Jason Kamras
@JasonKamras
@RPS_Schools Superintendent, 2005 National Teacher of the Year - Views are my own and not those of RPS or the School Board.
Great orientation with new Board Members tonight! Welcome!
Our 3-legged dog Jax makes his Halloween debut as a…tripod.
Huguenot HS Jazz Band at Virginia Association of School Superintendents annual fall conference! @RPS_Schools @GoFalconsHHS
🗳️ RPS students have a voice, and today, they were heard! Buses rolled in, and students stepped out to cast their votes in the 2024 election. #WeAreRPS #RPSVotes #CivicEngagement #StudentVoices
Armstrong High School students moderate Richmond's first student-run mayoral debate trib.al/1kYGEDP #Virginia #RVA
Make sure to give this a listen! It might even take years off your life like the picture of me below!
At RPS, our approach to literacy goes far beyond the mechanics of how to read. On this week's Good Things Happening podcast with @griviera, Superintendent @JasonKamras, and Literacy Coach Megan Siepka share more on this life-changing work. #WeAreRPS lemonada.lnk.to/GoodThingsTO
RPS graduation rates increase, are well past pre-pandemic rates richmonder.org/rps-graduation…
Come on out to the East End Music Festival in Chimborazo Park and stop by @LitLimo to pick up a free book! All proceeds from the festival support @RPS_Schools music programs!
Now this what I’m talkin about!!! Let’s go #RHSABulldogs @KevinOlds7 @JasonKamras @RPS_Schools @VHSL_ #RHSAFootball is #ChangingTheNarrative I’m one #ProudMom ❤️🤍💙🐾🐶
Congrats to Richmond High School for the Arts (@WytheSchool) for being @CBS6 Team of the Week! They defeated John Marshall for their first win since Sept of 2021! @CoachHutch804 @RHSANews
@RPS_Schools is turning the tide on chronic absenteeism! Their secret? Building strong relationships, leveraging data, and consistent communication with families. 🔗Discover their strategies for success: aasa.org/resources/reso… #AASABackToSchool #ChronicAbsenteeism @JasonKamras
My heart breaks at the news of the school shooting in Georgia. I’ve got nothing insightful left to say on this topic. It just needs to stop. RPS families, please note that I’ve asked RPD for an increased presence at our high schools tomorrow out of an abundance of caution.
Answer: great things! @RPS_Schools
Richmond pilot program asks: What happens if a school year Is 200 days, not 180? buff.ly/472xPI1
Danielle: “Are you from the TV station?” Me: “Sorry, no. I’m the superintendent.” (Danielle was understandably disappointed.) Me: “Would you like to do a video to welcome everyone back to Cardinal?” Danielle: “Yes!”
Check out the @PlayDoh cap art courtesy of Ms. Hawkins (art teacher) at Cardinal ES!
Happy Labor Day to our labor partners, REA, Teamsters, and LiUNA! It’s the people of @RPS_Schools who make it the magical place it is.
Cardinal ES roof is 100% repaired! That was, well, lightning fast. Amazing work by our Operations Team and our construction partners! @RPS_Schools