Henrico schools mark 30 years of student exchange with Germany

Mills E. Godwin High School in Henrico County marked the 30th anniversary of its student exchange partnership with Homburg, Germany, according to Henrico Citizen.

During an October ceremony, students revealed a 16-foot wooden sculpture representing the five sails of a ship, created with German sculptor Martin Steinert and visiting German students.

A companion sculpture stands at Christian von Mannlich Gymnasium, a public secondary school in Homburg, symbolizing the ongoing connection between the two schools.

Students contributed messages of hope and unity to the sculpture's slats, highlighting the cultural and educational ties fostered by the exchange program.

Henrico County Public Schools also announced upcoming specialty center open houses and school board meetings, reflecting ongoing educational activities in the area.