Community Day Fuels Student Success | Richmond News

Petersburg City Public Schools just wrapped up their fourth annual Community Day, drawing nearly 1,800 people for a massive push to gear students up for the new school year—with backpacks, clothes, haircuts, meals, and more. But it’s so much more than giveaways: this event connects families with health services, higher ed pathways, and career resources, proving the community’s deep investment in student success. Students like ninth grader Kiyoshi Jaggassar-Erenul shared how vital these supports are, especially for struggling families—and highlighted programs like Katie’s Soles that provide shoes, making real, lasting impacts. Looking ahead, the district is moving forward with a new Walnut Hill Elementary on the same site, using temporary mobile classrooms at the old hospital grounds while construction kicks off. With partners like Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union stepping in, the commitment is clear: help is always ready when a need arises, ensuring every student thrives beyond the classroom. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bf6347158ab2713