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Friday, April 17, 2020News Release: 4/17/2020 School division will launch call center to support families
Chesterfield County Public Schools will launch Call CCPS in an effort to continue to support Chesterfield County students and families with their needs related to academics, technology, and social and emotional questions. The new call center will also help connect families with community resources they may need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call CCPS will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through June 12. The call center officially opens on Monday, April 20. Chesterfield
Friday, April 10, 2020News Release: 4/10/2020 School Board to Hold Electronic Meeting on April 14
Previously scheduled business meeting format changed due to COVID-19The previously announced Chesterfield County School Board business meeting at 6 p.m. April 14 will not take place in the county government’s Public Meeting Room, located at 10001 Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield, as originally scheduled. The April 14 School Board in-person business meeting has been changed to an electronic meeting, where School Board members are not assembled in one location to help mitigate the spread of the novel
Friday, March 27, 2020News Release: 3/27/2020 CCPS News Release: CEF, CIS, CCPS FACE Responds to COVID-19
Chesterfield, VA. March 26, 2020 – Our community has been faced with a challenging time given our current environment. We understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on our families and students. From schools closing for the remainder of the academic school year and halting educational opportunities to families facing economic instability and food insecurity, the hardships many are facing are not going unnoticed. A lot has been thrown at Chesterfield County and the world during these last two weeks.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020News Release: 3/11/2020 Wednesday Spotlight: Greenfield Elementary Principal Melissa Reams wins Chesterfield’s 2019 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Leadership
Greenfield Elementary Principal Melissa Reams has been named Chesterfield County Public Schools’ recipient of the 2020 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. The R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership recognize central Virginia principals who go beyond day-to-day demands to create an exceptional educational environment for students and staff members. “[Melissa] exemplifies next level leadership skills, personal relationships with school community, commitment to
Thursday, February 13, 2020News Release: 2/13/2020 Free online preregistration open for incoming kindergarteners
Save time on Kindergarten Registration Day by completing paperwork early Chesterfield County Public Schools will hold Kindergarten Registration Day for the Class of 2033 on April 16 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Families of incoming kindergarten students are strongly encouraged to preregister, completing required paperwork online for free and saving time on the actual Kindergarten Registration Day. Parents can learn more about preregistration on the school division’s website:
Wednesday, February 12, 2020News Release: 2/12/2020 Wednesday Spotlight: Chesterfield County School Board approves 2020-21 school year calendars
The Chesterfield County School Board approved the 2020-21 school year calendars during its February business meeting, expressing its appreciation to those who provided feedback and input throughout the calendar adoption process and noting that several changes had been made due to constituents’ voices. Notable changes from the original draft presented in January include: moving parent-teacher conference day to earlier in November; reinstating Presidents Day as a student/staff holiday; and making the
Monday, February 10, 2020News Release: 2/10/2020 WEDNESDAY SPOTLIGHT: School division enrollment continues to climb- projections show nearly 70 thousand students in the next 10 years
Approximately 45,000 households entrust their most precious possessions – more than 63,000 children – to Chesterfield County Public Schools daily.Strong academic performance, a variety of course selections and outstanding teachers, support staff and administrators continue to drive family interest in Chesterfield County Public Schools. The reputation of the county’s schools often inspires families to make their homes in Chesterfield.“We’re excited to be a first-choice school division for parents,”
Friday, January 24, 2020News Release: 1/24/2020 FY 2021 BUDGET CALENDAR
The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a series of budget work sessions to unpack funding requests made within the Superintendent’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget.Each budget work session is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. in the large conference room at the School Administration Building, located at 9900 Krause Road. Agendas for the budget work sessions will be posted in advance on https://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/chesterfield/Board.nsf/Public.Audio from budget work sessions will be posted
Wednesday, January 22, 2020News Release: 1/22/2020 IMPORTANT! Information regarding the 2020-21 Budget Proposal
Team Chesterfield, Chesterfield County Public Schools is the economic driver for our community. People like me move to our community because of our outstanding schools. Our award-winning schools continue to be cited as a model for excellence in public education, and we are proud to be a school division others aspire to be like. However, there are warning signs that cause concern. Student academic performance is slipping; mental health concerns are increasing; and staff members are leaving for
Friday, January 17, 2020News Release: 1/17/2020 School Board seeks input on proposed 2020-21 calendar
The Chesterfield County School Board is seeking comments from parents, employees and the community about the proposed calendars for 2020-21, which is available online at mychesterfieldschools.com. The School Board is scheduled to vote Feb. 11 on the 2020-21 calendar, as well as the 2020-21 year-round school calendar for Bellwood and Falling Creek elementary schools. Comments may be emailed to calendar@ccpsnet.net by Feb. 4 . The proposed calendars for 2020-21 accompany this news release; here are
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Thursday, January 16, 2020News Release: 1/16/2020 Schools to Watch honors seventh Chesterfield school
The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform seeks to improve academic and developmental outcomes for all students in the middle grades annually by identifying schools that exemplify best practices, promote effective policies, develop leadership, and engage their community. This national group of educators is committed to promoting academic achievement and the best practices that go into engaging students, helping them achieve and celebrating the healthy development of our young
Tuesday, January 14, 2020News Release: 1/14/2020 Chesterfield has 100 National Board Certified Teachers
Achieving a National Board Certification is an accomplishment that is recognized as being a gold standard in teacher certification. By maintaining higher standards for what teachers should know and be able to do, the National Board believes the end result is more rigorous learning for students. A total of 100 National Board Certified Teachers are now working in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Congratulations to our newest National Board Certified teacher, Anna Gahagan, an honors and AP art history
Wednesday, January 08, 2020News Release: 1/8/2020 Chesterfield County School Board 2020 Legislative Program
The 2020 legislative program reflects that Chesterfield County Public Schools is preparing students for successful futures and creating a better tomorrow. Our award-winning school division is preparing every student to be college and career ready. As we implement our new strategic plan, Imagine Tomorrow, Team Chesterfield is on the cusp of creating classrooms of the future that will allow our students to soar to even greater heights. Imagine Tomorrow is more than a strategic plan; it is our daily focus
