The pandemic was a surprise problem for the world to address. Hopewell City Schools tackled that problem and worked to address learning and equity needs within the community. Some of the solutions included fitting buses with wi-fi and strategically positioning them throughout the community to provide low-income families with a way to connect virtually, creating a mobile makerspace to take to the community in scheduled small group appearances so that safe hands-on learning could still take place, developing outdoor classrooms that could be used during a restrictive pandemic but will continue to serve students beyond the pandemic, an elementary evening academy in which students at even the elementary level had the opportunity to attend school via a non-traditional schedule in the evenings, and more.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Jay McClain, Assistant Superintendent

<a href="mailto:jmcclain@hopewell.k12.va.us">jmcclain@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>

804-896-6370