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September 14, 2026

School Evacuation

Dear Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Families,I am communicating to you about a brief evacuation that occurred at our school today.Earlier today, a suspicious smell was detected in the main g...

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow, September 15, and runs through October 15. This is a time to celebrate the many vital contributions of Hispanic Americans to Richmond, the Commonwealth, and...

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 11, 2026

When We Raise the Bar, Students RiseWith strong support and high expectations, RPS multilingual learners are making big gains! In Richmond, 39.2% of multilingual learners passed, compared to only 3...

September 10, 2026

Important Information: Fall MAP Testing Begins September 15

Good evening MLK Families,Our students will begin Fall MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing starting Monday, September 14, and concluding on Friday, September 25. All students in grades 6–8 ...