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The most diverse high school in Virginia is Tucker in Henrico
There are some positive signs when it comes to diversity in Richmond-area schools: Tucker High School in Henrico has the most racially diverse population of all Virginia public high schools, according to education data website Niche.Henrico County Public Schools also boasts the most diverse student population in the Richmond region — and one of the most diverse in the state.Zoom in: While Henrico County's population is 50% white, per census data, the district serves a majority-minority student population with only around 32% of white students. At Tucker the student body, per state data: 28% - Hispanic.27% - White.22%...
5 Henrico students earn $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
Five students from Henrico County schools were among the 65 students in Virginia to win the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Program, which is designed to help students with strong academic records and leadership skills. In total, 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were selected nationally from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the program.
One lane of Creighton Road to close beginning May 16
Creighton Road will be reduced to a single lane on the bridge over the Chickahominy River at the Henrico County/Hanover County line, beginning Thursday, May 16, for guardrail replacement. A temporary traffic signal will be in place to direct drivers. The road is expected to resume normal operations at the...
Henrico Property Transactions: April 17-23, 2024
3211 Gay Avenue – $224,000, 846 SF (built in 1948), from Cava Cap 2023 LLC to Benjamin Conaway. 412 Lakeside Boulevard – $257,000, 912 SF (built in 1940), from Stacie L. Davis to Joseph Adam and Paris Marae Lape. 1513 Edenburry Drive – $275,000, 1,504 SF (built in...
Congressional App challenge opens for First District students
The Congressional App Challenge is now open for students in Virginia’s First District, which includes Henrico’s western half. The nationwide competition allows middle and high school students to create and exhibit their software applications for mobile, tablet or desktop devices. The competition is open to students who are in middle or high school in public, private, charter, and home schools at the time of their applications.
Food Lion To Go service expanding into Henrico County
The Food Lion To Go service is expanding to Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia, allowing customers in parts of all three states – including in Henrico County – to receive grocery delivery services to their homes. The service is provided through Instacart and allows customers to place an...
Henrico News Minute – May 16, 2024
A longtime community organization is folding; a Tuckahoe Talk meeting is planned next week; Henrico officials seek input about improving traffic safety; the first statewide free virtual mental health clinic debuts; Henrico Master Gardeners plan their annual plant sale and pollinator festival; this week’s edition of “In the Garden” has details about ornamental vegetables and flowers; a traffic alert for Creighton Road.
Lightbridge Academy opening first Henrico location
Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education company with more than 150 locations, has announced plans to open its first Henrico County center. The new facility is scheduled to open at 4003 Sadler Road in Glen Allen during the winter of next year and will offer a range of services for children from the age of six weeks through kindergarten.
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