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February 6, 2025
February is for Focus As we enter a large stretch of uninterrupted (hopefully) learning days, it is important that our students remain focused on learning each and every day. ...
![Blue and white poster for Donahoe Elementary School's Career Day. Yellow boxes with blue tape attached to the sides. Prek-2nd "touch a truck" 3rd-5th classroom presentations. March 21st 8-10:00. Google Form due by February 21st](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/henrico_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1d3b5498-1404-460e-9a5c-d723da6723a9.png)
January 31, 2025
Career Day is on March 21st from 8:00-10:00AM. We are in need of volunteers! Please fill out this Google Form by Friday, February 21st if you are interested in showing off your...
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February 10, 2025
The HCPS School Board and Administration remain committed to providing learning experiences for every student, even during inclement weather. We understand the challenges that unp...
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February 10, 2025
Our Thankful Thursday of this week is Mr. Hutchinson! Here’s what our nominators had to say: “From car duty, his everyday responsibilities to (almost) daily meetings, he still ...
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February 2, 2025
National School Counseling Week 2025 (#NSCW25) is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National Sc...
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January 30, 2025
Happy Thankful Thursday! And congratulations Ms. Hammill on being an AMAZING educator! Here's what one of our submissions said: "Mrs. Hammill is an absolute rock star! She is alwa...
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January 29, 2025
See attached information for about our annual Sneaker Ball that is happening on Thursday, February 6th!
January 29, 2025
Children in Henrico County can get a jump-start on their life-ready education with Henrico County Public Schools in the Early Learning Preschool program , which has opened its a...
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January 23, 2025
Every Thursday is a Thankful Thursday here at Donahoe! Throughout the school year, we have been posting on Facebook some amazing staff members who have been nominated for our Than...
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January 3, 2025
Happy New Year! As we embark on this new journey together, I am filled with excitement and optimism for the growth and learning that lies ahead. Our commitment to fostering a su...
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December 9, 2024
Winter (Break) is Coming! Our students have now completed their mid-year diagnostics in reading and math, and the results are in...the Dolphins are on the move! Teachers will c...
![Images of different animals, along with squiggles and snowflakes, and music notes - Lynx, narwhal, snowy owl, moose, polar bear, arctic fox, walrus, beluga whale, reindeer, arctic rabbit, arctic wolf, and a bison. Text reads "The 2nd and 5th grade students of Donahoe Elementary & Mrs. Johnson Present Narbert the Narwhal's NORTH POLE NEIGHBORS by Teresa Jennings" "December 12 2024, 5:30 PM Donahoe Elementary Gym"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/henrico_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f9d927cd-9928-4545-9c51-82a2bf9a9d3f.png)
December 9, 2024
Join us on Thursday, December 12th at 5:30 PM for our annual 2nd & 5th grade winter performance!
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December 9, 2024
Fall Retake Photos with Strawbridge Studios will be at Donahoe on 1/17/2025. Please see the attached posters for more information.
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October 31, 2024
Be Here, Be Respectful, Be Responsible October has provided us a long stretch of quality instructional time, allowing us to further identify student needs and prepare accor...
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October 24, 2024
VALLSS reports will be shared with parents through Parent Square on 10/25/24. Parents will receive an introductory message, and then the reports will be sent. The brochure I'...
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October 21, 2024
The book fair is open in the library starting Monday, October 21st through Friday, October 25th. Students may shop before school (until 7:50AM) and after school (until 3:30PM). Th...
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October 7, 2024
Fall picture day is coming soon! Strawbridge Studios will be at Donahoe on October 25th for student pictures. Please click this link to sign-up to receive updates via email about...
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October 1, 2024
We invite all families to participate in our Red Ribbon Week spirit days! Reminder: No school Friday, November 1st.
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October 1, 2024
Instruction is Leveling Up! Now that majority of our diagnostic screenings and assessments have taken place to start the school year, our teachers are able to dive deeper in...
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September 12, 2024
You're invited to Donahoe's Back-to-School Night! This event is on Thursday, September 19th. There will be two sessions to attend - 4pm to 5pm or 5pm to 6pm. Families with multipl...