Henrico County Government has announced several updates on community initiatives and services in a series of posts published between January 18 and January 20, 2026. The updates cover the completion of the Virginia Randolph Campus renovation, adjustments to county services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and new efforts to enhance sustainability through resident participation.
On January 18, Henrico County Government shared news regarding educational infrastructure: “ICYMI: The renovated and expanded Campus of Virginia Randolph is complete! As part of last week’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials reflected on the legacy of pioneer educator Virginia E. Randolph, whose work created a model for Black education in the 20th century.” This announcement follows continued growth in Henrico County Public Schools District, which enrolled over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 school year, with Black students comprising the largest ethnic group at nearly 36% of enrollment (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home).
On January 19, residents were reminded about changes to government operations for a federal holiday: “Reminder: Henrico government offices & courts are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash collection will not occur & will resume Tuesday on a 1-day delay through the week. Public-use areas are open. Recycling service through CVWMA is on a normal schedule.”
Sustainability initiatives were highlighted in a post dated January 20: “Henrico is enhancing its focus on sustainability by tapping residents to help shape environmental policies and initiatives. The Board of Supervisors has appointed the first permanent members of the Sustainability and Resilience Advisory Committee.
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Henrico County schools continue to experience steady enrollment growth with over 50,383 students reported in the latest academic year—a slight increase from the previous year (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Deep Run High School remains the largest among Henrico’s schools by enrollment (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home), while Holladay Elementary leads in pre-kindergarten numbers (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home).
The recent developments reflect ongoing investments in education infrastructure and community engagement across Henrico County.
