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Each student will receive a bookmark that has eight baseballs on the front. Students will color in a ball for every book they read! Once the student colors in all eight baseball a parent, guardian, or a teacher will sign the bookmark. Students will submit bookmarks no later than Friday, May 2nd.
Students can complete the reading challenge bookmark and earn a free ticket for the game on May 13th.The PTA will also sell tickets for the parents as a fundraiser! :)
March and April Calendar Reminders
March 21st: End of Quarter
March 31st: Eid al-Fitr (RPS Closed)
April 1-4th: Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 21st: Full Day of School (NEW)
Click here to sign up for your school communications via Remind!
To account for last week's closure, a few schedule changes have been made:
- Wednesday, January 15 — Will now be a full day of instruction.
- Friday, January 24 — End of the First semester
- Monday, January 27 — First day of Second semester
- Tuesday, February 18 — Will now be a regular instructional day
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Announcements
As a part of Richmond Public Schools’ (RPS) ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, clear backpack requirements will be in effect for the 2024-25 School Year.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please access the resources listed here.
Join the RPS team in teaching, leading, and serving with love next year! We're thrilled to offer sign-on bonuses and paid training for select positions. View our current job openings and apply today!
Show your #RPSLove and check out our RPS Love Bonfire store with t-shirts, hoodies, masks and more! All proceeds and donations benefit our schools, teachers and instructional assistants, and local racial justice, housing, and food support non-profits.