Approximately 2,300 students competed in Orlando. In all, more than 5,500 students and teachers attended the event in Orlando. The Richmond Public School of Practical Nursing will hold registration for its Certified Nursing Assistant course Aug. 16-Sept. Students may register between 10 a.m. and 3. No personal checks will be accepted.
Parents receive academic instruction that focuses on literacy, life and job skills.
School districts in Colorado, California, Florida and Indiana also received grants. William S. Crump, a safety and security specialist at Henderson Middle School, has been named Richmond Public Schools' Support Employee of the Year. The award was announced last month at a special ceremony held at Thomas Jefferson High School. He is a valued member of the Henderson family and maintains a positive attitude toward students, parents, community issues and safety issues. Crump, a Williamsburg native who previously worked for the state's Department of Corrections, also works with the city's Department of Recreation and Parks.