A man marveled as he flipped through a novel only to find small sheets of smoking paper hidden among the pages.
“What is that?! They really hide that there?” he said, of the sheets commonly used to roll marijuana cigarettes. For the evening, the auditorium stage at Hermitage High School had been outfitted to resemble a teenager’s bedroom, with a bed, bookshelf, nightstand and computer desk. The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office was hosting Hidden in Plain Sight, a free program held in partnership with Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) to help parents and guardians recognize signs of drinking and drug use by youth. Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight aims to get families talking about substance use, addiction
Plan focuses on service access, coordination, navigation in schools, community
With children and teenagers struggling more than ever with depression, sadness and hopelessness, Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) are implementing a plan to strengthen access to high-quality mental health services by making them more available in schools and expanding efforts focused on prevention, support, and early and intensive intervention.
Continue reading Henrico CARES signals ‘call to action’ to strengthen youth mental health services
‘Immersive’ event gives high schoolers a chance to lead on local issues
High school students from Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) will present community research projects and reflect on their experiences during Henrico County’s 65th Student Government Day on Wednesday, March 6.
Continue reading HCPS students to share projects, experiences on Student Government Day
Henrico County has prepared for a safe start to the school year by adding crosswalks, signs with flashing lights and other pedestrian improvements near several schools.
By Tuckahoe Elementary School, crews recently built additional sections of sidewalk with ADA ramps along Forest Avenue as well as a crosswalk with a 6-foot-by-12-foot pedestrian refuge island at Forest and Silverspring Drive.
Continue reading Pedestrian improvements to greet students as new school year begins Monday
So far, nearly 5,000 2nd graders have improved their water skills through the Learn2Swim program
Before heading to the pool, lake or beach this summer, Henrico County Assistant Fire Chief Mark Cumashot urges families to make a water safety plan.
Continue reading Henrico Fire, Schools promote water safety to prevent drowningsStudent Government Day event returns after COVID-19 suspension
Henrico County high school students will get a firsthand look at their county government and school system operations when Student Government Day returns April 27-28 following a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading HCPS students to get insight into Henrico’s government, school operations
