School News
Join us this Saturday, March 15th to celebrate the fine arts in Richmond Public Schools!

Join us March 9-13th for different art themed spirit days to celebrate the Fine Art Festival this Saturday!

NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading with the theme: Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers.
NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading with the theme: Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers.
Frances McClenney students will be read to by guest readers from Henderson Middle School, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and even McClenney staff!
It's Virginia Kindness Week! The purpose of Kindness Week is to recognize and encourage simple, day-to-day acts of kindness that help make our schools and communities more caring and connected
RPS schools are encouraged to participate in meaningful activities throughout the week to highlight the importance of kindness, and FMES is excited to join in!
Class Group Pictures have been rescheduled for February 17.
We know that while conditions may be improving on your block or neighborhood, large parts of our city, unfortunately, remain icy and unsafe. We prioritize the safety of all students above all else. Thank you!
All RPS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 29, and Friday, January 30. We know that while conditions may be improving on your block or neighborhood, large parts of our city, unfortunately, remain icy and unsafe. We prioritize the safety of all students above all else. Thank you!
Meal distribution will be available on Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations: Cardinal Elementary School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School. Please note: Meal distribution is for RPS families only. Please bring an ID.
Students should continue working asynchronously.
Preschool and elementary students should continue working on packets. Assignments for elementary students will start being sent via ParentSquare. Secondary students should continue using their Chromebooks and check Canvas for assignments. All assignments must be completed by the first day back in order to receive credit. If you have any questions regarding assignments, please reach out to your child’s teacher via ParentSquare.
Attached is a QR code flyer which will take you directly to their picture day ordering gallery.

Students should continue working asynchronously. All assignments must be completed by the first day back in order to receive credit. If you have any questions regarding assignments, please reach out to your child’s teacher via ParentSquare.
All RPS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 27.
Students should continue working asynchronously. Preschool and elementary students should continue working on packets, and secondary students should use their Chromebooks and check Canvas for assignments. All assignments must be completed by the first day back in order to receive credit. If you have any questions regarding assignments, please reach out to your child’s teacher via ParentSquare.
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