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At Dogwood Middle School we believe that students can learn rigorously through an inspired love of learning through the arts, while pursuing personal, academic and social goals. Ultimately, we believe that the job of our staff is to illuminate pathways for students to claim their powers, so they can become confident and courageous enough to think independently when problem-solving, and be globally aware citizens.

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To affirm and prepare students to be their authentic selves through the arts.

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August 17, 2026

Welcome back, Dogwood!

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! We are so excited to see you again. RPS schools are magical places filled with learning, joy, and belonging. We hope that each and every day, you learn something...

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow, September 15, and runs through October 15. This is a time to celebrate the many vital contributions of Hispanic Americans to Richmond, the Commonwealth, and...

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 11, 2026

When We Raise the Bar, Students RiseWith strong support and high expectations, RPS multilingual learners are making big gains! In Richmond, 39.2% of multilingual learners passed, compared to only 3...

September 8, 2026

Athletic Tryout Reminder

Good afternoon, Wolf Pack Families! 💙💛This is a friendly reminder that Girls Basketball tryouts begins TODAY! 🏀Girls Basketball Today 3:30–6:00 PM Transportation must be provided for all athletes.C...