Rivers Edge Elementary School has announced the theme for the 2025–2026 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Reflections program as “I Belong!” The PTA will provide further details and deadlines for student participation.
According to Rivers Edge Elementary, the PTA Reflections program offers students various opportunities to explore the theme “I Belong!” across multiple arts categories. Dance participants can select a song that reflects their feelings and use choreography or movement to express emotions and foster self-connection. Film students have the option to produce personal documentaries that highlight experiences of inclusion or exclusion, sharing their stories with others.
Students are also encouraged to write literature pieces using characters, settings, and plots to depict their sense of belonging. They can create visual art collages from photos, magazine cutouts, or other materials to explore identity and community. Additionally, they may compose instrumental music that conveys emotions like acceptance and connection or stage and capture photographs using symbolic imagery to illustrate togetherness. Each category encourages students to reflect on their personal experiences while creatively expressing their interpretations of belonging.
Rivers Edge Elementary is located at 11600 Holman Ridge Road in Glen Allen, Virginia. The school operates from 7:40 a.m. to 2:10 p.m., with half-day dismissal at 11:05 a.m., and summer hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The school’s mission focuses on supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth in a safe and inclusive environment. Staff and families collaborate to promote a culture of safety, ownership, acceptance, and respect, aiming to ensure every student feels valued, connected, and empowered to succeed.
Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS), which serves more than 330,000 residents across Henrico County in Virginia, operates 74 schools and program centers reflecting the county’s geographic and social diversity. The division is recognized for academic excellence and innovative programs guided by its strategic plan “Journey to 2030,” emphasizing 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.
