Here’s where Henrico Schools’ Class of 2024 will be heading to college • ‘Girls on Fire’ camp introduces Henrico middle-school girls to future opportunities, life skills

Henrico Newsflash – July 29, 2024

Jul 29, 2024

Here’s where Henrico Schools’ Class of 2024 will be heading to college

High school graduates from Henrico County Public Schools will be setting off to about 230 different colleges this upcoming fall – some in Virginia and some all the way across the country.

About 56% of Henrico’s Class of 2024 will be going to a four-year college, while 16% will be attending a two-year school, according to a survey HCPS conducted this past spring. Click here to read more

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‘Girls on Fire’ camp introduces Henrico middle-school girls to future opportunities, life skills

Henrico Fire Department’s new “Girls on Fire” camp, which hosted nearly 60 middle school-aged girls July 26-27, sought to teach campers that women can be anything that men can be – including firefighters – through activities like practicing using a fire hose, demonstrations from current female firefighters, and learning the basics of EMS training. It was the fire department’s first camp specifically for girls. Click here to read more