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Through strong collaboration with families and the community, we are committed to building a solid foundation for success and the development of productive citizenship. Our goal is for every student to become a lifelong learner, a kind individual, and a responsible citizen.

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We envision a school where kindness is the foundation of everything we do — where every child feels valued, respected, and supported. Through a nurturing environment and a commitment to academic excellence, we will empower students to become compassionate leaders, lifelong learners, and caring members of their community.

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RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow, September 15, and runs through October 15. This is a time to celebrate the many vital contributions of Hispanic Americans to Richmond, the Commonwealth, and...

RPS Direct: Friday, September 11, 2026

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 11, 2026

When We Raise the Bar, Students RiseWith strong support and high expectations, RPS multilingual learners are making big gains! In Richmond, 39.2% of multilingual learners passed, compared to only 3...

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

I hope you all had a restful and joyful holiday weekend! Last Monday, I noted that we were up again – for the 3rd year in a row! — on all four SOLs. I also alluded to the fact that we had additiona...

RPS Direct: Thursday, September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026

RPS Direct: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Building a Solid Foundation: Recognizing how important it is to build a strong foundation in literacy early, Mrs. Conklin, a kindergarten teacher at Westover Hills Elementary School, wanted to make...

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Mary Munford at a Glance

Mary Munford Elementary School is home of the Monarch!

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35

Full-time teachers

499

Students enrolled in grade K-5th

24:1

Student to teacher ratio