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Here’s what’s happening in your Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Important dates and events
Feb. 16 - a full day of school, not a holiday!
Feb. 17 - registration for our free SOL/W!se academy begins
Feb. 19 - deadline to sign up for our free spring SAT academy
March 3 - Rescheduled college credit webinar for rising freshmen and sophomores
See how our students show kindness
This week is Virginia Kindness Week, an opportunity to share and celebrate kindness with one another. How do CCPS students show kindness? Reams Road Elementary students gave us some examples. Watch this special video to hear it straight from them.
Groundbreaking Generative AI Student Fair to showcase innovation
Chesterfield County Public Schools invites students in grades 6-12 to be part of the first Generative AI student fair created by a U.S. school district. Students with an idea for using generative AI in a creative or unexpected way can submit a proposal online by March 15. The Student Fair will be held April 23 at Deep Creek Middle.
New resources for families of students with disabilities
The Virginia Department of Education offers three new resources for families of students with disabilities:
Transition Across the Grade Span: From Pre-K to Post-Grad helps families plan for their child's future, from early childhood through adulthood.
The Keys to Academic Success: Critical Decision Points in Early Childhood Companion assists families with helping their young child with a disability or developmental delay receive the best possible preschool education.
Promoting Mental Wellness for Students with Disabilities in Cell Phone-Free Schools: Guidance and Resources provides guidance for addressing the unique needs of students with disabilities, including considerations for assistive technology and exemptions
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2025-26 school year
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. Complete one survey for each of your children who received special education services during the 2025-26 school year. For questions, contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne by email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov or phone at 804-418-4672.
Update to SchoolCafé payment processor
SchoolCafé, our school meal platform, recently updated its payment processing system. Charges will now appear on bank statements as “Cybersoft Technologies, Houston” instead of “SchoolCafé Houston, TX.” For questions or issues, contact SchoolCafé support at 855-729-2328. Learn more about SchoolCafé on our Food & Nutrition Services page.
Last call! Nominate an educator for an R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence by Feb. 17
Do you know a CCPS teacher who inspires their students and community? Nominate them for an R.E.B. award by Feb. 17, 2026. Around 15 central Virginia teachers are selected each year to receive amazing grants up to $15,000 to support professional development. Learn more and make your nomination here.
CCPS in the Know: How McKinney-Vento helps families
Students facing housing instability or economic hardship have specific rights under the federal law known as “McKinney-Vento.” This episode of CCPS in the Know discusses how McKinney-Vento can help families stay engaged with their student’s education. Learn more about McKinney-Vento and other opportunities on our website.
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.
Meadowbrook High’s Super Bowl connection
If you saw Morgan Moses on the field for the New England Patriots this past Sunday, you were watching a Meadowbrook alum playing in the Super Bowl! We took a moment to talk with his former coaches Bill Bowles and Eric Richardson, and former-teammate-now-head-coach William Rudd about how Morgan made an impact for his school.
Coffee and Conversation
What Are ID/DD Waiver Services and How to Seek Services Through Chesterfield CSB
Special guest: Katie Sobrieto, ID/DD service coordinator, Chesterfield County Community Services Board
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. | Virtual | Audience: families with students with disabilities
In this session, you will learn about the referral process for Intellectual Disabilities (ID) services and Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Support (DD) at Chesterfield CSB. This includes the details of support coordination, DD waiver services, and the eligibility process for our program.
Middle Management
Pick Your Battles: Maintaining peace at home during turbulent years
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Audience: families with teens and tweens
Not every eye roll or slammed door is worth a showdown. Learn how to decide what’s worth addressing (and what’s not) so your home feels less like a battlefield and more like a safe space.
Make a difference as a Source of Strength for our students
Parents and community members are invited to become Adult Advisors with our Sources of Strength program in middle and high schools. Sources of Strength helps students build resilience, connection, and hope. Adult advisors are vital as caring, trusted supporters who help students feel connected, supported and valued. Training sessions begin March 16, 2026. Sign up to get involved and learn more.
For families interested in an alternative to the traditional school setting, registration for Chesterfield Virtual School (K-8) and CCPSOnline (9-12) for the 2026-27 school year is now open through April 24.
Juniors and seniors can sign up for our free SAT academy through 5 p.m. Feb. 19, 2026.
We recognized four outstanding counselors for the contributions to our students’ success day-in and day-out. See how they make a difference!
Teach for Chesterfield! Hiring event scheduled for March 7
Chesterfield County Public Schools is holding a hiring event March 7 to interview eligible candidates to fill teaching positions for the 2026-27 school year. Subject areas in focus are: math, chemistry, middle school science, special education, ESL and elementary education. Are you ready to join team Chesterfield? Apply by March 3 to be considered.
Highlights from Feb. 10, 2026 meeting
The Chesterfield County Public School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The meeting included presentations about the proposed budget, legislative changes, summer learning opportunities and more. Awards and recognitions were presented for staff members, schools and partners. See the full meeting highlights here.
Community input sessions about County Administrator hiring process
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will be hosting a series of community meetings later this month to receive input from residents regarding the hiring of a new county administrator. Dr. Joe Casey announced late last year that he intends to retire effective July 1, 2026. The upcoming community meetings will be spread among the county’s five magisterial districts as the board looks to gather input in the process. See full details and dates in the Chesterfield County news release.