If you could send your child to any elementary school in West end/short pump area, which would it be and why? Which schools to avoid? Thank you

Long story short, my family and I moved down from Boston with 4 kids (all 5 and under) and our 2 dogs.

We have no ties to VA but richmond is perfectly situated between our families in NC and MD and we love Richmond in general.

Coming from a very progressive and blue state, Powhatan is different than what we are used to and we are experiencing a bit of culture shock. Instead of “giving up”, our gut tells us we may have just picked the wrong area for our needs and Henrico co seems great but we don’t know the day to day.

We are looking for young families (we are in our mid 30s), great schools, diversity, and a place where our kids can make friends.

I hope this doesn’t sound snobby or anything, we just made a big move and want to get a better plan for going forward.

Recently we saw a neighborhood that sounded like “pine run” that connected to gayton elem. that went to Godwin high and it felt great.

Not sure if anyone has any recommendations for us but we truly would appreciate any feedback.

Thank you!

There’s a group of moms I spend time with every now and then and this has come up a couple of times. My kids go to Nuckols Farm and Kaechele moms will say thing to me like, “don’t you want to be in a better school?” Once, I mentioned that my son hasn’t started doing something one of their kids in the same grade was doing yet and they explained that Kaechele is advanced. Is this true? I’d have thought all public schools with the same district would be required to operate the same way and progress on the same curriculum.

Hello, We are considering moving to Richmond area and we are looking for recommendations about good schools for special education (ASD, ADHD). We heard the school district in Henrico and Hanover are very good. Can someone recommend elementary schools? Thank you in advance.

How does Henrico County Public Schools coordinate with Medicare once you turn 65? Do you keep your group coverage until you quit teaching, or do you move to Medicare?

My kid and have been really enjoying the All Wheel Park at Taylor Farms. we also have been going to Laurel some. Other skateboard communities have started outreach programs for youth. Tidewater is a great example. Hopewell hosts a skateboard clinic every week.

Is there any thing like that in Henrico? If so who do I contact.

If not....who do I contact?

I know I’m wayyy behind, but I forgot to put out the old small bins when the county replaced them with the large containers. Are any facilities taking the small ones to recycle? (The one at Springfield told me they’d just throw them out)

I always use ballotpedia to find out what's going to be on my election ballot. However there's often other local positions to vote on that aren't listed there. Where can I find a sample ballot for my address?

round 4pm today (10/31/24) I was in an older model Black Mercedes several cars back at the stoplight at Parham and Woodman. I was rear ended by a young woman in a sporty Jeep. She got out to talk at my window. Unfortunately after that she left the scene and I am at an urgent care waiting for x-ray. I’ve reported to police but if anyone witnesses the accident, please reply.

I’ve been seeing a lot of the blue Choice garbage cans now. Are they a better deal or competing with the city disposal?