Petersburg Schools Upgrade for Safety and Growth | Richmond News

Petersburg City Public Schools is stepping into the new school year with bold security upgrades, including X-ray backpack scanners and more security guards, all aimed at keeping students and staff safe. Superintendent Yolanda Brown leads a charged, forward-looking effort as the district unveils its ambitious five-year plan, Petersburg 2031, designed to boost student achievement, teacher retention, school facilities, and community engagement. Behind the big-picture moves, heartfelt moments like a grandmother using Spider-Man to ease her grandson’s nerves remind us that personal connections matter most. Attendance is also a top priority—with early signs showing they may have already exceeded their goal of a 3% annual improvement—and the district is eyeing a groundbreaking new elementary school, the first in over 50 years, to be built in Walnut Hill, with community input shaping its future. 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/0472e26e43dba61f