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The Charles W. Day Technical Education Center (DAYTEC) provides students with the ability to graduate with a diploma and resume of skills and experiences through Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming in a variety of fields.
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We want to thank the Virginia State Police Bomb Squad for taking the time to speak with our Criminal Justice II students at DAYTEC.
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Awarded by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the microgrid will upgrade emergency capacity at Patrick Henry High School and William Fleming High School.
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A guide to what the Commonwealth of Virginia’s new school ratings mean for RCPS families.
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RCPS is only the third school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this honor.
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Kaicey Manns is RCPS' 2026 Teacher of the Year!