Congrats to the class of 2025! Watch the ceremonies
This week, nearly 4,200 Chesterfield County Public Schools students received high school diplomas during graduation ceremonies May 19-28. Every graduation is available to view on YouTube. Photos from all the ceremonies will be available soon.
There is one remaining graduation ceremony this coming week:
Carver College and Career Academy: May 28 at 2:30 p.m., CTC@Hull
Congratulations to all of our graduates – we’re proud of you and your incredible accomplishments!
If you’re sharing posts about graduations this year, be sure to tag it with #CCPS25 and #oneCCPS so the entire community can see and celebrate with you.
Schools closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day
All Chesterfield County Public Schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday.
Reminder: May 29 is a full day and other important dates
This is a quick and friendly reminder that Thursday, May 29, will be a full day of school instead of an early dismissal. This change does not impact Bellwood Elementary, which already scheduled May 29 as a full day. After hearing back from the Virginia Department of Education, we can confirm that on May 30, schools will dismiss three hours early as planned (see notes about Bellwood and Davis elementary schools below) Other calendar items of note:
Monday, May 26: Chesterfield County Public Schools are closed for Memorial Day.
Thursday, May 29: Full day of school
Friday, May 30: Three-hour early dismissal for students and the last day of school with two exceptions:
Bellwood Elementary, which follows a year-round calendar
Davis Elementary, which will be closed for students May 30 so teachers can pack and move classrooms from their current school building to the new school building opening in August
Student calendars are available in English and Spanish on our website.
Final report cards for the 2024-2025 school year coming soon
The last report cards for 2024-2025 are coming!
Final quarter report cards will be posted to ParentVUE. They will not be printed and mailed to homes. Parents who want a paper report card may visit the school to have the report card printed out.
Report cards will be posted to ParentVUE on these dates:
Tuesday, June 3, for every school except Bellwood Elementary and Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy.
Monday, June 9, for Bellwood Elementary.
Parents can find easy-to-follow directions for accessing ParentVUE online. ParentVUE is also available as a free app from the App Store and Google Play. Parents who do not have access to ParentVUE should contact their child’s school to get login information.
Chesterfield Recovery Academy celebrates student accomplishments
The Chesterfield Recovery Academy held its third completion ceremony May 16 to celebrate the 27 students enrolled this year. Seven of those students have completed their diploma requirements and will graduate with their home high schools this month. An eighth student is on track to graduate in July.
See what some students had to say about their experience.
Virginia’s first recovery academy, the Chesterfield Recovery Academy opened in August 2022. “One step, one day, one success at a time” is the philosophy of the program, which serves high school students from central Virginia who are recovering from drug addiction. The program is a collaboration among 15 localities, the commonwealth of Virginia and community partners. Learn more about the Chesterfield Recovery Academy.
Learn how to become a licensed special education teacher May 29
Are you passionate about education, have a bachelor’s degree and want to know more about pathways to becoming a licensed special education teacher? You’re invited to a free information session hosted by Chesterfield County Public Schools at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Monacan High (11501 Smoketree Drive, Richmond, VA.
Learn more about licensure pathways, support programs and the application process. Meet and ask questions with representatives and professionals from Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Registration is encouraged, though not required. For more information, email careers@ccpsnet.net.
Highlights from May 13, 2025 school board meeting
The Chesterfield County School Board held its regular meeting on April 8. The meeting included presentations about summer learning opportunities, food and nutrition, math, our draft 2026-27 calendar and more. There were a number of recognitions given for student accomplishments, and for our exceptional staff and partners. Check out all the highlights from the May 13, 2025 board meeting.
What do you think of the proposed 2026-27 calendar?
At the May 13 School Board meeting, a draft student calendar was proposed for the 2026-27 school year. The calendar includes:
178 instructional days
Two-week winter break and one-week spring break aligned with largest Region 1 school divisions
Aug. 24-25 start of school
March 29-April 2 spring break
June 4 end of school
Before the School Board votes to approve the calendar, we’re seeking additional feedback:
Submit comments by May 29 to calendarcomments@ccpsnet.net.
Student calendars for the coming 2025-26 school year are available in English and Spanish on the school system’s website.
Deadline to register for summer programs, SOL/W!SE/SAT academies is May 28
CCPS summer programs help fill in learning gaps, strengthen skills or get ahead. Whatever the motivation, summer school can help make summer count! Summer programs are available for eligible students with and without an individualized education program. The deadline to register for 2025 summer programs is Wednesday, May 28.
Learn more and sign-up online.
Weapons detection systems planned for middle and high schools
School safety is a top priority, and Chesterfield County Public Schools continuously reviews and improves school safety measures.
In December and January, the school system conducted demonstrations of weapons detection systems at Robious Middle and Meadowbrook High. Data from the demonstrations helped school leaders make decisions about adding weapons detection systems as an additional layer of security at middle schools and high schools.
On May 13, the Chesterfield County School Board voted to procure OpenGate systems. The scanners are similar to the ones used at amusement parks, concerts or sporting events.
During its May 28 meeting, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on appropriating funds for the OpenGate purchase.
The scanners are expected to be in place in time for the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Chesterfield County Public Schools will keep students, families and staff members fully informed as the process moves forward.
CCPS recognizes four Beginning Teachers of the Year
Each year, Chesterfield County Public Schools recognizes four beginning teachers as the best among their peers. The Beginning Teacher of the Year Awards recognize new educators who excel in instructional planning and delivery, in creation of a learning environment and in professionalism. This year, 29 of the 301 new teachers working in Chesterfield schools were nominated.
These four teachers were recognized at the school board meeting on May 13:
2025 Elementary School Beginning Teacher of the Year: Melissa Micou, Crestwood Elementary
2025 Middle School Beginning Teacher of the Year: Ramsey Deheck, Bailey Bridge Middle
2025 High School Beginning Teacher of the Year: Justin “Tyler” Warren, Matoaca High
2025 Overall CCPS Beginning Teacher of the Year: Richard Troshak, Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
Read more about these teachers’ accomplishments and contributions.
CCPS in the Know: ParentVUE
ParentVUE makes it easier than ever to stay informed and involved in your child’s education. The digital platform enables parents to securely access student grades, assignments, attendance and more. This video gives a quick overview of how to use ParentVUE. Learn more about ParentVUE on our website.
The ParentVUE video is part of a series created by Chesterfield County Public Schools to give quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia’s largest school system. Watch every CCPS in the Know in this playlist.
Reminder: Schools will collect Chromebooks in May, then distribute new ones when next school year begins
This month, Chesterfield County Public Schools will collect all existing Chromebooks and chargers before this school year ends. When the next school year begins, new Chromebooks will be distributed to students. This is part of a transition to a new four-year lease for Chromebooks, starting with the 2025-26 school year.
Each school will communicate with its students and families about that school’s specific dates for testing and Chromebook returns. Also, it’s important to note that Chromebooks will be provided to students as required for summer school, official CCPS summer programs and summer CCPSOnline courses.