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The mission of Oak Grove-Bellemeade is to create a pathway to lifetime success where students thrive and grow to their full potential through respect and challenging, engaging learning experiences guided by highly qualified, passionate educators in partnership with families and communities.

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At Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School we are preparing our students to reach their maximum potential while becoming responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

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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...

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...

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...

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...