January 2023 HCPS families and staff: I’m writing this evening about the critical issue of school safety. I apologize for the length of this message, but the topic deserves our full attention and thorough consideration. By now, you’ve likely heard the troubling news that a loaded gun was recovered from a student at a Henrico […]
Henrico, Va., Jan. 19, 2023 — Central Virginia recipients of the REB Awards for Teaching Excellence have earned graduate degrees, climbed mountains, studied the effects of climate change, traced their ancestors and met peers from around the world — all to reignite their own passion for learning and to pass it on to their students. Each of […]
Certificate of Recognition By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized: Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week (Click the link view the Virginia state proclamation)
Henrico, Va. Dec. 9, 2022 — To meet an increasing demand for substitute teachers on Fridays, Henrico County Public Schools will increase the daily rate for classroom substitute teachers to $131 on Fridays beginning Jan. 6. The new rate is $25 above the Monday through Thursday rate of $106. The increase is not retroactive for […]
Shady Grove Elementary School kindergarten teacher, Crissy Lynn, Henrico County Public Schools’ 2023 Teacher of the Year. Henrico, Va. Dec. 12, 2022 — Henrico County Public Schools employs more than 4,000 teachers, but only one is honored each year with the school division’s Teacher of the Year Award. This year’s recipient is Crissy Lynn, a […]
The purpose of the American Rescue Plan Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief — or “ESSER III” — fund is to help sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impacts of COVID-19 on the nation’s students. Funding may be used to address students’ academic, social, emotional and mental health needs. Henrico County […]
Henrico, Va., Nov. 17, 2022 — For students struggling with a homework problem, sometimes questions can’t wait until the next time the class meets. Beginning in December, Henrico County Public Schools middle and high school students will be able to get personalized help quickly from experienced tutors using a web-based interactive platform. The division has […]
HCPS Families and staff: Today’s tornado warning is now extended until 3:00 p.m. Students are safe; however, visitors are not permitted in the building. Afternoon dismissal will begin once the tornado warning is over. Friday’s after-school activities and childcare housed in Henrico Schools are canceled. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Thank you, Henrico County […]
The referral window for students to be considered for HCPS gifted programs is Nov. 9-21. During this time, parents, guardians, teachers, community members or students may refer a student to their school’s gifted identification coordinator. Referrals for gifted identification must be in writing. Find contact information for your school’s gifted identification coordinator here. More information […]
This session is geared toward parents and caregivers of middle and high school students who want to learn more about the “Signs of Suicide” program and how it is delivered in the school setting. Signs of Suicide is a universal, school-based prevention program that teaches students how to identify the symptoms of depression and suicidality in themselves […]