District News

Elkhardt-Thompson Students Recognized for App Development by Capital One

"Seeing the students’ excitement in designing and building their own app is what the Coders program is all about,” said Paul Busick, VP, Card Technology and site sponsor for Capital One Coders in Richmond. “Watching these students from Henderson and Elkhardt-Thompson showcase what they have built, the fun they had, and the skills they learn gives technology an even brighter future."

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Installation of Solar Panels Begins at Huguenot High School

"The solar project will bring the three E’s to Richmond Public Schools - education, environment, and economics,” said Wendy Fewster, RPS Sustainability Associate. “Teachers and students will benefit from new STEM learning opportunities, we will generate and use clean energy, and save millions of dollars for RPS."

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RPS Alumni Featured in Local Civil Rights Exhibit

“This exhibit has created dialogue throughout the city with more and more people willing to share their own experiences during the civil rights movement,” said Mr. Person. “The RPS alumni who are featured in the exhibit faced many challenges but persevered through the times and have blazed a path for current and future students.”

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Barack Obama Elementary Student Selected as a Winner for the “Better Future Fund” Essay Contest

“I am very proud of Kanye,” said Ms. Jennifer Moore, Principal of Barack Obama Elementary School. “He wrote an excellent essay and we’re thrilled that his hard work has been recognized.”

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