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Tigers are On the Rise!

Where tradition meets opportunity and every student is empowered to succeed.

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The mission of Southampton Elementary School is to strengthen the development of basic and higher level skills to the greatest potential for each student. Students are motivated and encouraged to develop a sense of self worth, respect and responsibility. Parents and the community will join us as active partners in creating a positive environment and providing innovative experiences.

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Southampton Elementary School will be the premier elementary school in Richmond, VA. It will operate in the spirit of excellence and be staffed by highly effective educators who genuinely love and care about our students, their families and their futures.

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RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

September 30, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Heritage at the Center: During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the cultures, experiences, and perspectives that make the RPS community stronger. Our bilingual family liaisons play an imp...

✂️🐯 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: October Attendance Challenge!

September 29, 2026

✂️🐯 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: October Attendance Challenge!

✂️🐯 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: October Attendance Challenge! ✂️🐯Southampton Tigers, we have a BIG reason to SHOW UP, STAY ALL DAY, and ROAR this October! Any student OR staff member with PERFECT ATTENDANCE ...

RPS Direct: Monday, September 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 28, 2026

Jason's Monday Message: This morning, I’d like to take a brief moment to remember Jim Ukrop, a graduate of and good friend to RPS. I had the privilege of getting to know Jim over the last 8 years a...

🐾9/27/26 Southampton Pawprint🐾

September 27, 2026

🐾9/27/26 Southampton Pawprint🐾

READ THIS WEEK’S SOUTHAMPTON PAWPRINT HERE:9/27/26 Southampton PawprintThis week, we’re focusing on SHOWING UP, STAYING ALL DAY, and ROARing! We learned during Attendance Awareness Month that Monda...

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Southampton at a Glance

Southampton Elementary School is home of the Tigers!

42

Full-time teachers

459

Students enrolled in grade K-5th

11:1

Student to teacher ratio