Holton Happenings

Wednesday, August 5

• Holton Food Trucks

Wednesday, August 12

• PTA Summer Social

Thursday, August 20

• Linwood Holton Elementary Open House; 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Monday, August 24

• First Day of School!

Thursday, September 24

• Back to School Night; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

We are excited to partner with Systema Floyd to offer an exclusive after-school program for Linwood Holton students. Classes will be held on campus every Friday afternoon starting Friday, March 6.

• When: Fridays after school

• Who: Exclusively for Linwood Holton students

• How: View the flyer for details and register online here.

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Linwood Holton Bell Schedule - 7:45 am - 2:45 pm

• 7:30 am -- Doors Open
• 7:45 am -- First Bell
• 8:00 am -- Tardy Bell; Students arriving after this bell must sign in late in the school office.
• 2:40 pm -- Carpool Dismissal
• 2:45 pm -- Dismissal Bell (School Buses, Walk/Bike)

Note

• Students may NOT arrive before 7:30 am unless participating in an organized school activity.

Arrival

• Car riders should remain in the car until 7:30 am when staff are present in the car loop.
• All car riders should be dropped off at the back of the building, in the designated car loop. No vehicles are to enter the front parking lot between 7:30 and 8:00 am.
• Parents and caregivers have to drop their children off at the school doors after the first day of school.

Dismissal

• All changes in transportation need to happen by 2:00 pm. Any request for transportation change after 2:00 pm will not be permitted. This policy is to ensure the safety of all students by minimizing confusion at the end of the day.
• All requests for transportation change need to be made through the office by sending in a note with the student, calling the main office at (804)228-5310, or emailing Mrs. Schoolfield at sschoolf@rvaschools.net or Mrs. Hull at gfreeman@rvaschools.net. Teachers cannot change a child's mode of transportation, so please do not request a change through ClassDojo or email with the teacher directly.
• There is no student pick-up from the front office after 2:00 pm. On school days, the front loop is for School Buses and Daycare vans only between 2:15 and 3:00 pm.
• The car pick-up line extends north on Monticello, the opposite direction of Laburnum. Any car driving north on Monticello from Laburnum to enter the car line will need to get in the back of the line.
• Please do not park on Monticello Street during dismissal time (2:30 pm -3:00 pm).
• Walkers will need to be signed out by an adult on their approved pickup list unless they are an independent walker. Independent walkers are students who are allowed to walk home alone. A signed note should be submitted to the office if your child is allowed to walk home alone.

Our Goal: To ensure every student, staff member, and neighbor returns home safely every day.

1. Respect the Zones

• The Front Loop: Reserved strictly for Buses during peak hours:
  • Morning: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
  • Afternoon: 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
• The Rear Loop: This is the designated zone for all student drop-offs and pickups. Our staff are stationed here to assist your child and keep the line moving.

2. The "No-Passing" Rule

To protect students exiting vehicles and staff directing traffic, the car loop is a single-lane zone.

• Enter from the North: Please approach the rear loop via Monticello from the North.
• Stay in Line: Cones are placed to prevent passing. Please remain in your lane until you have safely exited the loop.

3. Protect Our Walkers & Bikers

Many of our families commute on foot or by bike from all directions. High-alert areas include the crosswalks at Laburnum and Monticello.

• Obey the Speed Limit: School zone limits are in place for a reason because reaction time saves lives.
• The Right-Turn Danger: If you are traveling down Monticello and turning right onto Laburnum, you must come to a full stop and check for pedestrians before proceeding.

⚠️ See Something? Say Something.

Help us keep the community accountable. If you witness a safety concern or a near-miss, please document it and reach out.

• Contact: GLindsay@rvaschools.net
• We are actively sharing these reports with law enforcement and public works to advocate for better safety measures.

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Linwood Holton Elementary School follows the Richmond Public Schools Division Calendar for holidays, breaks, early dismissals, parent conference days, professional development, etc.

+ Richmond Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

+ LHES 2026-2027 Community Calendar

“I've always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.” – Jenny Han