Maurice A. Henderson has served as the interim board member after the election of Betsey Carr to the Virginia House of Delegates. He will be facing off against Cherrelle Hurt, owner of As We Grow Child Care and Learning Center and REIGN Consulting in a Nov. 2 special election to finish a four-year term through [...]
The long-awaited opening day for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is fast approaching and there are a few items that the staff is requesting. If you have these items or you’d like to make a monetary donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Item 1) 20 ft of cubicle wall or room dividers needed [...]
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts will be opening August 11th and today they posted some of the teachers who will be leading the classrooms. Today is also the last day to mail in applications for the 12 kindergarten spots that became available. Other RPS schools will open September 7, after Labor Day. Part [...]
The RTD has an article this morning about Patrick Henry School looking to the School Board to help with busing students after a proposed plan with the Back to Bottom Bus fell through. There are about 22 students that need transportation. Though the School Board didn’t discuss the issue at last night’s regular meeting and [...]
The new charter school, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, opens in its temporary location, August 11. Dress codes and supply lists have been sent out, and the teachers have been selected and should be hired shortly. The Richmond Times-Dispatch discusses the funding issues the school has been facing to update the old Patrick [...]
In a 5-4 vote, the school board for RPS approved the charter school’s use of a temporary location at Woodland Heights Baptist Church. It is unclear what would have happened if it hadn’t been approved but it would have been a huge stumbling block to the school’s opening this summer. There are several stories online [...]
Today is a big day for the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. Tonight the school board will vote on whether classes can be temporarily held at nearby Woodland Heights Baptist Church. If approved, classes would start August 11 with a staff that Principal Pamela Boyd has been interviewing. The school has the funds [...]
With a July opening date looming, where does Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts stand? The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on the school’s funding and development status and sums up many families’ situation. But some Richmond parents are in limbo as they look ahead to next school year. They have taken a leap of faith [...]
RVA News’ Chris Dovi has a new article up about Patrick Henry and its recent fund raiser. There is also an update on the school’s proposed temporary alternate site. [ Fund raising is] Critical, but perhaps less pressing if the School Board approves a charter amendment to allow the school to start its first year [...]
Two PHSSA headlines in one day? It appears our neighborhood charter school is working hard to keep the ball rolling. Today, in addition to announcing the hiring of their first principal, PH has announced that they are in talks to temporarily move into nearby Woodland Heights Baptist Church. With a July opening date looming large, [...]
Richmond.com is also wondering if Richmond’s School Board is being unresponsive in an attempt to stall Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts opening. In characterizing the delays the founders of Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts have been experiencing in their dealings with the School Board, [former SB member Carol. O.] Wolf said, [...]
In open enrollment for other schools in the city, if a child is admitted, their sibling is granted admission without having to go through the lottery process. The school board is not allowing siblings to have automatic admission for this first year at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. The founders are resigned to [...]
Many anxious parents and curious bystanders attended last night’s lottery held at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. The school received 255 applications for 150 spots and the lottery was held to establish a ranking for the applications filed. Starting with 5th grade and working down, City Council President Kathy Graziano spun the bingo [...]
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts will be holding it’s first lottery March 11, at 7pm as they received more than 250 applications for roughly 150 spots. The lottery is open to the public. The school also announced the breakdown of grades: K – 3 classes 1st – 2 classes 2nd – 2 classes [...]
As we posted earlier in the week Patrick Henry needs some help. That help comes in the form of showing up for the school board meeting on Monday (6 pm 2nd floor of City Hall, 301 North Ninth Street) and speaking in favor of the school. In order to speak (you’ll be given 3 minutes) [...]
In a nice change of pace for the RTD there is an article about Patrick Henry School that doesn’t include some criticism by the school board. I have a feeling the reason for that is that the reporter didn’t ask any one on the board. The charter school board is expected to provide the school [...]
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA) is seeking donations of goods & services for our Online Holiday Auction, Nov 18-Dec 9. The auction will feature everything from artwork to gift cards to trips at vacation spots. Please contact us at auction@patrickhenrycharter.org if you have something to contribute. All donations are tax deductible!
From today’s Style Weeky: The school, which plans to reopen the 87-year-old Patrick Henry Elementary building next to Forest Hill Park, is in the midst of a million-dollar drive to cover the cost of its planned opening next fall. The school’s charter president, Debbie Butterworth, says the effort is off to a rousing start despite [...]
Note from Patrick Henry’s director of finance Dear Friends, When I took over the position as Patrick Henry’s director of finance, I was excited to help out with this new venture and amazed at the complexity of charter school finances. Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is only the fifth charter school in the [...]
Do you have a way with envelopes and the stuffing therein? Interested in helping out the new charter school but a little strapped for time? Patrick Henry could use your help. Looking for a short-term assignment to help Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts? Come to the Patrick Henry Building located at 3411 Semmes [...]
Many people are surprised to hear that a “public” school would need to do fund-raising but from PHSSA’s recent email blast we learned that: One of our big initiatives right now is fundraising. Many people ask why we are raising funds, since PHSSA will be part of the public school system. Once we open the [...]
Calling All Bookworms If you’re an avid reader, you won’t want to miss the book sale on June 6 to raise money for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts’ library. The book sale, which will coincide with the Forest Hill Neighborhood Association’ s annual yard sale, is from 8 a.m. to noon at 1202 [...]
Looking for additional ways of helping Patrick Henry School of Science and Art without opening your check book? PHSSA is looking to 4-6 folks to work a two hour shift during the previously announced Canoe Run Field Day.
Did you know that the building that will house the new PHSSA has no furniture? No kitchen equipment? No BOOKS? It’s easy to assume that when AV Norrel was closed, that all they did was lock it up and walk away. It’s just really an empty shell that you can help refill. Look for PHSSA’s [...]
Every year, Ukrop’s runs a promotion where you collect golden points to donate towards various charities. It’s an easy way to give, especially if you were going to be shopping there any way. If you’re still looking for a beneficiary of your ticket, think local! Think Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts.
