In an effort to better communicate with our linguistically diverse families, the Bridge Builders series will host parent information sessions in Spanish to share information around schools, academics, services available, community resources, equity and opportunity, and more.

When: 4:00 – 5:15 PM on the following dates: December 7, 2020, February 8, 2021, and April 19, 2021

Where: Virtual Online (https://tinyurl.com/HCPSparentnight)

Last week, FACE (Family and Community Engagement) and ESL hosted our 2^nd family sessions for Arabic and Spanish speaking families.  The recorded sessions are below for those who could not attend.

• • Arabic: https://henricoschools.us/2020/10/12/bridge-builders-academy-arabic/
  • Spanish: https://henricoschools.us/2020/10/08/construyendo-un-mejor-puente-hacia-la-comunicacion/

Three HCPS middle schools offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, which includes a comprehensive curriculum for students who are highly motivated and who have demonstrated the ability to achieve academically.

Application are now being accepted and are available in all elementary and middle school counseling departments. *Private school applicants must contact the IB Programs Office at Tuckahoe MS for an application.

Public Info Session/Virtual Open House Schedule 

Thursday, October 15, 2020 – Fairfield MS 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – George H. Moody MS 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 -Tuckahoe MS 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Click here to view application timeline

Attention all 6th Grade Students and Families:
Applications are now available for 6th graders interested in applying to the IB program for 7th grade.

The application and other information can be found in the Counselor’s Corner School Counseling Course in Schoology.

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, November 6th at 11:59 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tyler, the 6th Grade School Counselor.

Click on the following link for more information: Middle School IB Program Information

Participation is free! Events happening now through November 4^th!

This year, HCPS will be hosting our annual College Fair virtually in partnership with the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Counselors (VACRAO).

Students are encouraged to participate live so they can ask questions and interact with the college admissions counselors. Visit https://www.strivescan.com/virginia/ to see participating colleges, event dates, register and learn more!

Click here for an updated bell schedule that will start today, September 29th.

Attention 7th and 8th graders, if you missed yearbook distribution in August, your yearbook is still waiting for you at school. Please call the front office to make an appointment to pick up your yearbook. Yearbooks WILL NOT be mailed to students. For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Shimko.

Are you having trouble getting your Griffin into their class this morning?

Fill out this form and someone will contact you as soon as possible.

This form is for IMMEDIATE problems getting your Griffin onto their first class.

Hello Griffin Families! Below is the presentation that was shared today at our Virtual Q&A Session! You can also watch the recorded video by clicking the link below.

Q&A Virtual Session Presentation | Q & A Virtual Session Recording

QMS Students and Families,

The majority of our student laptops have been off the HCPS network for almost 6 months.   This has prevented the student laptops from receiving updates from the HCPS network that are necessary.  While many student laptops have had the camera activated in the last month or so, the updates the laptops needed to receive did not apply due to the length of time needed to complete (~20 minutes).

HCPS is asking secondary students to bring their laptops with them when they come back to the school for any ‘opening of school’ drive-up type of event, etc…  In addition, if a student cannot perform this update (CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS) this week or next, we ask them to do it at their earliest convenience after the start of school.

FYI — This update does not require you to get out of your vehicle.

Students will just need to:

• Get in close proximity to the school building (anytime between 8AM and 7PM)

• Log into their laptop

• Connect to WIFI at the school (2  out of 4 bars is sufficient signal strength; 3 to 4 bars is best if possible)

• Follow the attached instructions  (~20 minutes)

While it is understandable that this is very inconvenient to families and students, HCPS would not be requesting families/students to do this unless it was necessary.  This only applies to secondary students with Dell laptops.

For any issues or concerns, please email helpdesk@henrico.k12.va.us

An email was sent to our 6th-grade families in regards to the 2020 Virtual Q-Camp that will take place tomorrow (August 27th) from 9:00 – 9:30.  The subject of the email and information in the email indicated your child’s advisory teacher. If you did not receive the email, please contact Ms. Cole (tacole@henrico.k12.va.us)

Click on the link below to access the Microsoft Team links for each advisory teacher.  These links will not be live until 9:00 when Q-Camp begins.

Q Camp Advisory Teams Links | Q Camp Flyer | Q Camp Website