Where can I find detailed information about the school division’s approach to safety and security?

Information about safety and security in Henrico County Public Schools is always available. If you visit Henrico's Safety page you will find detailed descriptions of the following:

• What to do in an emergency

• Personnel who support the school division’s safety efforts

• Required safety and security audits

• Our 11-page crisis manual covering topics from preparedness to recovery

We live in rapidly changing times, with online opportunities and risks for all users, especially young people. A variety of powerful technologies means information is readily communicated, acquired, shared, modified and posted. Schools must help, guide and empower students to use digital opportunities while mitigating the inherent risks in becoming digital citizens.

How can you help your Ward Colt? Remind your child that:

• There are strangers on the internet just like in real life.

• Images and words that are posted cannot be completely erased.

• It is important to act responsibly and appropriately even when no one is watching!

Digital Citizenship-Internet Safety

Parent Resource Guide 

Read more about Internet Safety from the Virginia Department of Education.

Please use this link for additional information on valuable resources to help your student become responsible 21st century citizens: Instructional Technology

Student dropoff area:

Cars enter the parking lot by turning right off of Henry Ward Boulevard. Drivers are to follow the student drop off area signs until they reach the car loop. One faculty member is on duty from 7:20-7:40 a.m. each day. The faculty member greets each car rider as they enter the school building.

Bus loop morning procedures:

Buses enter the bus loop by turning right off of Henry Ward Boulevard. Bus drivers are to drive through the loop until they reach the first faculty member on the bus ramp. Four faculty members are assigned to the bus ramp each morning and exceptional education teachers are on the ramp to assist their students getting off the buses. All staff members are monitoring students as they exit the buses and walk into the school. Staff members are on duty from 7:20-7:40 a.m. (or whenever all buses have arrived).

Bus loop afternoon procedures:

Buses enter the bus loop by turning right off of Henry Ward Boulevard. Bus drivers are to drive through the loop until they reach the first faculty member on the bus ramp. Four faculty members are assigned to the bus ramp each afternoon. All staff members are monitoring students as they enter the buses. Students will be dismissed following a staggered dismissal procedure. Zone gifted buses will be dismissed at 2:15 p.m. and the general education buses will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. Exceptional education buses will load students in the front of the school building. One faculty member will be in the loop. Exceptional education buses will be released no later than 2:10 p.m.