School News
Memorial Day Holiday Reminder:
There will be no school for students on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:30 AM.
Dear Families,
We’re excited to begin preparing for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! To help you get a head start, we wanted to let you know that the school supply list is now available for all grade levels. You can find the list located here on our website.
To place your EPI order, visit the following link and use our school code: LHJ001 The deadline to order through EPI is June 16th, 2026.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We’re looking forward to another great year ahead!
If you attended John B. Cary Elementary (now Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary), we want to celebrate your milestone! We invite you to join us on May 20th for our Senior Walk. Come walk the halls in your cap and gown, and join our current students for a special group photo as they cheer you on.
View the save the date flyer here
Join us in welcoming a season of bloom and vitality! You are cordially invited to the Spring Music Concert, where we will enjoy live music performed by the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students of Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary.
Date: April 16th
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
Come celebrate the hard work and talent of our students as they perform their spring repertoire. We look forward to seeing you there :)
Mark your calendars: RPS testing kicks off on April 23rd. We want to ensure that every student is set up for success during this important time. Please see the testing dates listed below and help us by making sure your child is Here. Everyday. Ready. On-time.
A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving on time each day can make a big difference! Thank you for your continued support in helping your child shine!
Opening Night was a milestone for our school, and we’re just getting started. Check out the hightlights from our first-ever game here. Come be a part of the foundation! We need the whole community in the stands to support the Cougars for a wonderful season. Let’s show them what we’re made of! :)
We had an incredible turnout for Kinder Signing Day on March 26th! It was such a joy to meet so many new faces and welcome dozens of families to the LHJ community.
Seeing the excitement as our newest students "signed" their intent to join us made it a truly special day. We are so honored you chose us for your child’s educational journey.
Welcome home, Class of 2039! We can’t wait to see you in the halls! Relive the excitement and see our newest recruits in action here
Please join us for the opening ceremony of the baseball season. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 24th at Henderson Softball Complex 500 Forest Lawn Road Richmond, VA 23222. The ceremony begins at 5:30PM, with the first pitch of the game following immediately after. Come out and support our students as they start the season.