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Henrico County Public Schools

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Henrico County Public Schools serve the families of Henrico County, Va. Henrico is Virginia’s sixth-most populous locality, and HCPS is the Commonwealth’s sixth largest public-school division.

The school division includes 74 schools and innovative program centers across Henrico County. Our schools reflect the geographic and social diversity of Henrico County and lie in bustling near-urban and suburban settings; small towns; and quiet rural areas.

Our Vision: Empowering Every Learner

HCPS is committed to creating an educational environment where every student has opportunities needed to reach their full potential. Whether in the classroom, on the field, in creative spaces or preparing for future careers, we ensure that learning experiences are engaging, meaningful and student-driven. By providing flexible learning paths, encouraging student input in decision-making and fostering a culture of exploration and innovation, we empower students to take ownership of their education and pursue their passions in ways that align with their goals and aspirations.

Additional School Information

  • Become a Student Election Page - Become a Student Election Page
  • Envirothon - Envirothon is a natural resources competition for high school students.
  • Find Your HCPS School (opens in a new tab) - Enter an address to find the current Henrico County Public School assignments for that location.
  • Henrico County Public Schools (opens in a new tab) - The school system serves the families of Henrico County, VA, a diverse community of more than 330,000 which wraps west, north and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. Henrico is Virginia’s sixth-most populous locality, and HCPS is the commonwealth’s sixth largest public-school division.
  • K-5 Teacher Workshop - Free workshop offered to Henrico County elementary teachers by the Henrico Environmental Educators Network.
  • Meaningful Watershed Education Experience - Our newest classroom program in which students focus on an environmental question, problem or issue.
  • Scholarships - College scholarships offered to students planning to study one of the environmental sciences.
  • Youth Police Academy - One week each summer, Henrico County students, ages 14-17, can experience what it's like to be a Henrico Police Officer in the Henrico Youth Police Academy.