Henrico Schools Heating Crisis | Richmond News

Henrico County Public Schools face a staggering backlog of over 600 open work orders for heating and cooling systems—some dating back to last September—with many labeled as “2026,” raising red flags about delays. While school leaders tout progress, parents report classrooms sweltering at 85 degrees, mold, and falling debris from vents—all amid claims of improvement. The new Chief of Operations admits systemic failures, acknowledging the tracking system itself is broken and needs overhaul, but families demand action as basic learning conditions deteriorate in a county with ample resources. 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.Sources:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/624-open-hvac-work-orders-in-henrico-schools-coo-questions-data-accuracy More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/781dceabdbd67d3d Report issues to [email protected].