Community Inquiry

What action(s) did we take? •Set up a community inquiry wall, where images of what students noticed during Walking Wednesday are shared •Students can add their questions to the collective curiosity wall How did it support increasing engagement, deepening thinking, and developing comprehension? •By making questions and learning visible, students

Connecting through Writing

What action(s) did we take? •Students learned different writing styles, including letter writing •They wrote letters to their Pen Pals at a different school, bridging connections while developing writing skills How did it support increasing engagement, deepening thinking, and developing comprehension? •The opportunity to connect with students at a different

Building Vocabulary

What action(s) did we take? •Using weekly nature walk (Walking Wednesday) as inspiration, students builtbackground knowledge about needs of living things •Students then used new vocabulary to write stories and non-fiction passages about worms How did it support increasing engagement, deepening thinking, and developing comprehension? •This extended inquiry led students

Summer Learning 2026

Summer Learning programs offer students the opportunity to explore new interests, develop skills and take academic courses. Eligible elementary students may register for one enrichment course and/or one or more fee-based camps, selecting the grade they will be entering in September 2026. Secondary students may register for up to two

Week at a Glance: March 30 - April 3

Updates from the Richmond Board of Education: September 2025 – January 2026

The attached update summarizes public board decisions made during September to January 2026. It is shared on behalf of the Richmond Board of Education to help keep the community informed about important decisions being made. This message has been shared by the Richmond School District. If you have any questions