Keeping Healthy Updates
H1N1 Information Packet
Download an Information Packet about the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine, Answers for Parents and the VDH Student 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Consent Form (PDF) | Disponible en español
Online Videos Provide H1N1 Guidance to Parents and Schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), has produced two videos to inform parents, teachers, school administrators, school nurses and other educators of steps they can take to prevent the transmission of H1N1 influenza (also known as “swine flu”) and seasonal influenza.
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Richmond Public Schools Seeks Input On Facilities Master Plan
In 2007 the Richmond City Public Schools Board approved a comprehensive, multi-phased facilities program that included a detailed schedule of school redevelopment pending available funding. This was submitted to and approved by Richmond City Council.
Please read more and take our survey.
Facility Master Plan Update - Nov. 2007 Download the Document(8 MB, PDF) |
IT’S EASY GOING GREEN
Richmond Public Schools launches the district’s “Go Green” recycling program at 48 schools throughout the city. Last year, schools collected 233,350 pounds of recycled paper, which equates to saving 662 trees.
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Huguenot Band Will Perform At 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta
The award-winning Huguenot High School Marching Falcons Band has been invited to play at the 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
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 Brown Middle School science teacher selected Richmond’s 2010 Teacher of the Year
Latonya Waller, a science teacher at Lucille Brown Middle School, is having one terrific school year.
Recently, she was named a recipient of this year’s R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence, an honor that included a $10,000 cash award for educational travel and study abroad.
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City Schools to hold 8th District Choice Campaign Nov. 21
8th District Richmond Public Schools Choice Campaign launch to
promote program offerings and achievements of Richmond City schools that serve residents of
the 8th District.
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Henderson Middle School PTA announces fruit sale, health fair and winter concert events
The Henderson Middle School PTA will sponsor a community health fair Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Armstrong-Walker Reunion Classic Set For Nov. 28
For information on advanced tickets, to volunteer, become a vendor, advertise in the Souvenir Program Book, or to obtain tailgating information, visit our website at or email
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District’s Parent Resource Center Will Sponsor Celebration of Cultures and Traditions Dec. 3
The Richmond Public Schools Parent Resource Center will sponsor its 4th Annual Celebration of Cultures and Traditions Dec. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Linwood Holton Elementary School, 1600 West Laburnum Avenue.
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City schools seek part-time school nutrition workers; job fair set for Dec. 9
Richmond Public Schools will hold a job fair to recruit part-time school nutrition workers Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mosby Round A Building located at 1004 Mosby Street, next to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
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George Wythe will hold holiday program Dec. 17
The George Wythe High School PTSA will hold a special winter holiday program Dec. 17 beginning at 6 p.m.
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 Four Richmond City Teachers Receive R.E.B. Awards for
Teaching Excellence
Four Richmond City teachers have been awarded more than $36,000 in cash grants as recipients of this year’s R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. The program, a partnership between The Community Foundation and the R.E.B. Foundation, recognizes outstanding public school teachers from Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Richmond and the Department of Correctional Education. Pictured in the photo, left to right, are: Sherrard Gardner, Lisa Williams, Dr. Yvonne Brandon, LaTonya Waller and Mary Bennett.
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City Schools Receive $100,000 Grant From Lowe’s
Richmond Public Schools has received a $100,000 grant from the Lowe’s Opportunity Program to help fund the RTC Bistro, a new culinary arts lab at the district’s Richmond Technical Center.
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City school system’s on-time graduation rate continues to improve
The on-time graduation rate for students attending Richmond Public Schools continues to improve, according to a report released today by the Virginia Department of Education.
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City's H1N1 Inoculation Campaign Kickoff
Superintendent Yvonne Brandon joined Richmond City Mayor Dwight Jones and Richmond City Health Director Dr. Donald Stern to kickoff the City's H1N1 inoculation campaign. |
Application packets for Governor’s Schools available this month
Application packets to attend Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies and Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology will be available at Richmond City middle schools beginning Oct. 15.
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Superintendent Calls for Public Input on Budget Priorities
The Richmond Public Schools budget process is a critical element in planning for the FY2010-2011 school year. Without question, it is imperative that all stakeholders work together in developing innovative and productive strategies to ensure increased student achievement. After all, our ultimate goal is to prepare our children for future success as global citizens; and in that regard, every resource must target that objective.
Read Dr. Brandon's Letter (PDF) | FY2010-2011 Budget Comments (Email) |
Richmond’s SOL scores rise; more than 90 percent of city schools
earn full accreditation
For the fourth straight year, every Richmond City high school is fully accredited, according to the latest results on the state’s Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. In fact, the number of schools earning full accreditation has climbed above 90 percent as 44 of the district’s 47 schools (93.6 percent) met the SOL benchmark scores in English, mathematics, history and science.
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City schools maintain AYP performance levels; Nearly 80 percent of schools meet increased standards in math and reading
Nearly 80 percent of Richmond City Public Schools meet the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements of the federal government’s No Child Left Behind Act, according to preliminary figures released today. Based on data compiled by school officials, 79 percent (37 of 47) of the city’s schools meet the federal benchmark scores in math and reading.
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