Summer at Peter Paul is action packed with learning and fun! Students return after a two-week break and gear up for continued classroom learning, field trips, camp experiences and much more. A favorite for both kids and volunteers is the “Reading Buddies program. Volunteers visit the Center and Fairfield Court to read with students one-on-one or
PPDC student Kimaya bravely makes friends with a butterfly at the Bumblebee Jamboree. What do you know about bees? If you don’t know much, you’re not the only one. Maymont and the Master Gardner’s program of Richmond is here to fill in the gaps. On Saturday, June 13 Maymont Park hosted the second
Ms. Knight, PPDC's Director of Education, awards Demario Lonzer with the Superman Award at Woodville's graduation ceremony. June brought scholastic recognition and celebration at PPDC with “moving on” ceremonies from local schools for our 5th and 8th graders. PPDC hosted the Fairfield Court Elementary “Moving On” ceremony for 5th graders in our auditorium
Richmond Promise Neighborhood at Peter Paul Development Center and the Downtown YMCA are hosting the third annual East End Community FieldDay/Healthy Kids Day. The event will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at the field behind Woodville Elementary School. This free, family-friendly event will include healthy food, physical activities and games
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Keishawn Harris and the Scholastic Standout Award Recipient of Fairfield Court Elementary's annual Scholastic Standout Award, Keishawn Harris, poses with his PPDC teacher, Ms. Bailey. Keishawn Harris has been a model student from the day he stepped foot in Fairfield Court Elementary School in Kindergarten. He has exemplified poise and exceptional manners throughout
Members of the Douglas Freeman High School LitWorld Teen Advocates Club held a car wash to support Peter Paul. A few months ago, a bright and entrepreneurial high school student named Cailey Cummins, sent an email to our Director of Volunteer Services, Rosemary Jones. In her message she asked how her club at
Ms. Laws, an East End Resident, gave a workshop on Rags to Riches. This month our Richmond Promise Neighborhood program offered a unique and first-time opportunity to the community. Calling it the Learnapalooza, Richmond Promise Neighborhood worked hand-in-hand with East End Residents to organize an event by the community, for the community. The
Our students work so hard every year to improve and excel in their academics. Peter Paul also recognizes that having some fun once in a while is also important for healthy social development. That is why each Friday is dedicated to club activities. Clubs students can participate in include drum line, running club, and chorus