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RPS Welcomes Remaining Students

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Richmond, VA

Richmond Public Schools will welcome all other students for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, August 25. This follows the Monday, August 24, opening for students entering Preschool through 5th grade, 6th grade, or 9th grade. Families with children starting on the second opening day should confirm that enrollment requirements are complete. District guidance identifies a birth certificate, immunization records, proof of a physical examination, and two proofs of Richmond residency as required documentation for new student enrollment, with additional requirements depending on the student's grade.

This local community update for Richmond, VA is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and is presented by Scott Fogleman. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Richmond, VA area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Richmond, VA

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Richmond, VA.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Electoral Board Meets Before Primary

Richmond's Electoral Board will meet Sunday, August 2, at 2:30 p.m. at the Office of Elections, 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue. Public logic and accuracy testing for electronic pollbook equipment begins at 2 p.m. ahead of the...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Richmond Holds August Republican Primary

Richmond voters will participate in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 4. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in several precincts should check their assigned location because polling places changed f...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Zoning Appeals Board Hears Four Cases

The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 5, at 1 p.m. in the fifth-floor conference room at City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street. The agenda includes special exception requests involving properties at...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Provisional Ballots Reviewed August 11

Richmond's Electoral Board will meet Tuesday, August 11, at 1 p.m. at the City of Richmond Office of Elections, 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue. The board is scheduled to review and determine the validity of provisional ballots...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Urban Design Committee Reviews City Projects

Richmond's Urban Design Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, August 13, at 10 a.m. in the fifth-floor conference room at City Hall. The advisory committee reviews development on public property and in public rights-...

Friday, August 14, 2026

Donna Summer Musical Opens At Dogwood Dell

The Richmond Festival of the Arts schedule lists Summer: The Donna Summer Musical for August 14 through August 16 at 8 p.m. each evening at Dogwood Dell. The three-night production is part of the city's 69th Annual Fest...

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