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Ginter Park Elementary School was established in 1914. The school was renamed Frances W. McClenney Elementary School in 2023. Frances W. McClenney Elementary School was renamed in 2023 for the school's first Black teacher and Black principal.

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Barack Obama Elementary School will be the premier elementary school in Richmond, VA. It will operate in the spirit of excellence and be staffed by highly effective educators who genuinely love and care about our students, their families and their futures.

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June 22, 2026

Welcome to Our New Website!

We're excited to unveil the new Richmond Public Schools website, with a refreshed design across all 50 school websites and the division homepage.As we continue to refine content and make improvemen...

May 27, 2026

Register for the RPS Love Market, Thursday, June 25! 🛒

RPS families: Sign up for our next RPS Love Market! This is a great opportunity to stock up on pantry staples and other essentials before summer break begins. Space is limited, and registration is ...

March 11, 2026

Welcome to ParentSquare!

Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups. ParentSquare pr...

March 11, 2026

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