We start this edition of The Binder with information on an event that high schoolers will not want to miss: College and Career Night! The free event is scheduled for Oct. 20, and will allow students to explore possible next steps after graduation. Read more about it below. Also, you'll find information on the Marching Band Showcase, a fun family event scheduled for Oct. 12, which will also be an opportunity to gather donations for the Henrico Christmas Mother.
And, don't forget: You can still provide feedback on our staggered start, suggest a name for our Living Building and fill out an interest form to join the Calendar Committee. Thanks for reading!
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High school students and their families are invited to HCPS' annual College and Career Night, set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Varina High School, 7053 Messer Road.
Students can explore options for life after high school and prepare for their next steps. Representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, post-high-school training programs, employers and the military will be in attendance. Information about financial aid, scholarships and other resources will also be available.
The free event is sponsored by HCPS School Counseling and Henrico Workforce & Career Development. Save time in line by registering at https://app.strivescan.com/registration. Translators will be present. |
The 2026 Marching Band Showcase will be held Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. The event highlights the talent of our nine high school marching bands. Everyone is welcome to attend the show.
The event is free. Donations will be accepted at the gate and throughout the evening for Henrico Christmas Mother, a local nonprofit that provides food, new clothes, books, toys and other gift items to qualifying families. Accepted donations include non-perishable food items, hats, gloves, socks and monetary donations.
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Donate or apply for assistance: Check out the above video to learn more about the Henrico Christmas Mother and how to make a donation.
Families interested in applying for the Henrico Christmas Mother, visit www.henricochristmasmother.org or go in person to the Henrico Christmas Mother warehouse, 361 Dabbs House Road, on one of the dates listed below:
- Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Oct. 19, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
For questions regarding applications, families should reach out to their school’s counselor, family advocate, or Henrico Christmas Mother coordinator; email applications@henricochristmasmother.org or call 804-236-9741. |
Just a few days left to let us know your thoughts on the staggered start model used for the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The survey is open for staff and families to provide feedback through Sunday, Oct. 4, to help us learn what went well and where we can improve as we plan for future years.
Please share your thoughts using the English survey link or Spanish survey link. If you need help completing the survey, contact the Department of Assessment, Research, and Evaluation at (804) 652-3830.
Thank you for helping us improve! We look forward to hearing your feedback.
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Henrico County Public Schools is seeking community nominations to help name the new Environmental Education Living Building. Students, families, staff and community members are invited to share ideas for a name that reflects this unique new learning facility and its connection to the HCPS community.
Community input is an important part of the process and will help inform the superintendent’s recommendation to the School Board. In accordance with HCPS regulation, the School Board has final authority to approve the name of all schools and school facilities.
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Henrico County Public Schools is seeking students (high school), families, staff and community members interested in serving on the 2026-27 Calendar Committee. The committee will work collaboratively to develop a recommended 2028-29 Instructional Calendar for consideration by the Division Leadership Team and ultimately the School Board.
HCPS is seeking individuals who bring a variety of experiences and perspectives to this work. Our goal is to form a committee that reflects the breadth of our school division and community, including representation across school levels, geographic areas, stakeholder groups, roles and community experiences. Bringing together these varied perspectives will help ensure that the committee thoughtfully considers the needs of students, families, employees, schools and the broader community as it develops its recommendation.
If you are interested in serving, please complete the interest form by Oct. 9, 2026. For the Spanish version, click here. Individuals selected to participate on the Calendar Committee will be contacted by Oct. 16, 2026.
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At its Sept. 24 meeting, the Henrico School Board recognized the 22 Henrico County Public School programs that received 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Among Henrico Schools’ award-winning initiatives are a mock interview series for workforce preparation; an elementary enrichment initiative that provided grants and coaching to 11 schools to launch new clubs in robotics, chess and other activities; and a community school hub that offers free mental health counseling services to youth through a partnership with Henrico Area Mental Health and Development Services.
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Henrico County Public Schools
Division of Communications
P. O. Box 23120 • 3820 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23223 • 804-652-3600
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