Now is the time to apply for prekindergarten

Prekindergarten applications are now being taken for the 2013-14 school year.

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News Tips 1-28-13

Jan. 28

Meals

Chesterfield Community High’s PE Department is holding a fundraiser at Antonio’s Restaurant, which will donate 10 percent from lunches and dinners.

Contact: 768-6183

 

Jan. 29

School Board

The School Board will hold a retreat 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Castleberry Room of the Country Club at the Highlands, 8136 Highland Glen [...]

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Meeting Notices 1-23-13

Change in location

The location of the Chesterfield County School Board’s retreat has changed. The School Board will now meet 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Castleberry Room of the Country Club at the Highlands, 8136 Highland Glen Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23838.

Budget and capital improvement plan

The Chesterfield County School Board has scheduled [...]

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FY 2014 Proposed Budget

The proposed FY 2014 budget protects instructional programs from cuts and includes a pay increase.

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News Tips 1-22-13

Jan. 22

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Work session topics will include the budget and project-based learning. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold [...]

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Meeting Notices 1-15-13

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend a meeting of the Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber 7:15-9 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Timmons Group, located in Suite 300 at 1001 Boulders Parkway.

The Chesterfield County Budget and Audit Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the [...]

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News Tips 1-14-13

Jan. 14

Meeting

The School Health Advisory Board will meet 7-9 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 594-1757

 

Jan. 14-18

Healthy Youth Week

This is Healthy Youth Week in all elementary schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Activities and messages will focus on healthy food, staying active and limiting screen [...]

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Meeting Notices 1-10-13

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend the Superintendent’s Leadership Session 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Chesapeake Ballroom of the Sheraton Park South, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike.

The Liaison Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 15 [...]

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School Board elects David Wyman as 2013 chair

Last night during its first meeting of 2013, the Chesterfield County School Board elected a chair and vice chair and scheduled meetings for the rest of the year.

David Wyman, who represents the Dale District, will serve as chair for 2013. Patricia Carpenter, who represents the Midlothian District, will serve as vice chair. The other [...]

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First step toward earning a GED® is registering for a class

Adults who do not have a high school diploma can take their first step toward earning a GED by registering for a class offered through the Adult Continuing Education Office:

On-site registration, which includes orientation and evaluation, begins Jan. 16-17 at the Chesterfield Technical Center, 10101 Courthouse Road. GED seekers should arrive at 6:30 p.m. [...]

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Chesterfield has 100 National Board Certified Teachers

Six additional Chesterfield teachers have achieved National Board certification, which is one of the highest credentials in education, and three of Chesterfield’s National Board Certified Teachers have renewed their certification. The new NBCTs will be honored during a regional pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. Jan. 10 at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Singleton Center for [...]

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School Board revises calendar, seeks additional input

After seeking and receiving input about the proposed calendar for 2013-2014,  the Chesterfield County School Board has revised the proposal and is seeking additional comments from parents, employees and the community.

The revised proposal accompanies this news release and is available online at mychesterfieldschools.com. Before Feb. 7, comments may be emailed to calendar@ccpsnet.net or mailed [...]

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News Tips 1-7-13

Jan. 7

Chess

The Chess Club at Hening Elementary will meet in the library at 3:50 p.m.

Contact: 743-3655

 

Dinner

Curtis Elementary families will eat Domino’s Pizza 5 p.m. until closing.

Contact: 768-6175

 

Jan. 8

Meeting

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of [...]

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Meeting Notices 1-3-13

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. Jan. 8 in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Work session topics will include implications of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s budget and a report on on-time graduation.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a business meeting, which will [...]

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News Tips 1-2-13

Jan. 2

Dinner

Bensley Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at Cici’s Pizza.

Contact: 743-3610

 

Jan. 4

Hat Day

Hat Day at Hening Elementary will support the school’s Garden of Hope. Everyone who donates $1 can wear a hat all day.

Contact: 743-3655

 

Field trip

Bensley Elementary fourth-grade students will visit the MathScience [...]

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Two free sessions will offer advice on raising SAT scores

SAT guru John Swann is coming to Chesterfield County Public Schools two more times to help students achieve higher scores on the SAT reasoning test. Students are welcome to register for either of these free and popular sessions, which run 9 a.m.-1 p.m.:

Jan. 19 at Clover Hill High School, 13301 Kelly Green Drive March 2 [...]

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