Everyone 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 8/17/2023 10:00am – 11:00am 1 8/17/2023 4:00pm – 6:00pm New to Gates (Grades 1-5)3:30-4:00pm 2 8/17/2023 4:00pm – 6:00pm New to Gates (Grades 1-5)3:30-4:00pm 3 8/17/2023 4:00pm – 6:00pm New to Gates (Grades 1-5)3:30-4:00pm 4 8/17/2023 4:00pm – 6:00pm New to Gates (Grades 1-5)3:30-4:00pm 5 8/17/2023 […]
...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!
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Gates Elementary students decorated halls with reports and information honoring famous Black Americans during Black History Month, then classes toured all of the informative hallways.
...Read Full ArticleGates Elementary students explored Chinese culture, then celebrated Lunar New Year with a parade.
...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 […]
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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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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 […]
...Read Full ArticleThe Adapted Curriculum students at Gates Elementary recently learned about voting and read a news article about the Fat Bear competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska. This year’s Fat Bear Week took place October 5-11, and people all over the country could vote for the bear in Katmai that they thought was the fattest. […]
...Read Full ArticleGates Elementary students, parents, and staff participated in National Walk to School Week on Friday, October 14th. Gates PE Teacher Mr. Buckley, and the CCPS Sheriff Department kept our STAR students safe as they made their way to school! Watch DOG DADS Kick Off & shopping at the book fair.
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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 ArticleMinutes With Merv videos provide fast facts to help Chesterfield County Public Schools parents. This video focuses on preventing bullying, specifically the proactive Promote Respect program.
...Read Full ArticleMinutes With Merv videos provide fast facts to help Chesterfield County Public Schools parents. This video focuses on registering students who have not previously attended Chesterfield County Public Schools. After watching the video, go to https://bit.ly/CCPSreg for helpful links.
...Read Full ArticleMinutes With Merv videos provide fast facts to help Chesterfield County Public Schools parents. This video focuses on buses, transportation plans and ParentVUE. All families are asked to update student transportation info: https://bit.ly/3AEtY5w.
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Hey, students! How about making a video to thank your teacher? Chesterfield County Public Schools is collecting short videos (about 20 seconds long) of PK-12 students telling teachers about the difference they make. The videos will be part of a back-to-school event for teachers and may be used on social media too. Follow this link […]
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Chesterfield County Public Schools is accepting prekindergarten applications for the 2022-23 school year. Prekindergarten serves 4-year-olds with the greatest need, helping them build skills and prepare for kindergarten. Free, full-day prekindergarten with transportation is offered at: Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy for children zoned to attend Bellwood, Bensley, Beulah, Marguerite Christian, Curtis, Ecoff, Enon, Gates, […]
...Read Full ArticleChesterfield County Public Schools is on the go, connecting with students, families and community members where they are. We’re rolling out a brand-new Speakers Bureau as part of this outreach. Through in-person presentations to community groups, the Speakers Bureau shares in a lively way the work of #oneCCPS. To get a speaker for your group, just […]
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