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River City Middle School will be the premier middle school in Richmond, VA. It will operate in the spirit of excellence and be staffed by highly effective educators who genuinely love and care about our students, their families and their futures.

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October 8, 2026

RPS Direct: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Perseverance at the Center: There was a lot to celebrate this week at several RPS schools. Students, educators, school leaders, and community partners gathered to celebrate a milestone years in the...

October 5, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, October 5, 2026

Jason's Monday Message: At tonight’s School Board meeting, we’ll be reviewing our SOL performance from last spring. As I’ve shared previously, we’re UP AGAIN in reading, math, science, and history;...

October 2, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, October 2, 2026

Putting Choice Into Reading: There’s something special about choosing a book for yourself, and this week, 5,400 books were distributed to RPS kindergarten, first- and second-grade students, through...

September 30, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Heritage at the Center: During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the cultures, experiences, and perspectives that make the RPS community stronger. Our bilingual family liaisons play an imp...