‘Folks should expect a different kind of year,’ RPS School Board member says safety is key ahead of first day of school

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Ahead of Richmond Public Schools’ first day of a new academic school…

National nonprofit withdraws from patrolling Huguenot High School after RPS staunchly declines

UPDATE: On Thursday evening, the Uvalde Foundation for Kids announced it would be halting its plans…

Longer school year approved for Fairfield Court Elementary, the latest ‘RPS200’ school

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Fairfield Court Elementary is the latest school to adopt a 200-day school…

Richmond Public Schools launches recruitment incentives to combat teacher shortage

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Richmond Public Schools (RPS) is facing a teacher shortage after 25% of…

Richmond schools face staffing shortage after 25% of teachers resigned at end of 2021-2022 school year

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Public Schools are facing a critical teacher shortage six weeks before…

Multiple RPS buses destroyed after maintenance garage goes up in flames

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Another devastating fire has impacted Richmond Public Schools on the first day…

PHOTOS/VIDEO: RPS school bus garage catches fire on Chamberlayne Avenue

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A building on the 1900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue leased by Richmond…

DONATIONS NEEDED! 8News partners with Richmond Public Schools’ ‘Lit Limo’ to upgrade the program

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Public Schools mobile bookmobile, the Lit Limo, is leveling up…

RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras calls for ban on assault rifles

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is calling on political leaders to ban…