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EDUCATION
Rappahannock County Public Schools
School Board: The board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rappahannock County High School, usually in the library.
Administration: Shannon Grimsley, superintendent. The school division’s administrative offices are at 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington; 540227-0023. For more information, email jportillo@ rappahannockschools.us or visit rappahannockschools.us.
Rappahannock County High School
Principal: Dr. MJ Boynton 12576 Lee Hwy., Washington 540-227-0745
Rappahannock County Elementary School
Principal: Jacqui Lowe-Barton 34 Schoolhouse Road, Washington 540-227-0200
Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, Inc.
The Headwaters Foundation is Rappahannock County's only public education foundation. It was established in 1997 to support students and teachers in Rappahannock County Public Schools with enriching programs and opportunities to succeed. Core programs include the After-School Enrichment Program; College & Career Access Program; Educational Enrichment Grants for teachers;
READ Program and the Starfish Mentoring Program. Headwaters administers several scholarships and awards to graduating seniors and RCPS alumni. It also supports Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in collaboration with the Rappahannock County Public Library. For more information, contact Director of Programs Lacey Jenkins at 540-227-5170 or deputydirector@headwatersfdn. org, or visit headwatersfdn.org.
Private Schools
Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS)
Wakefield Country Day School, a preschool through 12th-grade independent school, has been serving Rappahannock and surrounding counties for more than 50 years. It provides a rigorous college-preparatory education with a 100% college acceptance rate, and an education that builds character and prepares students with a toolkit for life. The school's motto, “Virtue and Wisdom,” reinforces its commitment to the intellectual development of its students, and commitment to prepare each child to be a world citizen. At 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway, Huntly. Contact: admissions@wcdsva.org or 540635-8555, or visit wcdsva.org.
Hearthstone School
Through creating a positive learning environment, Hearthstone School promotes inner harmony and centeredness in a vastly changing world. Our Waldorf-inspired curriculum seeks to nurture and educate the whole child. Hearthstone’s teachers work respectfully and deliberately to support the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being of each child. At Hearthstone, a successful student is one who unfolds into a free-thinking, purpose-driven, conscientious, happy adult; one who, with a deeper understanding of the meaning of life, values wholeness and growth. Our school extends from Nursery/ Kindergarten through 12th Grade and includes enrichment classes for homeschoolers. Two miles west of Sperryville on U.S. 211. Call 540-987-9212, email info@ hearthstoneschool.org, or visit hearthstoneschool.org.
Homeschooling
If you wish to homeschool your child or claim a religious exemption, you must send a letter of intent each school year (before Aug. 15) to the public school division. Contact
Jessica Portillo at jportillo@ rappahannockschools.us 540227-0023 for more information.
Daycare/Preschool Child Care and Learning Center
The only nationallyaccredited child care and preschool in the surrounding 10-county area, CCLC’s programs range from infants to preschool as well as after school care. Full-time summer camp for children ages 5-12. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at 12763 Lee Highway, Washington. Call 540-675-3237 or visit rappcclc.org.
Workforce Training
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Lifelong Learning
Rappahannock Center for Education (RappCE)
This nonprofit organization provides educational experiences to enhance knowledge, employability and quality of life to county
Youth Sports
Rappahannock Athletic Association/Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball (RAA/RCB) is based at the Stuart Field, a nine-acre complex in Amissville with five fields and five leagues. It is on Route 211, five miles west of Clevengers Corner (Route 229). For more information, visit rappculpbaseball.sportngin.com.
Rappahannock County Soccer Association sponsors youth league play, spring and fall, and can be reached at rcsasoccer@ gmail.com, or visit rappsoccer.com.
Rappahannock Youth Basketball League (RYBL) provides kids ages 5 to 14 team play from December to February. For more information, call 540-987-3347 or rappyouthbball.com.
Rappahannock County Youth School Athletic Activities: This is a portal for county youth athletic activities, calendars and results. For more information, visit rchs.rappahannockschools.us.
and nearby residents while building and sustaining a strong community. RappCE also offers workforce training and lifelong learning programs. For more info, visit RappCE.org or email operations@RappCE.org.
