From WRIR podcast: We start this episode with thoughts on ways to improve Richmond Public Schools. It’s a tough topic and host Will Snyder is joined by Jeff Sadler and Kristen Larson, both concerned parents. Mrs. Larson recently announced her candidacy for the 4th District School Board seat. And then it’s on to Mayo Island.
The following was submitted to me yesterday. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see the schedule of public meetings. We believe having choice in Richmond Public Schools has positively impacted the enrollment numbers and the diversity of the student population in schools. We also believe increasing enrollment and diversity is good for all [...]
The RTD article is supposedly about the Mayor’s son Derik E. Jones running for the 8th District school board seat but more time is spent on the 4th District candidates, Kristen Larson, Rich Savage and Vanessa Womack Easter.
Alia Butler who was the driving force behind a Christmas Gift drive is looking to make a difference in another set of teen lives. I am reaching out to everyone who has helped the Richmond Public Schools McKinney-Vento program in the past to see if anyone is able to help with a current need. First of all, [...]
In a letter to PHSSA parents sent out on Monday it was announced that Pamela Boyd will be stepping down effective June 29th. Interim principal Cynthia Gentry will remain as principal for the rest of the school year. Style Weekly has some more details on the school’s attempt to find a replacement.
One of the biggest complaints of parents living in the city is the schools. This year the cries are even louder as the city and school board have to make tough decisions about a major budget shortfall and rezoning. One group of parents are attempting to create an option for those not satisfied with public [...]
Richmond School districts will be rezoned in the coming year. Under several of the proposals J.B. Fisher would close. More information on the re-zoning process including the dates of upcoming meeting to discuss the proposals can be found on the RPS website.
The full story is on RTD and below are a couple quotes.
The Richmond School board was faced with a $23.8 million shortfall. Instead of addressing the issue and proposing any sort of solution the board turned to the city with upturned palms. The Mayor will now be taking a look at all of RPS and the school board isn’t giving up much of a fight. RTD has [...]
Gregory Lyons is a local parent with two children attending J.B. Fisher and shares some thoughts in the video above about the proposed redistricting of local school districts. (Original Story)
From RTD; The George Wythe at Huguenot boys basketball game Friday night was suspended when an altercation broke out between the teams. The two sides agreed to end the game where it was stopped, with 2:43 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving Wythe a 47-44 win.
From J.B. Fisher PTA President Kristin Lyons: J.B. Fisher Elementary School (3701 Garden Road) is having an Open House on Saturday, February 11th from 10 a.m. – noon. This is a good opportunity for neighbors to learn about our school. Parents can gather information needed to make that important decision about school choice. Administration, teachers, [...]
Everyday many of you drive past the re-opened Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. The obvious improvements are easy to spot, less litter, no broken windows, new playground equipment. What you don’t see is all the other work that’s being done, who is doing it and the tremendous benefit that Reedy Creek watershed receives.
Mayor Dwight C. Jones, City Council President Kathy C. Graziano, 4th District School Board Member Adria Graham Scott, and Huguenot High Principal Tyrus Lyles are inviting the public to join them Thursday, January 26th at 3 p.m. at Huguenot High to celebrate the start of construction of a new high school. More images of the [...]
From those that don’t want to click through or can’t read the small print. The meeting in our area is at 3:00 pm at Lucille Brown Middle School, 6300 Jahnke.
Every few years, Richmond Public Schools start talking about rezoning. This process can obviously change which school your child is zoned for, and might result in schools being closed if they are under-attended. 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m on February 15, RPS is holding a Community Meeting at Thompson Middle School. Some of the proposals floating [...]
Alia Butler dropped me this note yesterday about the recent drive to Be a Santa for Local Kids as part of the Richmond Public Schools McKinney-Vento Holiday Program. Next year I hope to do a better job of promoting this and serving more families. Special shout-out to Alia who headed up the program and did all the [...]
Not only has Adria A. Graham Scott of the 4th District announced that she won’t be seeking re-election but Council Chair Kim Bridges and Evette L. Wilson of the 9th District have also announced that they won’t be running in November. Graham Scott, elected to the board in 2008, had announced her intention to not [...]
Below are some excerpts from letters/emails to School Board Chair Kim Bridges in response to her letter sent to all PHSSA parents. Additionally school board members Maurice Henderson and Adria Graham Scott interrupted a PTA Meeting to pass out the letter. The same letter was received by every parent at that meeting the next day. [...]
Little known fact is that Richmond Public High Schools have to compete with larger, richer county schools. The result as you would expect, is wholesale slaughter on the playing fields. This is best displayed by George Wythe’s impressive, for all the wrong reasons, 67 game losing streak. With poor records participation in sports declines. To [...]
After the exciting win last week Manchester proved to be too much for the George Wythe High School football team to handle. Final Score Manchester 47, George Wythe 12. George Wythe made history last week by breaking a 68 game losing streak.
and from ABC8 and an article on RVANews.
If first you don’t succeed try, try again. I doubt the creator of that quote thought a football team would have to try 68 times before gettting a result. After years of frustration the George Wythe Bulldogs football team finally notched a victory last night. Any sports fan can relate to a rough patch and [...]
I realize the graphic is hard to read. The walk-a-thon event is this Saturday at 9 a.m. It is part of the Waldorf Fest of Fall which runs from 10-2. Lots of activities going on at 1000 Westover Hills Blvd.
