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Hopewell City Public Schools School Board Members
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Hopewell City Public Schools’ School Board members proudly serve with a commitment to making decisions in the best interest of all students, ensuring they are seen, heard, and loved. Meet the School Board Members below. School Board Meetings are open to the public and held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless stated otherwise, in which case the public will be notified.
From left to right:
Vice Chairman - Mr. Christopher G. Reber
creber@Hopewell.k12.va.us
Initial Appointment: July 1, 2010
Chairman - Mr. John Griffin, Jr.
Initial Appointment: July 1, 2019
Member- Ms. Linda E. Hyslop (passed away December 2025)
lhyslop@hopewell.k12.va.us
Initial Appointment: July 1, 2014
Member - Mrs. Heather A. Bennett
Initial Appointment: March 8, 2022
Member - Mrs. Ruth C. Johnson
Initial Appointment: July 1, 2020
Member - Mrs. Patience Bennett (picture coming soon)
Initial Appointment: March 9, 2026