School News
Preschool enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is open.
If you are interested in applying, please fill out the interest form and we will contact you.
RPS Closed 3/20/26
It's that TIME!
Spring Break is HERE
March 30-April 6
Mary Scott Preschool Egg Hunt
Hoppy Times are coming! Egg-citing Egg Hunt is coming on March 26th!
🦸🏾♂️✨ Superheroes Are Heading to Kindergarten! ✨🦸🏽♀️
Calling all of our Rising Stars! 🌟
Join us for our Kindergarten Transition Fair as we celebrate our little superheroes getting ready for their next big adventure!
📅 March 17th
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Mary Scott Preschool
This special event will help families and students prepare for kindergarten with:
🦸♂️ Fun activities
📚 Helpful information for families
🎒 Kindergarten readiness tips
⭐ A chance to celebrate our amazing rising stars
Put on your superhero gear and come ready to learn, explore, and get excited for kindergarten! We can’t wait to see our future kindergarteners shine! 💫
Grandparents, You’re Invited!
Come join us for some Valentine’s Day fun at Mary Scott! 💌
📅 February 13th
⏰ 9:30–10:30 AM
Spend special time with your grandchild enjoying:
❤️ A small-group lesson
📖 A sweet read-aloud
🎨 Valentine’s crafts
✨ Non-edible treats are encouraged and welcomed!
We can’t wait to celebrate love, learning, and special memories with our Mary Scott grandparents! 💕
Get Ready for Our Holiday Spirit Week!
It’s time to sparkle, giggle, and get festive! Each day will bring a new theme filled with fun outfits and merry moments. We can’t wait to celebrate with our little learners!
🎉🧥 DOPE DAD UGLY SWEATER SHOWDOWN! 🧥🎉
Calling all dads! It’s time to raid the closet, dust off that delightfully dreadful sweater, and strut your stuff!
Join your kiddo in the classroom for a morning packed with:
🍪 Cookie munching
✂️ Craft-making magic
📚 A super-cozy read-aloud
Then show off your tackiest, sparkliest, most wonderfully awful sweater for ultimate bragging rights!
📅 December 12
⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 Your Child’s Classroom
🍂 Thanksgiving Lunch Invitation 🍂
Come join your preschooler for a special Thanksgiving-style lunch!
📅 Date: November 21st
💲 Cost: $6.50 per guest — Students eat FREE!
Please contact your child’s teacher for your class’s lunch time.
We can’t wait to dine together as Preschool Family! 🦃
RPS Preschool is a high-quality early childhood education program for eligible children living in the City of Richmond. RPS Preschool is comprised of the following programs: Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI), Early Head Start, Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs. RPS preschool prepares children for success in kindergarten through the use of The Creative Curriculum and Al’s Pals strategies.
