Now more than ever - RCHS is creatively meeting the needs of students in an uncertain world
The students of RCHS learn in an environment that promotes individualism and experience based education. At RCHS students learn, how to learn.
In 2023/2024 RCHS is focused on continuing to provide one of the most rigorous academic programs in the Virginia while honoring the traditions of this unique school that have made it a success for 45 years. To date over 98% of graduates have gone on to higher education.
Friends of RCHS funded over $130,000 in programs, academic initiatives, and school upgrade projects in 2022/2023
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Friends of RCHS supports the whole student and their educational needs so they can develop the academic, emotional, and creative tools they need to succeed beyond high school, into college, with their career, and to Foster their Impact on The Communities where the live and work.
We are a public nonprofit located in Richmond, Virginia supporting educational initiatives to promote academic success and higher education opportunities for Richmond City youth. With a focus on experiential education, college readiness, community service, and family support. Friends of RCHS works with RPS alumni, local businesses, and community members to support students driven to succeed in the 21st Century.
Brookland Park Community Garden
Brookland Park Community Garden is a collaborative project between Northside neighbors and Richmond Community High School students The project provides the opporutnity for students to be hands on in learning about. urban agriculture, sustainability, and environmental education.
Mental Health and Wellness
The mindfulness room offers self care programs like exercise, yoga, meditation and small group support as well as provides a safe space for students to decompress and practice restorative resolution when conflicts arise. Special thanks to VCU for supporting this program and training our teachers and students.
SerVING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Friends of RCHS assists with providing meaningful group community service experiences and is proud to co-sponsor the RCHS Interact Club. Annual service learning experiences are now being offered. Last year a group of students built stoves and helped in a garden co-op in Guatemala. This Spring break we will travel to the White Mountain Apache lands in Arizona to assist with Bio-swells and construction projects.
College Readiness Program
Friends of RCHS supports career learning experiences, tutoring and AP testing, internships, educational programs, and dorm life to the students of RCHS.
RCHS Traditions Alive and Real
Freshman Orientation is the only program of its kind in the area that gives students a full week of summer programming to prepare them for the rigor and traditions of RCHS
Mini-Mesters are back! These programs provide eofr all students, an experience for hands on learning and visits to East Coast colleges for a week in the spring. A poll of alumnus showed that an overwhelming majority of former RCHS students identified the Freshman Environmental Education Camping trip as their most memorable experience.
Friends of RCHS also supports student activities, clubs, and special events like prom, Harvestfest, Winterfest, and College Decision Day.
You can Reach us at (804) 475-6134
Executive Director Alison Owens, RCHSFUND@GMAILCOM