Richmond Elementary

10/23/2026

What a way to finish our 7th Annual Richmond Kids Run Club! 🏃☀️🐾

Yesterday was the perfect ending to an incredible seven-week journey! Under beautiful sunny skies, our 34 Richmond Kids Run Club members demonstrated the stamina, determination, and perseverance they have built by successfully completing either a half-mile or full-mile run around our school.

One of the most special moments of the day was seeing our entire school line the course to cheer on our runners. Even more heartwarming was the overwhelming support from our families—nearly every Run Club member had loved ones there to celebrate and encourage them as they crossed the finish line. The smiles, cheers, and sense of accomplishment made for an unforgettable day!

This has been our seventh year of Kids Run Club at Richmond, and without a doubt, this was our biggest team and our best yet! These students showed what it means to work hard, encourage one another, persevere through challenges, and celebrate each other's successes. They never complained, they lifted each other up, and they grew stronger together—both as runners and as teammates.

A special thank you to India Tarleton Krawczyk and Active Southern West Virginia for your continued support of Richmond's Kids Run Club. Your partnership has helped make this opportunity possible for our students year after year.

We also want to recognize our amazing staff who dedicated seven weeks of their time after school to invest in our students: Ms. Cunningham, Mrs. Talbert, Mrs. Workman, and Mrs. Sankoff. Thank you for your encouragement, leadership, and commitment to helping our Wildcats succeed.

We are so proud of every one of our runners. Congratulations on an amazing season—you've shown us what it means to be Built for gRRReatness! ❤️🐾

10/23/2026

Last night at the Kanawha County Board of Education meeting, Richmond Elementary's own Mrs. Lindsey (Sawyer) McDaniel was recognized as a Richmond "Superhero!" 🦸‍♀️⭐

Mrs. McDaniel earned this well-deserved recognition because her students achieved the highest Spring WVGSA scores in both English Language Arts and Math among Richmond classrooms.

This outstanding accomplishment is a reflection of Mrs. McDaniel's dedication, high expectations, and unwavering commitment to helping every student succeed. We are incredibly proud of her and grateful for the positive impact she makes on our Wonderful Wildcats each and every day.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. McDaniel on this incredible achievement! ❤️🐾

10/20/2026

We are still needed donations for our Halloween party!

EDIT TO ADD- Water has been sponsored. Please consider donating individual packs of candy instead! Thanks!

Please see the attached flyer, and consider donating for our Halloween fun on Ocotber 29th!

10/19/2026

We have finalized our times for our Halloween fun! Please see attachment for details! Parents, you are invited to join us to "Trick or Treat" around the school!

10/16/2026

🎉 Shoutout to our newest students who are truly Built for gRRReatness! 🎉

Congratulations to Bradley Scragg and Kaleigh Wright-Ringer for being recognized for consistently demonstrating what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn!

We are so proud of the positive example you set each day and the way you represent the Richmond Family. Keep up the outstanding work—we are proud to celebrate you! ❤️🖤🐾

10/16/2026

⚽ A huge thank you to Alex Adjetey from Mountain Care Network for sharing your soccer expertise with our students this week!

Our students had an amazing time learning new skills, staying active, and having fun. We truly appreciate you taking the time to invest in our students and create such a positive experience.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Wonderful Wildcats! ❤️🖤

10/13/2026

On October 2, Richmond Elementary proudly celebrated students who achieved Mastery in Reading or Math on the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA).

These outstanding students were recognized on the field before the South Charleston High School football game—a special moment to celebrate their hard work and academic achievement.

A special thank you to Mrs. Workman for joining us for this celebration, and to all of the families who took the time to bring their students to be recognized. Your support makes these moments even more meaningful.

Finally, thank you to South Charleston High School for helping us celebrate the success of our students. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to recognizing academic excellence!

Congratulations to all of our WVGSA Mastery students—we are so proud of you! ❤️🐾

10/13/2026

Last night at the Board of Education meeting, Richmond Elementary's own Mrs. Bossart was recognized as a Richmond "Superhero!" 🎉

Mrs. Bossart earned this well-deserved honor because her students from the 2025–2026 school year achieved the highest scores in both DIBELS and i-Ready. Her dedication, hard work, and commitment to student success continue to make a tremendous impact.

Congratulations, Mrs. Bossart! We are so proud of you and grateful to have you as part of the Richmond Family. ❤️🐾

10/02/2026

Ms. Adrien has prepared the attached flyer for your information regarding Christmas assistance.

10/02/2026

EDIT TO ADD- Water has been sponsored. Please consider donating individual packs of candy instead! Thanks!

Please see the attached flyer, and consider donating for our Halloween fun on Ocotber 29th!