RPS Direct: Friday, October 9, 2026

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (09:49 AM)

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Freedom to Turn the Page: October 4 - 10 is Banned Books Week, and to celebrate, RPS middle school students joined peers from across the region for a special Banned Books Week Celebration hosted by the Office of the Governor and the Library of Virginia.

With this year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” students took part in a read-along with state leaders, engaged with local booksellers, and each selected a book to take home! Read more...