Mentors and students pose for a photo at a Henrico HEROES event.

Henrico HEROES accepting new mentors to bring positive impact to HCPS students

Henrico County Public Schools

August 18, 2026

Be a hero a Henrico Schools student needs. Mentor with Henrico HEROES!

Henrico HEROES — Helpers Engaged in Reaching Our Evolving Students — has helped Henrico County Public Schools students reach their potential through one-on-one relationships and community support since 2009, and the program is seeking mentors for the 2026-27 school year.

Henrico HEROES mentors support students at more than 40 elementary, middle and high schools. They meet with their student once a week for 30-45 minutes through April and participate in a programwide kickoff and end-of-year celebration.

Becoming a Henrico HEROES mentor is easy. Mentors complete an application, undergo a background check and attend a two-hour training session.

Interested mentors must complete the application at https://tinyurl.com/Apply4HEROES by Sept. 11 then sign up for one of the following virtual or in-person training sessions:

  • Thursday, Aug. 20: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

  • Tuesday, Sept. 1: 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Oak Avenue Complex (15 S. Oak Ave.)

  • Tuesday, Sept. 15: 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Oak Avenue Complex (15 S. Oak Ave.)

  • Thursday, Sept. 17: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

  • Saturday, Sept. 19: 10 a.m.-noon (virtual)

  • Tuesday, Sept. 22: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

  • Thursday, Sept. 24: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

  • Saturday, Sept. 26: 10 a.m.-noon (virtual)

After an application is submitted, a preferred session can be picked by submitting a form at http://www.tinyurl.com/BeAHero2day. Please note: Mentors should not choose a training session to attend until after they submit the primary application.

For more information on Henrico HEROES and a list of participating schools, visit henricoheroes.henricoschools.us or email henricoheroes@henrico.k12.va.us.