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DEC. 18, 2023 Vol. 7, Issue 10
THIS ISSUE: HOLIDAY REMINDERS • IMPORTANT DATES • TEACHER OF THE YEAR • HOLIDAY MESSAGE • APPLICATION DEADLINES • ACROSS HENRICO COUNTY • INVESTITURE • SURVEY ON THE WAY • JOB OPPORTUNITIES • SHOWING UP TOGETHER • TEEN SUMMIT • YAY OF THE DAY • VAPING PREVENTION • ALL-TOGETHER TUESDAYS
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- Schools will be closed for Winter Break starting Dec. 22. Schools will reopen Jan. 8, 2024.
- Central Office will be closed Dec. 22-Jan.1 and closed to the public from Jan. 2-5. If you have an appointment with an employee at Central Office that week, please check with them in advance to make sure they are in the building.
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Dec. 22: Start of Winter Break (schools reopen Jan. 8, 2024)
Jan. 8, 2024: Schools reopen
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Jennie Por of the ACE Center at Highland Springs named 2024 HCPS Teacher of the Year
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Congratulations to Jennie Por, Henrico County Public Schools' 2024 Teacher of the Year! The early childhood education and preschool teacher was surprised Monday morning at the Springer Preschool Academy building in Highland Springs by HCPS leaders and members of her family.
"This is the most incredible honor. ... My heart is exploding right now. I'm just so pleased to be able to represent the greatest county ever."
Por was selected from five finalists — one from each of Henrico's magisterial districts — by a committee of administrators and educators using an interview and review process. Each finalist was also named their school's teacher of the year. Congratulations to the teachers honored at each of our schools for their exceptional work — you are the Heart of Henrico!
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A holiday message from Dr. Amy Cashwell
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Join Amy Cashwell, HCPS superintendent, for a look back at 2023. Warm wishes to your family this holiday season!
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Deadlines: Apply by Wednesday for Innovation Centers, Jan. 8 for Henrico Virtual Academy
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The new Centers for Innovation will provide HCPS middle school students with an exciting, challenging environment to unleash their creativity, engage in hands-on projects and explore exciting career paths in business and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). The centers will open first at John Rolfe Middle School for the 2024-25 school year and at Quioccasin Middle School for 2026-27. Students from all over the county have the chance to apply to one of the centers. Where they apply depends on what middle school they are zoned to attend. Students will be selected through a lottery admission process.
Henrico Virtual Academy is Henrico’s only K-12 school that offers students a fully virtual learning experience with small class sizes and flexibility. Although students learn online, there are also optional in-person field trips and experiences. Students can also participate in VHSL-approved sports and activities at their home schools, as well as extracurricular offerings provided through the HVA.
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Board members prepare for new term with ceremony at Henrico Sports and Events Center
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Congratulations to new and returning members of the Henrico School Board, who gathered Friday with other Henrico County officials for an investiture ceremony! Board members took their official oaths at the new Henrico Sports and Events Center. Their new terms begin Jan. 1.
Above, Henrico School Board member Marcie Shea of the Tuckahoe District takes the oath of office Friday. Seated behind her at right are Kristi Kinsella of the Brookland District, Ryan Young of the Fairfield District, Madison Irving of the Three Chopt District and Alicia Atkins of the Varina District.
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Fond farewell: A huge Henrico thank you and best wishes to two representatives leaving the Henrico School Board: Mickey Ogburn, Three Chopt District representative, and Roscoe Cooper III, Fairfield District representative. The two were recognized Thursday at their final meeting as members of the board. Ogburn plans to continue volunteering in HCPS schools and will serve on the board of the Henrico Education Foundation. Cooper was elected in November as the Fairfield District's new representative on the Henrico Board of Supervisors.
Town hall meetings: The Henrico School Board will hold two town hall meetings in the next few months. Watch for more information soon:
- Jan. 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Colonial Trail Elementary School
- April 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Laburnum Elementary School
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Videos from across Henrico County
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ACE Center's new home: Inside the new digs for the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage
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What's new? Garden goes from fixer to fabulous, J.R. Tucker musical is a creepy good time, and more
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Sportswire: Springers run out of time in state title game, plus girls and boys basketball roundups
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Spreading joy: Hear Jacob Adams E.S. students carol at the Central Office Henrico Christmas Mother presentation
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Art in action: HCPS Center for the Arts showcases students' work in visual arts, theatre, musical theatre and dance
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Natural resources: How woods and water at Deep Run Park fuel students' creativity, from science to writing
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Survey will poll staff, high school students
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Early next year, the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions will ask HCPS staff members and students in grades 9-12 about their school experiences. The anonymous survey will be given from Jan. 15 to Feb. 2, 2024. Survey results, available by the end of the school year, help shape educational practices and enhance safe and supportive learning environments.
Participation is voluntary and you can review the questions beforehand. Among a range of topics, the survey includes questions about bullying, mental health and suicide. If you prefer that your child not participate, notify your student's school by Jan. 12.
The survey is being conducted by HCPS, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education. Thank you for your cooperation in this crucial study of Virginia's schools.
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Make 2024 the year you join the HCPS team
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January HCPS Job Fair
Join us! Learn more about a job with HCPS at our Careers page.
- Jan. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Drive.
- We're seeking candidates for maintenance staff, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, nurses, instructional assistants, substitute teachers and classroom teachers.
Licensure Information Session
Interested in teaching? Do you have a bachelor’s degree and would like to teach? If you earned a bachelor’s degree in math, for example, you can teach math. Come to an information session and find out how you can become a teacher
sooner than you may think. For additional information, email licensure@henrico.k12.va.us.
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Is missing a few school days really a big deal?
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Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much, but absences add up. If a student has four absences a month, they'll miss:
- Forty days a year.
- Sixty hours of important math instruction a year.
- One hundred twenty hours of reading and writing instruction a year.
- More than two years of school by the end of their senior year.
Faltar un día a clase puede no parecer gran cosa, pero las ausencias se acumulan. Si un alumno tiene cuatro faltas al mes, perderá:
- Cuarenta días al año.
- Sesenta horas de importantes clases de matemáticas al año.
- Ciento veinte horas de enseñanza de la lectura y la escritura al año.
- Más de dos años de estudios al final del último curso.
#SchoolEveryDay
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Teen Summit 2024 is coming
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Calling Richmond area high school students: You're invited to Teen Summit RVA, set for Feb. 24 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center! This free regional leadership event gives students a safe place to connect, speak out and have their voices heard. The theme of this year's summit is "I AM."
Registration starts Jan. 15. Fill out an interest form to be updated on the event.
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Say 'thanks' to a special HCPS staff member
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Nominations are being accepted for 2023-24 Yay of the Day honors. What is the Yay of the Day? Whether they work as teachers, nurses, bus drivers, custodians or in some other important capacity — recipients are HCPS employees who have made someone’s day in a positive way. Each recipient will be recognized by Amy Cashwell, HCPS superintendent.
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Vaping is an epidemic among young people. What can families and schools do to help?
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Come to the first workshop in the winter and spring edition of our "Mental Health Matters" series:
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Youth Vaping Prevention: What Schools and Caregivers Need to Know
(Jan. 10 from 6-7 p.m. at Fairfield Area Library)
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, youth vaping has risen to the status of a national epidemic. It is imperative that schools, parents, caregivers and our community act quickly to become a vital part of the solution. Learn the dangers of vaping, as well as the latest trends, resources and cessation tools to help our youth stay on the path to wellness.
Join experts from the Virginia Department of Health for this timely workshop.
Missed a Mental Health Matters workshop? The sessions are available to watch at a time that's convenient for you.
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Join us for 'All-Together Tuesdays' at The Oak
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Join us for All-Together Tuesdays at the Oak Avenue Complex in Highland Springs! Each month, HCPS’ Division of Family and Community Engagement will host a fun evening to connect with Henrico friends from 5-7 p.m.
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Jan. 9: All About Self-Care
Stressed? A balanced routine can help you thrive.
Feb. 13: All About Black History
"Celebrating Resilience: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future." Join us for a jazz quartet and spoken word.
March 12: All About the Three E’s
Enrolled! Employed! Enlisted!
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April 9: All About the Earth
Save the world! Environmental change and sustainability start with small steps.
May 14: All About SUPER-MOMS
Come celebrate the unconditional love and care that mothers and mother figures provide.
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