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School resumes Monday, January 13th.
2024-2025 School Calendar
Check important dates for the year, and stay tuned for calendar changes resulting from weather and the water outage
Cell phone free & focused!
RPS rolls out a new cell phone policy in January.
Happening at Our School
All RPS schools and offices are closed Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There have been a couple of calendar changes because of weather and water outages:
Wednesday, January 15th is now a full instructional day for students. Students will arrive at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18th is now a full instructional day for students.
Because of impending winter weather, all RPS schools and offices are closed Monday, January 6th, 2025. Please follow RPS social media for more information and details about school on Tuesday.
Get ready for our winter break spirit week starting Monday, December 16th. Here are the themes:
(12/16) Fuzzy Socks & Crocs
(12/17) Tropical Tuesday
(12/18) Winter Wonderland (wear white)
(12/19) Tacky Holiday Sweater Day
(12/20) Pajama 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.