Chesterfield County Public Schools is offering free afternoon snacks and supper at more than 30 schools for students in after-school activities. Participating schools are located in areas where 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. This site provides details about schools offering after-school meals.
...Read Full ArticleBoth campuses of the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center invite families to Nov. 18 open houses to learn about the 30+ programs available to high school students. November is College and Career Readiness Month, so it’s a great time to see how career and technical education can help students jump-start their careers. Families can learn more […]
...Read Full ArticleApples are at the core of Virginia’s annual Crunch Heard ՚Round the Commonwealth, which is part of National Farm to School Month. Using apples from Crown Orchard, students in Felisha Johnson’s class at Carver College and Career Academy tested, tweaked and perfected several recipes. Their apple crumble will soon be added to menus in Chesterfield […]
...Read Full ArticleDuring a visit to Falling Creek Elementary, Sparky the Fire Dog shared fire safety information with students. During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14), let’s take a moment to watch a video of Sparky’s visit.
...Read Full ArticleDuring its Oct. 10 meeting, the Chesterfield County School Board accommodated a request from the Chesterfield County registrar related to the 2024 presidential primary because many schools serve as voting sites:
...Read Full ArticleFor Virginia Farm to School Week (Oct. 2-6), urban agriculture students at the Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse discuss the importance of locally grown food and plants.
...Read Full ArticleEveryone within Chesterfield County Public Schools works to support students and help them grow into strong young people. When problems arise that get in the way of learning, schools want to connect with students and families to solve those problems. But we can only solve problems that we know about, so communicating to school staff […]
...Read Full ArticleThey say 80% of success is showing up, so we’re encouraging students, staff members and families to show up. If we all show up as our best selves this school year, then is there any doubt that great things will happen? Show up ready to learn. Show up with kindness. Show up for each other. Show up!
...Read Full ArticleStudents started the school year strong! This video features happy images from the first week of 2023-24. Head to #oneCCPS social media to see even more joy:
...Read Full ArticleOrientation Grade Level Orientation Date Orientation Time Notes K 8/18/2023 8:00am – 2:00pmCamp OrientationsA-L/M-Z May also attend Backyard Bash on 8/17/23 prior to “Little Leaders” Kdg. Camp Bensley 1 8/17/2023 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 2 8/17/2023 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 3 8/17/2023 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 4 8/17/2023 4:30 pm – 6:30 […]
...Read Full ArticleTeachers from nine nations are settling in at 10 Chesterfield County schools. Hired through a partnership with Participate Learning, the 30 teachers arrived from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, the Philippines and Trinidad and Tobago. They will teach a variety of subjects, including elementary education, English as a Second Language and Spanish.
...Read Full ArticleLet’s have a round of applause for this spring’s Disney Musicals in Schools performances: They were all smashing successes! In partnership with Chesterfield County Public Schools, Virginia Repertory Theatre selected four Title I elementaries to participate in the program, which is provided at no cost to the schools: Bensley, Crestwood, Harrowgate and Reams Road. Learn more […]
...Read Full ArticleChesterfield County Public Schools welcomed teachers from nine nations on July 27. During the 2023-24 school year, 30 educators will work as full-time teachers in 10 different schools. Greeted by Chesterfield County Public Schools leaders and principals, the teachers arrived from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, the Philippines and Trinidad and Tobago. […]
...Read Full ArticleA total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in the 2023 Little Feet Meet. As students run, jump, throw and have fun, the field day helps build acceptance and inclusion.
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Chesterfield County Public Schools offers Summer Play Camps for early childhood special education students. The weeklong camps provide enrichment experiences and help students practice play and social skills. Families are asked to register here, then school staff members will be in touch to confirm which week their child will attend camp.
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Team MAGIK is a basketball camp for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2023-24. Campers will improve basketball skills, develop teamwork and learn important life lessons. Team MAGIK runs 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday at Midlothian Middle, and the cost is $65 for each one-week session. Sign up now for one or more […]
...Read Full ArticleCamp EPIC (Exploring Pathways in Careers) offers exciting, hands-on career experiences for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2023-24. Camp EPIC runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $150 for each one-week session. Sign up now for one session or two sessions!
...Read Full ArticleNot sure how budget planning for a school system works? This video is here to help! Dates of #oneCCPS work sessions and town halls plus budget details are here: bit.ly/CCPSbudget. We hope you’ll join efforts to create a better tomorrow for our students and our community. ¿No está seguro de cómo trabaja la planificación presupuestaria para […]
...Read Full ArticleVirginia Repertory Theatre was awarded a grant from Disney to bring Disney Musicals in Schools to Chesterfield County Public Schools. This is the first time Disney Musicals in Schools, which works to create sustainable theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools, has been connected to any school in Virginia. The Cameron Foundation and the Nunnally Foundation […]
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Kate Doctor, who teaches in the Health Professions and Therapies Specialty Center at Monacan High, is the Chesterfield County Teacher of the Year. Every Chesterfield County school annually selects its Teacher of the Year. Chesterfield County Public Schools selects from those honorees an Elementary School Teacher of the Year, a Middle School Teacher of the […]
...Read Full ArticleHere’s a winter break message for Team Chesterfield from #oneCCPS Superintendent Merv Daugherty. Winter break for Chesterfield County students will be Dec. 19-Jan. 2; the first day back will be Jan. 3. In a change from previous years, school offices and the Career and Technical Center @ Hull will be open during winter break but will […]
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Virginia Repertory Theatre receives a grant from Disney to fund theater education programFour Chesterfield County elementary schools selected to produce Disney musicals at no cost Virginia Repertory Theatre has been awarded a grant from Disney to bring Disney Musicals in Schools to Chesterfield County Public Schools. This is the first time Disney Musicals in Schools, […]
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Chesterfield residents will vote this fall on the Community Facilities Bond Plan, which would authorize the issuance of $540 million in general obligation bonds. If approved, the Community Facilities Bond Plan will, over the next eight to 10 years, fund 26 capital improvement projects split among four categories: schools, public safety, libraries and parks. Some […]
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Parents and caregivers are invited for Coffee + Conversation, free virtual sessions 1-2 p.m. offering helpful information. Register for the sessions that most interest you. Coffee + Conversation is hosted by CCPS Family and Community Engagement Office and Chesterfield County Prevention Services.
...Read Full ArticlePlease see slide deck for more information as well as the welcome videos!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LyThPMDaWOW0bwyhgS8Z8_WzmWs9Vdiv/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/11BE96vvoT_Zp_cqr5D6t6bilTm1xXHaU/view?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQk-4Tal2UQ4n-7sKAsxj7GT9GxmseADhLOXPDNmTalLtF2GSmGXGQLlanXb3BZuwnhFpidXsr9KTJv/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
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