Henrico School Bell: Oct. 16, 2026
A weekly look at some of what’s happening in public and private schools throughout Henrico County.
Godwin High School
Mills E. Godwin High School celebrated the 30th anniversary of Henrico County’s student exchange partnership with Homburg, Germany. At an October ceremony, students unveiled a 16-foot sculpture of wooden slats representing the five sails of a ship. German sculptor Martin Steinert worked with Godwin art and German-language students and 14 visiting German students on the project. A companion sculpture stands at Christian von Mannlich Gymnasium, a public secondary school in Homburg. Students added messages of hope and unity to the slats.
Henrico County School Board
The Henrico County School Board will hold a work session at 2:30 p.m. and a monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 22, in the New Bridge Learning Center auditorium, 5915 Nine Mile Road. The meetings are open to the public, and a livestream will be available on the HCPS website the day of the meeting.
Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School held a mathematics awards ceremony and House Achievement picnic Oct. 16. House Happenings Week, featuring buddy-class activities focused on leadership and accountability, begins Oct. 19.
HCPS Specialty Centers
HCPS has scheduled specialty center open houses for prospective students and families, including October 20 at Freeman High School for the Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics; October 21 at Glen Allen High School for the Center for Education and Human Development; October 22 at Henrico High School for International Baccalaureate; October 27 at Henrico High School for Cybersecurity; and October 29 at Godwin High School for Medical Sciences. View times and November sessions here.
The Steward School
The Steward School has scheduled a JK-12 admissions program on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program includes an appearance by Head of School Dan Frank and a guided campus tour. Advance registration is required; attendance is limited to two adults per family and students should not attend.
Henrico High School Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts at Henrico High School lists a visual arts gallery from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and again from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Performing arts presentations are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. that day.
J.R. Tucker High School
J.R. Tucker High School Principal Art Raymond was recognized Oct. 16 in Henrico County Public Schools’ “Yay of the Day” series. His nominator praised him for participating alongside students at a football game, including doing push-ups after touchdowns and joining a cheerleading stunt. The recognition was the 12th in the division’s 2026-27 series.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
Pinchbeck Elementary School counselor Skylar Baker was named an HCPS “Yay of the Day” honoree on Oct. 14. Nominators praised her ability to help young students transition to kindergarten. The recognition was the 11th in the division’s 2026-27 series.
