Superintendent
Message from the Superintendent
Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D.
Welcome to the website of Chesterfield County Public Schools, designed to effectively inform the public about our award-winning school division. Chesterfield is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow, as evidenced by the county’s designation by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the country’s 100 Best Communities for Young People.
Families continue to make Chesterfield a first-choice community in part because of the public school system, named by a national research and relocation firm as one of the top school districts in the nation. Nearly 59,000 students attend 62 schools, making Chesterfield County Public Schools one of the 100 largest districts in the United States.
The School Board and our employees are committed to our vision for a public education system that provides an engaging and relevant education that prepares every student to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are dedicated to providing a quality education for every child by focusing on three priority goals:
- academic excellence for all students
- 21st-century learning and technology
- citizenship and core values
Everyone in Chesterfield has a role to play in public education. Teamwork is the best approach because when we work together, we can meet and even exceed our expectations for school and student success. I encourage parents, guardians and volunteers to get involved in our schools and help us create a school system in which all children will not only become successful learners but also will embrace learning as a joyful, lifelong activity.
Join a winning team — Chesterfield County Public Schools! Together we can help children realize their hopes and dreams.
Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D.
Superintendent
