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April 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026 | Raptor Rundown

Good afternoon, CodeRVA Families-

We are back in business after Spring Break!  We have several updates for you as we head into the last 7 weeks of the school year!

First, please note we are making a procedural change to our daily breakfast routine.  Currently students are allowed to take their breakfasts from the cafeteria (or from home) and eat them in the Open Spaces, but because we have seen a consistent increase in messes and trash left behind after students finish eating, we will need to adjust this practice for the remainder of the school year.  Effective Monday, April 13, all breakfasts (whether purchased from school or brought from home) must be consumed in the cafeteria.  Teachers and staff will redirect students who have food in the Open Spaces before school back to the cafeteria if students forget.  Unfortunately our efforts to remind students individually (and in some cases teachers have even been going to find students to ask them to clean up after themselves) have not worked.  We prefer to have a more flexible system when it comes to meals, but we will make this change for the remainder of the year and monitor our students for improvement.  If cleanliness throughout the school does not improve, we will no longer allow any food to be consumed outside of the cafeteria at all during the day.  We hope that students will be more courteous to the school environment instead and will make more focused efforts to clean up any spills, throw away trash, etc. so that we do not have to so drastically modify our procedures.  Thank you for your help in reinforcing these expectations to your Raptors.

Looking ahead to Flex Day next week, check out what our School Counseling Department has planned:

  • Our School Counselors will be working with 9th-graders to help them set up their College Board accounts. They will need a College Board account to take the PSAT next year as 10th-graders.

  • Our GRASP advisor, Joyce King, will be speaking with 11th-graders about financial aid opportunities and scholarships as they prepare for their Senior year.

We have several calendar related items next so you can start planning ahead now!

  • Attention All Families! On Wednesday, April 29th, CodeRVA will be hosting its 6th annual College and Career Fair. Students will get the opportunity to meet representatives from various colleges, universities, businesses, and the military to learn more about some of the many options available for students to pursue after high school. Your student will also have the opportunity to attend an information session about various topics in career exploration.  Additional specifics about the College and Career Fair will be shared with students during Raptor Rotation.

  • Here is an early reminder that on Monday, April 20, 2026, CodeRVA will be administering the Algebra I SOL to 9th grade students who have selected the Associate Degree pathway. This assessment will be completed digitally, so please remind your student to bring their laptops fully charged on test day. All other students will follow their regular schedule.

  • On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, CodeRVA will administer the PC Pro credential exam to 11th grade students on the Classic + Dual Enrollment pathway. Students should bring their laptops fully charged on test day.

  • Attention all 11th grade students!  Your SAT scores are now available to view on the BigFuture app (if you provided a mobile number) or by logging into collegeboard.org. Not able to log in? See Ms. Heath for assistance.

  • Are you taking an AP exam next month? Practice exams are available on AP Classroom, and a new one has just been added for AP Calculus. The practice exams mirror the actual exam experience, so they are a great way to become more comfortable with the exam process as well as to test your subject knowledge.  Questions?  Contact Ms. Heath!

We will be hosting our annual End of the Year Awards Assemblies on May 28 using the schedule below.  Due to space restrictions and the brevity of each assembly, we cannot invite guests to join in person, but these short, informal ceremonies are streamed live using Zoom, and each ceremony will be recorded in case you are not able to watch in real time.  You can find the link to join and a short description of the main awards distributed at each ceremony below.  Each student attending the ceremony will also receive a fun treat courtesy of our amazing PTSA!

Please note all families whose students are receiving an award will be contacted via a different message so they can be sure to watch live or watch the recording.

Assemblies for grades 9, 10, and 11 will be held on May 29 in the 100s using this schedule:

Award Categories:

  • President’s Award for Educational Excellence: this award recognizes academic success in the classroom.  Students per specific course who have a 90% or above for a final grade for the current school year who have displayed high motivation, initiative, integrity, intellectual depth, leadership qualities and/or exceptional judgment are recognized.  For Dual Enrollment and fully online courses: World Languages, Economic and Personal Finance, and Health/PE 9 and 10 (due to the variability of the class sections and instructors), the student who has the highest grade in each content area in each grade level will be selected, unless no students with a C or higher in the course exist.

  • President’s Award for Educational Achievement: this award recognizes students that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects. Its purpose is to encourage and reward students who give their best effort, often in the face of special obstacles.  This award is specifically for students enrolled in in-person, CodeRVA courses.

  • The top 5 students in each grade level with the most PBIS referrals are recognized.

  • We will also have a few special awards to distribute from outside partners.

Also for your calendar planning, please note April 21 is a regular day of school for us.  The majority of our school divisions have committed to providing buses for our students, so we look forward to seeing them on campus!

Are you looking for a way to volunteer at CodeRVA?  Please consider this opportunity, and if you are not available, please share it within your personal and professional networks.  Thank you!

  • Our final round of Mock Interviews is approaching for our second cohort of 11th Grade interns and interviewers for 11th Grade Internship Mock Interviews are needed. This round of interviews will take place Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, 2026. The designated time slot is 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day, but we can also accommodate other times if needed. We welcome our volunteers to interview for the entire block of time or a portion of the block. We also welcome both virtual and in-person interviews.

  • Each student’s mock interview is approximately 15 minutes. A list of questions (along with a scoring rubric) will be provided at least one week prior to the interviews, so there is very little preparation time involved in this process. If you or someone in your professional network might be interested in this opportunity, please feel free to share these details with them. To serve as an interviewer, please contact our Work-Based Learning Coordinators Lanae Dowe and Adom Whitaker.

Here is a copy of the message previously sent to Juniors and Seniors about this Friday’s Prom in case you need any last minute reminders!

  • If your student is interested in attending the 2026 Junior/Senior Prom, please see the information below.  In addition, please help us keep this event a fun night of joyful memories by ensuring students and their guests do not arrive at Prom under the influence of and/or smelling of marijuana/alcohol.  Students suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be admitted to Prom; no refunds will be issued; students will be referred to the Virginia Union University Police providing security for our event; and will be subject to school-based discipline.

  • Our Junior/Senior CodeRVA Prom will be held Friday, April 17, 2026 at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. (Please use the Richmond Police Training Academy for the GPS address, 1202 West Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220. Students will use the entrance to VUU directly across the street at the intersection of West Graham Road and School Road.)  All students must leave the facility promptly at 10 PM.

  • Tickets for Seniors will be $15, while tickets for Juniors and guests will be $20. (Please note: students with any outstanding school fees may not purchase Prom tickets or attend as a guest until all fees have been paid. Please email our Office Manager, Mrs. Melody Krupnik, at melody.krupnik@coderva.org if you have been receiving fee-related messages and need to pay or request a fee waiver form.)

  • The theme for Prom is “Alice in Wonderland.” As you shop, please remember that semi-formal attire is required. Student outfits must include either a suit or tuxedo to include a shirt and tie OR a dress with appropriate coverage (must extend to the mid-thigh when standing, sitting, or engaging in physical activity and should not have plunging necklines or backs) AND school appropriate shoes. Clothing that is see-through or torn/cut/ripped to expose the chest, midriff, any area traditionally covered by undergarments or clothing that reveals undergarments themselves is not acceptable. All garments should also meet other dress code expectations in the Standards for Student Conduct. If students are in doubt whether or not an outfit is appropriate, show an administrator a picture of the outfit. Inappropriately dressed students may be refused admittance into the Prom, and no refunds will be issued.  Please be aware we have new and/or gently used gowns and semi-formal wear available for students to browse at school.  Any students interested in shopping should contact their School Counselor.

  • Tickets will be available for purchase (in person purchases only) during breakfast and during all lunches on the following dates: April 6 – 15. No tickets will be sold after April 15; there will be no exceptions to this deadline. Students may purchase tickets using cash (please bring exact change if you can), check (made payable to CodeRVA Regional High School), or credit card. Students who choose to pay with a credit card will be charged a small processing fee.

  • Any student wishing to purchase a guest ticket for a non-CodeRVA guest must submit a properly completed Prom 2026 Guest Form to Ms. L. Dowe prior to the purchase. Printed guest forms are available at the front desk starting Monday, April 6.

Here is a copy of a message previously sent to the Class of 2026 on 4.7.26 about next month’s Graduation ceremony:

  • As a reminder, the Graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Baptist Church (2040 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060). St. Peter Baptist Church has two seating locations: the main seating area (which is handicapped accessible) and the balcony seating area (which is not handicapped accessible). The balcony seating area can only be accessed by a set of stairs.

  • Each member of the Class of 2026 will have nine (9) tickets to the Graduation ceremony in the main seating area. If your family has additional ticket requests, please email Ms. Heath at lindsay.heath@coderva.org with those requests no later than May 1, 2026.  PLEASE NOTE: All additional tickets issued (beyond the 9 given to graduates) will be for seats in the balcony seating area.  We cannot guarantee groups larger than 9 can be seated together.

  • Herff Jones will be at CodeRVA on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to distribute caps and gowns. As caps and gowns arrive, please do not decorate caps or add to gowns.  Only standard caps and gowns will be permitted during the Graduation ceremony. Please try on your gown to make sure it fits. If there is a sizing issue, please work directly with the Herff Jones representatives to get the correct gown. Herff Jones is mailing graduation announcements to homes of students. If you do not receive announcements within the week, please inform Ms. Heath at lindsay.heath@coderva.org.

  • Remember all graduates of the Class of 2026 must attend a mandatory Graduation practice on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Transportation for this event will be provided through regular bus routes or students who drive may drive themselves, but all students must be on site no later than 9 AM.  All Seniors will be permitted to leave upon the completion of Graduation practice and the handing out of Graduation tickets and regalia (as applicable), but they are welcome to remain until the end of the Yearbook Signing Party.  After that event concludes, all Seniors must leave campus.

  • Lastly, please note students with any outstanding school fees or technology obligations will not be issued graduation tickets until all fees have been paid and technology obligations have been settled. Associate Degree Seniors are scheduled to turn in devices on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the conclusion of their final class. Associate Degree Seniors with outstanding technology obligations have been notified individually.  Classic Pathway and Applied with DE Seniors will turn in devices on Friday, May 8th at the conclusion of their final class.

We will end this week’s long update with several community events your family may be interested in:

  • Aetna Better Health of Virginia, in partnership with Latino Connection, is hosting Kids Fit Day at Broad Rock Sports Complex. This free, family-friendly event promotes youth health and wellness with games, activities, raffles, and community resources.  Learn more information here: KidsFit! Health & Wellness Just for Kids | Details Page

  • Blue Sky Fund 2026 Outdoor Leadership Institute | Details Page is currently accepting applications from students in grades 9-12 for their Outdoor Leadership Institute. The institute empowers high school students through transformative outdoor experiences. Participants develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while engaging in challenging adventures like hiking, camping, and environmental service projects.

  • If you live in the City of Richmond, please join us for the 2nd Neighborhood & Civic Association Summit on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Main Street Station (1500 E. Main St.).  This citywide event will bring together neighborhood leaders, residents, and City staff for an evening of connection and collaboration, featuring Neighborhood 101 workshops, City services, a resource fair, food, music, and more.  Please share this invitation with your networks—it’s a great opportunity for residents to connect with civic associations and access City resources.

That is quite enough for one week, Raptors!  I hope you have a great weekend, and get ready for warmer temperatures next week!  It looks like summer is saying Hello a little early this year!

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Previous Raptor Rundown Reminders

We’re currently recruiting high school students for our TEEM program, a 4-week cybersecurity experience where students complete guided coursework while being mentored by college students studying cybersecurity at partner universities.  The program is designed to be engaging and accessible, giving students early exposure to cybersecurity while connecting them with near-peer mentors who are actively pursuing the field.

  • Student Benefits:

    • $50 stipend to all students who complete the program

    • Earn an industry-recognized certificate

    • Build confidence and career readiness

    • Learn what college is really like from a current student

    • Just 45 minutes per week for 4 weeks

  • You can learn more here: https://www.cteworkforce.com/cte-teem-program-two

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), in partnership with the VCU Center on Transition Innovation and Reynolds Community College, will host a Statewide Transition Fair for students with disabilities on May 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is open to students in public school divisions supported by the Virginia Department of Education and Level Up Virginia.  The Transition Fair will provide students with the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from colleges, training programs, community organizations, and agencies offering postsecondary education and transition-related services. Exhibitors will host vendor tables, share information about available programs, and help students explore pathways aligned with their goals.