It's Teacher Appreciation Week! A special congrats today to all Teachers of the Year at Tuckahoe District schools. Each day, we’ll post a slideshow of honorees at schools in one of Henrico's magisterial districts. Please say “thanks” this week to the teachers in your life!

May 1-5 is Teacher Appreciation Week! Thanks to all our teachers for the hard work you do each day. Your efforts empower students, serve Henrico families and strengthen our community.

YAY GARRETT MONTGOMERY! Garrett Montgomery, an art teacher at Carver Elementary School, is today's "Yay of the Day" honoree. Superintendent Amy Cashwell honored her recently at the school. (No. 32 in a series. See previous "Yay of the Day" honorees at henricoschools.us/yay-of-the…)

Thanks to the support of community partner Curtis & Co., students at Ruby F. Carver Elementary School kicked off a pilot program called “Read to Run!” Fifth graders must read three books from January to March and will receive a pair of running shoes if they complete their goal.

October is National Principals Month! Join us in saluting Tijuana Lowery of Jacob L. Adams Elementary School and Dr. Kristy Budny of Ruby F. Carver Elementary School, for all your hard work and the crucial role you play in our communities!

Students at Carver and Mehfoud elementary schools had some special guests join them for lunch last week...their grandparents!