Schools

From the RTD: The Richmond School Board voted Monday night to approve an extended school year for a fourth elementary school: Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary. The…

As first reported by Beth Almore at Exit Interview, Wesley Hedgepeth says that he has put his name in for the School Board 4th District…

Patrick Henry is offering a wide variety of tomato seedlings for sale. All materials were donated by and nurtured locally, all proceeds from the sale…

Following the recent resignation of Jonathan Young, the Richmond City School Board is seeking to appoint an interim representative for the 4th District. The deadline…

WTVR is reporting that 4th District representative Jonathan Young has resigned from the School Board: Richmond School Board member Jonathan Young announced Friday that he…

The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at City Hall, and will consider two projects in the area: UDC 2024-11 FINAL Location, Character, and…

The standalone building that was Ruffin Road Elementary was built in 1965 in what was then Chesterfield County. The property, still owned by the Richmond…

WTVR is reporting that the RPS School Board is modifying it’s conduct policy after 4th District School Board representative Jonathan Young was investigated and ultimately…

There are 2 great community opportunities coming up with campus beautification days at Huguenot High School and Westover Hills Elementary on the horizon. The clean…

From the RPD: Richmond Police Department investigators have charged a student’s family member following the student bringing a firearm to an elementary school last week….

From WTVR: A second grade student brought a loaded gun to Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School on Tuesday, Richmond Public Schools Chief Wellness Officer Renee Parks…

In a move that sparked a quick assessing of “who stands where” in Richmond politics, the Richmond Crusade for Voters released a statement condemning the…

Per DPW: As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to better manage speeding in school zones & on Richmond streets, safety cameras are active at…

12onyourside.com is reporting that the trial started today for 18-year-old David Gutierrez. He is charged in a shooting at Richmond High School for the Arts…

Shavonda Dixon has been appointed as the interim 9th District School Board representative. The seat will be on the ballot this fall. The School Board…

RVA DIRT has two good pieces up this week to get into… First, a look at the cellphone ban that will impact River City Middle…

From the RTD: “Site work is underway at the new Richmond High School for the Arts, the school formerly known as George Wythe, and the…

Nicole Jones was appointed at Monday’s City Council meeting to replace Michael Jones, who was elected in November to represent the House of Delegates 77th…