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Schools on our traditional schedule for 2025-26 begin classes the week of Aug. 18. Be sure to check the CCPS calendars page for important dates for the next school year.

Important: Update your child's transportation information for the 2025-26 school year

If you have not done so already, please update your student's 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.

• Bus stops and pick-up/drop-off times will be available via Versatrans e-link on July 21 after 7:30 p.m. 

  • Transportation information must be updated by July 15 to be included in the bus stops and pick-up drop off times posted on July 21.

  • Transportation information should be updated prior to Aug. 1 to ensure that changes are reflected in your student’s bus route when school begins. 

• 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.

Address: 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.

While this is a ticketed-only event, those who want to enjoy the ceremony and celebrate our graduates can watch the livestream on YouTube.

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Virginia SUN Bucks will begin issuing benefits in mid-July

The Virginia Department of Social Services will begin issuing benefits through the Virginia SUN Bucks 2025 program on July 18, 2025. The program provides $120 in supplemental grocery funds to hundreds of thousands of children across the Commonwealth. 

VDSS will distribute benefits initially to more than 650,000 children found automatically eligible through their participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and income-eligible Medical Assistance. Also included in this distribution are children determined eligible through an approved application for free or reduced-price meals from the National School Lunch Program.

If a child is not automatically eligible for Virginia SUN Bucks and needs to apply, a paper application is available here to download, print and mail in, or applicants can contact the Virginia SUN Bucks Call Center to apply from July 1- August 15, 2025, at 866-513-1414. The following information about the child is necessary to complete the application: 

• Legal name (first and last name)

• Date of birth (month, date, year)

• Home address

• Child’s school name

• School’s county/city division

• Student ID number (found in the school’s parent portal)

• All family income (from work and other sources)

• Proof of citizenship or legal status (not required)

• The last four digits of their Social Security number (not required)

Children found eligible through a Virginia SUN Bucks application will be issued benefits beginning August 1, 2025. VDSS will complete distribution of all SUN Bucks benefits by the end of September 2025.

Our Farmers Market menu for July 23

The CCPS Food and Nutrition Services team is serving up food and fun each week at the Chesterfield Farmers Market (6701 Mimms Loop). Join us July 23 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to get a taste of this menu:

• Entrée: Peruvian Chicken Drumstick (Joyce Farms) served with Cuban black beans and rice (Tidewater Grain Company) and local bell peppers (Becerra Produce Farm)

• Side: Local cantaloupe (Becerra Produce Farm)

• Beverage: Fresh local milk (Richlands Dairy)

Kids under 18 eat free. Adults may purchase a meal for $9 — cash or check only.

This week, families can meet real-life tooth superheroes! Dr. Voth and his team from Virginia Family Dentistry will be on-site, sharing fun tips to keep growing smiles shining bright.

New for the 2025-26 school year: SchoolCafe app is all you need for school meals

Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools will move to the SchoolCafe web platform and app for everything related to school meals. This powerful app replaces three apps previously used for viewing menus, paying for meals online and applying for free or reduced-price meals (MealViewer, MySchoolBucks and MySchoolApps).

SchoolCafe will continue to help families:

• Make online payments for meals

• View breakfast and lunch menus

• Monitor your child’s cafeteria purchases

• Set spending limits

• Receive low balance notifications

Here’s what to do to get started with SchoolCafe:

• Go to www.schoolcafe.com or download the free SchoolCafe app to your phone.

• Create an account using your child’s student ID number. (You can find your child’s student ID via ParentVUE or by contacting your school.)

• Set preferences and add funds as needed. (Any money that was in your MySchoolBucks account has been transferred to SchoolCafe.)

• If you have questions or need help setting up your account, then call 866-442-6030 (toll free) or click the purple icon at the bottom of the screen to check out FAQs or chat with the SchoolCafe support team.

Learn more about the Food and Nutrition Services Department of Chesterfield County Public Schools.

June 25: vaccine clinic planned for rising seventh and 12th grade students

The Chesterfield Health Department will hold a vaccine clinic on July 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield Health Department (9501 Lucy Corr Circle). Those who attend the clinic are asked to bring your insurance card if applicable, however, people with little to no insurance are welcome to attend.

Click the links below to register for an appointment. See the flyer for more information.

• July 25 - English

• July 25 - Spanish