Matoaca Elementary’s annual Turkey Trot pairs food donations with physical fitness. This year’s donations exceeded last year’s: 2,750 items — more than a ton of food — were donated to the Chesterfield Food Bank! Even though rain kept students indoors, they enjoyed relay races and crab soccer.
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Matoaca Elementary’s celebration of Veterans Day included patriotic music and shoutouts to each branch of the military.
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Matoaca Elementary gathered for a fall festival in October. Trunk-or-treat, carnival games and lots of fun made for a festive evening that benefited the school’s PTA.
...Read Full ArticleWith the motto “Five tribes, one village,” Matoaca Elementary builds community through a house system. A monthly pep rally celebrates each tribe in turn: Mattaponi, Monacan, Pamunkey, Nansemond and Chickahominy. A real-life version of the Hungry Hungry Hippos game as a big hit during the October pep rally.
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Matoaca Elementary teachers turned out to celebrate homecoming at Matoaca High and support students participating as cheerleaders and football players.
...Read Full ArticleChesterfield 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 ArticleChesterfield County parents are invited to learn about gifted education possibilities during Glimpse Into Gifted. The free event is for parents who wonder if their child is gifted and for parents whose child has been identified as gifted. Glimpse Into Gifted will take place 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 19 at Beulah Recreation Center (6901 Hopkins Road). […]
...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 Date Time K 8/17/2023 9:30am – 11:00am 1 8/18/2023 10:00am – 11:30am 2 8/18/2023 10:00am – 11:30am 3 8/18/2023 1:00pm – 2:30pm 4 8/18/2023 1:00pm – 2:30pm 5 8/18/2023 1:00pm – 2:30pm Back to School Night Grade Date Time K 9/19/2023 6:00pm – 7:30pm 1 9/19/2023 6:00pm – 7:30pm 2 9/19/2023 6:00pm – […]
...Read Full ArticleThe Virginia Department of Health has shared flyers in English and Spanish regarding required vaccines for students starting kindergarten. Documentation of vaccines must be provided to your school before a student may start school. Learn more about kindergarten registration on the division website.
...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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Student-grown vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials and native plants will be available at the annual plant sale at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse, 10101 Courthouse Road. The event is open to the public 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 15. Students in urban agriculture plant systems and greenhouse production will sell more than 250 varieties […]
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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.
...Read Full ArticleKindergarten preregistration will be available on March 6th. You will find the form on our kindergarten ready webpage. Once you have submitted the form, we will reach out to schedule an appointment to finish your in person registration and student assessment. Be sure to check out our kindergarten ready page that has a list of […]
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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!
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Prekindergarten applications are open for the 2023-24 school year. Prekindergarten is a free, full-day program for 4-year-olds, and transportation is provided in accordance with school system guidelines. Click here for more information or to apply.
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