School News
Storm Drain Stewardship Project
Richmond Success Academy and The James River Association (JRA)
Dr. Marla Faith Crawford, the 7th Graders, and the 8th Graders participated in the “Paint Out Pollution!” with the support of Ms. Helene Carrington. Paint Out Pollution is a project that increases public awareness of stormwater pollution and celebrates the native plant and animal species that call the James River home through storm drain art. The program objective is designed to educate the community about the adverse effects that trash and other contaminants have on our waterways. Luckie Lyons, Administrative Technician, Senior, City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provided the community mapping for identifying the storm drains around the school. Support for the educational experience of the students was also provided by the following stakeholders for Richmond City Department of Public Utilities: Thomas A. Hampton – CSR, Erica Younger – CSR, Mathew Irvin – CSR, Paul Giglo – DPU, Peter Madzudzo – DPU, and Biranna L. Bannister-Meadows – CSR.
Students utilized multilayer stencils of native species (channel catfish and belted kingfisher) that habitat in or around the James River on storm drains. The message, “Only Rain Down the Drain”, was also stenciled next on the storm drains.
The students at RSA are doing their part to bring about community awareness of the impact of pollution on the James River.
Proud moment: Principal Cheatham was recognized in a district-wide announcement today for his dedication and for completing his second year at Richmond Success Academy. Effective school leadership drives student outcomes, teacher morale, and community trust — and Principal Cheatham’s work exemplifies that. Congratulations on this milestone. How does your organization recognize educational leadership? #EducationLeadership #SchoolImprovement #K12 #ProfessionalDevelopment
This is a fall collage of the many happenings here at Richmond Success Academy
🎉 Heads up: Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, November 26 — Friday, November 28, 2025! 🦃 Interim reports are published on December 5, 2025. Please check Aspen and Canvas for your current assignments and overall grades so you know where you stand before and after the break.
Join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy food, games, and special activities designed just for you. Explore our new library, which will feature a special story hour for young children, along with prizes and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!
