News Releases, Media Advisories and Public Service Announcements
$15,000 Robins Foundation match aims to fuel donations for Henrico families’ most pressing needs
Henrico, Va. March 27, 2020 — The Henrico County community always steps up in a big way during trying times, and the coronavirus emergency has been no different. Now, a matching grant as part of the Robins Foundation’s strategic partnership with the Henrico Education Foundation is building on that generosity and channeling donations to best […]
Schools are closed for 2019-20, but HCPS’ ‘Questions’ page will provide latest updates
Henrico, Va. March 24, 2020 — Gov. Northam’s order closing Virginia’s schools for the remainder of the school year raises countless questions for Henrico County Public Schools families and staff members. As decisions are made or change in the wake of the closure, HCPS will post regular updates to its “Commonly Asked Questions” webpage. The page […]
HCPS will extend closure through Spring Break
Henrico, Va. March 18, 2020 — In response to the continued spread of coronavirus, and recommendations by health officials, Henrico County Public Schools will extend the closure of its school facilities through Spring Break. While the situation continues to evolve rapidly, April 14 is now the earliest possible date for a return to school. Monday, […]
Henrico County Public Schools will add 8 more sites for ‘grab and go’ meal distribution
Henrico, Va. March 18, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools will add seven additional food distribution sites Thursday and another Monday, bringing to 14 the sites where students can pick up free “grab and go” breakfasts and lunches during the school division’s closure for coronavirus. Many students depend on school meals as a crucial part […]
Mobile hubs at four HCPS high schools will distribute Wi-Fi hot-spot devices, repair division-issued laptops
Note: This news release was updated March 30 to reflect the most current hours of the technology hubs. Henrico, Va. March 17, 2020 — Vans will be stationed at four Henrico County Public Schools high schools to act as mobile technology hubs during HCPS’ closure for coronavirus. The hubs are designed to support virtual learning […]
Henrico Schools to set up student-meal sites for free ‘grab and go’ breakfasts and lunches
Henrico, Va. March 15, 2020 — While Henrico County Public Schools has closed its facilities to combat the spread of coronavirus, many students depend on school meals as a crucial part of daily nutrition. Henrico Schools is addressing this need with a plan to set up sites throughout Henrico County to distribute free school meals. […]
Henrico County is supporting families during the school closure. You asked to help: Here’s how.
Henrico, Va. March 15, 2020 — In extraordinary times, the Henrico community comes together like no other. In response to numerous offers and inquiries from thoughtful citizens and community partners, Henrico County Public Schools is answering the question, “How can I help?” Starting Monday, March 16, the HCPS Department of Family and Community Engagement, along […]
In response to closure, many Henrico County Public Schools events have been canceled or postponed
This post was updated March 20 to reflect a more current list of divisionwide cancellations, postponements and other changes. Henrico, Va. March 13, 2020 — The announcement Thursday by Henrico Schools that it will close its facilities for two weeks in response to the spread of coronavirus has resulted in the cancellation or postponement of […]
To prioritize safety, Henrico County Public Schools will close facilities to students from March 16-27
Students will resume learning Tuesday using remote digital and nondigital methods Henrico, Va. March 12, 2020 — In response to the spread of coronavirus, Henrico County Public Schools will close its school facilities to students Monday with plans to reopen March 30. The move prioritizes the safety of students, staff members and the community during […]
Henrico Schools’ annual survey now open; responses will inform decisions, measure division’s progress
Henrico, Va. March 9, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools is teaming up with a VCU research group to survey parents, guardians, staff members and students. The 2020 Henrico Schools Survey launched this morning. April 3 is the deadline to complete the survey. The five- to 10-minute questionnaire is designed to gauge participants’ thoughts and […]
Parents and guardians: Come to a Preschool Recruiting Event for Henrico Schools’ 2020-21 preschool program
Note: Because of the school division’s COVID-19 closure, preschool recruiting events have been canceled. More details will be posted on the school division’s preschool page as they become available. Henrico, Va., March 6, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools will host a series of Preschool Recruiting Events in March for families interested in the school division’s […]
March on down to Henrico County Public Schools’ job fair
Henrico, Va. March 4, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools is a special place to work. Come to a job fair March 12 and talk with us about joining our team. The job fair will be held at the Henrico Training Center at 7701 E. Parham Road. Applicants are encouraged to apply online in advance […]
Annual countywide ARTS Festival: See amazing art created by students from all 72 Henrico County schools
Note: This event has been canceled because of the school division’s COVID-19 closure. Henrico, Va. March 2, 2020 —Henrico County Public Schools’ annual spring arts festival moves into its seventh year with a day of fine art, food, activities for kids, community partnerships and more. This year’s Henrico ARTS Festival – the acronym stands for […]
Henrico Schools’ ‘ExEd Expo’ will bring exceptional education resources together for one evening
NOTE: Because of the school division’s closure for COVID-19, the event below has been canceled. Henrico, Va. Feb. 27, 2020 — Visitors to the March 31 “ExEd Expo” Exceptional Education Resource Fair can hear speakers and talk with representatives of more than 40 community groups, government agencies, educational organizations and businesses. The free fair will […]
Interested in working for a progressive, employee-friendly school division? Apply to attend HCPS’ Teacher Hiring Event
Henrico, Va. Feb. 26, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools is accepting applications to attend its 2020 Teacher Hiring Event. The March 27 event is geared toward job candidates in the following critical-needs teaching areas: Math. World languages. Science. English. Career and technical education (CTE). Special education. School counseling. Title-I schools. Henrico County Public Schools’ […]
Your family needs information: Henrico County Public Schools’ Family Learning Series is here to help
NOTE: Because of the school division’s closure for COVID-19, the winter/spring Family Learning Series has been canceled. Henrico, Va. Feb. 20, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools’ winter/spring edition of its Family Learning Series includes topics such as vaping prevention, how to incorporate family time into your busy schedule, and providing support for LGBTQ students. […]
Fairfield District Town Hall meeting will feature discussion, updates on Henrico Schools initiatives
Henrico, Va. Feb. 19, 2020 — Roscoe Cooper III, the Henrico School Board’s Fairfield District representative and chair, will host a Fairfield District Town Hall meeting to discuss topics of interest to citizens, and to hear reports on a wide variety of school division initiatives. The March 9 meeting at the new Fairfield Area Library […]
Students will show off their skills to potential employers at Henrico Schools’ first-ever ‘CTE Career Rodeo’
Henrico, Va. Feb. 18, 2020 — Henrico Schools’ Department of Workforce and Career Development will host its first-ever Career and Technical Education Career Rodeo on Feb. 28 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. The CTE Career Rodeo will give students the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of other students, members of the public and, […]
Combined HCPS redistricting committees will meet Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. to discuss boundary options
Henrico, Va. Feb. 18, 2020 – Members of Henrico County Public Schools’ elementary and secondary redistricting committees will come together for a combined meeting Wednesday evening at Jackson Davis Elementary School. The Feb. 19 meeting will begin at 6 p.m., a different starting time than had been previously announced. The combined meetings will give committee […]
Vaping is a growing problem. What can parents and guardians do?
Henrico, Va. Feb. 13, 2020 — At least one in 10 Henrico County young people have reported using an e-cigarette or vaping device, according to nonprofit advocacy group Henrico Too Smart 2 Start — and the popularity of vaping is increasing. Register for Henrico County Public Schools’ Feb. 27 Vaping Prevention Workshop and get the facts […]
For two weeks, Douglas Freeman students can enter an immersive portal and meet people around the world
Henrico, Va., Feb. 13, 2020 — It’s long been the stuff of science fiction: step into a portal and be instantly transported to the other side of the globe. And while students at Douglas S. Freeman High School won’t technically be leaving their Three Chopt Road campus, a new student-driven project might give them the […]
Will your child be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2020? Find out how to apply for HCPS’ 2020-21 preschool program
Henrico, Va., Feb. 12, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools is now recruiting for 2020-21 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, 2020. How the application process works: Interested parents and […]
Public hearing set for Thursday on Henrico County Public Schools’ 2020-21 Recommended Financial Plan
Henrico, Va. Feb. 11, 2020 — Members of the public are invited to voice their opinions Thursday at a public hearing on Henrico Schools’ Recommended Financial Plan for 2020-21. The 6 p.m. public hearing will be held at New Bridge Learning Center in eastern Henrico County, after the School Board’s regular work session.School Board members […]
The Community Foundation needs your help to identify, recognize region’s outstanding teachers
Henrico, Va. Feb. 11, 2020 – 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 […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day: Are we a match?
Henrico, Va. Feb. 10, 2020 – This Valentine’s Day, make a date with Henrico County Public Schools. Drop by Libbie Mill Library Feb. 14 (no pressure) and let’s see if we click! HCPS human resources and departmental representatives will be on hand. Applicants are encouraged to apply online in advance at www.henricoschools.us/careers. (Unfortunately, our application […]
Prevent the spread of flu and flu-like illnesses
Feb. 7, 2020 Dear Henrico families: Influenza activity in Virginia is widespread and is affecting our community. In multiple schools in Henrico County, children have become sick with influenza (“the flu”) and/or influenzalike illnesses. Influenza is a virus that can live in a person’s respiratory tract. Thus, flu and other viruslike illnesses are usually spread […]
Henrico Schools is growing and becoming more diverse
Henrico, Va. Feb. 4, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools is growing and becoming more diverse, according to enrollment statistics. As of November 2019, K-12 enrollment at the school division’s 72 schools and program centers was 50,406, up from 48,431 in 2010. The school division has also become more diverse in the past decade. The […]
Recommended 2020-21 financial plan includes big wins for Henrico Schools’ students and staff members
Henrico, Va., Jan. 30, 2020 — Henrico County Public Schools’ 2020-21 Recommended Financial Plan includes $19 million in new funding and addresses some major needs of Henrico families, teachers and staff members. The budget proposal focuses on more opportunities and support systems for students and teachers, continued investment in safe and well-maintained learning spaces, and […]
Combined redistricting meetings added for Feb. 6 and 19; Individual group meetings still set for next week
Henrico, Va. Jan. 29, 2020 – Members of Henrico County Public Schools’ elementary and secondary redistricting committees will come together for two combined meetings in February, in addition to the Feb. 4 and 5 meetings of their individual committees. The new joint meetings, set for Feb. 6 and Feb. 19, were added this week so […]
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 […]
