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Holton Happenings, September 22, 2026

Posted Date: 09/22/26 (12:06 PM)
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September 22, 2026

Holton Happenings, September 22, 2026

Good Afternoon Holton Parents and Caregivers,

This Thursday is Back-to-School Night, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will start in the cafeteria with a presentation from me, Mr. Lindsay, before classroom sessions begin at 5:30. If you have multiple children at Holton, there will be 3 separate classroom sessions, so you can visit each classroom.

We will also have our 2nd lockdown drill of the school year. This drill will be a lock-and-hide drill, where students are expected to be out of sight in the classroom. Teachers will review the procedures with your students before the drill, and I ask that you also speak with your students about the importance of following directions and staying safe. As with the last drill, kindergarten students are exempt from participating.

Please let me know if there's anything we can do to support you or your family.

Every Lion, Every Lesson, Every Day!

Mr. Gary Lindsay
Principal, Linwood Holton ES
 

What's Happening at Holton

Thursday, September 24
  • Back to School Night; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday, September 25
  • Purple and Gold Spirit Day

Thursday, October 1
  • Facility Modernization Plan Community Engagement Session at Linwood Holton Elementary School
  • Bellevue Spirit Night at Northside Grille and Dott's Back

Sunday, October 4
  • K-2 Playground Social; 1:00-2:00 PM

Wednesday, October 7
  • Walk and Bike to School

Monday, October 12
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day (RPS Closed)

Saturday, October 17
  • Garden Workday; 9:00 AM

Friday, October 23
  • Fall Picture Day
 

Spirit Night in Bellevue

A flyer for Spirit Night in Bellevue at Dot's Back Inn & Northside Grille on Thursday, October 1st, from 5-8 PM.
 

Playground Social Kindergarten-2nd Grade

A colorful flyer for the Linwood Holton Elementary School Family Playground Social for Grades K-2.
 

Walk and Bike to School Oct. 7

Walk and Bike to School is on Wednesday, October 7. This is always an awesome event, with hundreds of families choosing to walk or bike to school as a community. Even bus riders can participate.

We've created two maps divided by Laburunum Avenue. Each star marks a meeting location and time if you'd like to join more Lions on your walk. The largest meeting location is the Once Upon a Vine parking lot located at 4009 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, VA 23227. Buses will be unloaded there that morning. We try to depart from the parking lot at 7:30 to head to school.
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Afterschool Martial Arts

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Holton's Back to School Night

Poster for Linwood Holton Elementary's Back to School Night on Thursday, September 24, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
 

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Arrival and Dismissal

Linwood Holton Bell Schedule - 7:45 am - 2:45 pm
  • 7:30 am -- Doors Open
  • 7:45 am -- First Bell
  • 8:00 am -- Tardy Bell; Students arriving after this bell must sign in late in the school office.
  • 2:40 pm -- Carpool Dismissal
  • 2:45 pm -- Dismissal Bell (School Buses, Walk/Bike)
Note
  • Students may NOT arrive before 7:30 am unless participating in an organized school activity.

Arrival
  • Car riders should remain in the car until 7:30 am when staff are present in the car loop.
  • All car riders should be dropped off at the back of the building, in the designated car loop. No vehicles are to enter the front parking lot between 7:30 and 8:00 am.
  • Parents and caregivers have to drop their children off at the school doors after the first day of school.

Dismissal
  • All changes in transportation need to happen by 2:00 pm. Any request for transportation change after 2:00 pm will not be permitted. This policy is to ensure the safety of all students by minimizing confusion at the end of the day.
  • All requests for transportation change need to be made through the office by sending in a note with the student, calling the main office at (804)228-5310, or emailing Mrs. Schoolfield at sschoolf@rvaschools.net or Mrs. Hull at gfreeman@rvaschools.net. Teachers cannot change a child's mode of transportation, so please do not request a change through ClassDojo or email with the teacher directly.
  • There is no student pick-up from the front office after 2:00 pm. On school days, the front loop is for School Buses and Daycare vans only between 2:15 and 3:00 pm.
  • The car pick-up line extends north on Monticello, the opposite direction of Laburnum. Any car driving north on Monticello from Laburnum to enter the car line will need to get in the back of the line.
  • Please do not park on Monticello Street during dismissal time (2:30 pm -3:00 pm).
  • Walkers will need to be signed out by an adult on their approved pickup list unless they are an independent walker. Independent walkers are students who are allowed to walk home alone. A signed note should be submitted to the office if your child is allowed to walk home alone.

Safe Arrival & Dismissal: A Community Commitment

Our Goal: To ensure every student, staff member, and neighbor returns home safely every day.
1. Respect the Zones

  • The Front Loop: Reserved strictly for Buses during peak hours:
  • Morning: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
  • Afternoon: 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
  • The Rear Loop: This is the designated zone for all student drop-offs and pickups. Our staff are stationed here to assist your child and keep the line moving.
2. The "No-Passing" Rule
To protect students exiting vehicles and staff directing traffic, the car loop is a single-lane zone.

  • Enter from the North: Please approach the rear loop via Monticello from the North.
  • Stay in Line: Cones are placed to prevent passing. Please remain in your lane until you have safely exited the loop.
3. Protect Our Walkers & Bikers
Many of our families commute on foot or by bike from all directions. High-alert areas include the crosswalks at Laburnum and Monticello.

  • Obey the Speed Limit: School zone limits are in place for a reason because reaction time saves lives.
  • The Right-Turn Danger: If you are traveling down Monticello and turning right onto Laburnum, you must come to a full stop and check for pedestrians before proceeding.
⚠️ See Something? Say Something.
Help us keep the community accountable. If you witness a safety concern or a near-miss, please document it and reach out.

  • Contact: GLindsay@rvaschools.net
  • We are actively sharing these reports with law enforcement and public works to advocate for better safety measures.
 

Stay Connected

Stay Connected!

PTBoard:
  • Please sign up for PTBoard if you haven't already - our PTA shares important information about upcoming events through emails sent to PTBoard accounts. Visit holton.ptboard.com to create a new account.

Instagram:
  • Make sure you are following @holtonlions on Instagram for lots of Lion updates!
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Resources

Immediate Lifelines
RBHA Mental Health Crisis Support 804-819-4100
YWCA Richmond Emergency Shelter 804-643-6761
Housing Crisis Hotline 804-972-0813
Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Line 804-612-6126
Richmond Child Protective Services 804-646-0438
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
RPS Family Support Line 804-780-6195
Feed More Hunger Help Line 804-521-2500 x631RVA "211" https://www.help1rva.org/ or dial 2-1-1

Wellness Office Departmental Contacts
RPS Care & Safety Department 804-780-8550
RPS Culture Climate Department 804-780-6070
RPS Hearing Office 804-780-7808
RPS Health Services Department  804- 780-7861 
RPS School Nutrition Department  804-780-8216
 

Calendar

Linwood Holton Elementary School follows the Richmond Public Schools Division Calendar for holidays, breaks, early dismissals, parent conference days, professional development, etc.

A document titled 'KEY DATES' lists school calendar events for RPS Richmond Public Schools for 2026-2027.
“I've always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.” – Jenny Han