Cary Elementary News Today

Here’s your guide to the new Downtown Cary Park and Sunday’s opening day celebration.

There are three races for Cary’s municipal election for mayor, one at-large seat, and District B and District D.

(From left) New Henrico Schools principals Tyrus Lyles, Michael Powell, Cherita Sears, Leah Segar and Danielle Sims. Henrico Schools will welcome five new principals for the 2023-24 school year for two schools in the Fairfield District, two schools in the Varina District, and one school in the Tuckahoe District. Cherita Sears, who previously worked in

A vote was on the calendar to solidify new names for four Richmond schools, but RPS Board members could not move forward.

A majority of Richmond School Board members voted in support of taking the first steps to rename John B. Cary Elementary, Ginter Park Elementary, and Binford Middle.

As the holes left by Richmond’s Lost Cause monuments are paved over, a school named for Colonel John B. Cary still carries the legacy.

“We are RPS, and we are there for our Fox family," Debbie DiazGranados said. “I’m in full throttle, 'What can we do to help?'”

Richmond School Attendance Improved, but Concerns Remain School board members heard a presentation on student attendance data during a Tuesday meeting. (Source: Screenshot from Facebook) The Richmond School Board reviewed updated attendance rates during a meeting last night. While rates have improved from earlier in the virtual school year, the board voiced disappointment and confusion. Harry Hughes, RPS Chief Schools Officer, presented the attendance data for the first half of the 2020-2021 sc...