Summer hours and dates
From June 9 through Aug. 8, Chesterfield County Public Schools and school division offices are open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and closed on Fridays.
Chesterfield County Public Schools will also be closed Thursday, June 19, and Monday, July 7.
Families find free lunches and fun at Wednesday farmers market
It’s becoming a summer tradition for families to head to the weekly Chesterfield Farmers Market (6701 Mimms Loop) for free lunches, giveaways and educational fun. In partnership with local growers and nonprofits, Chesterfield County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will be at the market 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Aug. 6.
Children 18 and younger can get a delicious lunch and enjoy different food and wellness activities each week, such as meeting a 900-pound cow named Rosemary, learning about beehives, meeting a local dentist and touring Virginia State University’s mobile agricultural education lab.
The Wednesday lunch program is featured in this 2024 video by the Virginia Department of Education.
Chesterfield County Public Schools serves free summer meals
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers summer meals for children 1-18 years old. Free breakfasts and lunches will be available at 21 sites Monday through Thursday from June 23 through July 17, unless otherwise specified. Sites will be closed July 7.
Bellwood Elementary (June 9-20): breakfast 9-9:30 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Beulah Elementary: breakfast 7:15-8 a.m. and lunch 10-10:55 a.m.
Bon Air Elementary: breakfast 9-9:30 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Chalkley Elementary: breakfast 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch 10-11 a.m.
Ecoff Elementary: breakfast 7:10-7:40 a.m. and lunch 10-11 a.m.
Enon Elementary: breakfast 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch 10-11:15 a.m.
Gates Elementary: breakfast 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch 10-11 a.m.
Harrowgate Elementary: breakfast 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch 10-11:10 a.m.
Hopkins Elementary: breakfast 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch 10-10:50 a.m.
Jacobs Road Elementary: breakfast 9-9:50 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Matoaca Elementary: breakfast 7:10-7:40 a.m. and lunch 10-11 a.m.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary: breakfast 7-7:50 a.m. and lunch 10-11 a.m.
Alberta Smith Elementary: breakfast 7:20-8 a.m. and lunch 10-11 a.m.
Reams Road Elementary: breakfast 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch 10-11 a.m.
Falling Creek Middle: breakfast 9-9:30 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Bird High: breakfast 9:30-10:05 a.m. and lunch noon-12:30 p.m.
Thomas Dale High: breakfast 8:45-9:15 a.m. and lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Meadowbrook High: breakfast 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
CTC@Courthouse (June 2-6): breakfast 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Archangel Michael and St. Anthony Church (June 16-July 9): breakfast 9-9:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday and lunch noon-12:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
Chesterfield County Farmers Market (June 4-Aug. 6): lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday
See complete information about our 2025 summer meals here.
School Board adopts $1.07 billion operating budget at June meeting
The School Board adopted a $1.07 billion balanced budget for fiscal year 2026 at its June 3 meeting. The budget funds operational costs for the 2025-26 school year while providing resources to meet state requirements, achieve community expectations and retain a high-quality workforce.
The adopted budget reflects an increase of $43.2 million over the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, and it is $17.2M above the budget proposed in January by Superintendent John Murray because the state and county provided additional funding for public education. Go to oneccps.org/budget for information about budget details and the budget process. Priorities that were on the unfunded list in January are part of the adopted budget, including:
Student-facing needs
$9.7 million for special education support
$4 million for growth of the English language learners program
$100,000 for Communities In Schools expansion
Other needs
$1.2 million for fleet maintenance and fuel
$210,000 for other inflation
$577,000 for technology equipment
$582,000 for mega trailers
See all of the budget materials presented at the June 3 School Board meeting.
Calendar dates for 2026-27 approved for schools on the traditional schedule
At its June 3 meeting, the School Board approved calendar dates for the 2026-27 school year for schools that follow a traditional calendar.
In part, the calendar includes:
178 instructional days
A 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
All calendar dates may be found on the school division website at oneccps.org/calendars. Please note: It is best to access student calendar dates from the school division website to ensure you are viewing current information.
VIDEO: Students teach their folks some dance moves
Grange Hall Elementary second graders learned folk dances from around the world during music class. When family members were invited to observe, they enjoyed trying the folk dances too.
Visual arts teachers celebrated for their accomplishments
Each year, Chesterfield County Public Schools recognizes outstanding visual arts teachers. Congratulations to the 2025 honorees:
Elementary Visual Arts Educator of the Year: Shell Langston, Hopkins Elementary
Middle School Visual Arts Educator of the Year: Erin Smith, Adaptive Arts Program
High School Visual Arts Educator of the Year: Shannon Sissokho, Thomas Dale High
New to the Profession Visual Arts Educator of the Year: Zoe Brinson, Thomas Dale High
Cosby High student selected for national journalism conference
Abigail Willis, a rising senior at Cosby High, was chosen to participate in this summer’s Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. She will join 300 students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism and media.
A captain of Cosby’s speech and debate team and a student council leader, Abigail was chosen for the conference based on her academic accomplishments and demonstrated interest and excellence in journalism and media studies.
During the conference, youth correspondents participate in hands-on, experiential learning through decision-making simulations that challenge them to solve problems and explore the creative, practical and ethical tensions inherent in journalism and media.
Chesterfield principals recognized for inspiring leadership
Two principals in Chesterfield County Public Schools are among 31 educational leaders selected for a new program designed to recognize the achievements of Virginia principals. Congratulations to Dr. Randi Smith of Ettrick Elementary and Dr. Amanda Voelker of James River High for being named Principals of Distinction.
Created by the Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals and Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, the program celebrates the contributions of principals and seeks to inspire others within the educational community. The selection process for the inaugural Principals of Distinction focused on applicants with strong leadership in improved student achievement, effective instructional leadership and developing a school environment that fosters the removal of nonacademic barriers.
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2024-25 school year
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the Virginia Department of Education’s annual Special Education Parent Involvement Survey.
This survey will remain open through Dec. 12, 2025. Please complete one survey for each of your children currently receiving special education services during the 2024-2025 school year.
For questions, contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne by email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov or phone at 804-418-4672.
Highlights from June 3, 2025, School Board meeting
The Chesterfield County School Board held its regular meeting on June 3. The meeting included presentations about facilities maintenance, updates on the west area high school, CTC pathways and more. There were a number of actions, including the adoption of the 2026-27 school calendar. The board also presented recognitions for our exceptional staff and partners.
Check out all the highlights from the June 3, 2025, board meeting.
Update your child's transportation information for the 2025-26 school year
The 2024-25 school year is just coming to a close, but transportation planning for the coming school year is already underway. All families are asked to update student transportation information by logging into ParentVUE to choose the way students will travel to and from school and to check your home address and any alternative addresses. Easy-to-follow directions for accessing ParentVUE are online, and your student’s school can provide additional assistance.
Please update transportation information prior to Aug. 1 to ensure that changes are reflected in your student’s bus route at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Bus stops and pick-up/drop-off times will be available via Versatrans e-link in mid July.
Bus numbers will be shared with families closer to the beginning of the school year.
Transport type: How will your student travel to and from school? Within ParentVUE, choose the method that your student will use most of the time.
Addresses: Here is how to update your student’s address:
Parents/guardians can make changes to transportation information by logging into ParentVUE, clicking the student’s name, then clicking on student info.
Alternative addresses are places students stay before or after school on a regular basis (for example: alternating custodial parent addresses). Families use ParentVUE to update alternative addresses and pickup/drop-off days as often as needed.Parents/guardians can contact their school’s registrar to make the change.
Please note: A student’s home address must be confirmed by the registrar at the student’s school before changes are final.
More detailed information and instructions: See this document.
Questions: Call the Transportation Department at 804-464-3077.
See photos and watch 2025 CCPS graduation ceremonies
Nearly 4,200 Chesterfield County Public Schools students received high school diplomas during graduation ceremonies May 19-28. Congratulations to all of our graduates – we’re proud of you and your incredible accomplishments!
Relive and save the memories with video replays and photos from this year’s events:
▶️ Watch each graduation on YouTube.
📸 View and download photos from each ceremony.
🎉See the the highlights from this years #CCPS25 graduations.
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.
Mark your calendars – El Librotazo, our big book party, is July 15
Put on your party (and reading) hats for El Librotazo, the big book party! At El Librotazo, every child can choose up to five books to keep for free. That’s right: Every child from birth through high school can get books to keep and enjoy for as long as they want. That’s why this is a big book party!
Join us from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (10300 Courthouse Road). There is no cost to attend, take home books, or enjoy fun and food at El Librotazo.
Families are asked to register by July 8 for free tickets. We have a limit of 3,000 attendees. Register soon – this event fills up fast!
Books for all ages will be available in English and Spanish. In addition to books, enjoy these other activities at El Librotazo:
Try out an obstacle course and bounce on big inflatables
Create hands-on crafts led by the Children’s Museum of Richmond
Play games led by Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.
Experience lively music and cultural performances
Enjoy popsicles and popcorn
Get up close to a fire truck, a police vehicle, and a school bus
Chat with 20 community groups and vendors
This big book party is made possible thanks to the support from the Chesterfield Education Foundation, Dominion Energy, HappyKidz, Interspan, Fayad Law, and the Old Dominion Group.
Final report cards for the 2024-2025 school year out June 3 and 9
The last report cards for 2024-2025 for every school except Bellwood Elementary and Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy were posted to ParentVUE on Tuesday, June 3.
Report cards for Bellwood Elementary and CECLA will be posted Monday, June 9.
Final quarter report cards are being 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.
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.
VIDEO: Big fun and bigger smiles at Little Feet Meet
Hundreds of Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Little Feet Meets for Chesterfield County Public Schools. This video showcases the connections and joy generated at the annual gatherings at James River High and Matoaca High. Little Feet Meets, which build acceptance and inclusion, give students time to run, jump, throw and have fun outdoors.
Congressional App Challenge open for middle and high school students
The 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now open to all middle and high school students in Virginia. This nationwide event encourages students’ participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education fields. Middle and high school students from across the country will compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.
To register, students will need to enter the congressional district in which they reside. Unsure of who your representative is? Use the Find My Representative tool.
The deadline for this year’s competition is Oct. 30, 2025. See the full rules and requirements.