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Henrico County Public Schools students of all ages and their families are invited to attend the countywide College and Career Night Oct. 22. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Highland Springs High School, 200 South Airport Drive, Highland Springs, VA 23075. The event will feature representatives from nearly 100 two- and four-year colleges and universities, branches of the military, professional training programs, and local businesses and government agencies. Attendees can explore their post-secondary options and speak with representatives about programs, admissions, and career paths. To help families navigate the event efficiently, HCPS encourages students...Article LinkSupport the show

We have all seen athletes who secretly wish to be musicians or singers, and musicians who would love to be athletes. What we rarely see is a dynamic blending of the two talents. But the folks at Highland Springs High School see it every day in Christian Bolar. Bolar won all 20 games in which he started at quarterback for the Springers' junior varsity team. When he got to the varsity team, he switched positions to receiver to continue contributing as much as he could. "People come up to me and they're like, ‘Man, you're always at football. You're always...Article LinkSupport the show

On today's episode we visit with Billy Batkins, Technology Education teacher at Highland Springs High School and TSA Advisor, and two of his students who were winners at this years TSA Conference in Orlando Florida, Luke Coughenour, 1st place winner in the Flight category, and Declan Rhodes, 1st place winner in the Dragster Design category. Both students are attending the Specialty Center for Engineering at Highland Springs High School. Luke placed first in Flight Endurance with a model plane that weighs about as much as a pen, and Declan snagged the top honor in Dragster Design with his sleek model in this year's competition.

More than 210 high school seniors from throughout Virginia have been awarded a total of 4,000 in scholarships to help them continue their education after high school, officials from Henrico-based Great Aspirations Scholarship Program announced. GRASP is a nonprofit college and career access organization that supports students in post-secondary education. The Henrico students to receive scholarships are: Nekai Simon (ACE Center at Hermitage High School); Maya Carroll and Willow Nash (ACE Center at Highland Springs High School); Niesha Manjiyani, James Oh, Naiya Patel and Ke'Ari Taylor (Deep Run High School); Van Pham, Andy Quach and Monserrat Ruiz (Freeman High School);...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Shout out to our sponsors! -Rick Stockel - Your Source for Buying and Selling Homes in Richmond and Central Virginia https://rickstockel.com - Dr. O Sports Medicine - http://kwadwoowusuakyawmd.com Dr. O Instagram - https://instagram.com/dr.o_forthe804 The episode features an interview with Maurice Carter, a former basketball player from Highland Springs High School, discussing his experience playing basketball alongside Jonathan Hargett and their rise to fame in the city. The interview touches upon their Middle School days, how they came to play together, and their experience playing football before transitioning to basketball. They also discuss the buzz surrounding them in the city and how they dealt with the attention. #ballinva BallinVA Host: Larry Merritte Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballinva Shop our Merch! https://bit.ly/3uNsNgz BallinVA Social Media https://facebook.com/ballinva https://tiktok.com/@ballinva For business inquiries - ballinvapodcast@gmail.com Morrisette Media Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballin-va/message

Highland Springs High School history teacher Spencer Billett is among seven teachers statewide to receive the Virginia Humanities K-12 Educator Fellowship, announced earlier this week. The program offers selected teachers a stipend of ,000, supplies for their classroom up to 0, and two reference books for research. It is designed to support educators who teach the humanities to primary and secondary school students. Billet has taught at Highland Springs High for nine years and now mostly teaches AP and dual enrollment sections of United States history. He also is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and is working on his master's...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Henrico County Sheriff's Office is hosting the third installment of its "Hidden in Plain Sight" drug-awareness event March 19 at 6 p.m. to help families identify the signs of alcohol and drug use. The event is being hosted by Highland Springs High School and is free to attend. A service providers meet-and-greet will start at 5:30 p.m. The program, which replicates a teenager's bedroom, will show families how alcohol and drugs can be easily hidden. The session will also include information about how to prevent risky behaviors and how to respond when a drug-related crisis occurs. Families also will...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico County Public Schools is hosting three job fairs in March to fill a variety of positions, including bus drivers, school nutrition staff, and teachers. The school system will host a March 12 job fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HCPS Parham Road office at 1910 East Parham Road; an educator job fair and interview day March 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Highland Springs High School, 200 South Airport Drive; and a school nutrition services job fair March 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 10600 Gayton Road. The first event will provide...Article LinkSupport the show

Davon and Danielle Yonkers, two music teachers who fell in love in college, are making beautiful music together in Henrico County. Davon Yonkers, the director of bands at Highland Springs High School, teaches valuable lessons in his classes. "Band not only teaches you music, it teaches you life skills," he explained. In fact. Mr. Yonkers said a band is like a family. Maybe that is what attracted him to another musician some time ago. "When we first met, we didn't think we were going to be together,” Danielle Yonkers laughed. Mrs. Yonkers, who teaches music at Elko Middle School, said...Article LinkSupport the show

Storms knock out power to several thousand Henrico customers; Henrico Police investigate a double-homicide and make arrests in another shooting; Henrico's Board of Supervisors selects its chair for the new year; applications for the My Henrico Academy program are now open; FBI agents arrest a Richmond man in New Jersey in connection with a Henrico New Year's Day homicide; Highland Springs High School honors its only undefeated basketball team.Support the show

Members of the 1959-60 Highland Springs High School boys' state championship basketball team were honored during halftime of the school's Jan. 6 boys' game against Matoaca High School. The event recognized the 64th anniversary of the team's title and its perfect 24-0 record that season – the only undefeated season in the program's storied history. Pictured above (from left) are Steve Hudson (son of Coach Grant Hudson), Donald Redford (with son, Donnie), Johnny Moss, Gene Mosby, Buster Lammay, Doug Hunt, Barbara England (wife of Charles England), Guy Davis, Al Blackburn and Jake Adams.Article LinkSupport the show

Douglas Wayne Meador, 66, of Sandston, passed away December 28, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Gloria Meador, and elder sister Brenda Jean Meador Lund. Doug is survived by his wife, Sindy, stepdaughters Jennifer Klenzmann and Gabrielle Edwards (Sam), sister Sharon Meador, brother Ronald Meador, as well as several nieces and nephews. Doug was a 1975 graduate of Highland Springs High School. He worked for VDOT for over 30 years as an electronic technician. He enjoyed fixing up houses and watching HGTV and he loved going to the condo in North Myrtle Beach. The family...Article LinkSupport the show

Kalea Thompson of Henrico recently received a partial scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology in New York to pursue performing arts in instrumental music. Thompson, a graduate of Highland Springs High School, is a first-year student in the Mechanical Engineering BS program. Performing arts scholarships are renewable for up to five years, as long as the students stay involved in performing arts. The students come from each of RIT's nine colleges, with the majority from engineering and computer sciences. A School of Performing Arts opened last year at RIT to offer non-majors in performing arts more opportunities to continue their...Article LinkSupport the show

About a dozen Henrico Schools teachers showed up to last Thursday's Henrico School Board meeting wearing red and holding signs to urge the board to allow collective bargaining for school employees. The teachers, many of whom are a part of the Henrico Education Association – a union for public educators in Henrico – were joined by members of the Richmond Workers' Assembly and other supporters to call for collective bargaining, a process that would allow employees to negotiate their contracts with their employers. Four participants, including HEA president and Highland Springs High School teacher Patrick Miller, spoke to the board...Article LinkSupport the show

Anne Marie Cullingsworth Akers, longtime resident of rural Varina, passed from this life on October 16, 2023 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Lee and Mary Childress Cullingsworth, Sr., her brother Edwin L. "Ducky" Cullingsworth, Jr., her sister, Mary C. Tignor, and brother-in-law Albert H. Tignor, Jr. Anne was born on November 21, 1938 in Richmond, VA. As a youth, she was active in Job's Daughters, a Masonic affiliated leadership organization. She graduated with honors from Highland Springs High School in 1957 and later attended J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Anne worked...Article LinkSupport the show

As a result of the school year beginning in late August this year, all Henrico County high school graduations will be held earlier than normal in the spring – and for the county's nine comprehensive high schools, they'll happen in a new arena. Those nine schools will host their graduation ceremonies at the new Henrico Sports and Events Center at Virginia Center, on the following dates: • May 29 – Henrico High School (11 a.m.), Highland Springs High School (3 p.m.) and Varina High School (7 p.m.); • May 30 – Freeman High School (11 a.m.), Deep Run High School...Article LinkSupport the show

Dear Editor: My name is L. Frances Brown, and I am a Henrico resident writing to let all residents know why I support Terrell Pollard to become the next Fairfield District representative on the Henrico County School Board. I have had the pleasure of knowing Terrell Pollard for the past several years, when he has served in a leadership capacity for numerous organizations. Terrell is a proud graduate of Henrico County Public Schools' Highland Springs High School, where his awareness of public service and youth development began and has throughout his professional career. He has served in many leadership positions,...Article LinkSupport the show

A taser and pepper spray were confiscated at J.R. Tucker High School and two tasers were confiscated at Highland Springs High School in four separate incidents after being detected by weapons scanners. Other than these four incidents, no other weapons have been detected by school weapons scanners, according to Henrico County Public Schools spokesperson Eileen Cox. Henrico Schools implemented weapons detection scanners in all high schools at the beginning of the school year. HCPS officials also announced Oct. 11 that weapons scanners will be placed in all middle schools before Thanksgiving. The school system is not sharing exact implementation dates...Article LinkSupport the show

SEPT. 14 Panera Bread, 9960 Brook Road – No violations reported during a routine inspection. Highland Springs High School, 15 South Oak Avenue – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: food debris found in both microwaves and on can opener blade; temperatures of multiple food items are elevated in the walk-in cooler; walk-in cooler fan guards are rusty; reach-in freezer gaskets are moldy; shelves on serving line have food debris on them; observed stains and food debris buildup on floors and walls near dish machine; ceiling tile near vents is dusty; floor in deep fryer area is...Article LinkSupport the show

Two candidates are running for the Varina District seat on the Henrico County School Board this November: incumbent Alicia Atkins and newcomer Domonique Pervall. Atkins was elected in November of 2019 to represent the Varina District and is the first Black woman to sit on the board. Both Atkins and Pervall are longtime residents of the Varina District and graduates of Highland Springs High School. As of Aug. 31, Atkins has raised ,476 and Pervall has raised 5, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.   Alicia Atkins When Alicia Atkins first joined the school board in 2019, just a...Article LinkSupport the show

Anderson, Ramona Beck passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born on June 28, 1929 in Henrico County. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Glenice and Claude W. Beck, Sr.; her husband, Melvin Edward Anderson; and son, Wayne Bruce Anderson. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Joanne) and Mickey (Debbie); and daughter, Karen (Richard Sharp); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. Ramona graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1946 and attended Madison College. She retired from Henrico County General Government after 23 years of service. She was an Administrative Secretary...Article LinkSupport the show

How Henrico Schools officials plan to weigh a new state policy about transgender students; an exciting finish at Richmond Raceway Sunday; Henrico earns praise for its internship program; a Varina man is honored for his land conservation efforts; Richmond International Airport plans a job fair Wednesday; Highland Springs High School's senior quarterback announces where he will play college football.Support the show

Highly regarded Highland Springs High School quarterback Khristian Martin is set to make his college commitment this weekend, according to his social media accounts. Martin, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound senior, holds at least a dozen scholarship offers from Division 1 programs but has narrowed his finalists to just three: Maryland, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Recruiting website 247 Sports predicts that he will leave the state to commit to the Terrapins. (Martin took an official visit to Maryland June 23, two weeks after taking one to UVA.) He intends to make his announcement July 30. Big News Coming Soon…⏳ pic.twitter.com/YTuIA2MV2J — Khristian...Article LinkSupport the show

The River City is hosting a special event for the first time ever in celebration of July being Disability Pride Month. Teams from across the country will gather at Highland Springs High School to take part in a wheelchair rugby tournament this weekend. "Richmond, we've always prided ourselves on being a really good sports town,” said Hunter Leemon, CEO of Sportable, an adaptive sports club. “Whether it's millions of people enjoying the river or thousands attending professional baseball and soccer games, we have a strong sports culture. Our work at Sportable is important because it provides opportunities for everyone." Click...Article LinkSupport the show

Herbert Atwood Mihalcoe, 94, of Henrico, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired surveyor for Steven's Land Surveyors. He attended Highland Springs High School, was a member of Hardy Central Baptist Church and loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors and baseball. He is survived by his sons, Timothy A. Mihalcoe (Gail) and Daniel C. Mihalcoe (Gerri); grandchildren, Jennifer Mihalcoe, Ashley Bishop (Allan) and Brooke Oslin (Cody); five great-grandchildren; and brother, Aubrey Mihalcoe (Marian). The family will receive friends Friday, June 9, from 6 to 8 p.m....Article LinkSupport the show

Kishanti Barmoh, a senior at Highland Springs High School, has been named one of 50 Ron Brown Scholars. The scholar program is a national scholarship for Black students. Barmoh, who will attend the University of Virginia this fall, will receive mentoring, career counseling and ,000 to use during her four years in college. She is the founder of the Youth Black Achievers organization at Highland Springs and the former leader of community engagement for Henrico Justice, a student-run social media organization focused on social justice in the county. The 50 scholarships winners were selected from an applicant pool of more...Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico Citizen earned two awards for news coverage during the Virginia Press Association's annual conference May 6 at the Hilton Short Pump. Competing in the online division, the Citizen earned awards in the VPA's 2022 News and Advertising Contest for photography and reporting. Citizen freelance photographer Dave Pearson earned a first-place award in sports news photography for a picture of a Highland Springs High School football player stretching to make a catch during a game against rival Varina High School. Citizen Publisher Tom Lappas earned a second-place award in the government writing category for a package of three articles,...Article LinkSupport the show

Ronald Craig Ellis, 68, of Highland Springs, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was the son of the late William G. and Mabel Johnson Ellis and is survived by his brother, William G. Ellis, Jr. (Beverly) of Chesterfield, VA.; an aunt, Joyce Nelson of MD.; 2 nephews, William G “Tre” Ellis III of Chester and Michael Justin Ellis of Powhatan, VA.; 4 nephews and numerous cousins. Craig graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1972, and worked at the Richmond Airport in the Maintenance Department and was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church. He was very active...Article LinkSupport the show

Our Aunt Chuckle (Hallie) gained her angel wings and danced her way into God's arms on April 5, 2023 after 104 years of a full and independent life. She was born on July 13, 1918 and lived her entire life in the Richmond area, mostly in Highland Springs. Chuckle graduated from Highland Springs High School. She met her life's love, Walter Mrozek, during WWII and they enjoyed a wonderful life of gardening, travel, dining and shopping. Chuckle retired from Lucky Strike at age 55. She lost Walt in 2004, but went on to live many healthy and productive years. In...Article LinkSupport the show

Jane Elizabeth “Bettye” Bowden Crosby, formerly of Varina, passed away on April 4, 2023, peacefully at her river home on a beautiful evening on the Rappahannock River. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George David Crosby Jr.. Bettye was born in Richmond, VA on August 14, 1936, to William Nelson and Bessie Vaughan Bowden. She graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1955. She was a Dental X-Ray Technician at The Medical College of Virginia for many years until she and George started their family. She raised her children and then returned to work at...Article LinkSupport the show

To support teacher recruitment and retention in schools with more vacancies, including those in the Fairfield and Varina districts, Henrico County Public Schools officials will designate nine hard-to-staff schools as “Opportunity Schools" and provide them with additional resources for three years, HCPS Chief Learning Officer Lesley Hughes told the Henrico School Board during its work session Feb. 23. At these schools – the Academy at Virginia Randolph/Virginia Randolph Education Center, Fair Oaks Elementary School, Glen Lea Elementary School, Laburnum Elementary School, Elko Middle School, Fairfield Middle School, John Rolfe Middle School, Highland Springs High School and Varina High School –...Article LinkSupport the show

Details about when metal-detection tests will begin at Henrico high schools; some updates are likely to the Henrico Schools' 2023-24 calendar; a warning from TSA officials at Richmond International Airport; a tough ending for a Highland Springs High School graduate in the NFL.Support the show

Metal detectors are coming to some Henrico schools; Henrico officials want to help some county employees buy their first homes; Highland Springs High School seeks to defend its state football title; a Henrico woman dies in a car crash; Henrico Police arrest and charge two men in connection with a Nov. 15 homicide; help support our Drive for 500!Support the show

Ali is no stranger to the Richmond area, playing his school ball at Highland Springs High School. Now he is second in the FBS in receiving yards. Ali and the Monarchs will look to continue to build off the momentum of their upset of Coastal Carolina and turn a 3-3 start into a second straight bowl game appearance after no football in 2020.

Ali is no stranger to the Richmond area, playing his school ball at Highland Springs High School. Now he is second in the FBS in receiving yards. Ali and the Monarchs will look to continue to build off the momentum of their upset of Coastal Carolina and turn a 3-3 start into a second straight bowl game appearance after no football in 2020.

A Henrico County high school student wins gold for Team USA in an international swimming event; a high honor for one Henrico elementary school; a Henrico teen is shot and killed near Richmond Raceway; everything you need to know about voting in this year's election; Highland Springs High School's football team dominates the top team in West Virginia.Support the show

A spike alert issued for the Richmond region; Henrico's new Recreation and Parks director is out after just three months; new affordable housing units planned as part of VCC development; Highland Springs High School's championship basketball team holds its ring ceremony; a Glen Allen all-star baseball team comes up just short in its World Series title attempt.Support the show

NCAA D1 stars CJ Wiggins, Mike'L Simms, Curt Jones Jr., & Jestin Tutu Lewis came by the show today to talk through a whole range of topics, including what their life looks like now after their college days playing the game, what brotherly love really looks like and why you should cherish and show love to those around you at all times, and who the best ballers they ever played against in their days in VA. CJ Wiggins has his "Loveday League" starting up on June 28th at Henrico High School, and the Thursday night games will take place at Highland Springs High School. Come out to see some great ballers play the game we all love to watch, and there will be activities and workshops for the kids as well so come out! Loveday League Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovedayleague/?hl=en CJ Wiggins - https://www.instagram.com/cwigggg Kello Simms - https://www.instagram.com/msimms_ Curt Jones Jr - https://www.instagram.com/ctj_curt/ Jestin Tutu Lewis - https://www.instagram.com/parkboytu Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballinva BallinVA Hosts: Larry Merritte Tiffany Kerley BallinVA Social Media https://facebook.com/ballinva https://tiktok.com/@ballinva https://instagram.com/ballinva_podcast_804 For business inquiries - ballinvapodcast@gmail.com Produced & Hosted by Morrisette Media Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ballin-va/message

A West End mosque is vandalized for the second time in six months; a fire injures seven people; police charge a juvenile in the shooting death of a 16-year-old Highland Springs High School student; two Henrico schools plan plant sales.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Two books removed from Henrico schools' libraries last year are back; 100 women being sought for volunteer cheering at Highland Springs High School; a federal judge rules that a Henrico student can ask for a mask mandate; Keep Henrico Beautiful seeks nominations for its Land Lovers and Clean Business awards; Sportable to host the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival tomorrow; an inclusive gym plans its Henrico grand opening April 2.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Henrico Police are investigating threats against Highland Springs High School; Henrico Schools officials switch to a weekly announcement schedule for COVID-19 cases; new COVID cases up countywide Wednesday; Henrico losing finance director to collegiate ranks.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services.) Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Highland Springs High School celebrated its 115th commencement ceremony at Richmond Raceway June 15. “You were created on purpose, with purpose, for a purpose,” Alicia Atkins, Varina District School Board representative, told the graduating class Class of 2021. “This diploma you're about to receive reflects your achievements, your success.” The celebratory atmosphere began with graduates entering wearing black gowns and caps, along with gold tassels with gold sashes draped around their necks. Some students wore several multi-colored cords honoring various achievements. “After we leave this day, know that we are the faces of America and can make change in the...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

A new day is coming soon for Highland Springs. The new Highland Springs High School will open this fall, ushering in a new era in the small community, whose existing high school is among the oldest building in the county's school system. The new version is taking shape adjacent to the existing site, fronting on Airport Drive. During a tour of the site for school officials and media members May 28, Principal Kenneth White marveled at the structure but said his true excitement was based upon the learning opportunities the school will provide, with open spaces that will make collaborative...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Highland Springs High School science teacher Eric Byers was named the Henrico County Teacher of the Year Tuesday during a virtual ceremony. Three Chopt Elementary School first-grade teacher Leeanne Ward earned the school system’s First-Year Teacher of the Year Award. Byers was selected from a group of five finalists – one from each of the county’s five magisterial districts. He will receive a [post_excerpt],000 award from the Henrico Federal Credit Union and will represent the county in the Virginia Teacher of the Year competition. The other finalists – Kenneth Perrault, Jr. (Hermitage High School), Matthew Seidita (Wilder Middle School), Daniel...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

COVID-19 vaccinations in schools could happen before the end of the school year; police seek a Richmond man in connection with the shooting death of a 27-year-old Henrico man; a Q&A session is planned about the new Henrico Virtual Academy; home inventory down dramatically in Henrico compared with last year; a Henrico second-grader honored in a nationwide contest; a heartbreaking loss for the Highland Springs High School football team.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Betty Helfert Taylor went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 27, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home in Henrico, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Frank Helfert and Ruby Vernell Helfert, and her loving husband of 54 years, Carroll E. Taylor, Sr. Betty graduated from Highland Springs High School, met her husband while working at The Federal Reserve Bank, and retired from the International Mission Board in August 2002. Betty was a devoted member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church for over 50 years. She sang in the choir, one of her...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Four Henrico players are among the 21 Virginia nominees for a spot on the 44th McDonald’s All American Games high school girls basketball team. They are: • Jada Walker, Henrico High School • Syndey Boone, Highland Springs High School; • Iyanna Rogers, Highland Springs High School; • Sherese Pittman, The Steward School; In total, more than 700 top girls and boys players from throughout the nation were named nominees for the final team roster of 48 players, which will be named later this month. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, no games will be played this year, but each of those selected...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Today’s episode is with the one and only, Buddy Lee. Buddy Lee has a long list of accomplishments: he’s an entrepreneur and inventor, who has sold millions of jump ropes worldwide. He’s a Marine. He’s an Olympian. And before all of that took place, he was a state wrestling champion from Highland Springs High School in Virginia. I hope you enjoy this episode half as much as I enjoyed making it! And when you are done, you should visit BuddyLeeJumpRopes.com and get yourself a jump rope!

Henrico students return to school today. . . sort of; a new way to pick up free meals for your students through the end of the year; a COVID-19 update; an update from the General Assembly; a car accident claims two lives in Eastern Henrico; a Highland Springs High School football player commits to an ACC school; Highland Springs football coach Loren Johnson sits down with the Citizen to discuss a fall without football; another passenger with a gun is stopped at Richmond International Airport; U.S. Senator Mark Warner and Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring visit a Henrico post office and criticize the Trump administration; another season of VA TV Classroom debuts next week.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Highland Springs High School history teacher Ryan Burgess, a representative of the HCPS Back to School Safely Facebook group, joins host Tara Gray to discuss the group's position and desires for the coming school year.

The Henrico School Board plans two public meetings in the next two weeks; Henrico Police identify the body found in a Varina cornfield Tuesday; details about the public input Henrico has received about a potential civilian review board for the division of police; more mostly good news for the county related to COVID-19; Henrico names its new DPU director; a Highland Springs High School football standout is set to announce his collegiate destination; check out the newest edition of Today in Henrico.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Our HLP spotlight shines in our season finale on Virginia's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. James Lane. Dr. Lane has been incredibly busy helping guide the Commonwealth's education response to the coronavirus pandemic, but was generous enough to give us some time and end our first season on a high, hopeful note! Our topics included critical thinking, excellence, the job of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, impact trade-offs, what does and doesn't worry him about the resiliency of our students when we return to school in fall, how happiness isn't based on the things you have or the accolades you receive,  the best part of the job, what he would have done different at the beginning of the pandemic, how to work with people who disagree with you and what is keeping him hopeful during the pandemic.  Thank you for joining us, Dr. Lane! Special Thanks: Charlie Pyle and Maggie Clemmons Support Henrico Families During Covid-19: https://henricogives.org/covid19/  Dr. James F. Lane: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/about/superintendent/index.shtml Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Fairfield Middle School: fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla Artwork Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana

Our HLP spotlight shines in this conversation on Mrs. Alicia Atkins, the Varina District's representative to the Henrico County School Board. Mrs. Atkins is the first woman and first African American to represent the Varina District on the School Board. She is also our first Forum guest to have attended Fairfield herself! Once a Falcon, always a Falcon! Our team spoke with Mrs. Atkins about her transition from living on an Army base to navigating life in a public school, quality character, excellence, the role of a School Board representative, the trade-offs that occurred when she decided to run for School Board, community service, the health of our communities, her role model, what is keeping her motivated during quarantine and what is keeping her hopeful during the pandemic. Mrs. Atkins also had a few questions for us!! Support Henrico Families During Covid-19: https://henricogives.org/covid19/  Mrs. Alicia S. Atkins: https://henricoschools.us/school-board/varina-district/ Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Fairfield Middle School: fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Our HLP spotlight shines on Senator Jennifer McClellan who represents Virginia's 9th Senate District. Senator McClellan spoke with our 8th graders about how students and educators can meet this moment of reckoning for systemic racism, pandemic and economic hardship, her process for critical thinking, excellence, the job of a state senator, what is appealing about state office, the decision-making process, emotionally stirring legislative issues, the most impactful movie in her life, the most difficult bill she helped pass, how she works with people on the other side of the aisle and what is keeping her hopeful during the pandemic. Thank you, Senator McClellan, for joining us! Support Henrico Families During Covid-19: https://henricogives.org/covid19/ Jennifer McClellan: http://www.jennifermcclellan.com/ Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Fairfield Middle School: fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

The HLP spotlight shines on Dr. Danny Avula, Director of the Richmond and Henrico Health Departments. Dr. Avula brought the energy, clarity and optimism that we've become accustomed to seeing from him throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The topics of the day were the importance of clear and consistent communication, excellence, the mission of the Richmond and Henrico Health Departments, Dr. Avula's journey to public health, remaining calm during a crisis, what is supplying him with hope during the pandemic and how we can best protect ourselves and others from the coronavirus. Fairfield thanks Dr. Avula and all of the health care workers across Central Virginia and the nation for their courage and persistence in keeping us safe while we have been at home. Support Students and Families During Covid-19: https://henricogives.org/covid19/ Virginia Department of Health: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Fairfield Middle School: fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

The HLP spotlight shines on Dr. Monica Manns, the Chief Equity, Diversity and Opportunities Officer in Henrico County Public Schools.. .and one of our most energetic guests so far! We spoke to Dr. Manns about collaboration, excellence, the mission of her office, how to address 'the problem of progress,' the books that have made the most impact on her life, why diversity is important, what she says to critics and how we can help address issues of inequity during the coronavirus pandemic. Student-Moderated Website: sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home HCPS Office of Equity, Diversity and Opportunities: https://henricoschools.us/equity-and-diversity/ Fairfield Middle School: fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Our HLP spotlight shines in this episode on former Philadelphia Eagle, UVA All-American, Henrico High School standout and all around class-act, Billy McMullen. Billy was originally slated to be our final, in-person Forum guest. Our closure prevented that appearance, but Billy lit the fire under us to get the Forum back on track virtually and we were happy to host him on May 22nd.  Our conversation has a little bit for everyone: gratitude, passion, advice for high school athletes, loving the process and Terrell Owens. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!  Student-Moderated Website: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Billy Mac Speaks :https://www.billymcmullen.com/ Fairfield Middle School: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork:  7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Our first panel featured leaders who have served in all levels of our government. Our guests spoke about what motivates excellence, what their passions are, tips for urban gardening and the importance of our community and our service to it. Dr. Basil Gooden served as the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia from 2016-2018 and was appointed by President Barack Obama to serves as the head of USDA-Rural Development in Virginia. John Montgomery is an attorney and represented the Varina District on Henrico County's School Board, a twelve-year tenure that included a chairmanship from 2015-2019. Nicole Anderson Ellis is a professor at VCU and the chair of the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District Board. Kyle Dosier is the farm manager at Cornerstone Farm. Student-Moderated Website: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Cornerstone Farm: https://henrico.us/projects/cornerstone-community-farm/ Fairfield Middle School: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Our HLP spotlight shines in this episode on Delegate Lamont Bagby who represents the 74th House District in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a Fairfield administrator once upon a time! In this conversation, our Forum-first on Zoom, Delegate Bagby spoke with us about creative problem solving, what the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" can teach us about 'Excellence,' what he's learned about the government during the pandemic and what keeps him hopeful and motivated. Student-Moderated Website: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Henrico Learner Profile Website: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hlp/ Fairfield Middle School: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Our HLP spotlight shines in this episode on Dr. Amy Cashwell, Superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools. Our very first Forum program was held on December 6th, 2019. Dr. Amy Cashwell, Superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools, arrived early to speak with our students and was well prepared for our questions about Excellence, her upbringing and the future of our schools! Student-Moderated Website: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/fairfieldforum/home Henrico Learner Profile Website: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hlp/ Fairfield Middle School: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/ Original Artwork: 7th Graders Nevaeh and Shayla.. Digitized at Highland Springs High School by Tiana Original Music: Produced by 1st Place Rich via Ed Henderson Jr/ Loyalty Over Wealth Records

Henrico supervisors will hear County Manager John Vithoulkas's budget proposal tonight; supervisors prepare to refinance $325 million in debt; Henrico Schools officials want your input; the region responds to COVID-19; Highland Springs High School's girls' basketball team plays its state Final Four game tonight; Henrico CASA seeks volunteers.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

EPISODE 14!!! We had our brothers Darryl “Dj” Johnson (@Djohnson14_) and Earl “Moon” Anderson (@Knd_number12) come thru and chop it up. We talked Wild Card weekend, The CFB National Championship, and finally we reminisced on our experiences as student athletes at The Highland Springs High School. Follow us on IG and Twitter @turnonthetape_ to view our highlight reel of athletes making positive impacts in their communities.

"Victory Defined" features a conversation with Loren Johnson, the head football coach at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, VA. Coach Johnson played his college ball at Virginia Tech and coached at a few different high schools before arriving at Highland Springs in 2008, where he has led the Springers to state championships in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Listen in to hear Ben & Coach Johnson discuss the definition of "Total Victory", how the game of football is a great vehicle to get us where we want to be, and more.

Coach, Maui & Chip discussed their thoughts on the Eagles winning the Super Bowl, The new look Cavs, and Jimmy G's new contract extension. The fellas also talked about college hoops, National Signing Day, oral history of Highland Springs High School athletics & much more!  Enjoy!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couchcoachlive/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couchcoachlive/support

[audio http://blogmyfuturevccs.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/vahighered-podcast-ep05-022508.mp3] VaHigherEd Podcast: Episode 5- Career Coaches Guide ‘Realistic Dreams.’  Jeff Kraus talks to Charles McLeod, a career coach for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. He works at Highland Springs High School to encourage students to plan for the future. Students, he says, need to believe in themselves - and their parents have to believe in themselves, as [...]