Henrico School Board responds to school accreditation ratings, dropout rates

At an Oct. 10 meeting, Henrico School Board members addressed the drop in the number of Henrico’s fully accredited schools and expressed concerns about the state’s new accreditation system that will be implemented next year.

Fourteen Henrico schools were designated as “accredited with conditions” by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2024-2025 year, meaning that these schools did not meet state standards in at least one “school quality indicator.” When including HCPS’ An Achievable Dream Middle & High School, 22% of Henrico schools were not fully accredited this year, compared to 14% of Virginia schools. Click here to read more

Henrico spending millions to renovate golf course with goal of securing a PGA Champions Tour event

When Tiger Woods turns 50 in 2025, Henrico County wants to be ready with a new golf course prepared to host a Champions Tour event should the world's most famous golfer join.

As the only remaining professional golf tournament still played annually in Virginia, the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, which is part of the tour, puts a unique spotlight on the game in the Commonwealth. Click here to read more