School Board

Highland Springs Community Meeting on the Achievable Dream Academy

HCPS families and other community members were invited to a virtual meeting to discuss the Achievable Dream Academy at Highland Springs Elementary School. The program creates a unique learning environment with state-of-the-art technology and extensive extracurricular and cultural activities. Students learn life skills, ethics, etiquette, conflict resolution, healthy living and financial skills.

View a video of this session: https://youtu.be/7HuD8mdeSlQ

Listening Town Hall with School Board Members Kristi Kinsella and Marcie Shea

Henrico County Public Schools families, staff members and community members had the opportunity to voice their thoughts about the school division’s second nine weeks at a “Listening Town Hall”,  held virtually on Tuesday, October 21, 2020. The input session was attended by Kristi Kinsella, Brookland District School Board representative, and Marcie Shea, Tuckahoe District School Board representative, who listened to constituent input on behalf of the Board.

View a video of this session: https://youtu.be/xAEvJkfcUCY

Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board

This event is part of the Family Learning Series’ Community Conversations series. Possible topics include students’ thoughts on staying connected during predominantly virtual education, including resources for mental and physical well-being and ways to stay motivated and combat isolation and depression.

Participants: 
Alicia Atkins (Varina District representative).

View a video of this session: https://youtu.be/xAEvJkfcUCY

Participants:
Alicia Atkins (Varina District representative) and Dr. Amy Cashwell (HCPS superintendent)

Henrico County Public Schools held a virtual Varina District Town Hall Meeting Thursday evening to kick off the 2020-21 school year. The pep-rally style event was hosted by Alicia Atkins, the Varina District’s representative on the Henrico School Board.

View a video of this session: https://youtu.be/_zZE_oBFI-U

Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board – Part 2 

Participants: 
Roscoe Cooper (chair and Fairfield District representative) and Kristi Kinsella (Brookland District representative).

Topics include student views on fall virtual learning plans. Some student recommendations include training for students and parents, “transition buddies” for students entering a new school and outdoor events to encourage social and emotional connections.

View a video of this session: https://youtu.be/1_jerB1lWBk. 

Community Conversations: Student Town Hall Meeting with Henrico School Board – Part 1

Participants: 
Marcie Shea (Tuckahoe District representative) and Micky Ogburn (vice chair and Three Chopt District representative).

Topics include students’ ideas for effective virtual learning, including keeping students engaged, building a sense of school community and supporting growing connections while not in buildings.

View a video of this session: https://youtu.be/8w1WKyQHlSE.