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News to Use: School is in Swing!
Achieving Minds Achieving Dreams
On the second day of school, the Governor and First Lady awarded the Spirit of Virginia Award to An Achievable Dream, a full K-12 education program that operates six schools in partnership with Newport News Public Schools, Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Henrico County Public Schools.
Students lead the Pledge of Allegiance at Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy. Official photo by Shealah Craighead Photography.
¡Viva Virginia!
Women have played a key role in distilleries throughout history, and today in Virginia is no exception. Discover women-owned distilleries at Virginia Spirits.
WATCH: The First Lady comments on the reopening of The Virginia Executive Mansion.
Welcome Home, Virginians: Plan Your Visit!
Virginia's Executive Mansion is open to the public after more than two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mansion is open Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with no reservations required (please let us know if your group is larger than 10).
NEW Sisterhood Spotlight: Meet Virginia's 26th Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jillian Balow.
Back to School, Virginia!
"I cannot imagine being an educator without thinking about policies that affect our communities and schools, and I cannot imagine making policy decisions without the wisdom I gained as a teacher." Read more in the First Lady's feature series!
Queena Stovall's painting Baptizing-Pedlar River hangs in the Executive Mansion Ballroom.
On the Wall
Nationally acclaimed female artist Queena Stovall, who began painting at age 62, hailed from Amherst County, VA. She is highlighted in the Executive Mansion Art Experience.
Governor and First Lady Youngkin attend the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs in New Kent.
Hats Off to the Virginia Derby!
Congratulations to Colonial Downs on a record-setting race day and to jockey Irad Ortiz for five decisive wins. Appreciation to the attire, traditions, enthusiasts and most of all, horse and jockey athletes!
Arlington County Deputy Fire Chief Tiffanye Wesley, the first African American woman to become a deputy fire chief in northern Virginia, and Secretary Mosier at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.
The Governor and First Lady join with all Virginians and Americans in remembering loved ones lost 21 years ago and extend gratitude to our women and men heroes, veterans and first responders.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) funds eight Project LINK sites addressing the needs of women and their children who have been affected by substance use. Contact DBHDS women's services coordinator Glenda Knight to learn more.
Learn more about the Bridging the Gap Initiative, a critical piece of the Commonwealth of Virginia's effort to restore educational excellence to Virginia's public schools.
The Governor and First Lady attended the 2022 Rockingham County Fair! Shout-out to the fine animals, agriculture advocates, industry leaders, community protectors, emerging FFA leaders and women livestock show winners.
