Henrico middle-schoolers share ‘how to better understand me;' on Missing Children’s Day, at least 20 reported missing from Henrico

Henrico Newsflash – May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

‘How to better understand me;’ Tuckahoe MS students share editorials

Tuckahoe Middle School seventh-grade English students recently wrote editorials designed to persuade Henrico citizens to read, listen to or watch a story or book that reflected their individual cultures, as a way to help others better understand them.

The school shared those editorials with the Citizen; they are published below.

Understanding the struggles around us, by Luke Allen
Understanding a painful past, by Aved Bandazian
Learning to be a warrior, by Daisy Best
Taking 'A Week Away,' by Gabrielle Betz
In pursuit of a gentler society, by Alec C.
Overcoming grief, by Jack Harris
Finding a moment of 'Epiphany,' by Mollie Ingram
The challenge of allergies, by Jackson Mayfield
Breaking stereotypes, by Abigail Miller
Finding new perspectives, by Anna Ray
The importance of being yourself, by Jade Reid
Of memories never forgotten, by Amina Rogers
'Spend more time helping others,' by Tyler Rossi

COMMUNITY COVERAGE

May 25 is Missing Children’s Day

In recognition of May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day in the United States, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is urging people to be on the lookout for missing children and teens in their areas.

Milestones - May 25, 2021

EDUCATION COVERAGE

McEachin proposes $1.5 million in federal funding for Achievable Dream Academy at Highland Springs ES

GARDENING COVERAGE

In the Garden: Planting tips for growing success

HENRICO CITIZEN PODCASTS

Henrico News Minute – May 25, 2021

HENRICO'S TOP TEACHERS - 2021

Henrico’s Top Teachers – Ara Duszak, Short Pump Middle School

Ara Duszak’s path to her Short Pump Middle School algebra classroom was a winding one with a few wrong turns, but she’s certain that it led her to the exact place she was supposed to be.

As a youngster with a love of math and science, Duszak heard “You should be an engineer” often. She enrolled at Virginia Tech planning to major in chemical engineering, but after less than a year, she realized the focus wasn’t right for her. (Read more about one of our 2021 Henrico’s Top Teachers honorees here.)

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