Blue Devil Family Summer Newsletter

Summer Updates #5

Important Updates

Great Afternoon Blue Devil Families,


I can't express enough how excited I am to be able to welcome back all of our Blue Devils on August 29th. Please check out this week’s newsletter for importation to prepare you for school’s opening.


Sincerely,


Dr. Thompson

Proud Principal

Senior Class Webpage Link Up and Running

Senior Class Webpage Link Up and Running

Class of 2023 Families,

As many may have experienced issues with the senior class webpage link last week, please note that the link is now active for you to check out the latest updates for the Class of 2023. Here is the link: : bit.ly/VHSclassof2023

Senior Class Webpage Link Up and Running
Paying Fees For Back To School

Paying Fees For Back To School

Please be advised that paying fees is an online process. I have included the instructions for doing so. Please click the following link: Instructions For Paying Fees. Please contact our main office should you have any issues paying fees online.
Paying Fees For Back To School
PSAT Test

PSAT Test

We will administer the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test Wednesday, October 12th to all 9th & 10th graders (free – no registration required), as well as 11th graders who register via fee payment by the September 12th deadline. Please read the following letter for more information, including links to Student Test Guides & deadline information for applying for College Board approved accommodations: PSAT INFORMATION LETTER
PSAT Test
September 2nd Student Holiday/Staff Clerical Day

September 2nd Student Holiday/Staff Clerical Day

Please be reminded that this date is a student holiday/staff clerical day on the HCPS calendar. School will be closed.


September 2nd Student Holiday/Staff Clerical Day
Parent and Family Conferences

Parent and Family Conferences

Please mark your calendars as Parent-Family/Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates this year. Please note the date change:

11/8/22 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

1/30/23 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Parent and Family Conferences
Mark Your Calendar For The Following Important Dates

Mark Your Calendar For The Following Important Dates

Student Orientations

Senior Orientation: August 23rd 5:30pm-7pm (Tour 5:30pm/Parent Session 6pm)

Sophomore Orientation: August 24th 5:30pm-7pm (Tour 5:30pm Parent Session 6pm)

Junior Orientation: August 25th 5:30pm-7pm (Tour 5:30pm/Parent Session 6pm)

Location: Auditorium


Return to School Dates

First Day of School: August 29th

Laptop Distribution: August 31st - September 7th

Back To School Night: September 12th

Senior Parent Dinner Night: September 14th (6pm)

PSAT Day & Senior Convocation: October 12th


More details will follow

Mark Your Calendar For The Following Important Dates

School Counseling Information

More School Counseling information can be found by clicking the blue buttons below.
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Athletics & Student Activities

Click the button below to access game and activity schedules. All activities and athletics questions should be directed to our Director of Student Activities, Coach Adams at kgadams1@henrico.k12.va.us

Reminders

SY 22-23 Focus: Culturizing VHS

For school year 22-23, we will focus on Culturizing VHS. In Culturizing VHS, we will be Champions For All Students, Expect Excellence, Carry The Banner, and Be Merchants of Hope!

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Our Vision & Mission

Vision

Embrace T.H.I.S. day; create my tomorrow!


Mission

Empowering all students to honor identity, exhibit thoughtfulness, foster resiliency, and actualize academic and personal potential in order to promote positive impact in our community

Varina High School

Varina High School

Varina High School

7053 Messer Road, Henrico, VA, USA dathompson@henrico.k12.va.us (804) 226-8700 varinahs.henricoschools.us/