2 years after pandemic shutdown, Cashwell reflects on ups and downs

Henrico Newsflash – Mar. 16, 2022

Mar 16, 2022

Two years later: A conversation with Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell on the anniversary of school shutdowns

On March 16, 2020, Henrico Schools staff members reported to their schools and offices to plan for the logistics of a two-week closure intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

When Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell announced the two week closure, she had no way of knowing that most students wouldn’t return to brick-and-mortar schools for more than 500 days.

SPORTS COVERAGE

University of Richmond to host Robins Center watch party for Spiders’ NCAA tournament game March 17

The University of Richmond will host a watch party at the Robins Center for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to view the Spiders’ men’s basketball team’s first-round game in the NCAA tournament March 17 at 3:10 p.m. against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

HEALTH COVERAGE

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital begins EMS transport service

COVID-19 COVERAGE

Ashe Center vaccination site to close March 25

Nomination process open for ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’

It’s that time of year again – we’ve opened the nomination process for our 11th annual “Henrico’s Top Teachers” section. We know that teachers this year have been working even harder than normal to make sure their students have everything they need to succeed. Now we want to hear about those who have gone above and beyond. Nominate a great Henrico teacher (or several) today.

TRANSPORTATION COVERAGE