schools archive
August 20, 2009
Free back-to-school physicals and shots
Children who are uninsured or who are enrolled in Medicaid can get free back-to-school physicals and vaccinations Friday, Aug. 21 at Richmond area free clinics.
Back-2-School Community Immunity is being sponsored by the Richmond Free Clinic Consortium. There is no charge, but the free clinics accept donations.
Vaccinations and booster shots and physicals will be offered to children entering kindergarten through 6th grade.
A parent or guardian must be with the child, and they should bring each child
August 5, 2009
VA Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday!
Time to stock up on clothes and school supplies, Virginia Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 7-9
During this three-day period, purchases of certain school supplies, clothing and footwear will be exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Each eligible school supply item must be priced at $20 or less, and each eligible article of clothing and footwear must be priced at $100 or less. For details, visit the VA Dept of
June 19, 2009
City restores NRC Preschool Funding
We are happy to report that the City of Richmond has restored funding to the NRC Preschool. Below is an email sent out by the Neighborhood Resource Center
March 19, 2009
Free Tdap shots for 5th graders
Richmond
November 14, 2008
tour Overby-Shepard, MLK, and Franklin Military Institute
A message from 1st District School Board rep Kim Bridges over at Near West End News includes an invitation to tour a few of the neighborhood schools:
Tuesday, November 18 from 8:15
October 14, 2008
Crisis at Armstrong High School
This is an urgent Press Release from Art Burton, candidate for School Board in the 6th district.
*STOPPING VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION*
An emergency situation is developing at Armstrong High School in Richmond’s East End:
*gang activity is disrupting the educational process.*
The crisis at this school undermines confidence in our school system, risks the lives of teachers and students alike, and threatens public safety in Richmond’s communities.
Read more >
September 14, 2008
REA endorses McQuinn, Coleman
The Richmond Education Association (REA) announced on Friday their recommendations for Richmond School Board, Richmond City Council and Mayor for the elections this November, which include Delores McQuinn and Don Coleman in the 7th District and Dwight Jones for mayor.
August 29, 2008
Registration for After School Programs set for Sept.2-5
Fall registration for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
August 25, 2008
Back 2 School Rally at the Powhatan Hill Community Center
Tuesday, August 26th
