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

September 12, 2025

Sep 18, 2025 | Raptor Rundown

Good afternoon, CodeRVA Families-

The first month of school has flown by!  If you are planning to attend our Back to School Night on Tuesday, here is the previously sent information so you know what to expect.

  • September 16, 2025; 6-7:30 PM

  • We will not have printed schedules available.  We encourage families to take a picture of their student’s schedule on Canvas or write down their courses.  Use your student’s schedule to visit classes in any order you choose.

  • Dr. Harmon, Ms. Heath (our new Testing Coordinator), Mr. Winn, and Mrs. C. Whitaker will be in Room 116 to answer any School Counseling or JSRCC DE-related questions.

  • Mr. Jones, Ms. S. Dowe, Mr. Hilterbrant, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. L. Dowe and Mr. A. Whitaker will be in the 400s to answer any questions related to Raptor Rotation, Special Education, or the Internship.

  • Teachers will be waiting in classrooms to receive families.  There will not be a formal presentation.  This event is just a chance for you to meet your student’s teacher.

  • The PTSA will have a membership table in the 100s.

  • Families who have questions about HPE9, HPE10 or EPF can watch those asynchronous teachers’ videos.

  • Dual Enrollment teachers who are on CodeRVA’s staff (Jernigan, Samuels, Wenberg) will record videos, but JSRCC DE teachers will not.  They will also not be present on Back to School Night.

  • You will be provided with this handout when you enter.

  • Families can access Back to School Night recordings using this link starting on 9.19.25.

Here is a note from our awesome CodeRVA PTSA (who you can meet in person on Back to School Night if you attend):

  • Join the PTSA here: https://coderva.givebacks.com/shop or be sure to stop by our table on Back to School Night to sign up!

  • Here is a sign-up genius to help with donations for our teachers’ coffee bar and our students’ Water Wednesdays. Thanks in advance for your support. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CADA82EA3FE3-58439884-coderva

  • On Wednesday, September 17th, the PTSA will be selling snacks and drinks during the Flex time on the “snack cart.” Please have your child bring CASH if they would like to make any purchases. Small bills are preferred.  Students can also use the coins and Dino Dollars they receive in their PBIS bags!

Check out what our School Counseling Department has planned for this upcoming Flex Day:

  • GRASP (GReater Aspirations Scholarship Program) representative, Joyce King will speak to all of our 12th graders about scholarships and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process

  • 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students who are below 70% in their World Language Virtual Virginia courses as of 9/12/24 will receive extra assistance from our staff.

  • 10th and 11th-grade students who are below 70% in their Economics & Personal Finance class will receive extra assistance from their teacher, Ms. Boor.

Don’t forget Thursday is School Picture Day for Grades 9, 10, and 11!  Please see the message below, and assist us in making this a positive experience for your student by preparing them to remove any headcoverings except those worn for religious reasons.  If you feel your student needs an exception to this request, please contact Dr. Harmon at rebecca.harmon@coderva.org. Thank you!

  • Strawbridge will be at CodeRVA to take school portraits on Thursday, September 18. All underclass students (grades 9 – 11) will take pictures during Rotation 1, Rotation 2, or Raptor Rotation. These pictures are for use in our Yearbook, and students will also receive a student ID with their school picture. Senior portrait makeups will occur on Thursday, October 23. Complete information on Senior pictures can be found here. To order underclass school photos, check out the flyer from Strawbridge here. To subscribe to notifications from Strawbridge on underclass school portraits, including emails letting you know when pictures are ready to order as well as promotional deals and discounts on your child’s pictures, fill out the form here.

Students may also note we will have a small camera crew on site on Friday, September 19.  This crew will be filming general footage around CodeRVA for future use in recruitment materials.  Students do not need to do anything to prepare as most students will not be impacted by this visit, but we do encourage all students to wear CodeRVA spirit wear if they have it on Friday.

We continue to have challenges finding Dual Enrollment instructors who can teach in an in-person format, but maybe you can help.  Please share the information with anyone you know who might qualify, and consider posting it on your social media as well.  Thank you!

  • J Term 2025: CodeRVA Regional High School is looking for a teacher who has either a Master’s degree in History or 18 graduate credits in History for Dual Enrollment HIS 121 United States History to 1877, a three credit class. There are two sections held during “J-Term”, Monday through Friday from 8:50 AM – 2:56 PM. The first section would meet from 8:50 – 10:58, then a break and the second section would meet from 12:48 – 2:56. Both classes are held in person at 2601 Durham Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The first day of classes is  November 17, 2025 and the last is January 15, 2026. Students are high school Juniors. Compensation is $1,100 per credit hour. Please contact the Executive Director of CodeRVA Kume Goranson, Ed.D. at kume.goranson@coderva.org if you are interested.

  • Spring 2026:

  • CodeRVA Regional High School is looking for a teacher who has either a Master’s degree in History or 18 graduate credits in History for Dual Enrollment HIS 121 United States History to 1877 for Spring 2026, a three credit class. There is one section held Monday through Friday in the morning from 9:56 AM – 10:58 AM.  Classes are held in person at 2601 Durham Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The first day of classes is January 20, 2026 and the last day is April 23, 2026. Students are high school Juniors. Compensation is $1,100 per credit hour. Please contact the Executive Director of CodeRVA Kume Goranson, Ed.D. at kume.goranson@coderva.org if you are interested.

  • CodeRVA Regional High School is looking for a teacher who has either a Master’s degree in Mathematics or a Master’s degree in any field and 18 graduate credits in Mathematics for Dual Enrollment MTH 245 Statistics for Spring 2026, a three credit class. There are two sections held Monday through Friday in the morning from 8:50-10:58 AM.  Classes are held in person at 2601 Durham Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The first day of classes is January 20, 2026 and the last day is April 23, 2026. Students are high school Juniors. Compensation is $1,100 per credit hour. Please contact the Executive Director of CodeRVA Kume Goranson, Ed.D. at kume.goranson@coderva.org if you are interested.

  • CodeRVA Regional High School is looking for a teacher who has either a Master’s degree in Mathematics or a Master’s degree in any field and 18 graduate credits in Mathematics for Dual Enrollment MTH 263 Calculus 1 for Spring 2026, a 4 credit class. There is one section held Monday through Friday in the morning from 9:56-10:58 AM.  Classes are held in person at 2601 Durham Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The first day of classes is January 20, 2026 and the last day is April 23, 2026. Students are high school Juniors. Compensation is $1,100 per credit hour. Please contact the Executive Director of CodeRVA Kume Goranson, Ed.D. at kume.goranson@coderva.org if you are interested.

Here are some activities from our partners at the University of Richmond that may be of interest to your family:

  • On Friday, Sept. 26 from 7:30-9 p.m. enjoy the talents of the Music Department’s ensembles at the Family Weekend Concert, featuring Schola Cantorum, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. This concert is free and registration is encouraged: https://tickets.modlin.richmond.edu/5596/5597

  • On Friday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. the Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Dr. Diana Schaub, Professor Emerita, Department of Political Science, Loyola University. Dr. Schaub’s work is focused on American political thought and history, particularly Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, African American political thought, Montesquieu, and the relevance of core American ideals to contemporary challenges and debates. Registration for this lecture is free and will open three weeks prior to the event: https://jepson.richmond.edu/signature-programs/mcdowell-institute/public-lectures.html

  • Explore the University of Richmond’s newly redesigned and renovated natural sciences museum, the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature. Initially founded in 1977, the Gallery holds over 100,000 pieces ranging from Jurassic dinosaur fossils to rare gems, minerals, prehistoric shells, coral, fluorescent rocks, and coins. The new installation will draw on the strengths of the permanent collection to showcase hundreds of minerals, rocks, fossils, and coins. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) are collecting real-life stories from riders across the Commonwealth to feature on their new Your Story webpage. Learn more and submit your transit/rail story here!

Whew!  That is more than enough for today!  I hope your family has a safe and restful weekend, and we look forward to seeing our Raptors on Monday!

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Previous Raptor Rundown Reminders

We are so grateful to the YMCA of Greater Richmond for once again giving us a free student membership for each of our 9th and 10th grade students enrolled in Health/Physical Education 9 or 10.  (Unfortunately there are no memberships available for 11th or 12th grade students since they do not take these classes.)  Check out this: CodeRVA YMCA Activation Guide 2025-26.docx to sign up if you are interested.

2026 Yearbook Orders!  Order your 2026 yearbook online now at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 17686).  Yearbooks are $30.  All orders will be distributed to students at CodeRVA in May.  Please direct questions to scott.ludlow@coderva.org

Seniors only! While ordering your yearbook online at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 17686), families and friends can design a Senior Pride Ad. Personalize your ad with your favorite photos and an encouraging message to your graduate.

Attention all Families of the Class of 2026!  For those students who may be interested in an early release or late arrival option as a Senior, check out this form.  We have excerpted the information from the form below so you know whether or not you even need to click it.

  • Seniors in good academic standing (which includes being on track for graduation) have the option to request an early release or late arrival if their schedule allows.

  • Students considering this option should discuss possible implications for college admissions and Virginia High School League (VHSL) eligibility with their School Counselor prior to reducing their schedule.  If your family is interested in removing courses not required for graduation and leaving early or arriving late on a daily basis, please complete this form.  Please note the requirements below.

    • Students may not drop more than two courses.

    • Students may submit this form at any time, but no requests will be granted until the end of Marking Period 1 when the student has demonstrated good academic standing.

    • Students must have their own reliable transportation to receive approval to leave early/arrive late.

    • This option can be revoked by administration at any time, especially if the student is no longer in good academic standing.

    • Students may not choose to stay at school unless given permission by administration.

  • Upon approval, your School Counselor will contact you to discuss your student’s revised schedule.

  • Once families select this option, students must follow their revised schedule and leave on a daily basis at the scheduled time or arrive on a daily basis at the scheduled time.

Attention all Chesterfield County families!  Here is an important update about free mental health services available for families whose students are zoned for Chesterfield County Public Schools.

Here is our CodeRVA Student Code of Conduct 2025-26 BOARD APPROVED FINAL VERSION.pdf for your reference.  We encourage all families to review this information if they are new to CodeRVA.  For returning families, there were no major changes.

If your student is planning to drive to school, please note families will need to complete this form.  (We will also have paper copies available in the main office if needed.)  No students may drive to school without a completed form, and there is no parking fee associated with this form.  Even if a student has a completed form on file from last year, we must have a new form completed for this school year.  As a reminder, CodeRVA students should park their vehicles in the parking lot at CodeRVA only. Students should not park at FeedMore or at any other restricted locations as they may be towed and CodeRVA will not be held responsible for any vehicles that are towed from the areas surrounding our school.

Did you know we have our own CodeRVA Clothes Closet filled with new and gently used casual, professional, and semi-formal items?  With autumn and Homecoming just around the corner you may want to browse!  If so, please contact your School Counselor!