Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) has announced that its 2025 Band Showcase will feature nine high school marching bands on October 6. The event is designed for community enjoyment.
According to HCPS, the showcase will take place at Hermitage High School, located at 8301 Hungary Spring Road. It will include performances from all nine comprehensive high school marching bands and celebrate the fall season. The event is free to attend, with donations accepted at the gate for the Henrico Christmas Mother campaign, which this year marks its 83rd anniversary.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet this year’s Henrico Christmas Mother, Ann McGee, and contribute items such as canned goods, peanut butter, cereal, crackers, hats, gloves, socks, or monetary donations. Refreshments will also be available for purchase.
Henrico Christmas Mother was established in 1942 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting neighbors in need throughout Henrico County. According to Henrico Christmas Mother, the organization collects and distributes food, clothing, books, toys, and other holiday gifts to qualifying families, seniors, and disabled adults. Applications for assistance are accepted on specific dates in October. Volunteers help with sorting, packing, and distributing donations. Led by a volunteer council year-round, the organization maintains a warehouse stocked with donated items and operates transparently as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Ann McGee serves as the 2025 Henrico Christmas Mother.
HCPS serves more than 330,000 residents across Henrico County in Virginia and operates 74 schools and program centers reflecting the county’s geographic and social diversity. According to HCPS’s strategic plan “Journey to 2030,” the division emphasizes academic achievement, supportive learning environments, student health, and staff development. HCPS aims to empower every learner through engaging experiences that prepare students for future careers and personal growth. The division is led by Superintendent Dr. Amy E. Cashwell and overseen by a five-member elected School Board representing the county’s magisterial districts.
