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Tigers are On the Rise!

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

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

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Our Mission

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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Share Your Voice: Take Our Clear Backpack Survey

September 23, 2026

Share Your Voice: Take Our Clear Backpack Survey

RPS students, families, teachers, and staff are encouraged to complete our Clear Backpack Survey. What's working well? What could be improved? Your feedback will help us better understand your expe...

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

September 23, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Futures at the Center: A school building can say a lot without saying a word. It can tell a student, You are safe here. You are valued here. You belong here. You matter. Or, when a building is agin...

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Dear RPS Families: I hope you all had a restful weekend! And to those who celebrated Yom Kippur, I hope you had a meaningful fast, and I wish you a good and sweet new year! This morning, I’d like t...

9/20/26 Southampton Pawprint

September 20, 2026

9/20/26 Southampton Pawprint

Southampton Families, please take a few minutes to check out this week’s Pawprint! We have several important updates as we head into another busy week at SES.9/19 Southampton PawprintA few things y...

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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