Chesterfield County Public Schools opens for 2026-27 year
Chesterfield County Public Schools opened Aug. 24 for a new school year, welcoming students to 41 elementary...
Wells Elementary spins end-of-the-year fun
Wells Elementary kindergartners enjoyed an end-of-the-year music day with a local DJ. As part of kindergarten’s...
Bensley teacher recognized for exceptional impact
Congratulations to Alejandra Sierra! A Participate Learning ambassador teacher who works at Bensley...
Chesterfield CTE programs keep winning awards
For the sixth year in a row, career and technical education programs within Chesterfield County Public...
Girls on the Run makes a difference
Ettrick wins service award Active in Chesterfield County Public Schools for almost two decades, Girls...
Hall of Fame nominations open through Aug. 31
Chesterfield County Public Schools honors outstanding former employees and volunteers Nominations are...
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Dr. Amanda Voelker Principal

Welcome Rapids to the 2025-2026 school year! We look forward to partnering with you to create an EPIC school year for our students. We want our students to graduate from James River READY to conquer the world, with the skills necessary to be successful. The staff at JRHS know that every student has a unique path to success. In order for every student to be SUCCESSFUL, our faculty and staff will continuously partner with students to build school culture, relationships, procedures, and expectations.

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Summer access to Chromebooks and online instructional applications

Summer access to Chromebooks and online instructional applications will only be available for students participating in official summer learning programs, including in-person summer school, CCPSOnline, SOL/SAT Academy, science bridge courses and mathematics bridge courses. If your child is not participating in a formal summer program, there are many ways to

Reminder: Schedule immunization appointments for the upcoming school year

This summer, families should schedule immunizations for their 4, 11 or 16-year-old students. Primary care appointments are booking several months out and families should schedule early to avoid the late-summer rush. If you do not have a primary care provider, there are options available to you. Learn more about vaccinations