affected by Friday’s events and to honor the 12 lives lost.

This evening, I stand with Dr. Spence in asking all of the staff, students and families of Henrico County Public Schools to wear blue on Monday to show our love and support for Virginia Beach. I hope you’ll be able to join me in this meaningful gesture of togetherness.

Thank you for your time, attention and support of Henrico County and Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

Sincerely,

Amy Cashwell
Superintendent

Resources that might prove helpful:

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Be an HCPS bus driver! Come talk June 5

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Henrico, Va. May 30, 2019 – What drives you? At Henrico Schools’ Pupil Transportation Department, it’s the school transportation needs and safety of our students. On June 5, drop by a job fair at the Henrico Training Center, say “yellow” and talk school buses with HCPS departmental and human resources representatives. We’re seeking candidates for full-time and part-time positions.

Don’t have bus driving experience? Qualified driver candidates will be paid as they train.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online in advance at www.henricoschools.us/careers.

Henrico County Public Schools bus driver job fair
When: June 5 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Henrico Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Road, Henrico, Va. 23228

Questions? Contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664. Applicants without computer access or having trouble with the online application may contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664 or stop by the department office at 3820 Nine Mile Road in Henrico to use our computers and get help if needed.

Candidates for full-time and substitute bus drivers must: be at least 21 years old; have a valid Virginia driver’s license; obtain a CDL Class B instructional permit or hold a CDL Class B license with endorsements in P (Transporting Passengers)/S (School Bus) and airbrakes; pass a physical and drug test and have no felony convictions.

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20 Henrico County schools earn Virginia performance awards

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Henrico Va. May 29, 2019 – Twenty Henrico County schools have earned 2019 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement. Gov. Ralph Northam and the Virginia Board of Education announced that 270 schools statewide had earned the designation, along with nine school divisions.

Henrico County Public Schools’ 20-award total was tops in the Richmond area. Only the school divisions in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, with considerably more students, had more schools recognized in the state awards.

The awards are based on student achievement and other performance indicators during the 2017-18 school year. They fall into tiers based primarily on state and federal benchmarks and progress toward goals set by the governor and the Virginia Board of Education. Henrico County schools earning awards are listed below.

Board of Education Excellence Awards

Divisions and schools meeting all state and federal benchmarks and making significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the Board of Education.

  • Colonial Trail Elementary School
  • Echo Lake Elementary School
  • David A. Kaechele Elementary School
  • Nuckols Farm Elementary School
  • Rivers Edge Elementary School
  • Shady Grove Elementary School
  • Short Pump Elementary School
  • Three Chopt Elementary School
  • Tuckahoe Elementary School
  • Twin Hickory Elementary School
  • Holman Middle School
  • George H. Moody Middle School
  • Deep Run High School
  • Mills E. Godwin High School

Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Awards

Schools meeting all state and federal benchmarks and making progress toward the goals of the governor and the Board of Education.

  • Gayton Elementary School
  • Glen Allen Elementary School
  • Pemberton Elementary School
  • Pocahontas Middle School
  • Short Pump Middle School
  • Glen Allen High School
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School Board meetings Thursday, May 23

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va. will hold the following meetings:

Thursday, May 23, 2019

  • 2:30 p.m. Work Session
  • 6:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting

The meetings will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. Closed sessions will be held during the work session as deemed necessary.

The meetings are open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. A livestream of School Board work sessions and monthly meetings is available on the HCPS website. To view “BoardDocs,” where meeting agendas can be found, please click http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/henrico/Board.nsf/Public. Anyone wishing to attend who is disabled and needs assistance should contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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School Board statement on recent acts of vandalism

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Henrico, Va. May 13, 2019 – Today, Henrico County School Board chair and Varina District representative John W. Montgomery Jr., issued the following statement on behalf of the Henrico County School Board:

“I join my colleagues on the Board in expressing our disappointment and disgust for the acts of vandalism discovered Sunday at Godwin High School as well as those discovered last Friday in neighborhoods near Freeman High School. Hate, intolerance and threats to the physical and emotional well-being of our school communities are unacceptable and contrary to our core values as a school system and society.

“At the same time, this Board and our dedicated faculty and staff stand encouraged by the tremendous show of community support in response to these acts. We appreciate the families and organizations that have offered their hand in partnership, including the Henrico branch of the NAACP, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, and many other families and community-minded citizens. On behalf of the entire School Board, I say ‘thank you.’

“We must also thank Henrico Police for their tireless efforts to investigate this matter and to increase their visibility in the neighborhoods near several schools this week. Our schools are safe because of the tremendous work done every day by the men and women of Henrico Police.”

Members of the Henrico County School Board are:

John W. Montgomery Jr., chair, Varina District
Roscoe D. Cooper III, vice chair, Fairfield District
Beverly L. Cocke, Brookland District
Michelle F. “Micky” Ogburn, Three Chopt District
William A. “Bill” Pike Jr., Tuckahoe District

 

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Henrico Schools crowns its top teacher, first-year teacher and exceptional education teacher

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Henrico, Va., May 8, 2019 – Henrico Schools employs about 4,000 teachers, but only one is honored each year with the division’s Gilman Teacher of the Year Award. Greg Lyndaker, a history and psychology teacher at Henrico High School, was awarded that honor Tuesday at a ceremony at Glen Allen High School. Amelia Kirchgessner, a music teacher at Chamberlayne Elementary School, was named HCPS’ First-Year Teacher of the Year. The school division’s Christie Award, given to the exceptional education teacher of the year, went to Sarah Gordon of Lakeside Elementary School.  

Other finalists for the Teacher of the Year Award were Hermitage High School’s Emilia Texler; Deep Run High School’s Kareem Texler; Sharon Middleton of Skipwith Elementary School; and Chris Moseley of Varina High School. Finalists for First-Year Teacher of the Year were Nirali Jantrania of Deep Run High School and Ian Jeffrey of Gayton Elementary School. Finalists for the Christie Award were Gayton Elementary School’s Rebecca Nikitakis, Varina High School’s Michele Andrews and Mills Godwin High School’s Kendra Thomas.

“I’m honored and humbled to be the recipient of this award,” Lyndaker told the crowd of educators. “I come from a teaching family who instilled in me the idea that passion and education are the great equalizers. I wouldn’t be who I am without amazing teachers who inspired me and our students wouldn’t be who they are without your love, guidance and passion for them.  

“You all give up so much of your energy, time, sweat and tears to this profession, not always knowing if it has paid off, and that can be very hard. But as Tom Hanks says in ‘A League of Their Own,’ it’s supposed to be hard. If it weren’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great … That’s what we do as teachers, we just keep pushing.”  

Lyndaker is originally from Watertown, N.Y. He attended Utica College, and is an alumnus of the State University of New York College at Potsdam. Before joining the Henrico High School faculty in 2013, Lyndaker taught at a middle school in upstate New York and at the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls.

Kirchgessner grew up in Henrico County, and graduated from Douglas Freeman High School. She also attended Tuckahoe Middle School and Maybeury Elementary School. After graduating from Longwood University, she worked as a long-term substitute teacher in several Virginia school divisions before joining the faculty at Chamberlayne.

Gordon grew up in Richmond and attended the Collegiate School. She is an alumna of the University of Richmond and Mary Washington University. Before joining Henrico Schools, she worked at Northstar Academy, a school for students with disabilities.  

 
Greg Lyndaker of Henrico High School was named Henrico Schools’ 2019 Gilman Teacher of the Year Tuesday at a ceremony at Glen Allen High School.

Greg Lyndaker of Henrico High School was named Henrico Schools’ 2019 Gilman Teacher of the Year Tuesday at a ceremony at Glen Allen High School.

Amelia Kirchgessner, a music teacher at Chamberlayne Elementary School, was named Henrico Schools’ 2019 First-Year Teacher of the Year Tuesday at a ceremony at Glen Allen High School.

Amelia Kirchgessner, a music teacher at Chamberlayne Elementary School, was named Henrico Schools’ 2019 First-Year Teacher of the Year Tuesday at a ceremony at Glen Allen High School.

Finalists for Henrico Schools’ Christie Award were Mills Godwin High School’s Kendra Thomas; Varina High School’s Michele Andrews; award-winner Sarah Gordon; and Gayton Elementary School’s Rebecca Nikitakis.

Finalists for Henrico Schools’ Christie Award were Mills Godwin High School’s Kendra Thomas; Varina High School’s Michele Andrews; award-winner Sarah Gordon; and Gayton Elementary School’s Rebecca Nikitakis.

Finalists for Henrico Schools’ 2019 Gilman Teacher of the Year award stand with the superintendent and members of the School Board after a ceremony Tuesday at Glen Allen High School. Pictured are: Kareem Texler of Deep Run High School; Emilia Texler of Hermitage High School; Micky Ogburn, Three Chopt District representative; Bill Pike, Tuckahoe District representative; Beverly Cocke, Brookland District representative; Gilman winner Greg Lyndaker of Henrico High School; Amy Cashwell, superintendent; Sharon Middleton of Skipwith Elementary School; John Montgomery, chair and Varina District representative; and Chris Moseley of Varina High School.

Finalists for Henrico Schools’ 2019 Gilman Teacher of the Year award stand with the superintendent and members of the School Board after a ceremony Tuesday at Glen Allen High School. Pictured are: Kareem Texler of Deep Run High School; Emilia Texler of Hermitage High School; Micky Ogburn, Three Chopt District representative; Bill Pike, Tuckahoe District representative; Beverly Cocke, Brookland District representative; Gilman winner Greg Lyndaker of Henrico High School; Amy Cashwell, superintendent; Sharon Middleton of Skipwith Elementary School; John Montgomery, chair and Varina District representative; and Chris Moseley of Varina High School.

 
 
Finalists for Henrico Schools’ 2019 First-Year Teacher of the Year award were Ian Jeffrey of Gayton Elementary School; award-winner Amelia Kirchgessner of Chamberlayne Elementary School; and Nirali Jantrania of Deep Run High School.

Finalists for Henrico Schools’ 2019 First-Year Teacher of the Year award were Ian Jeffrey of Gayton Elementary School; award-winner Amelia Kirchgessner of Chamberlayne Elementary School; and Nirali Jantrania of Deep Run High School.

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Public service announcement: Henrico County School Board meeting

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va., will hold the following meeting:

Thursday, May 9, 2019       

2:30 p.m.         Work Session

The meeting will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. Closed sessions will be held as deemed necessary. The meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. A live stream of School Board work sessions and monthly meetings is available on the main HCPS website, henricoschools.us.  To view “BoardDocs,” where meeting agendas can be found, please go to http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/henrico/Board.nsf/Public. Anyone wishing to attend who is disabled and needs assistance should contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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Henrico Schools wants you! Job fair May 8

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When it comes to jobs, summer a good fit and some aren’t. It may be time to for you to spring into action and see what Henrico Schools has available! Representatives from the HCPS Human Resources Department and departmental representatives will be on hand May 8 at Libbie Mill Library to talk to candidates for full-time and part-time bus drivers and school nutrition workers. 
 
Don’t have bus driving experience? Qualified driver candidates will be paid as they train. 
 
Applicants are encouraged to apply online in advance at www.henricoschools.us/careers. 
 
Henrico County Public Schools job fair 
When: May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake East St. Henrico, Va. 23230
 
Questions? Contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664. Applicants without computer access or having trouble with the online application may contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664 or stop by the department office at 3820 Nine Mile Road in Henrico to use our computers and get help if needed. 
 
Candidates for full-time and substitute bus drivers must: be at least 21 years old; have a valid Virginia driver’s license; obtain a CDL Class B instructional permit or hold a CDL Class B license with endorsements in P (Transporting Passengers)/S (School Bus) and airbrakes; pass a physical and drug test and have no felony convictions. 
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Henrico County high schools ranked among best in the commonwealth, nation

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Henrico County high schools have again been ranked among the best in the nation and Virginia by U.S. News & World Report. 
 
Of the 330 Virginia high schools ranked by the magazine, HCPS placed three in the top 50 and five in the top 100. Deep Run was ranked the No. 10 high school in the commonwealth, while Mills Godwin, Glen Allen, Douglas Freeman and J.R. Tucker were Nos. 33, 41, 71 and 97, respectively. All five schools were ranked in the top quarter of high schools nationally.
 
This year the magazine changed the way it ranks high schools. Besides using a revamped methodology, it ranked more schools. Previously only a small percentage of high schools qualified to be ranked. This year the magazine ranked 17,245 of the 23,000 public high schools they examined. Schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia were part of the process.
 
The rankings look at data from the 2016-17 school year and incorporate six elements:
 
  • College readiness, based on proportions of 12th-grade students who took and passed Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate exams.
  • The breadth of a school’s college curriculum, based on proportions of 12th-grade students who took and passed AP and/or IB exams in multiple content areas.
  • Math and reading performance, based on whether a school’s performance on state tests exceeded expectations, given the school’s proportion of underserved students.
  • How underserved students did on state tests, based on how a school’s black, Hispanic and low-income students performed compared with state students who aren’t underserved.
  • Graduation rates. This is based on the proportion of students who entered ninth grade in 2012-13 and graduated four years later. 
 
For the full rankings and to learn more about the methodology of the rankings, go to https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/articles/us-news-ranks-best-high-schools.
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Henrico Schools’ first countywide All-Star Prom will celebrate students of all abilities

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Henrico County students with different abilities will come together at Glen Allen High School May 4 for Henrico County Public Schools’ first countywide All-Star Prom. 
 
The evening of dinner and dancing is geared to students with disabilities and a group of their typically developing peers at Henrico County high schools and program centers. 
 
In 2018 Douglas S. Freeman and Glen Allen high schools joined to create a similar event. This year the prom will expand and include students from across Henrico County.
 
Henrico Schools’ Department of Pupil Transportation will provide door-to-door transport to and from the event for families who need it. 
 
Student groups are involved in planning for the prom, and businesses, community groups and faith-based organizations will donate time and funds.
 
Countywide All-Star Prom
Who: Members of the media are invited to attend.
When: May 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Allen High School, 10700 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, Va. 23060
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Award-winning mentoring program will celebrate intensive service efforts at Tuesday’s “WE Day”

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The Henrico HEROES mentoring program – named Virginia’s best in 2014 – has long made a difference in the lives of students in Henrico County Public Schools. This year the program expanded its vision beyond the campuses of its 32 participating schools, involving its students and volunteers in a host of community service projects and setting its sights on global impact.
 
The group will celebrate its year of intensive community service Tuesday with a “WE Day” gathering at Henrico High School from 10 a.m. to noon. The event commemorates Henrico HEROES’ participation in the WE Schools program, a nationwide service-learning initiative. Mentors and students at all 32 Henrico HEROES schools adopted community service projects this year as part of the WE Schools program, and will come together to share them. There will be speakers, a dance team, a drumline, games and prizes. Participants will also learn about plans to expand the service projects to address needs around the world. 
 
“We wanted to align our efforts with HCPS’ Henrico Learner Profile, creating good citizenship and awareness of needs across the world,” said Leslie Velez, Henrico HEROES director. “We may be helping campaigns to build schools in Kenya and train members of villages in farming techniques, or helping provide clean water in India. We want to introduce [students and mentors] to these ideas, so that they can take what they learn and apply it not only to local service projects, but also abroad.”
 
The Henrico Learner Profile, adopted in 2018, provides a guiding framework for education in Henrico County Public Schools. Find out more about the document by going to henricolearner.henricoschools.us.
 
This year, community service projects at Henrico schools included a baby shower at Glen Allen High School to collect baby items for babies in need. At L. Douglas Wilder Middle School, mentors and students assembled welcome bags for families in local homeless shelters, and read to students in the exceptional education program.
 
Mentors in the Henrico HEROES program meet with their students once a week for 30-45 minutes and participate in several program events. Find out more about the program at henricoheroes.henricoschools.us.
 
Find out more about the WE Schools initiative at we.org/we-schools/.
 
Henrico HEROES “WE Day”
Who: Members of the media are invited to attend.
When: April 30 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Where: Henrico High School, 302 Azalea Ave., Henrico, Va. 23227
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Holladay Elementary School holding celebration to mark 50 years as school prepares to double in size

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It’s a time of milestones for Holladay Elementary School. The Henrico County elementary school is celebrating its 50th anniversary, while it prepares for a construction project that will double the school’s size. Former students, teachers and administrators are invited back to Holladay May 1 to celebrate. Visitors will get a chance to reconnect with other Hawks, see photos and artifacts from the school’s first half-century, tour the school, enjoy refreshments and learn about the major addition planned for the campus. 
 
The addition to Holladay will be built behind the existing school. Construction will start in the fall and the addition will open for the 2021-22 school year. Holladay students will continue to attend the school during construction. 
 
Holladay Elementary School celebration:

Who: Friends and former students, teachers and administrators of Holladay Elementary School are invited to attend, as are members of the media. 
When: May 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Holladay Elementary School, 7300 Galaxie Road, Henrico, Va.
 

Visitors to Holladay Elementary School’s 50th anniversary celebration May 1 can learn more about the major addition planned for the Henrico County school. The existing school building is shown in white.

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Henrico County Public Schools moving forward with planning process for possible redistricting

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Henrico County Public Schools staff members appeared at the School Board’s work session today to update the Board on what would be needed if HCPS chooses to redraw school boundaries in time for the 2021-22 school year. 
 
Fall 2021 will see the opening of three new HCPS facilities. A major project will double the size of the existing Holladay Elementary School at 7300 Galaxie Road, and new buildings will open to replace the existing J.R. Tucker and Highland Springs high schools on their current sites. Those projects, along with projected population trends in Henrico County, prompted a review of school attendance boundaries throughout the county. 
 
Any specifics about school redistricting in Henrico County remain many months away. However, because being ready for the possibility takes a great deal of planning, HCPS is moving forward with a process that includes establishing a timeline, collecting data, hiring a consultant and involving the community.
 
The planning timeline to implement redistricting for fall 2021 would be:
 
May 2019: Award contract to redistricting consultant.
Summer 2019: Collect data and create a committee of community members to lead the process and recommend a plan.
Fall 2019 to winter 2019-20: Plan for around 30 public meetings.
Spring 2020: School Board approval.
Fall 2021: New boundaries in place for 2021-22 school year.
 
No redistricting proposals would be implemented without a great deal of public input and participation. Henrico Schools will share information about the planning process as it becomes available. Information will be posted to Henrico Schools’ redistricting page, at https://henricoschools.us/redistricting2021. The page can also be reached by going to henricoschools.us and looking under “Hot Topics.”
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Henrico Schools’ Gifted Education Advisory Council seeks applicants for upcoming terms

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Henrico County Public Schools is seeking applicants to serve on the school division’s Gifted Education Advisory Council. The group meets five times a year and advises the school division about the educational needs of all gifted students in the division. The committee studies gifted education needs and policy, and works with the superintendent’s office to make improvements. It provides an annual report to the School Board and promotes good relationships among the School Board, schools, families and the community. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on April 30 and can be mailed, emailed or submitted in person.
 
The council is seeking applicants for terms varying from one to three years.
 
Openings for a three-year (2019-22) term:
– One parent/guardian representative from the Brookland District.
– One parent/guardian representative from the Fairfield District.
– One parent/guardian representative from the Three Chopt District.
– One parent/guardian representative from the Tuckahoe District.
 
Openings for a two-year (2019-21) term:
– Two parent/guardian representatives from the Tuckahoe District.
– One school principal.
 
There is one opening for a one-year term:
– One rising seventh- or eighth-grade middle school student representative.
 
Apply by April 30 by going to https://henricoschools.us/wp-content/uploads/GEAC-Interest-Form2019.pdf and completing the application at the bottom. The form can be emailed to Scott Bray at sebray@henrico.k12.va.us, dropped off at HCPS Central Office at 3820 Nine Mile Road, or returned by mail to:
 
Henrico County Public Schools Gifted Education Programs Office
P.O. Box 23120, Henrico, Va. 23223 
 
Henrico Schools is committed to providing educational opportunities commensurate with students’ needs and abilities, and using multiple criteria to identify gifted students from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. To find out more about gifted education in Henrico Schools go to https://henricoschools.us/gifted/.
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Second HCPS “Career and Technical Education Letter-of-Intent Signing Day” will build on national attention

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Since Henrico County Public Schools held its first Career and Technical Education Letter-of-Intent Signing Day in March 2018, the HCPS Department of Career and Technical Education has fielded hundreds of calls from school divisions asking for advice on replicating the idea. On April 23, some of those same school systems will send representatives – from as far away as Minnesota – to take in Henrico Schools’ second signing day.
 
The event’s second edition will last for much of the day and be organized into smaller ceremonies, by industry. The signing day will again be held at the Junior Achievement Finance Park, located on the third floor of the Libbie Mill Library. More than 100 students will take part.
 
The concept mimics ceremonies that honor high school athletes as they gather in gyms to sign letters-of-intent to play for NCAA athletic programs. Henrico Schools’ Career and Technical Education Letter-of-Intent Signing Day recognizes students entering the workforce with a similar ceremony before family and members of the media. Students and representatives of their future employers will both sign letters-of-intent outlining what students must do before and during employment, what the employer will provide in pay and training, and an estimate of the position’s value. Similar to signing day for athletes, students will don a hat or other form of promotional clothing representing the company, Henrico County Public Schools and the school division’s Career and Technical Education program.
 
The 2018 event was featured on CNN Headline News, Fox News and Today.com. A school division Facebook post about the signing day reached more than 4.9 million people, was shared more than 25,000 times and prompted more than 36,000 likes when it was shared by Mike Rowe of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” and other projects.
 

Who:
Members of the media are invited to attend.
 
When:
April 23 (ceremonies are grouped by industry area)
  • 10:30-11:30: Health services
  • Noon to 1 p.m.: Human services
  • 2-3 p.m.: IT and technology
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Skilled trades
  • 4:30: Closing remarks
Where:
Libbie Mill Library (Junior Achievement Finance Park, third floor), 2100 Libbie Lake East St., Henrico, Va. 23230

Photo captions: Henrico Schools’ 2018 Career and Technical Education Letter-of-Intent Signing Day drew national attention by recognizing students entering the workforce. The 2019 edition will take place April 23 at Henrico County’s Libbie Mill Library.

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Public service announcement: Henrico County School Board meetings

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va. will hold the following meetings:

Thursday, April 18, 2019
3 p.m.         Work Session
6:30 p.m.         Monthly Meeting

The meetings will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. Closed sessions will be held during the work session as deemed necessary.

The meetings are open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. A livestream of School Board work sessions and monthly meetings is available on the main HCPS website, henricoschools.us. To view “BoardDocs,” where meeting agendas can be found, please click http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/henrico/Board.nsf/Public. Anyone wishing to attend who is disabled and needs assistance should contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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Henrico County students with disabilities get ready for Special Olympics Virginia events

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Three spring events will give Henrico County students with disabilities – and their nondisabled peers – a chance to compete alongside each other. The competitions include one each for HCPS elementary, middle and high school students and feature track and field events and other outdoor activities. High school students will serve as volunteers for the competitions. 
 
The annual Henrico competitions, coordinated by Special Olympics Virginia, are:
  • Big Feet Meet (high schools): April 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon (rain date April 17), Varina High School, 7053 Messer Road, Henrico, Va. 23231 
  • Little Feet Meet (preschools and elementary schools): April 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon (rain date April 26), Douglas S. Freeman High School, 8701 Three Chopt Road, Henrico, Va. 23229 
  • Meet in the Middle (middle schools): May 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain date May 3), Collegiate School, 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, Va. 23229 
Admission to the events is free. The public is invited to come cheer on and celebrate the participants.
 
Around 1,800 athletes and their partners from HCPS schools are expected to take part in the three events.
 
The events are part of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools initiative, which seeks to create a day of fun, collaboration and inclusion among students who may not spend time together in classes. The initiative seeks to give students with and without disabilities the opportunity to train together, to create friendships and to foster mutual respect. 
 
For more information about Special Olympics Virginia, go to www.specialolympicsva.org.
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Spring Family Learning Series offers workshops for HCPS parents, guardians and teachers

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Henrico County Public Schools’ spring edition of its Family Learning Series includes topics such as choosing child care; drug use among teens; and strengthening parent-child relationships. The series is presented by Henrico Schools’ Department of Family and Community Engagement. Workshops are held at public libraries and school facilities across Henrico County.
 
Register for workshops by emailing Terry Talbott at tktalbott@henrico.k12.va.us or by calling 804-652-3787. Parents, guardians and Henrico County Public Schools staff members are welcome to register. Recertification points will be awarded to teachers who attend. For details on the sessions, go to henricoschools.us and look under “Hot Topics” or go to https://henricoschools.us/family-learning-series-spring-2019-sessions/.
 
Henrico Schools Spring Family Learning Series
  • “Choosing Quality Child Care”: April 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Parent-Child Relationships: Actions that Matter”: April 17, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • “And the Survey Says…” (workshop on the results of a survey on youth drug use in Henrico County): April 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “And the Survey Says…” (workshop on the results of a survey on youth drug use in Henrico County): April 24, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • “Parent’s Voice in the Special Education Process”: April 30, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Transition and Student IEPs”: May 7, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • “Depression and Teenagers”: May 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Medicaid Waivers”: May 8, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • “Preparing for Life Beyond High School”: May 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
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Public service announcement: Henrico County School Board meeting

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va. will attend a meeting hosted by Superintendent Amy Cashwell with Henrico County faith leaders Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 10 a.m., at the Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake East Street, Henrico, Va.

Henrico faith leaders received invitations to the meeting to build new relationships and partnerships to serve students, families and schools in the county. Interested citizens are invited to observe. If anyone wishing to attend is disabled and needs assistance at this meeting, please contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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Two student horticulture programs are hosting spring plant sales, and your garden wants you to go

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It’s not really spring until the Academy at Virginia Randolph and the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage host their plant sales. Students at the two schools have been hard at work preparing plants for the annual events. There’ll be a large selection of flowers, vegetables, herbs and hanging baskets at terrific prices. Enjoy your own vegetables and fruits this summer! Want to attract pollinators? Both sales feature lots of flowers that will bring bees and butterflies to say hello. 
 
Academy at Virginia Randolph Annual Spring Plant Sale
The students at Virginia Randolph have grown some amazing-quality plants this year: petunias, geraniums, lantana, new guinea impatiens, caladiums, begonias and many more. They also have stunning combination planters and can customize a planter for you onsite. Cash and checks only please.
 
When: April 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: The Academy at Virginia Randolph, 2204 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060
  • 4-inch vegetables and herbs are $1.50
  • 4-inch annuals and houseplants starting at $3 (6-inch are $5)
  • 1-gallon perennial daylilies and iris are $5
  • 8-inch hanging baskets are $7
Advanced Career Education Center Greenhouse and Landscape Plant Sale
The sale features a huge variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Pick up vinca, marigolds, morning glory, sedum, coreopsis and delightful coneflowers. Vegetables and fruits include peppers, cucumbers, watermelon and many varieties of tomato. Cash and checks only please.
 
When: April 30 and May 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage, 8301 Hungary Spring Road, Henrico, Va. 23228
  • Hanging baskets starting at $10
  • Four-packs are $1.50
  • Succulents starting at $2
  • Pots: 3.5-inch for $1, 4.5-inch for $3 ($4.50 for deep pots) and 6.5-inch for $5
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All Henrico Reads: Author Lisa Scottoline to address students, public in two Glen Allen High School appearances

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Henrico, Va., April 8, 2019 – Author Lisa Scottoline will discuss her books in two appearances Wednesday at Glen Allen High School as part of the 11th-annual All Henrico Reads program.
 
At a morning event at the school, Scottoline will speak to students from across Henrico County about her book “Keep Quiet.” At a free evening event open to the public, she will discuss her novel “After Anna.” Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Books will be available for sale after the evening talk and the author will be available to autograph them.
 
“Keep Quiet” is an emotionally gripping, morally complex story about the devastating consequences of a father’s decision to protect his son. Booklist said the author “brings tension to a boil” in the book’s “intriguing exploration of human frailties, justice and family relationships.” 
 
“After Anna” is an engaging thriller and a novel of emotional justice and legal intrigue. Publisher’s Weekly lauded the book as “filled with plenty of twists and complex characters.” The book includes layers of family drama and is centered on the return of an estranged child, murder and a search for the truth. Told from multiple points of view, the book illustrates the intensity of different perceptions.
 
Scottoline is a New York Times bestselling author of 32 novels. She also writes the weekly “Chick Wit” column with her daughter Francesca Serritella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Find out more about the author at scottoline.com. 
 
All Henrico Reads is an annual literary program designed to foster community discussion of a chosen book, while highlighting the importance of reading for all ages. It is sponsored by Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico County Public Library and the Friends of Henrico County Public Library. 
 
The student event will be streamed live from the HCPS website, henricoschools.us.
 
April 10 from 10:15-11:45 a.m.
 
Public event:
April 10 from 7-8:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)
 
Where:
Glen Allen High School
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, Va. 23060
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Make a difference and get on-the-job training: April showers bring opportunities with HCPS

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Henrico, Va. April 4, 2019 – Of course April showers bring May flowers – and for people who want to be part of a team making a difference, they also bring a downpour of job possibilities. If you’ve mist being part of your community and don’t want to simply follow the cloud, consider a position as an HCPS bus driver or school nutrition worker. Rain or shine, our drivers and cafeteria workers are key members of the Henrico Schools team.

Representatives from the HCPS Human Resources Department and departmental representatives will be on hand April 9 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. We’re eager to talk to candidates for full-time and part-time bus drivers and school nutrition workers. 

Don’t have bus driving experience? Qualified driver candidates will be paid as they train.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online in advance at www.henricoschools.us/careers. 

Henrico County Public Schools job fair 

When: April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., Henrico, Va.

Questions? Contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664. Applicants without computer access or having trouble with the online application may contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664 or stop by the department office at 3820 Nine Mile Road in Henrico to use our computers and get help if needed. 

Candidates for full-time and substitute bus drivers must: be at least 21 years old; have a valid Virginia driver’s license; obtain a CDL Class B instructional permit or hold a CDL Class B license with endorsements in P (Transporting Passengers)/S (School Bus) and airbrakes; pass a physical and drug test and have no felony convictions. 

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April 11 is the day to register your child for kindergarten

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Henrico, Va. March 29, 2019 – Entering kindergarten is a big step for children and their families. It all starts Thursday, April 11 when Henrico County Public Schools will join with 14 other central Virginia school divisions to register new students for the 2019-20 school year. To enroll a child in Henrico County Public Schools, the child must reside in Henrico County with a parent or court-appointed legal custodian and be 5 years old by Sept. 30.

What parents and guardians need to know:

Where do I register?  Children should be registered at the school they will attend. Not sure? Use our online School Locator tool to find the school for your address: https://henricoschools.us/school-locator/.

When do I register? Thursday, April 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

What should I bring?

  • An official state-issued birth certificate for your child.
  • A photo ID for the child’s parent or legal guardian (driver’s license, DMV ID, military ID or other picture ID).
  • Proof of residency. You must provide:
    • A current lease agreement, house contract, mortgage statement or tax assessment.
    • A current utility bill (dated within the past 30 days).

If you are living “doubled” with another person or family, the homeowner or primary renter must accompany you to school to register the child. Certain verification and forms are also needed from the parent or legal guardian, as well as from the homeowner or primary renter.

  • The parent or guardian living in a “doubled” household must provide:
    • A notarized affidavit of address, completed in conjunction with the homeowner or primary renter. The document is available from each school.
    • Two pieces of business correspondence with their name at the address they are verifying as their domicile.
    • A valid photo ID.
  • In addition to completing the notarized affidavit with the parent or guardian, the homeowner or primary renter must provide:
    • A current deed or lease.
    • A current utility bill (dated within the past 30 days).
    • A valid photo ID.

Will the school require anything else?  Before the school year starts, you will need to present: An up-to-date record of your child’s immunizations.

A physical exam form signed by a qualified U.S.-licensed health care provider and dated no more than 12 months before the enrollment date. The form can be downloaded at https://henricoschools.us/registration/.

What if I have other questions? More information is available at the Henrico County Public Schools website at https://henricoschools.us/registration/.

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For milestone twentieth year, Henrico Schools among America’s “Best Communities for Music Education”

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Henrico, Va. March 28, 2019 – For the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, Henrico County Public Schools is the ultimate earworm: the industry group can’t get HCPS out of its head. For the twentieth straight year, the group selected the school division as one of America’s top places for music education. Henrico Schools has received the honor annually since the group began awarding it in 1999. HCPS is the only school division that has been recognized for all 20 years of the program.
 
Recipients were informed of their selection to the list this week.
 
The designation is based on a detailed survey of a school division’s commitment to music instruction through funding, staffing of highly qualified teachers, commitment to standards and access to music instruction. The award recognizes the commitment of school administrators, community leaders, teachers and families who believe in music education and work to make music education accessible to all students.
 
“This recognition says a lot about our teachers, and about the diversity and inclusiveness of our program offerings,” said Rick Tinsley, Henrico Schools’ music education specialist. “It’s also indicative of the strong support for music education within our school division leadership and in our community. Henrico County has tremendous students and music educators and we appreciate when their dedication is recognized.”
 
Studies have shown an association between exposure to the arts and academic and civic engagement.
 
The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation is funded by music trade association activities and donations. The foundation works to promote music education as an important part of the core educational curriculum. 
 
To find out more about the “Best Communities for Music Education” program, go to https://www.nammfoundation.org/what-we-do/best-communities-music-education.
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Calling all J.R. Tucker alumni: Connect with other Tigers and celebrate the school’s next chapter

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Henrico, Va. March 26, 2019 – Fifty-three classes have graduated from J.R. Tucker High School since the school opened in 1962. The school’s many alumni and friends are invited to gather at the Parham Road campus April 20 to connect with other Tigers, reminisce about the existing school and celebrate the next chapter. Construction on a new school is slated to begin in the fall on the site of the school’s football stadium and practice field. When the new school is completed in 2021, the existing school will be demolished. J.R. Tucker students will continue to attend the school while the new facility is built.
 
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors are invited to walk the J.R. Tucker campus, including the gym and football stadium. There will be J.R. Tucker clothing and other items for sale, as well as yearbooks, and visitors can buy hot dogs, popcorn and drinks. School booster groups will also hold fundraising events.
 
In September 2018, Henrico officials announced the replacement of both J.R. Tucker and Highland Springs high schools. Both new schools will open for the 2021-22 school year. Unlike the plan for J.R. Tucker, the replacement of Highland Springs High School does not involve demolishing the existing school building.
 
Renderings of each project were presented at a Feb. 28 School Board meeting and can be seen in BoardDocs, a web-based tool for publishing School Board meeting agendas, audio and related material. Find the renderings by going to henricoschools.us and clicking on “School Board and BoardDocs” at the top. At the BoardDocs site, click “Meetings” to find materials from the Feb. 28 monthly meeting.
 
J.R. Tucker High School Alumni Event
 
When: 
April 20*
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Campus walkaround
  • 11 a.m. to noon: JRTHS pep band plays
  • Noon: Group photo of J.R. Tucker alumni on football field
*Booster events start at 8 a.m.
 
Where: 
J.R. Tucker High School
2910 N. Parham Road
Henrico, Va. 23294
 

A rendering of the new J.R. Tucker High School campus, by Moseley Architects.The new facility is slated to open in 2021.

The existing J.R. Tucker High School, as viewed from North Parham Road.

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Public service announcement: Henrico County School Board meetings

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va. will hold the following meetings:

Thursday, March 28, 2019

2:30 p.m.         Work Session
6:30 p.m.         Monthly Meeting

The meetings will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. Closed sessions will be held during the work session as deemed necessary.

The meetings are open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. A livestream of School Board work sessions and monthly meetings is available on the main HCPS website, henricoschools.us. To view “BoardDocs,” where meeting agendas can be found, please go to http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/henrico/Board.nsf/Public. Anyone wishing to attend who is disabled and needs assistance should contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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Henrico Schools’ 2-day countywide ARTS Festival grows bigger every year

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Henrico, Va. March 18, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools’ annual spring arts festival moves into its sixth year with a weekend of fine art, food, a guest speaker, music and more. This year’s Henrico ARTS Festival – the acronym stands for Artists, Residents, Teachers and Students – will be held March 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Varina High School. The theme is “Art makes connections.”
 
Both days will feature displays of fine art from every school in the division and activities sponsored by local community partners and cultural centers. Saturday will feature a 1 p.m. presentation by Richmond muralist, illustrator and Varina H.S. alumna Amelia Blair Langford. Find out more about Langford and see her work at amelialangford.com.
 
Varina High School will also hold a STEAM fair at the festival Saturday. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.
 
The festival aims to use Henrico Schools as a hub for building arts connections across the community.
 
Sixth-annual Henrico ARTS Festival (all activities are free)
 
Saturday, March 23 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Performances, exhibits, activities and Varina H.S. STEAM fair.
Noon: Performance by Varina H.S. band.
1 p.m.: Presentation by muralist and Varina H.S. alumna Amelia Blair Langford.
2 p.m.: Arthur Ashe E.S. musical performance, featuring the All-Star Drummers.
 
Sunday, March 24
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Exhibits and activities
 
Where:
Varina High School, 
7053 Messer Road, Henrico, Va.

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Public service announcement: Henrico County School Board meeting

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va. will attend a meeting of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors to review the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Annual Financial Plan. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 9 a.m., in the county manager’s third-floor conference room at the Parham Road Government Center, 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, Va.

The meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. Anyone wishing to attend who is disabled and needs assistance at this meeting should contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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June 11, Virginia’s primary day, will now be a student holiday and staff clerical day

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Henrico, Va. March 14, 2019 – In response to community and staff concerns about safety, the Henrico School Board voted at its Thursday work session to make June 11 a student holiday and staff clerical day. Virginia’s primary elections will take place that day, and many HCPS schools serve as polling places.

Because members of the public need easy access to school facilities to visit polling places in gyms, auditoriums and other school common areas, schools are not able to screen visitors with the same thoroughness they would employ during a regular school day. Some parents, staff and community members have raised concerns about the public polling access.

The change will not require further changes to the school year, because the school division has enough time built into the calendar to accommodate the added holiday. Some schools may need to adjust their exam schedules, however, as well as certain ceremonies and events. Students and families can expect further information from their schools as plans are adjusted.

The holiday does not affect June 11 graduation exercises, which will take place as scheduled for Deep Run, Douglas Freeman and Mills Godwin high schools.

The change to the calendar was made after a February effort to move the state’s primary day was unsuccessful during the General Assembly’s session.

Q: What do you mean by “concerns about safety”?

A: Many Henrico schools are used as polling places. On voting days, the general public must have easy access to the polls, which are often located in gymnasiums, auditoriums or other common areas. Staff members, parents and community members have continued to raise concerns about safety because we are unable to screen visitors the way we normally would on a non-voting day. We believe that the best way to address these concerns is to make Tuesday, June 11, a student holiday and staff clerical day.

Q: Do you have enough “banked instructional time” to do this?

A: Yes! While we had several weather-related closings and delays this year, we do not anticipate falling below Virginia’s minimum number of instructional hours for the year.

Q: Why now? Didn’t you know about elections earlier than this?

A: This year’s school calendar was approved back in December of 2017. At that time, primary elections for June 2019 had not yet been scheduled. Also, just last month we were following a proposal in the General Assembly to move the June primary elections to a day when students would not be in school, but that proposal ultimately failed.

Q: What about final exams?

A: Schools will adjust their exam schedule, which may include exams being given on Monday, June 10. Specific information will come from your student’s school and/or teachers.

Q: What about school awards programs and ceremonies?

A: Schools may need to reschedule certain events. Specific information will come from your school’s principal.

Q: What does “clerical day” mean, again?

A: Clerical days are work days that allow teachers and staff to complete grades, plans, paperwork and other necessary tasks on a flexible schedule.

Q: What about high school graduations on June 11?

A: The change does not impact the June 11 graduation ceremonies of Deep Run, Freeman and Godwin high schools, which will take place at the Siegel Center as scheduled.

Q: What about elections during the 2019-2020 school year?

A: There are no changes to the 2019-20 school calendar (next school year) at this time. We will revisit primary elections in the year 2020 at a later date.

Q: Where can I go to review calendar information for the current school year as well as next school year?

A: Visit our calendar page: https://henricoschools.us/calendars/

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Pocahontas Middle School principal receives REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership

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Henrico, Va. March 13, 2019 – Kim Sigler, principal of Henrico County’s Pocahontas Middle School, has been awarded the REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership for 2018-19. The Community Foundation presents the award to four principals annually – one each from the school systems of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and one from the city of Richmond.
 
The award recognizes principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their jobs to create an exceptional educational environment. The award stresses management and communication skills, and the ability to inspire, encourage and advocate for the school. It includes $7,500 for personal professional development and an additional $7,500 for school projects of the recipient’s choosing.
 
Sigler plans to use the project money to support reading, health and P.E. instruction as Pocahontas moves to prioritize STEAM – science, technology, engineering, the arts and math. Pocahontas uses a “STEAM in Sports” curriculum, and the funds will help connect that with the school’s literacy program.
 
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Community Foundation,” Sigler told school faculty members at a surprise gathering in the school’s library. “At Pocahontas, we do it together and we do it together every day. I can’t imagine another place I’d rather spend from 8:05 [a.m.] until – whenever. You make it all possible. We do excellence every day. That’s not just what we do, it’s who we are, and I think that speaks volumes about you.”
 
Sigler has been principal of Pocahontas since 2009. She joined Henrico Schools as a teacher in 1999 after teaching for seven years in Stafford County. She also teaches a leadership course open to Pocahontas seventh- and eighth-graders.
 
Originally from Staunton, Sigler is an alumna of Mary Washington College, now the University of Mary Washington.

Kim Sigler, principal of Henrico County’s Pocahontas Middle School, is congratulated by Amy Cashwell, Henrico Schools superintendent, on being named a 2019 recipient of the REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership.

Faculty members of Pocahontas Middle School applaud the announcement of Kim Sigler as recipient of the 2019 REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. Sigler, the school’s principal since 2009, was recognized at a surprise gathering Tuesday in the school’s library.

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Sports Backers recognizes 49 Henrico County schools

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Representatives of some Henrico Schools gather March 7 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to learn about fitness and celebrate being named “Active RVA Fit Schools.” Forty-nine Henrico Schools received the designation from the nonprofit group Sports Backers for incorporating fitness into their school curricula.

Henrico, Va. March 12, 2019 – Forty-nine Henrico County schools have been named 2019 Active RVA Fit Schools, recognizing their success at incorporating physical activity into their curricula. The certification is given by Richmond nonprofit Sports Backers as part of its Active RVA initiative to promote fitness in the Richmond area. To qualify, a school must show it has made fitness part of its culture through programs and infrastructure, and show measurable results in increasing physical activity among its students, staff and local community.
 
“This shows how physical activity and wellness are becoming part of the culture in our schools,” said Benita Turner, HCPS specialist for health, physical education and driver education. “Studies show that exercise improves academic performance, but making it part of the school day takes commitment from leaders and teachers at all levels of the school division.”
 
The certified HCPS schools for 2019 are:
 
– Academy at Virginia Randolph
– Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School
– Colonial Trail Elementary School
– Crestview Elementary School
– Deep Run High School
– Donahoe Elementary School
– Dumbarton Elementary School
– Echo Lake Elementary School
– Fair Oaks Elementary School
– Fairfield Middle School
– Gayton Elementary School
– Glen Allen Elementary
– Glen Lea Elementary School
– Greenwood Elementary School
– Hermitage High School
– Holladay Elementary School
– Holman Middle School
– Hungary Creek Middle School
– John Rolfe Middle School
– Johnson Elementary School
– Kaechele Elementary School
– Lakeside Elementary School
– Longdale Elementary School
– Maybeury Elementary School
– Mehfoud Elementary School
– Mills Godwin High School
– Montrose Elementary School
– Moody Middle School
– Nuckols Farm Elementary School
– Pocahontas Middle School
– Quioccasin Middle School
– R.C. Longan Elementary School
– Ratcliffe Elementary School
– Ridge Elementary School
– Rivers Edge Elementary School
– Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
– Sandston Elementary School
– Seven Pines Elementary School
– Shady Grove Elementary School
– Short Pump Elementary School
– Springfield Park Elementary School
– Three Chopt Elementary School
– Trevvett Elementary School
– Tuckahoe Elementary School
– Tuckahoe Middle School
– Varina Elementary School
– Varina High School
– Virginia Randolph Education Center
– Ward Elementary School
 
 
School representatives were recognized March 7 at a conference at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
 
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Photo caption: Representatives of some Henrico Schools gather March 7 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to learn about fitness and celebrate being named “Active RVA Fit Schools.” Forty-nine Henrico Schools received the designation from the nonprofit group Sports Backers for incorporating fitness into their school curricula. 
 
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Public service announcement: Henrico County School Board meetings

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va. will hold the following meeting:

Thursday, March 14, 2019       
2 p.m.         Work Session

The meeting will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. Closed sessions will be held as deemed necessary. The meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. A livestream of School Board work sessions and monthly meetings is available on the main HCPS website, henricoschools.us.  To view “BoardDocs,” where meeting agendas can be found, please go to http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/henrico/Board.nsf/Public. Anyone wishing to attend who is disabled and needs assistance should contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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HCPS Family Learning Night offers workshops, resources for parents and guardians

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Henrico, Va., March 7, 2019 – Henrico Schools will hold its 2019 Family Learning Night at Henrico High School March 19. “Family Learning Night: Let’s Make it Happen” aims to engage, inform and empower parents and guardians through an evening of parenting workshops and discussions, family-oriented information tables and fun. Tabletop workshop sessions will cover a host of topics, including preparation for testing; mentoring; reading on the go; learning strategies; help with planning for life after high school; and services and resources for students with disabilities moving into adulthood.
 
The event will feature a special session on social media and its effects on students. There will also be vendors with tables featuring information on topics of interest to families, such as academic support, camps and summer jobs. Light snacks will be available, as well as a kids’ zone.
 
No registration is required for this divisionwide event, but there will be a sign-in table, and the school with the highest percentage of attendees will win a morning breakfast for its staff, or a lunchtime dessert party. Door prizes will be given away, courtesy of Amazon.
 
The event is presented by Henrico Schools’ Department of Family and Community Engagement.
 
What: Henrico Schools Family Learning Night
When: March 19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Vendor information tables (gym)
  • 6:30-7:30 p.m.: “Social media and HCPS kids: Did you know?”
  • 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Table-topic workshops (participants will have time to rotate through three tables)
Where: Henrico High School, 302 Azalea Ave., Henrico, Va. 23227
 

Henrico Schools’ 2018 Family Learning Series Summit drew families and other community members to experience workshops and browse information tables.
The 2019 edition – Family Learning Night – will take place March 19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Henrico High School.

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March on down to Tuckahoe Area Library for a Henrico Schools job fair

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Henrico, Va. March 7, 2019 – It’s said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Is it true? Let’s say your current job manely gives you paws. After you stop by Henrico Schools’ March 13 job fair and talk with the nice flocks on our human resources team, ewe wool realize how special Henrico County Schools is. Ewe could end March on your way to a job that brings you pride. Don’t gambol with your happiness! 
 
Representatives from the HCPS Human Resources Department, as well as departmental representatives, will be on hand and eager to talk with you at Tuckahoe Area Library. We’re looking for full-time and part-time bus drivers, as well as school nutrition workers.
 
Don’t have bus driving experience? Qualified driver candidates will be paid as they train. 
 
Applicants are encouraged to apply online in advance at www.henricoschools.us/careers. 
 
Henrico County Public Schools job fair 
When: March 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Drive, Henrico, Va.
 
Questions? Contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664. Applicants without computer access or having trouble with the online application may contact the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664 or stop by the department office at 3820 Nine Mile Road in Henrico to use our computers and get help if needed. 
 
Candidates for full-time and substitute bus drivers must: be at least 21 years old; have a valid Virginia driver’s license; obtain a CDL Class B instructional permit or hold a CDL Class B license with endorsements in P (Transporting Passengers)/S (School Bus) and airbrakes; pass a physical and drug test and have no felony convictions. 
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Henrico Schools’ Family Learning Series offers workshops for parents, guardians and teachers

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Henrico, Va. Feb. 18, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools’ winter/spring edition of its Family Learning Series includes topics such as smartphone secrets, a dyslexia simulation and summer planning for students and families. The series is presented by Henrico Schools’ Department of Family and Community Engagement. Workshops are held at public libraries and school facilities across Henrico County.
 
Register for workshops by emailing Terry Talbott at tktalbott@henrico.k12.va.us or by calling 804-652-3787. Parents, guardians and Henrico County Public Schools staff members are welcome to register. Recertification points will be awarded to teachers who attend. For details on the sessions, go to henricoschools.us and look under “Hot Topics” or go to https://henricoschools.us/family-learning-series-winter-spring-2019-sessions/.
 
Henrico Schools Winter/Spring Family Learning Series
  • “Hidden in Plain Sight” (workshop on possible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens): Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Be Smart Community Safety Campaign”: Feb. 20, noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • “Are You Smarter than Your Child’s Smartphone? Social Media Tips, Tricks and Secrets”: Feb. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Is Your Child Struggling in School?”: Feb. 27, noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • “Developmental Milestones”: March 5, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Developmental Milestones”: March 6, noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • “Human Trafficking: Is It in My Community?”: March 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Raising a Confident Child: What’s Your Parenting Style?”: March 13, noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • “Family Learning Night: Let’s Make It Happen!”: March 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • “Dyslexia Simulation”: March 26, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • “Summer Planning for Students and Families”: March 27, noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Interested in teaching in Henrico County? Talk with school administrators at our major hiring event March 2

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Click here to register for the March 2 Teacher-Hiring Event. Registration deadline is Feb. 27

Henrico, Va. Feb. 14, 2019 – Teachers and other professionals interested in joining the HCPS team are invited to talk with administrators from schools across Henrico County at a major hiring event March 2 at Glen Allen High School. All 72 of Henrico County Public Schools’ schools and program centers will be represented at this special event, which drew hundreds of attendees in 2018.

While walk-ins are welcome, registration by Feb. 27 is strongly encouraged so that interviews with top candidates can be scheduled to take place at the hiring event.
Click here to register!

We’re seeking teachers for all content areas for the 2019-20 school year, as well as school counselors, librarians, psychologists, social workers and nurses to join our family in schools throughout Henrico County. The school division will also be interviewing candidates for bus driver positions. Come talk with staff members from the school division’s human resources department, as well as representatives from individual schools.

Attendees are also encouraged to bring multiple hard copies of their resumes to share with school administrators.

What:
Henrico County Public Schools Teacher-Hiring Event

When:
March 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(In case of inclement weather, the event will be held March 23.)

Where:
Glen Allen High School, 10700 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060

Licensure Information Session: Are you interested in teaching but don’t have a license yet? During the teacher-hiring event, an information session about teacher licensure will be held in the auditorium from 10:30 a.m. to noon. You MUST register and bring your confirmation email in order to attend this special licensure information session, which is limited to 250 participants. Click here to complete the registration form.

Have questions or want more information? Call 804-652-3664.

The job fair is being held on a Saturday morning to accommodate teaching schedules.

Henrico County Public Schools has more than 50,000 students and employs almost 7,000 people.

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Community Foundation needs your help to identify region’s outstanding teachers

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Henrico, Va. Feb. 12, 2019 – Who is the special teacher in your life? The REB Awards for Teaching Excellence provide a tangible, public way to recognize outstanding teachers in Henrico County Public Schools – and give them the means to continue growing. The Community Foundation’s yearly awards identify, recognize and support teaching excellence in the Richmond area. Honorees receive professional development grants of $4,000 to $12,000, given to teachers who have distinguished themselves by their inspiring classroom performance.
 
Through a nomination process, approximately 15 outstanding teachers are selected each year to receive cash grants to support professional development activities. Nominations are invited from parents, students, educators and the community at large. Award recipients have earned graduate degrees, climbed mountains, traced their ancestors and met peers from around the world – all to reignite their own passion for learning and to pass it on to their students.
 
Nominations must be made online. A letter in support of the nomination must be written by another individual and submitted online with the nomination.
 
Who: The Community Foundation invites nominations from students, parents, colleagues, school staff and administrators (except for the school principal), and the community at large.
When: Nominations and letters of support must be submitted by Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.
 
How: Nominations must be submitted through the Community Foundation’s website. For detailed instructions, eligibility criteria and a link to the nomination portal, please visit https://www.cfrichmond.org/Grantseekers/REB-Awards-for-Teaching-Excellence#123671-award-amount.
 
*A link to the Community Foundation’s nomination portal can be found at henricoschools.us, under Hot Topics. For questions regarding nominations, please contact Tracie Weston, director of professional learning and leadership, at 804-652-3769.
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Henrico Schools seeking children for 2019-20 preschool program

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Henrico, Va., Feb. 11, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools is now recruiting for 2019-20 Early Learning Preschool. Early Learning Preschool is designed to provide a high-quality preschool environment for children who live in Henrico County and who will be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2019. The program is fully funded by Head Start, Title I and the Virginia Preschool Initiative programs.
 
How the application process works:
– Parents or guardians must submit a pre-application form online at  https://goo.gl/8ZLunL (English) or https://goo.gl/aQn0ek (Spanish).
– An HCPS family advocate will make contact to schedule an appointment to complete the application process.
 
Family advocates can answer questions about the program and guide prospective families through the application process.
 
Children are not admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, and are not guaranteed acceptance into the program. Henrico County Public Schools encourages families of children with special needs to apply; if children require special accommodations, families should notify school staff members when scheduling the appointment. There is no cost for the program for families and transportation will be provided for preschool students in accordance with the school division’s transportation guidelines. Henrico Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.
 
For additional information, call New Bridge Learning Center at 804-328-8100. You can also go to henricoschools.us and look under “Hot Topics,” or go straight tohttp://henricoschools.us/foundational-learning-family-engagement/preschoolrecruitment/.
 
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Henrico County Public Schools is recruiting for 2019-20 Early Learning Preschool

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HCPS’ Early Learning Preschool is designed to provide a high-quality preschool environment for children who live in Henrico County and will be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2019. The program is fully funded by Head Start, Title I and Virginia Preschool Initiative programs.

To apply, parents or guardians must submit a pre-application online at https://goo.gl/8ZLunL (English) or https://goo.gl/aQn0ek (Spanish). A family advocate will contact you to schedule an appointment to complete the application process.

Family advocates can answer questions about the program and guide prospective families through the application process.

Children are not admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, and are not guaranteed acceptance into the program. Henrico Schools encourages families of children with special needs to apply; if children require special accommodations, families should notify school staff when scheduling the appointment. The program is no cost for families and transportation will be provided for preschool students in accordance with HCPS transportation guidelines. HCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.

For additional information, call New Bridge Learning Center at 804-328-8100. You can also go to henricoschools.us and look under “Hot Topics,” or go straight to henricoschools.us/foundationallearning-family-engagement/preschoolrecruitment/.

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La Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Henrico está reclutando alumnos para el Aprendizaje Temprano Pre-escolar del 2019-20

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El Aprendizaje Temprano Pre-escolar esta diseñado para proveer un ambiente pre-escolar de alta calidad para los niños que viven en el Condado de Henrico que tendran 4 anos de edad  para el 30 de Septiembre del 2019.  El programa es totalmente financiado por Head Start, Title I y La Initiativa Pre-escolar de Virginia.

Para aplicar, los padres o guardianas deben (1) entregar una pre-aplicación  al https://goo.gl/8ZLunL (Ingles) o https://goo.gl/aQn0ek (Español); {2} un Consejero Familiar estará en contacto para hacer una cita para completar el proceso de aplicación.

Los consejeros familiares pueden responder a sus preguntas sobre el programa y guiar a las familias prospectivas por el proceso de aplicación.

Los niños no serán admitidos en base del tiempo que aplicaron y no son garantizados un puesto dentro del programa. La Escuelas de Henrico les urge a las familias con niños con necesidades especiales que apliquen. Si sus niños requieren acomodaciones especiales, por favor especifique al momento de hacer su cita con los proveedores. El programa es totalmente gratis. Transportación será proveída a alumnos pre-escolares según las regulaciones de trasporte escolar.

HCPS, no discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades.

Para información adicional, contacte al New Bridge Learning Center al 804-328-8100 o 804-328-8104 o visite henricoschools.us y toque el subtítulo TEMA CANDENTE { HOT TOPIC}  También puede ir directamente al  https://henricoschools.us/foundational-learning-family-engagement/reclutamiento_preescolar/.

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Public service announcement: Henrico County School Board meetings

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The County School Board of Henrico County, Va. will hold the following meetings:


Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

3 p.m.         Work session
6 p.m.         Public hearing regarding the proposed annual financial plan for FY 2019-20

The meetings will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. Closed sessions will be held during the work session as deemed necessary. The meetings are open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. A livestream of School Board work sessions and monthly meetings is available on the main HCPS website, henricoschools.us. To view “BoardDocs,” where meeting agendas can be found, please go to http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/henrico/Board.nsf/Public. Anyone wishing to attend who is disabled and in need of assistance should contact Andy Jenks at 804-652-3724.

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