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September 14, 2026

Exciting STEM Opportunities for Students: 2026 Omega Stars Youth Academy

Dear MLK Families, We are excited to share details regarding the 2026 Omega Stars Youth Academy, a program focused on empowering tomorrow's leaders in STEM and service through engaging, hands-on se...

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...