education Archives

Richmond Public Schools selects interim superintendent following five-hour closed door meeting

June 6, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Tommy Kranz, the school system’s current Chief Operating Officer, will take the helm July 1st following Dr. Dana T. Bedden’s departure.

Twenty-two HCPS schools receive “Active RVA” designation for physical fitness curricula

May 22, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The certification is given by Richmond nonprofit Sports Backers as part of its “Active RVA” initiative to promote fitness in the Richmond area.

Richmond Public Schools receives $30,000 NEA STEM grant

May 11, 2017 RVAHub Staff

The grant funding will be used to develop training materials for Computer Science integration in partnership with CodeVA.

Five RPS high schools ranked among best in nation in newly-released survey

May 8, 2017 RVAHub Staff

Richmond Community, Franklin Military Academy, George Wythe, Huguenot, and John Marshall High Schools received either Silver or Bronze level awards in the recently-released U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Richmond Montessori School to celebrate 50th anniversary with gala this weekend

May 5, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Hundreds of parents and longtime friends of the school will gather for a live and silent auction, the unveiling of the school’s plans for The Center for Education, Exploration and Discovery (CEED), and recognition of community volunteers and long tenured faculty and staff.

RPS Preschool Health & Summer Expo this Saturday at the Arthur Ashe Center

April 25, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Register for preschool, summer classes, get access to community health resources, and more.

Nearly 200 Freeman High School students possibly exposed to tuberculosis this school year

April 25, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

At least 189 students could have been exposed in class or on the bus, officials confirmed to parents in a letter Monday.

Richmond Public Schools to part ways with Superintendent Bedden in June

April 24, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The move will end Dr. Bedden’s contract two years earlier than planned. School Board officials have yet to officially comment on the move.

What you need to know: Kindergarten Registration Day is this Thursday

April 18, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Will your child(ren) be five by September 30th, 2017? April 20th is the day to register to enter school, and we’ve got everything you need to know to make the day easier.

Share your opinions by taking the First District Richmond Public Schools Survey

April 17, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Responses will help guide budget and policy decisions that strengthen city schools.