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Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell is investigating the “weirdness” brought up by some members of the Henrico Board of Supervisors regarding relationships with the schools, according to School Board Chair Alicia Atkins. At a joint meeting with the school board Oct. 22, Supervisor Chairman Tyrone Nelson, who represents the Varina
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Legislation would allow localities to set cellphone rules, for better 'buy in'
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s cellphone ban in K-12 schools will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but some lawmakers want to give localities the option to establish their own policies. Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 earlier this year, which outlined the reasons behind the ban: cellphones are a
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Henrico Schools halts free winter meals sign-up after 500 families sign up within an hour
A free winter food distribution sign-up posted by Henrico Schools Nov. 19 was open for only an hour when it quickly reached capacity, with 500 families requesting meals. The meal pick-up, offered by HCPS’ Division of Family and Community Engagement in partnership with the Henrico Community Food Bank, intends to
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Henrico School Board to vote on 2025 legislative priorities, new course offerings
Henrico School Board members will vote on proposed legislative priorities for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session as well as changes to course offerings for the 2025-2026 school year at a meeting Nov. 14. The board’s proposed agenda for 2025 includes many of the same priorities its members pushed
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