Mr. Cole Vanover
cvanover@richmond-county.k12.va.us
Hello Raider Families:
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year! I would like to introduce myself as the new Principal of Richmond County Elementary and Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. I have the utmost respect for the Raider Community which has been so welcoming to me since I arrived here. Our talented and dynamic faculty and staff strive to challenge each student to grow through a rigorous and relevant curriculum in a Respectful, Responsible, and Safe environment.
I would also like to welcome our new staff, and our new students to the building. I also have the great honor to welcome this year's incoming Kindergarten class, the class of 2037. As we know, it takes a village to raise a child. Children are more successful when their parents and the school work together as a team. There will be many opportunities for parent support and involvement at RCEM. Please be on the lookout for these opportunities in the future and get involved in any way you can.
We will regularly share information and communicate through newsletters, phone calls, and through our Facebook page. We must have your most recent home address and phone numbers on file to be sure you are kept informed. Please let the front office know if there are any changes to your contact information as soon as possible.
As a new member of your school community, I am excited to support your families in preparing our students at RCEM for success. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns. If you ever need to meet, please call or email to make an appointment.
Cole Vanover
Principal
Richmond County Elementary Middle School