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Happy Assistant Principals Week
Best AP Crew in Richmond Public Schools!
MLK's Annual Career Fair "Journey To Your Future"
Find out which career is right for you!
MLK Street Mural
Students of MLK created this vibrant mural that has transformed the area.
The Arts Make Us
From painting to performance, creativity shapes our school!
MLK Titan's Flag Football
Congratulations to Our Flag Football Team – RPS Middle School Champions!
Turn the Page
Dive into reading at MLK with our fantastic Librarian, Mrs. Mickens.
Happening at MLK
To stay up to date with all the latest news at MLK, click here to view Principal Dabney's Principal Corner!
Dear 8th Grade Parents, Guardians, & Caregivers,
The 8th Grade Team has planned our End-of-the-year Events. This year our students will be able to participate in the following activities:
- Busch Gardens- May 17th - 9:00am-6:00pm
- Swaders Sports Park - May 19th - 10:00am-2:00pm
- Moving on Ceremony Practice and 8th Grade Cookout - May 22nd - 9:00am-3:00pm
- Moving on Ceremony - May 23rd- 9:30am -11:30am
- 8th Grade Formal Dance (Theme: Red Carpet Affair) - May 23rd - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Please contact Mr. Gail (8th grade assistant principal), Mr. T. Carter (school counselor), and/or Mrs. K. Johnson (admin aide) if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Accreditation is a team effort! Lets focus on attendance, outreach, and strong interventions to ensure students success!
SOL Testing Highlights:
April 29-May15- Reading, Math, Science, and Civics tests.
May 9-May 16 - Make-Up Testing Days
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is on the RISE!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MLK!!!!!
We have won two VDOE awards for Continuous Improvement in overall academic achievement and in student groups!
This was a school wide effort and we are really proud of all the staff and students that made these awards possible!! To view the Student Groups Award click here . To view the Overall Achievement Award click here
Go Titans!!
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Announcements
As a part of Richmond Public Schools’ (RPS) ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, clear backpack requirements will be in effect for the 2024-25 School Year.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please access the resources listed here.
Join the RPS team in teaching, leading, and serving with love next year! We're thrilled to offer sign-on bonuses and paid training for select positions. View our current job openings and apply today!
Show your #RPSLove and check out our RPS Love Bonfire store with t-shirts, hoodies, masks and more! All proceeds and donations benefit our schools, teachers and instructional assistants, and local racial justice, housing, and food support non-profits.