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:
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The Richmond Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is currently offering scholarships for students residing in the Richmond metropolitan area.
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Calling all student artists and authors: Showcase your creativity in the Richmond Sister Cities Commission's 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase!
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Join us for free resources, activities for all ages, and tools to support healthy families and thriving communities.
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The Virginia School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest!
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Calling all RPS 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students: Enter the Alpha Kappa Alpha Young Writers Program contest!
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Up to (30) rising 10th through 12th graders from the greater Richmond region will be introduced to college-level research skills and mapping through genealogy–the study and documentation of their own family history journeys.
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Join the monthly Ninth District Town Hall meetings!
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Calling all 8th-grade, high school, and transfer band students!
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Join us for our 9th annual celebration of the Fine Arts in Richmond Public Schools! Come enjoy exhibits and performances from the young artists of RPS!
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Looking for a simple way to show some love to our students and families? Here’s how you can support the S.A.F.E. Center at Clark Springs:
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Pathways is a summer program for high school girls & non-binary students, including rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and returning participants. No prior coding experience required.
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The RPS Lit Limo has a new summer schedule! Be sure to visit a location near you!
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