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Peanuts are On the Rise!

Where tradition meets opportunity and every student is empowered to succeed.

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Where tradition meets opportunity and every student is empowered to succeed.

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Building Opportunities for Every Student

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Our mission at George Washington Carver Elementary is to create a joyful, academically excellent school that prepares students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

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Every child will grow up with a deep sense of persistence, empathy, achievement, neatness, unity, teamwork, and self-discipline.

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August 17, 2026

Welcome back, Carver!

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! We are so excited to see you again. RPS schools are magical places filled with learning, joy, and belonging. We hope that each and every day, you learn something...

September 16, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Support at the CenterAt Cardinal Elementary School, learning doesn’t stop when the lesson ends. Sometimes, it follows students to lunch. Sometimes, it shows up in an unexpected sentence. And someti...

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow, September 15, and runs through October 15. This is a time to celebrate the many vital contributions of Hispanic Americans to Richmond, the Commonwealth, and...

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 11, 2026

When We Raise the Bar, Students RiseWith strong support and high expectations, RPS multilingual learners are making big gains! In Richmond, 39.2% of multilingual learners passed, compared to only 3...