News Releases, Media Advisories and Public Service Announcements
Moody Middle School seventh-grader captures Henrico Schools’ divisionwide spelling title
Henrico, Va., Jan. 15, 2020 – Ananya Nanduru topped competitors from across Henrico County Tuesday night to become Henrico Schools’ 2020 Divisionwide Spelling Bee champion. The Moody Middle School seventh-grader won in Round 8 by correctly spelling “breviary,” a book of daily prayers, hymns and psalms. The contest features spelling champions from 46 HCPS elementary schools and 12 middle […]
Does 2020 include a clear vision for your career?
Henrico, Va. Jan. 13, 2020 – There’ll be no need for hindsight when you make 2020 the year you find a satisfying job that makes a difference. Come talk to us about joining the Henrico County Public Schools team. Virginia’s sixth-largest school division is holding a job fair Jan. 16 at Tuckahoe Area Library.We’re seeking […]
26 Henrico teachers attain profession’s highest mark; HCPS recognized for supporting teachers’ efforts
Henrico, Va., Jan. 10, 2020 – Twenty-six Henrico County Public Schools teachers achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2019, and three additional Henrico teachers renewed their certifications. Becoming certified is a rigorous process and is the profession’s highest mark of accomplishment. The national board also included HCPS among 11 school […]
Redistricting committees will meet three times this week, including combined meeting Thursday
Henrico, Va. Jan. 6, 2020 – The members of the HCPS redistricting committees are off to a busy 2020. The elementary committee will meet Tuesday evening and the secondary committee, which deals with middle and high schools, will meet Wednesday. Then, all members will come together Thursday evening for a combined committee meeting. The joint […]
Board adopts calendar for school year 2020-21
Henrico, Va. Dec. 13, 2019 – The Henrico School Board voted Thursday at its monthly meeting to adopt a calendar for the 2020-21 school year that includes two full weeks of Winter Break and more student holidays. After getting input from the community through three community meetings and an online survey, the school division’s calendar […]
Deck your halls while you support horticulture students
Henrico, Va. Dec. 9, 2019 – Decorate for the holidays without spending a lot of green when you buy festive plants from Henrico Schools students. The horticulture programs at the Academy at Virginia Randolph and the ACE Center at Hermitage will both hold sales of student-grown plants in December. Come give your house the gift […]
♫ We don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a new career ♪
Henrico, Va. Dec. 5, 2019 – Sure, turkey, mistletoe and roasting chestnuts make the season bright. But really, there’s nothing like seeing the eyes of our Human Resources representatives light up when they find the right person for the job. Don’t disappoint them. Come to Henrico Schools’ job fair Dec. 12 at the sparkling new […]
HCPS librarians (literally) write the book on leadership
Henrico, Va. Dec. 3, 2019 – For librarians Ann Martin and Kathleen Roberts, a new book on leadership in school libraries was overdue. The two have written a book for school librarians called “Leadership: Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Communication, and Relationship Building.” Martin retired from HCPS in 2013 and Roberts is the librarian at Rivers […]
And then there were two: Vote for your preferred HCPS calendar version for 2020-21
Versions reflect staff, community requests for more days off for religious observances Henrico, Va. Nov. 19, 2019 – Weigh in on your choice for Henrico County Public Schools’ calendar for 2020-21 by voting online for your preferred version. After getting input from the community at three community meetings, the school division has arrived at […]
Henrico County Public Schools teachers recognized for excellence with grants, awards
Henrico, Va., Nov. 13, 2019 – The Community Foundation has recognized seven Henrico County teachers for outstanding instruction for 2019. Four HCPS teachers won the REB Award for Teaching Excellence and three additional teachers were finalists. The winners received grants ranging from $9,000 to $10,800, which they will use to become even better instructors, traveling […]
Fall is the time to leave your “just-OK” job behind
Henrico, Va. Nov. 11, 2019 – Don’t rake the error of staying in a job that doesn’t use your passions – you don’t want to look back and say, “I autumn left that position long ago!” Orange you glad we caught you in time? Leave your just-OK job behind and say yellow to Henrico County […]
First drafts of redistricting options will be on display Nov. 7 and 13 at Henrico Schools events
Henrico, Va. Nov. 6, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools will hold events Nov. 7 and 13 for the public to learn more about two initial draft options created by the 67-person HCPS Redistricting Committee. The first event will be Thursday evening at L. Douglas Wilder Middle School, and an identical Nov. 13 session will […]
With groundbreaking, J.R. Tucker, Highland Springs construction officially underway
Henrico, Va. Nov. 1, 2019 – With two groundbreaking ceremonies Friday, construction formally began on two Henrico County high schools that will replace older structures. School and county leaders tossed symbolic shovels of dirt during a morning ceremony at J.R. Tucker High School, and an afternoon event at Highland Springs High School. Replacement schools will […]
Henrico County Public Schools wins 13 national awards for innovative programs
Henrico, Va., Oct. 25, 2019 – Thirteen Henrico County Public Schools’ programs have been recognized in the 2019 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards. The annual awards recognize groundbreaking county government programs across the nation. HCPS winners were: The ALEX Project (Donahoe Elementary School) Before the creation of The ALEX Project, Donahoe Elementary School had […]
Henrico Schools proposes school construction as part of expanded redistricting process
Henrico, Va., Oct. 24, 2019 – As part of its ongoing comprehensive redistricting efforts, Henrico County Public Schools is proposing to construct a new elementary school in the Fairfield District, and expand one of the county’s middle schools. Both projects would be completed by the 2022-23 school year and would address current and future school […]
We serve Henrico families, and business is BOO-ming
Henrico, Va. Oct. 24, 2019 – Halloween is almost here, and, unfortunately, the Great Pumpkin isn’t going to bring you the job you want. Maybe it’s time to talk with Virginia’s sixth-largest ghoul division! It ghosts without saying that staying in an unsatisfying job is a grave error – one witch your mummy probably told […]
Community meetings: Give us your ideas for future HCPS school-year calendars
Henrico, Va. Oct. 21, 2019 – Because of changes to Virginia law, HCPS now has the option to open before Labor Day, offering more flexibility in how we create school calendars. While HCPS will stick to opening after Labor Day for the 2020-21 school year, we want your ideas for the 2021-22 calendar and beyond. […]
From commentary to slow-motion replays, livestream of Henrico-Varina game brought to you by students
Henrico, Va., Oct. 17, 2019 – When the Henrico Warriors visit Blue Devil Stadium Friday night to take on Varina High School in football, there will be a third team of talented students scrambling hard on each play. A sophisticated livestream presentation of the entire game – similar to televised sports broadcasts – will be […]
Henrico County Community Day set for Saturday
Henrico, Va. Oct. 16, 2019 – Come to Henrico County Community Day Saturday at Henrico High School and take in a variety of giveaways, demonstrations, entertainment and more. The free event, organized by Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools, will offer residents an opportunity to learn more about their local government and school system, […]
UPDATE: Challenger Day gets students with cognitive and physical challenges onto the baseball field
NOTE: Because rain is forecast for the original date, Challenger Day is being moved to Oct. 17, the rain date. Other aspects of the event will remain the same. Henrico, Va. Oct. 15, 2019 – Students from 23 Henrico County elementary schools will take to the baseball field Oct. 17 and learn how to field, […]
Band Showcase: Kick off fall with all nine Henrico County high school marching bands
Henrico, Va. Oct. 15, 2019 – What says fall more than marching bands, stadium crowds and crisp October weather? Get your dose of autumn and see all nine of Henrico County’s high school marching bands in action at the HCPS Band Showcase Oct. 21 at Hermitage High School’s Chester E. Fritz Stadium. The event is […]
Challenger Day gets students with cognitive and physical challenges onto the baseball field
Henrico, Va. Oct. 11, 2019 – Students from 23 Henrico County elementary schools will take to the baseball field Oct. 16 and learn how to field, hit and run the bases. The students will take part in Challenger Day, an annual event that introduces students with significant disabilities to the fundamentals of baseball. The students […]
The only K-12 student-led teams at equity “Datathon” were from HCPS – and they took first and third
Henrico, Va., Oct. 5, 2019 – While the data available to humanity grows, it can sometimes be hard to apply that data to real-life problems. HCPS students aren’t intimidated, however. Recently four teams that included Henrico County Public Schools students participated in DataVA’s “Equity in Education Datathon” – the only K-12 student-led teams in the […]
How should Henrico Schools allocate its funds? Share your thoughts on HCPS’ budget for the 2020-21 school year
Henrico, Va., Oct. 9, 2019 – Henrico Schools will hold four opportunities to get community views on the school division’s budget for the 2020-21 school year. There will be two stakeholders’ meetings held at Henrico County Public Library locations, and two public hearings held at New Bridge Learning Center before the Henrico School Board. At […]
Yearlong James River grant getting HCPS students onto the water, into environmental education
*Note to reporters and editors: HCPS students will be visiting the Presquile National Wildlife Refuge and James River Ecology School on Oct. 11, 15 and 17, and Nov. 11. The grant-funded trips will resume in March. To arrange for media coverage, please contact Andy Jenks, director of HCPS Communications and Community Engagement. Henrico, Va., Oct. […]
Henrico County College and Career Night: It’s like a buffet for your future
Henrico, Va. Oct. 7, 2019 – Come to Henrico County College and Career Night Oct. 29 at Mills Godwin High School and sample a smorgasbord of possibilities for education and employment. Students of all ages are invited. The annual countywide event offers a chance to talk with representatives of more than 100 universities, colleges and […]
Tuckahoe Middle School to mark 60 years with celebration, tours of renovated campus
Henrico, Va., Oct. 7, 2019 – Former students, staff members and members of the community are invited to Tuckahoe Middle School Nov. 2 to celebrate the school’s 60th anniversary. Visitors will get a chance to reconnect with other Patriots, tour the completely renovated campus, and see photos and artifacts from the school’s first 60 years. […]
Life-Ready Expo will showcase career possibilities, pathways for HCPS students
Henrico, Va. Oct. 3, 2019 – Students in grades 7-12 and their families can find out more about a variety of career and educational pathways Oct. 22 at HCPS’ first Life-Ready Expo. The event will be held at the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage. Talk with employers about career opportunities and the total value […]
Nominate an extraordinary principal for the REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Award
Henrico, Va. Oct. 1, 2019 – The REB Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership provide a tangible, public way to recognize an outstanding principal at a Henrico County school. The Community Foundation’s yearly awards identify, recognize and support leadership excellence in the Richmond area. Honorees receive an unrestricted $7,500 cash grant, and $7,500 to be used […]
Henrico schools achieve, maintain academic gains
Henrico, Va. Sept. 30, 2019 – Information released today by the Virginia Department of Education shows Henrico County Public Schools making gains in some areas and maintaining recent progress in others. All nine HCPS high schools attained Virginia’s “Level 1” status for English, math and science, meaning they met or exceeded state accreditation standards, or […]
10 HCPS schools recognized for environmental efforts with “Virginia Naturally” designation
Henrico, Va. Sept. 26, 2019 – Ten schools in Henrico County have been recognized by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as Virginia Naturally schools for their efforts in supporting environmental conservation and stewardship. The state agency recognized a total of 66 schools across the commonwealth. Rivers Edge Elementary School has earned the […]
Fall into a career you’ll love with Henrico Schools
Henrico, Va. Sept. 27, 2019 – Autumn is a time of change. Maybe it’s time to leave your “just-OK” job and fall into a rewarding career with Virginia’s sixth largest school division. Come talk to us Wednesday at Libbie Mill Library about joining the Henrico County Public Schools team. Henrico Schools is seeking candidates for […]
Game on: HCPS Family Game Night set for Oct. 3
Henrico, Va. Sept. 20, 2019 – Bring your family to Brookland Middle School Oct. 3 for HCPS Family Game Night and compete in classic outdoor games such as relays, sack races and tug of war. Attendees can also learn more about opportunities for family engagement in Henrico County Public Schools. The event will be held […]
What should Henrico Schools look like in 2025? Public hearing seeks input on new HCPS draft plan
Henrico, Va. Sept. 19, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools wants to know your views on a new draft version of its proposed guiding document. The Henrico School Board will hold a public hearing Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at New Bridge Learning Center to hear from the public about the updated 2018-25 HCPS Strategic […]
4 high school early-release days will now be full days
Henrico, Va. Sept. 17, 2019 – Four December days that had been scheduled for early release for HCPS high school students will now be full school days. Dec. 17-20 had been designated for midterm exams at Henrico’s nine high schools, with students being dismissed after they take exams. After getting feedback from families and staff […]
New school year, new school career
Henrico, Va. Sept. 12, 2019 – Students are back in school, and maybe you should be, too! Come be part of the Henrico Schools family, with a great job that makes a difference in your community. Stop by a job fair Tuesday at Tuckahoe Area Library and talk with HCPS human resources representatives, as well […]
Henrico High School’s Gregory Lyndaker chosen as top teacher in Central Virginia
Henrico, Va., Sept. 5, 2019 – Gregory Lyndaker may have to add a trophy shelf to his classroom. The Henrico High School psychology teacher was named Thursday as one of Virginia’s eight 2020 regional teachers of the year. In May Henrico County Public Schools named Lyndaker the school division’s top teacher for 2019. Local, state […]
Public information sessions set for Sept. 9 and 11 as Henrico Schools begins redistricting process
Henrico, Va. Sept. 4 – 2019 Henrico County Public Schools will hold two information sessions for the public to learn more about the comprehensive redistricting process getting underway. The first public information session will be Sept. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at New Bridge Learning Center auditorium, and an identical session will be held Sept. 11 […]
Henrico Schools won’t open before Labor Day next year, but will consider it for 2021-22 school year
Henrico, Va. Sept. 3, 2019 – Henrico Schools will continue its practice of starting the school year after Labor Day for 2020-21, but the school division will consider getting started earlier for 2021-22. For the first time in decades, Virginia’s school divisions can elect to start up to two weeks before Labor Day. The General […]
Henrico Schools using “Anonymous Alerts” system to improve communication about safety concerns
Henrico, Va. Aug. 27, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools has a new way for those who see something to say something. Students, parents and guardians, staff and community members now have access to an app and website called “Anonymous Alerts” to communicate with school administrators. The system provides a new way to voice safety […]
Free and reduced-price school meals through Henrico County Public Schools: Is your child eligible?
Henrico, Va. Aug. 23, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools wants to ensure that all children have access to nutritious meals. The school division participates in free and reduced-price meals programs through the federal government. Students at some schools in the school division are automatically eligible for free and reduced-price meals. At other schools, it […]
Henrico Health Department offering school immunizations, physicals for uninsured and underinsured residents
Henrico, Va. Aug. 22, 2019 – The Henrico County Health Department will offer school physical exams and immunizations Aug. 28 at the Health Department’s West Clinic at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive. Students in preschool through 12th grade, who are uninsured or underinsured, can have school-required physicals performed at no cost. Immunizations will also be offered. […]
Town hall meeting will offer in-depth conversation on schools, family needs in eastern Henrico County
Henrico, Va. Aug. 21, 2019 – Roscoe Cooper III, the Henrico School Board’s Fairfield District representative, will host a Henrico County Public Schools town hall meeting to discuss ways to improve support for schools and families in eastern Henrico County. The Sept. 1 meeting at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church will bring together school leaders, […]
Schedule set for HCPS 2021 redistricting process; public information sessions set for Sept. 9 and 11
Henrico, Va., Aug. 13, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools is examining and redrawing elementary, middle and high school attendance zones for the 2021-22 school year. That redistricting process now has a timeline and a schedule of opportunities for the public to provide input. The first opportunities for the public to learn more about the […]
Weather: You’re too cool not to be in school
Henrico, Va. Aug. 12, 2019 – Sure it’s hot, but you’re cool. That’s why we need you in the Henrico County Public Schools family! As a new school year gets underway, bring your talents, caring, calmunder-pressure and overall coolness. Stop by a job fair Thursday at the definitely air-conditioned Eastern Henrico Recreation Center and talk […]
March 3, 2020 – Virginia’s primary day – will be an HCPS student holiday and a staff clerical day
Henrico, Va. Aug. 8, 2019 – In response to community and staff concerns about safety, the Henrico School Board voted at its Thursday work session to make March 3, 2020 a student holiday and staff clerical day. Virginia, along with a dozen other states, will hold its presidential primary elections that day, often referred to […]
“Back-to-School Kickoff” set for Aug. 17 at Dorey Park
Henrico, Va., Aug. 1, 2019 – While Sept. 3 will be the day students return to their classrooms, the excitement of the 2019-20 school year starts earlier, at Henrico Schools’ second annual “Back-to-School Kickoff.” The Aug. 17 event will be held at Henrico County’s Dorey Park. There will be a mix of family activities, including […]
HCPS wins national communications awards
Henrico, Va. July 17, 2019 – Henrico County Public Schools has been recognized for its communications efforts with four awards from the National School Public Relations Association. The school division was awarded two Golden Achievement Awards, given for exemplary work in all aspects of school public relations activities, programs and projects. The awards recognize: “Heart […]
Calling all HEROES: A two-hour training session can show you how easy it is to make a difference as a mentor
Henrico, Va. July 11, 2019 – Want to make a big difference for a student in grades 3-5 during the 2019-20 school year? All it takes is 30-45 minutes per week from October to May. Come to a two-hour training session in August or September and get started with Henrico Schools’ award-winning mentoring program, Henrico […]
Join our team: Come to HCPS’ July job fair
Henrico, Va. July 8, 2019 – Ready for a job where you can make a difference in your community? Don’t sweat it: join our team as we gear up for a new school year! Stop by a job fair Thursday at the Varina Area Library and talk with HCPS human resources representatives as well as […]
