If you have a 5th grader, please save the date of Friday, June 11th for our Fifth Grade Promotion. This drive-up celebration will be combined with students walking across a stage, photo area and special treats! Class schedule is as follows:

• Ms. Baugham’s/Ms. Saroch’s Class–4:00-4:45pm

• Mrs. Gordon’s Class–5:00-5:45pm

• Ms. Boeve’s Class–6:00-6:45pm

Decorate your cars and come join the fun. Please see this linked flier. More information will be sent to families soon.

Henrico County Public Schools offers a preschool program to children who meet specific criteria at many elementary schools, including Ratcliffe. The preschool program is a full-day learning experience and the schedule follows the HCPS school calendar and school hours. The preschool program empowers students with skills with the knowledge, skills, attributes and experiences to be life-ready.

An information session will be held on Tuesday, March 9th beginning at 6:00pm. For more information, please visit http://henricoschools.us/preschool/

Did you know Ratcliffe Elementary School now has their own Facebook (Harold Macon Ratcliffe) Instagram (@ratcliffeelementary) AND Twitter (@1RatcliffeES). Also, check our school website too!  Please follow us and look for updates and information regarding our school community!

Do you need to register your kindergartner or another student for the 2021-22 school year? Parents/guardians can register students by one of the following options:

• Option 1: Make an in-school office appointment. Parents/guardians should use the Ratcliffe Enrollment Scheduler link to book an appointment. This link will also give important information to bring along with you to this appointment. Please remember to wear a mask or face covering when attending your appointment time.

• Option 2: Register online.  Register your new student with his or her school using the HCPS Online Registration portal. Click HCPS Online Registration for access.

If you have any questions, please call our school office at 804-343-6535. We can’t wait to meet our new RAMS!

Memorial Day is Monday, May 31st and it is also a school holiday .  There will be no virtual or in-person learning that day and school offices will be closed. We will see our students back on Tuesday, June 1st!