Community Corner
Find your next adventure in Richmond!
Our Community Corner is Richmond's biggest bulletin board! Please share any family- or student-focused opportunities through the form below or by emailing opportunity@rvaschools.net. Each Monday, we'll run upcoming opportunities in Direct — and they'll all live on our website, searchable by location and age. Please note, we are only able to share programs and events that are free or are minimal in cost. If scholarships or financial assistance are provided, please be sure to let us know.
If you would like to add information to this hub, please complete this form:
RPS and RHHD will be providing school immunizations required for rising 7th and 12th-grade students. Click the link above to complete the consent form if you would like to take advantage of this convenient, no-cost option.
Partnership for the Future welcomes RPS honor/scholar roll, high school freshmen to apply for our program.
The VA Council on Women will award one need-based and one merit-based scholarship across each region in VA, to female high school seniors.
Join a Girls on the Run team at your school!
Join Sylvia’s Sisters and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing at our upcoming educational program at Richmond Public Library, February 26th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm!
The scholarship will be dispersed in equal payments throughout the recipient's four-year program. Semester reviews and annual renewals will be performed. Students must maintain no lower than a 3.0 GPA.
Join us at Fairfield Court ES on Friday, February 28, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Stop by to pick up FREE farm-fresh produce for your family to enjoy at home!
The University of Richmond is currently offering $5 discounted tickets for RPS teachers, staff, students, and their families to attend three upcoming home games. Click above to purchase tickets!
Become a teacher fellow and receive a $3,000 stipend!
This full-day workshop empowers K-8th graders to honor Black history and embrace leadership.
Are you a high school student currently looking for part-time jobs this coming spring and summer?
Are you a rising 9th grader interested in building your confidence, leadership abilities, and cultural awareness while also learning new skills? Then Blue Sky Fund's Outdoor Leadership Institute is the opportunity for you!
The iLead Law & Leadership Conference focuses on law and leadership skills for high school students. During the program, students will work with judges, lawyers, and leaders in the legal community who are committed to supporting their academic growth and legal career aspirations. Lunch, prizes, and program materials will be provided!
Need help visiting a loved one in prison?
Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your teacher for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence! Award winners receive grants up to $15,000 to support any professional learning adventure they wish to pursue – anywhere in the world!
VPM is hosting celebrated, award-winning filmmaker and documentarian, Ken Burns in Richmond for a premiere screening of his newest film, The American Revolution.
Learn all about the natural history of the Virginia Opossum and their super powers!
On Saturday, March 1, the dental office of Dr. Richard Byrd will be providing free dental exams and cleanings to children 18 and under. Click above for details!
The Teen Summit RVA leadership summit is back! High school students are invited to join us on Saturday, March 22, for a day of engaging and interactive experiences ranging from gun violence to substance abuse and mental health.
Are you interested in attending an HBCU? KR Scholars is providing 500 college application waivers for RPS seniors. Click above for more information!
On several Saturdays through March, GRASP is offering FREE workshops to assist students with completing the FAFSA. Workshops will be held at the Capital One Cafe in Carytown (2933 W Cary St) and participants have a chance to win an IPAD mini. No appointments are necessary.
Macaroni KID Richmond is a hyper local events E-Newsletter that lists family friendly fun things to do in RVA.
Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to check out the winter class schedule at the Robinson Theater. Scholarships are available for Church Hill neighbors!
*Calling all seniors looking for community service hours*
Maymont is offering an option for families seeking stimulating programs for their students on selected dates when school is out of session: Out-of-School Day Camps!
Voices for Virginia's Children, alongside Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, Virginia Poverty Law Center, and American Heart Association, will be hosting a Healthy School Meals for All Rally and Advocacy Day during the 2025 legislative session.
Are you Pell Grant eligible? If so, get your JMU application in as soon as possible! Then, apply for the Centennial Scholars Program (CSP) scholarship. The CSP provides financial assistance and a multi-level academic support network that will change your life. This is worth looking into - you do not want to miss this opportunity.
The RPS Lit Limo has a new Winter schedule! Be sure to visit a location near you!
Imagine going to work knowing what you do each day positively affects people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job–you’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The YMCA ensures the safety and well-being of students daily in After School programs. In Y programs we strive to help children learn, grow and thrive.
For youth who love the adventure of summer camp, Maymont will keep the adventure alive during the school year when school is out!
Are you a high school senior planning on attending college or career school between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026? If so, please begin filling out the 2025-26 FAFSA form today. Click above for more information!
Roses and Wings Girls Mentoring Program serves elementary and middle school girls, meeting during the school year on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
GRASP es una organización 501(c)(3) benéfica, sin ánimo de lucro que asiste a estudiantes y sus familias a conseguir la financiación necesaria para la educación terciaria.
The Shield Lab at VCU is looking to connect with individuals in the community who support creating emotionally supportive spaces for youth and families and to promote their current project, the Family Expression and Emotional Life Study to African American families of middle school children. Families will be compensated for their time. Interested? Just scan the QR code on the flier to complete the interest form.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond has partnered with VCU’s Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation to understand the needs of Richmond’s Public Schools (RPS) middle and high school students. Click to learn more and please take their survey!
Youth Ambassador Applications for the USA Pavilion are now open! Youth Ambassadors have an incredible opportunity to serve as the “Faces of America” at the Expo 2025 Osaka. This exciting, six-month-long mega event represents the largest public and commercial diplomacy forum in the region since 2010. We are partnering with Sister Cities International to identify and recruit a cohort of Americans ages 19-27. Please refer to Sister Cities International's website for the application and any other inquiries about the program.
Baby Artsplay!™ classes demonstrate the important connection between performing arts and early childhood development. Parents/caregivers attend all sessions with their children and learn strategies for incorporating singing, dancing, drama, and other multi-sensory activities into their child’s daily routine to increase engagement and support learning. Visit the website for more information and to register!
In case you haven't noticed, new Sheetz stores are popping up ALL OVER the Richmond region and they are constantly looking for employees. Reach out to Stacy Nuttall for info: snuttall@sheetz.com.
Sign your RPS student up for a VACU savings account, and we’ll jumpstart their savings by covering the $5 membership and depositing $20 in their account! Please note: Applications for minors age 13 or younger may only be completed and submitted by the intended custodian on the account.
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