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PM Update

Posted Date: 08/31/26 (03:00 PM)
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Good afternoon, Bellevue Community, 

I’m writing to share some important updates on the status of remediation efforts at Bellevue Elementary. Air quality test results are still pending, but out of an abundance of caution, we are going to close Bellevue Elementary School beginning tomorrow, September 1, to complete a comprehensive cleaning of the building. Staff and scholars will be welcomed back into the building following the Labor Day Holiday on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. 

For the remainder of the week, we will be providing educare for all Bellevue students at Lucks Field Community Center. Please see below for details. 

Educare Updates

  • Beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, September 1, 2026), Richmond City Parks & Recreation Department has graciously agreed to host our scholars at Lucks Field Community Center (1925 U St, Richmond, VA 23223). 

    • Parents may drop off directly at Lucks Field Community Center beginning at 7:30 am, or students can utilize RPS-provided transportation (see the Transportation Updates section). 

    • Attendance is not mandatory, and will not count against your scholar if they do not attend. 

    • Bellevue families will receive a call from their child's teacher or another member of the Bellevue Team to gauge interest in participating in the enrichment activities being offered at Lucks Field on September 1-3, 2026. 

    • Outreach will continue for any families who were not reached today to ensure that we’re sufficiently able to plan for instruction, enrichment activities, and meals.

    • The daily schedule will focus on academic and enrichment activities led by Bellevue educators. We will also have a RPS nurse on-site to handle all student medication and health needs. 

  • Meals:

    • Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily at Lucks Field, courtesy of the Richmond Ed Fund.

Transportation Updates

  • Transportation to Lucks Fields will follow existing routes, available here. 

  • Buses will run their normal routes, stopping at Bellevue at 7:30 am to pick up any walkers, continuing on to Lucks Field.

  • Buses will depart from Lucks Field at 2:40 pm, stop at Bellevue to drop off walkers, and then proceed to drop off scholars via their normal routes. 

  • After-school supervision will last until 5:00 pm, and will require parent pick-up, as no bus transportation past 2:40 pm will be provided. 

Facilities Updates

  • Initial remediation was completed this weekend in four (4) classrooms, with testing completed early in the morning of August 31. 

    • These classrooms were previously sealed off from staff and students, as indicated in previous messaging.

    • Testing results for these initial remediation spaces are expected on September 1.

  • Out of an abundance of caution, external contracting partners will begin a full-scale remediation of Bellevue on September 1.

  • Facilities team members have been working to improve insulation in the building’s attic and at access points from room closets, which we believe is the root cause of the possible moisture issue.

Communication Updates

Starting tomorrow, September 1, we will provide updates via ParentSquare at 10:30 am and 5:30 pm to keep you fully informed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to safely return to the building after Labor Day.

With great appreciation,

Jason