4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227-3718
p: 804.266.2494
f:  804.264.3281
Athletics in Action

The athletic program of The New Community School is designed to involve as many students as possible in a variety of interscholastic sports. To this end, it is both instructional as well as competitive. In each of the sports, coaches strive to develop fundamental skills using appropriate instructional techniques, in keeping with the philosophy of our academic and remedial programs. Athletic events are also community-building activities that can help build school spirit and involve many members of the school community.

In addition to improved individual skills, participants in the program should develop self-discipline, an understanding of teamwork, a sense of fair play, cooperation, sports etiquette and sportsmanship, and the concept of the intrinsic rewards of hard work. They develop pride in building an athletic tradition in a small, close-knit school.

Sports offered at TNCS typically include:
Fall: Varsity and Middle School Soccer, Varsity and Middle School Girl's Volleyball

Winter: Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Middle School Boy's Basketball, Girl's Basketball

Spring: (varies from year-to-year) Golf Club for Middle School, Varsity Baseball or Softball, Girl's Soccer

Beyond Academics

  • More than 75% of our students participate in at least one sport.

  • Activities include Student Advisory Board, sports, drama, school newspaper, club and committee memberships, and yearbook.

  • Students participate in community service activities throughout the year -- and seniors contribute time as part of their graduation requirements.
Middle School Summer Program and Professional Institute

TNCS offers seven short courses for rising 6th - 8th graders focusing on improving skills in reading, writing, mathematics, keyboarding, organization and physical fitness.  June 16 - July 11

The Professional Institute offers 1 to 4 day seminars for parents, teachers and administrators seeking insights, tools and strategies to help students succeed both in the classroom and beyond. Professional Institute courses will be held June 17- August 14. Several scholarships are available to parents and teachers as a result of a gift from the Learning Disabilities Council. Please contact the school for details.

For course descriptions and dates,  e-mail summerprograms@tncs or call 266-2494.

Success Stories


Potter, sculptor, TNCS grad:
Maggie Smith, class of '92.

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