Mark your calendars: Upcoming important dates for CCPS families
No matter how you keep track of your schedule, make sure it includes all of these upcoming important dates!
For students on the traditional calendar:
Dec. 19, 2025: Last day of regular classes
Dec. 20-Jan. 4, 2026: Winter break. All schools closed. CCPS offices open except during designated holidays
Jan. 5: Classes resume
Jan. 13: Three-hour early release for students; Q2 ends
Jan. 19: Holiday, all CCPS schools and offices closed
Jan. 30: Report cards for Q2 issued
For students on the Bellwood Elementary year-round calendar:
Dec. 19, 2025: Early release for students; Q2 ends (Bellwood)
Dec. 20-Jan. 4, 2026: Winter break. All schools closed. CCPS offices open except during designated holidays
Jan. 5-9: Intersession break
Jan. 16: Report cards for Q2 issued (Bellwood)
Jan. 19: Holiday, all CCPS schools and offices closed
Keep track of all dates for the 2025-26 school year on our Calendars page.
Information about snow days and instructional time
The Virginia Department of Education requires schools to meet a specific number of instructional hours each school year. School systems across the state set their own calendars and make decisions about emergency closings based on local conditions, and our student calendar was intentionally built with flexibility to account for weather-related disruptions.
At this time, we are still able to meet the state’s required instructional hours without making any changes to our schedule. As winter continues, we will keep families and staff informed if adjustments become necessary.
CCPS in the Know: Champion Card
The CCPS Champion Card (formerly Super Senior Passport) is a special benefit for seniors in the Chesterfield area that offers free admission to school athletic events, music and theater performances, and other school activities and opportunities. Watch this episode of CCPS in the Know to learn more about the Champion Card. Ready to sign up? Visit our Champion Card page to get started.
Do you have a question for In the Know? Ask it here for a chance to be featured. Watch all past episodes of CCPS in the Know on YouTube.
Free online therapy available even when schools are closed
Holidays can sometimes disrupt students’ emotional well-being, but mental health support can provide the tools they need to stay resilient and thrive. Free online therapy for Chesterfield students in grades 6-12 continues even when schools are closed for winter break and holidays.
After completing the opt-in process for Hazel Health, families schedule telehealth sessions that occur at home. This connection can help students with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, social skills, bullying and more. It is important to note that Hazel Health does not replace emergency services.
In order for students to have access to this resource, parents must opt in via ParentVUE. Parents are encouraged to start the opt-in process no later than Dec. 17, 2025 to ensure their children can access online therapy sessions over winter break.
Use this simple process to get support for your child:
First, sign in to ParentVUE in order to opt in to Hazel Health. After you opt in, Chesterfield County Public Schools will share your information with Hazel Health (usually this happens within one business day). View instructions in English and Spanish to use ParentVUE to opt in.
Next, go to this Hazel Health page to create an account and complete the online consent.
Finally, schedule an enrollment call and your child’s first appointment with Hazel Health.
Visit the CCPS Mental Health Support page for more information.
CCPS job postings and applications to pause starting Dec. 20 during transition to new system
Beginning Dec. 20, 2025, CCPS job postings and applications will temporarily pause during a required transition period for the implementation of the new Workday platform. During this period, CCPS will not be posting open jobs nor accepting applications.
On Jan. 5, 2026, all open positions will be available on the new Workday site and applications will be accepted through that platform. Please note that all candidates who applied for positions through the previous system must reapply for those positions in Workday to be considered.
For questions, email careers@ccpsnet.net.
School Board meeting rescheduled for Dec. 18, 2025
The Chesterfield County School Board has rescheduled its regular business meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in the Chesterfield County Public Meeting Room (10001 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA). Visit BoardDocs to see the meeting agenda and more.
Public comment will be accepted during the business meeting. Submit written public comments to the board online or sign up to speak in person by 2 p.m. Dec. 18.
The meeting will be broadcast via live stream at http://chesterfieldschoolsva.swagit.com/live/ and on television on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.
Dec. 18 is deadline to apply to Career and Technical Center
Career and Technical Center applications for 2026-27 will close at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 18, 2025. Details about the application process, including a link to the online application portal, are available here.
The Career and Technical Center offers engaging, up-to-date programs, enabling high school students to explore career fields ranging from health professions to technology to skilled trades to logistics and more. In dozens of career pathways, students earn industry-recognized certifications and connect with work-based learning experiences.
Learn more on the Career and Technical Center website. Email Karen Golden at karenm_golden@ccpsnet.net with questions.
Everybody vote! CCPS principal in the running for national award
Dr. Randi Smith, principal of Ettrick Elementary, is one of nine finalists for the national Constantino Family Engagement Practitioner Award. Online voting is part of the selection process, so let’s rally around Dr. Smith and vote, vote, vote!
It’s easy and free: Cast your vote here for Dr. Smith before Jan. 30, 2026. You’ll have to provide your name; email address; and affiliation (educator, parent, community member, etc.).
Dr. Smith was named a finalist for the Constantino Family Engagement Practitioner Award based on her work to lift up family, school and community partnerships. She has led Ettrick Elementary since 2015, helping the school overcome challenges and emerge as a beacon of educational excellence. Ettrick Elementary is a fully accredited Title I school that has been recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School for closing achievement gaps.
The winner of the Constantino Family Engagement Practitioner Award will be announced in early 2026 and will receive $10,000 and other prizes. Learn more about Ettrick Elementary and watch this video for a closer look at the school’s family hub.
Final reminder: Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2024-25 school year closes today, Dec. 12.
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 who received special education services during the 2024-25 school year.
For questions, contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne by email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov or phone at 804-418-4672.