2601 Durham Street, Richmond, VA 23220 804 968 1820 info@coderva.org

March 13, 2026

Mar 13, 2026 | Raptor Rundown

Good afternoon, CodeRVA Families-

All of you should have received a phone call and text yesterday to notify you that your student was sent home with a printed report card.  For those families still owing their 2025-26 school fees, we also attached a reminder to the report card.  Please be aware any unpaid fees from this year will roll over to the next school year.  Seniors with outstanding fees are not able to attend Prom or walk at Graduation.

Unfortunately I need to start today’s message with a reminder to the families of our male students.  We have seen a recent increase in damage to our restrooms, which is extremely disappointing as we head into what should be a celebratory time of year with Spring Break around the corner and the imminent end of the school year.  Although we have an excellent security camera system, for obvious reasons there are no cameras in restrooms.  We rely on students to report any damage they see occurring or any damage they find when they enter a restroom.  Having students report concerns immediately helps us avoid watching unnecessary camera footage and assists us in resolving any potential safety concerns.  As a reminder, any student who damages school property will receive consequences (which may include financial restitution) and any student who witnesses inappropriate behavior and fails to report it may also receive a consequence.  Each person at CodeRVA has the opportunity to make our school a safe, clean, and orderly place to learn.  Thank you for helping to remind your student of the importance of being a good citizen of our small school community.

Now, let’s move on to more positive topics!

The deadline to order your spring spirit wear is quickly approaching!  Here is the information from last week’s update in case you missed it:

  • The votes have been tallied and the winning design for this year’s spirit wear is created by 10th grader Zoe Bowers.  Purchase a T-shirt ($20), long-sleeved shirt ($25), hoodie ($35), or car magnet ($8.95) with her design between now and March 16.  T-shirts are available in the class colors: 9th (pink); 10th (white); 11th (green); 12th (blue).  Here is the link to place your order.  Proceeds go to fund SCA activities!

Here is another reminder from last week we don’t want you to miss, especially if you are in the Class of 2026!

  • 2026 Yearbook Orders: Order your 2026 yearbook online 8/13/25-3/27/26 at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 17686). Yearbooks are $30. All orders will be distributed to students at CodeRVA on May 14.

  • Senior Pride Advertisements: While ordering your yearbook online at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 17686), you can also design a Senior Pride Ad for your graduate. Ads can be ordered from 8/13/25-3/13/26. Senior Pride Ads are printed in the yearbook as a special way for families and friends to show their encouragement. Personalize your ad with your favorite photos and an encouraging message.

This weekend is the one you’ve been waiting for!  Check out this update from our awesome CodeRVA PTSA!

  • Hey CodeRVA Community, did you know that the 5th Annual Raptor Run 5K/Fun Run and Spring Festival is coming up TOMORROW?  Here are ways that you can participate:

  • RUN OR WALK THE 5K! We need participants! Challenge your friends, bring your family, beat your best time, or just get out to get some fresh air and exercise. To signup go to https://coderva.givebacks.com/shop CodeRVA students register for free. You can show up even if you haven’t registered!

  • BE A VENDOR at the Spring Festival after the race on March 14th! Do you sell any items or services that you want to hawk? Code RVA students can host a vendor table for $5 (siblings/friends from other schools can host a table for $10). Students are responsible for set up/clean up and must provide all supplies. Students can keep all proceeds from their sales. Vendor sign up forms are available at school in the front lobby.

  • VOLUNTEER to help with the event. We will need people to help set up for the race, cheer on racers and point them in the right direction, hand out water and post-race snacks, sell meals afterwards, run festival events, and clean up at the end of the day. This will be our biggest event of the year so we need plenty of help to make it run smoothly. Go to Givebacks to sign up as a volunteer.

  • COME TO THE EVENT AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! We would love to see a big crowd come out to support the 5K participants and then have fun with games, activities, vendors, food, and music! We have so many great things planned so we want this to be a day for all to enjoy!

  • 5th Annual Code RVA PTSA Raptor Run 5K/Fun Run and Spring Festival!

    • Saturday, March 14th

    • 10:00 – Pre-race check-in; 10:30 – Race; 11:00-2:00 – Spring Festival

    • Deep Run Park: 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy Richmond, VA 23233

    • Questions?  Email codervaraptorrun@gmail.com

To round out this week’s email we have several community events shared with us by our partners at the University of Richmond:

  • On Wednesday, March 18, 6–8 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118, join the Department of Art & Art History for the Frames of Reference series, an annual program of artists’ films and videos: Frames of Reference Film Series: Kathryn Ramey – Calendar – University of Richmond

  • On Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m., the Edward C. and Mary S. Peple Lectureship brings to campus Sigrid Nunez, a literary sensation and a writer of uncommon talent. Sigrid Nunez is the author of many novels, including the National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller, The Friend.  Learn more here.

  • On Monday, March 23 at 7:30 – 9 p.m. the Department of Music will host Gurminder Bhogal as a Neumann Lecture speaker. This talk takes a ballet from the Western European canon, The Rite of Spring, to remind us how the interplay of music, dance, costuming, and visual art point to something more universal: a human mistrust of corporeal difference and the continued fight for agency.  Learn more here.

  • On Thursday, March 26, 5-6 p.m., the Gary L. McDowell Institute presents New York Times Opinion Columnist Ross Douthat. His columns explore events and issues in the areas of politics, religion, moral values and higher education. He has authored six books, including Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. Registration is free and will open three weeks prior to the event date: Gary L. McDowell Institute Lecture Series – Jepson School of Leadership Studies

  • On Sunday, March 29 at 3 – 4:30 p.m. baritone Thomas Meglioranza and pianist Reijo Uchida explore a range of American songs from across the 20th century. Composers include Virgil Thomson, John Cage, Margaret Bonds, Aaron Copeland, Stephen Sondheim, Tom Lehrer, and many more. This concert is free and seating is general admission. Registration is encouraged. Learn more here.

  • Masterclass with Thomas Meglioranza!  On Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. baritone Thomas Meglioranza will give a masterclass featuring Department of Music students. This event is free and seating is general admission. There is no registration for this masterclass.  Learn more here.

  • Music in the Museum!  On Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Harnett Museum of Art, Music in the Museum will feature musical trio featuring Scott Clark, drums; Adam Hopkins, bass; and another musician to be announced.  Learn more here.

  • The “Arthur Ashe: An Enduring Legacy” exhibition is open at the Black History and Cultural Center of Virginia through June 13, 2026. This special exhibition celebrates the Richmond born tennis legend: https://blackhistorymuseum.org/exhibition/arthur-ashe-an-enduring-legacy/

  • The Valentine Museum is hosting a Trail Ride Line Dancing Class on Sunday, March 8, 1-2 p.m. Trail Ride line dancing is a group-based, Southern-rooted dance style that celebrates community, rhythm, and movement through repeating step patterns performed in lines or circles. This class is free and registration is required.  Register here.

  • Join the Valentine on Thursday, March 12, 6-7 :30 p.m., for Common Good(s): The Next Stop for Public Transit. We’ll be exploring the future of Richmond’s fare-free transit experiment, the state of multi-modal transportation in the city, and the relationship between transit and the “common good”. PlanRVA will be joining to share updates on their regional transportation planning work, including the Richmond Regional Safety Plan. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but encouraged: Controversy/History | Common Good(s): The Next Stop for Public Transit – The Valentine Museum

  • Join the Library of Virginia on Wednesday, March 25, 12-1 p.m. for a free talk by historian Dr. Brooke Newman on her latest book, “The Crown’s Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery”. This is a free event, but registration is required.  Register here.

  • #VA250 Public Square Debate: Is Social Media a Threat to Democracy?  Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting a #250 Public Square event on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. This event will bring together college students, high school students, faculty, community members, and public officials into a brave space and guided conversation.  Learn more here.

  • Shockoe Institute: Expanding Freedom: Thursday, April 9, the Shockoe Institute will open Expanding Freedom at Main Street Station. This new exhibit traces and reveals the enduring impact of American racial slavery on our shared American experience.  Learn more here.

  • The Skipwith-Roper Homecoming:The JXN Project invites you to celebrate the grand opening of The JXN Haus and Skipwith-Roper Cottage from April 17-19. The homecoming will feature a transferred version of the exhibition “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History” in partnership with the Library of Virginia.  Learn more here.

That is it for this week Raptors!  I hope you have survived this week’s crazy weather and are ready for more wild temperature swings next week.  Have a great weekend, and stay safe!

#WeAreCodeRVA

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Previous Raptor Rundown Reminders

On Thursday, February 26, the School Counseling Department and our GRASP Representative, Joyce King, held an evening event regarding life after high school. This event was geared toward our Juniors, but the content is relevant to all grade levels. You can view the slide deck HERE. Getting Ready for Life After High School was also recorded, and you can watch the video using the link below.  Questions?  Please contact your School Counselor!

Greetings from the Mary and Frances Youth Center!  On Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. we will be hosting a Community Health Fair and Field Day. We will have lots of fun activities on the Cary St. Field including a dunk tank and 40′ inflatable obstacle course!  We will also have a variety of community partners and VCU partners hosting tables to share health and wellness information.  The event is FREE for everyone.   Food trucks will be onsite and there is a cost associated with the food.  We hope your friends and family will attend the event!