education Archives

Richmond Public Schools SOL scores decline overall, show improvement in certain subject areas

August 16, 2017 RVAHub Staff

While student SOL achievement is down overall, bright spots included significant gains in specific subjects including World History, Mathematics, and Writing.

Twenty three Henrico schools recognized by Governor McAuliffe for overall excellence

August 10, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education announced that 386 schools statewide had earned the designation, along with 17 school divisions. Henrico County Public Schools’ 23-award total was the most in the Richmond area.

HCPS seeking to fill vacant positions for teachers, bus drivers, and more before start of school

August 9, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The school system needs teachers for all grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th grade, with a particular need for teachers in reading, math, English, Spanish, and technical education. Other staff members from cafeteria workers to custodians are also needed.

What to know about the back-to-school and storm preparation sales tax holiday this weekend

August 4, 2017 Richard Hayes

Prepare your home for hurricane season and the impending hurricane that is the start of the school season with tax-free shopping this weekend.

Henrico senior program offering variety of classes and events in August to educate, inform, and protect

July 31, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Henrico’s Advocate for the Aging program, which assesses and responds to the current and changing needs of the aging population in Henrico County, is hosting a number of classes in August.

“Kid Food Critics” summer camp exposes area students to local restaurants, new cuisines

July 31, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Participants in the Richmond Montessori School camp will visit a new local restaurant each day this week and document their experiences, try new cuisines, and more.

Henrico Schools seeking nutrition workers, bus drivers at job fair Wednesday

July 11, 2017 RVAHub Staff

The school system is seeking candidates for full-time and substitute school nutrition workers and bus drivers at the event to be held Wednesday, July 12th.

Opening date for VCU Institute for Contemporary Art pushed back due to construction delays

June 29, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The $41 million privately-funded contemporary art museum is now scheduled to open in the spring of 2018, the university said Thursday.

VCU brews up craft beer certificate aimed at enthusiasts, brewing professionals alike

June 27, 2017 RVAHub Staff

“It’s going to be very engaging, and we’re hoping to have each one of the sessions be held at a local partner craft brewery,” the university said of the noncredit certificate in a news release.

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.

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