- 1Richmond City Public Schools will be closed on September 4, 2026, and September 7, 2026, for the Labor Day holiday.
- 2Community gatherings include reading and craft programs scheduled for October and November.
- 3This week features 18 local county stories alongside reports on rising Virginia student test scores and school policies.
School Holiday Schedule Richmond City Public Schools has scheduled closures for the upcoming holiday period. The district will be closed for the Labor Day Weekend Holiday on September 4, 2026. Richmond Public Schools will remain closed on September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Upcoming Community Gatherings Residents have several community events to look forward to in the coming months. Book Babies and Page Turners are both scheduled to take place on October 13. Later in the season, Family Storytime is set for November 1, followed by the SCRAP RVA Storytime and Craft event on November 2.
Local News and Education Highlights A total of 18 local stories are featured this week, comprising seven breaking news items, three technology reports, three school updates, and seven traffic and safety stories. Top state news includes rising Virginia student test scores, a Virginia school technology policy push, and a potential Virginia school nurse mandate. Additional news includes the 2026 College Health Guide.
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