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Happening at BOES
The RPS Lit Limo has a new schedule for the summer. Starting June 8th, the Lit Limo is visiting lots of locations this summer. Make sure to stop by and pick up some new books for summer reading! Click the headline above to see the schedule.
The BOES Spring Concert featuring our harp, orchestra, band, and choir ensembles will hold their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 14th at 6PM in the school auditorium.
The first graders will be performing their musical "SQUIRM" on Thursday, May 21st at 1:30 PM in the school auditorium.
Hope to see you there!
Great News! BOES was accepted into the 2026-2027 Disney Musicals in Schools: STAGE CONNECT program! This is an amazing opportunity and we are so excited. Make sure to click the headline above to find out more about this program!
The final Awards Ceremony of the year will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The first and second grade ceremony will be held at 8:30 AM, and the third and fourth grade ceremony will be held at 9:30 AM. Kindergarten will hold their graduation ceremony on May 27th, and the 5th grade Moving On ceremony will be held on May 29th.
We hope to see as many family members as we can, but if you are unable to make it, please join us via the livestream link included on the flyer.
Thank you!
Happening in Richmond
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Announcements
As a part of Richmond Public Schools’ (RPS) ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, clear backpack requirements will be in effect for the 2024-25 School Year.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please access the resources listed here.
Join the RPS team in teaching, leading, and serving with love next year! We're thrilled to offer sign-on bonuses and paid training for select positions. View our current job openings and apply today!
Show your #RPSLove and check out our RPS Love Bonfire store with t-shirts, hoodies, masks and more! All proceeds and donations benefit our schools, teachers and instructional assistants, and local racial justice, housing, and food support non-profits.