School News

Capture the memories! The 2025 Richmond High School for the Arts Trophy Yearbook is officially on sale.

📝 Students: You should have received an order form from your teacher this week. If not, ask them for one!

📍 Ready to order?
Bring a legitimate pass from your teacher and see Mr. Wallace to purchase your copy before May 9th. 

Quantities are limited — don’t miss out on owning a piece of RHSA history!

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2025!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 15
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Departmental awards begin around 11:00 AM)
📍 Location: School Auditorium

This special event honors seniors who have excelled across a wide range of subjects — from academic excellence to artistic growth and everything in between. Families are warmly invited to attend and cheer on their graduating students!

Come celebrate the hard work, heart, and accomplishments of our incredible seniors. We can’t wait to see you there!

Get ready for an evening of learning and fun! RHSA will be hosting a Standards of Learning (SOL) Carnival on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This exciting event is a great opportunity for students and parents to receive important SOL information while enjoying:

• Engaging SOL activities

• Music

• Food

• Fun for the whole family

Please note: Students and families must provide their own transportation.

We hope to see you there!

Richmond High School for the Arts is proud to support students pursuing the Virginia Board of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy. Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

What is the Seal of Biliteracy?
The Seal of Biliteracy is an official recognition awarded to graduating students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language. This recognition is not only a celebration of language skills but also a strong indicator of college and career readiness, and global citizenship.

Why Take the Test?
Students who qualify may earn world language credits and receive the Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma. This award certifies:

• Proficiency in English through End-of-Course Assessments in reading and writing

• Proficiency at the intermediate-mid level or higher in another language, demonstrated through an approved language assessment

Languages may include world languages such as Spanish, French, Chinese, and American Sign Language.

Who Should Register?
Any student who can speak, read, and write in a language other than English and is interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy or language credits is encouraged to sign up.

How to Register:
Students may register by completing the form at the link below:
Register for the Seal of Biliteracy Test

For more details, refer to the informational flyer posted around the school or speak with your language or ELL teacher.

We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their language skills and earn this meaningful recognition.

Richmond High School for the Arts is excited to announce that Prom 2025 will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Robinson Community Center from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

This year’s theme, “Once Upon A Time,” promises a night inspired by fairytales and enchanted forests—an unforgettable celebration for our upperclassmen.

Attendance Details:

• The event is open to 11th and 12th grade students only.

• Seniors: Students who have paid senior dues receive two prom tickets—one for themselves and one for a guest. Currently, 90 seniors are confirmed to attend, with the potential for approximately 180 total attendees including their guests.

• Juniors: A limited number of 50 tickets are available at $50 each. Juniors interested in attending must bring cash to Room 201, where their name will be added to the list and a receipt will be issued.

Parking Information: Limited parking is available in the lot beside the Robinson Community Center, with additional street parking surrounding the venue.

For questions or further information, please contact the event coordinator. We look forward to a memorable evening for the RHSA community.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Families will have the option to meet with teachers in person or virtually, making it easier to stay connected no matter your schedule.

This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s academic progress, behavior, and overall success this semester. If you have questions or concerns, we strongly encourage you to reach out to your student’s teachers ahead of time or visit their Google Classrooms to sign up for a conference slot.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday and continuing to build strong partnerships between home and school. Be sure to check in with your child’s teachers to reserve your spot!

On April 9th, our LadyDawgz officially kicked off their season against Thomas Jefferson—and what a way to start! 

After a tough first half, Ashaney “BigDawg” Smith came up clutch with the first interception of the season, turning the momentum in our favor. Not long after, quarterback Chelsea Staye connected with Ashaney again—this time for the first touchdown in school history!

The defense held strong, and Saniya Seymour broke away for a long run into the end zone, putting us up 13-0. Though Thomas Jefferson managed to score with just 16 seconds left on the clock, your RHSA Girls Flag Football Team secured a historic 13-6 victory—our first ever win!

Shoutout to Thomas Jefferson for an intense and competitive game, but even bigger props to our LadyDawgz who showed heart, hustle, and teamwork from start to finish. 

If you see these athletes in the halls, make sure to congratulate them on making RHSA history!

Here’s to many more wins to come!

The RHSA Bulldogs Swim Team made waves at the RPS Championships, bringing home the 2nd place trophy after an incredible season with a 27-5 record (Men’s: 13-3, Women’s: 14-2). Our athletes showed outstanding growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making RHSA the loudest and most supportive team at the meet!

Congratulations to all our swimmers for their dedication and perseverance! If you see them in school, be sure to celebrate their achievements. Stop by the Men’s PE Office to check out our new trophy!

Go Bulldogs!