
Henrico County, HCPS will hold ‘Community Conversation for Peace’ to discuss youth violence
We’ve seen the devastating effects of youth violence across the country and no community is spared, begging the question, “What can we do about it?” That will be the topic of discussion when Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools, along with public health and law enforcement officials host two special town hall meetings, “Together […]
Summer Academy
Registration for Elementary Summer Academy begins April 11, 2022 and ends May 6, 2022. Summer academy is Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm July 11, 2022 to August 4, 2022. If you would like your child to attend, please complete the registration form. If your child’s teacher has contacted you regarding summer […]
Welcome to Kindergarten
Entering a new school is a big step for children and their families. It all starts Monday, April 18 when Henrico County Public Schools will begin registering new students for the 2022-23 school year. After parents or guardians begin the online registration process, the school registrar will contact them to arrange an in-person appointment to […]
Henrico Virtual Academy
Is virtual education right for your student? Watch the recording from the March 29, 2022 online information session and learn more about Henrico County Public Schools’ first fully virtual K-12 school. Learn about how the Henrico Virtual Academy is structured and the process for applying The application window will be open April 11 – 29. […]

Graduation for ACE centers slated for June 13 at VCU
Seniors graduating from the Advanced Career Education centers at Hermitage and Highland Springs will receive their diplomas June 13 during an evening ceremony at VCU’s Siegel Center. Information about ticket availability and distribution for the ceremony will be shared closer to the event. In past years, graduation exercises for students in Henrico County Public Schools’ […]
2022 HCPS School Survey: Share your views
Respondents can help chart HCPS’ course — and have a shot at family and school incentives Henrico, Va., March 7, 2022 — The window opens today for Henrico County Public Schools’ 2022 School Survey. By sharing perspectives and experiences, parents, guardians, staff members and students can help their schools — and the entire school division […]
Adjusted Mask Practices
The CDC has released new guidance for mask use at school and on school buses. Based on this new guidance and the declining number of weekly COVID cases in our community, HCPS is no longer requiring students or adults to wear face masks while on the school bus or at school. These adjustments do not […]
HCPS strongly recommends indoor mask use for students during periods of high transmission
In compliance with the new state law, HCPS adjusted its student mask practices on Thursday, February 17. The division strongly recommends universal mask use indoors by students during times of high community transmission; however, school leaders understand that some parents/guardians will opt their children out. Federal law requires the continued use of face coverings on […]

Preschool Recruitment Begins February 14, 2022
Henrico, Va., Feb. 14, 2022 — Henrico County Public Schools is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 Early Learning Preschool program. HCPS Early Learning Preschool is designed to provide a high-quality preschool environment for children who live in Henrico County and who will be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2022. Interested parents and guardians […]