Happy Friday CCPS! There’s a lot happening this month, from fine arts performances to our student business expo to a career fair for graduating seniors. Our annual plant sale at Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse is happening next weekend too! Be sure to read through to see some of our community events and opportunities as well.
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Here’s what’s happening in your Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Important dates
April 11-12 - Secondary Fine and Performing Arts Showcase at Clover Hill High
April 13 - Student Business Expo at Meadowbrook High
April 17-18 - Annual Spring Festival and plant sale at CTC@Courthouse
April 21 - Students will not come to school due to Special Election
April 24 - Deadline to enroll for CCPSOnline and Chesterfield Virtual School
Report cards for Q3 now available in ParentVUE
Third quarter report cards for students on the traditional calendar are available digitally in ParentVUE. Report cards for Bellwood students were available April 8. See the complete report card schedule for the 2025-26 school year here.
Celebrating our military families
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the resilience, sacrifices and unique challenges faced by the over 1.6 million children of United States service members. This year’s Month of the Military Child focuses on the strength and resilience of our military-connected youth, and our unifying theme, Legacy of Resilience: 40 Years of Nourishing Our Military Children’s Future.
Learn more about the military family resources available through Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Middle and high school arts in the spotlight April 11-12
Everyone is invited to enjoy the Secondary Fine and Performing Arts Showcase, scheduled April 11-12 at Clover Hill High (13301 Kelly Green Lane). Admission is free. See the full schedule of events here. The showcase is part of Arts Fest, which also includes art displays at libraries, online galleries and the world’s largest, kid-created museum of tiny artworks.
Support teen entrepreneurs at Student Business Expo, April 13
The Academy for Developing Entrepreneurs invites the community to its fourth annual Student Business Expo. The expo offers the opportunity to support student entrepreneurs, shop unique products, encounter fresh ideas and experience student creativity and hustle. Admission is free. Visit the expo 6-7:30 p.m. April 13 in the auxiliary gym (enter through door 8) of Meadowbrook High School (4901 Cogbill Road).
Spring Festival and plant sale is April 17-18
The annual Spring Festival and plant sale takes place Friday, April 17 from 2-5 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the CTC@Courthouse campus (10101 Courthouse Road). All proceeds benefit Career and Technical Center programs. Learn more about items you will find at the event.
Register now for summer programs
Summer school and summer camp registration is open. April 24 is the CCPSOnline deadline, June 2 is the in-person summer school deadline, and camps are filling quickly. Here’s what you need to know about summer programs and registration.
Deadline approaching to register for CCPSOnline classes
April 24 is the deadline to register for CCPSOnline classes available this summer and during the 2026-27 school year. The enrollment form is on this website.
With learning available 24/7 in a no-walls, no-bells virtual environment, CCPSOnline offers flexibility. This video covers CCPSOnline basics, and students can talk to their school counselors about how CCPSOnline may fit into their schedule.
Family Film Series: Screenagers Under the Influence
Join us May 14 for a special free showing of the film “Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age,” which examines the impact of technology on teens' decision-making about vaping, drugs and alcohol. The screening will be held at the Midlothian Library from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., May 14, 2026. Learn more about this powerful film and register to attend.
Stepping into the shoes of a CIS student
More than 40% of Chesterfield students are economically disadvantaged. Communities In Schools of Chesterfield recently invited adults to experience a day in the life of a child living in poverty with the powerful “I See You” simulation. Teachers, school staff members, local leaders and community partners participated to understand barriers facing young people and how Communities In Schools works to overcome those barriers.
Participants felt the weight of problems students face when their families have limited resources, through real-life examples. They explored and identified with the feelings of these students – anxiety, insecurity, stress – that arise in their day-to-day lives.
Bird High wins its first-ever state title in speech
Bird High’s speech team won its first-ever VHSL state championship. Coached by marketing teacher Melissa Ligh, Bird High outscored all other Class 6 high schools, including Chantilly High and George C. Marshall High which finished second and third. Congratulations to the four Bird High students who won individual first places:
Krishelle Belcher in serious dramatic interpretation
Lucy Soukup in storytelling
Jeyssi Funes in impromptu
Dream Anderson in prose interpretation
Krishelle also qualified to compete this summer in the National Speech and Debate Tournament, which will take place in Richmond.
CCPS in the Know: Communities In Schools of Chesterfield
Communities In Schools of Chesterfield partners with our school communities to improve the lives of students and their families. In this episode of CCPS in the Know, learn about a recent program that helped educators, volunteers and community leaders better understand the challenges faced by underprivileged students, and how you can help.
Hall of Fame highlight: Sarah Fraher
In advance of our 2026 Hall of Fame gala, we are highlighting this year's remarkable honorees each week. Join us in honoring all our inductees at the CCPS Hall of Fame Gala on April 30, 2026. Purchase tickets online today.
Sarah Fraher was a strong leader, educator, advocate and trailblazer. She cared deeply for students and teachers and set high expectations while ensuring everyone felt valued and able to achieve. She often observed, “Aren’t we lucky?” when faced with not-so-great things — a reminder to always look for the good.
She served as the first principal of Elizabeth Davis Middle, then led Manchester Middle for eight years before retiring in 2018. Sarah died later that year, leaving thousands saying, “Aren’t we lucky to have known her?”
Coffee & Conversation
Middle School Ready!
Special guests: Deep Creek Middle administrators Dr. Bruce Fillman, Charlee Breeden, Britney Carr
Wednesday, April 15, 1 p.m. | Virtual | Audience: Families with rising middle schoolers
We’ll break down what changes from elementary school, what middle school expectations look like, and how you can help your teen stay organized, confident and supported.
What’s Next Wednesdays
Choosing the Right Fit: Weighing College Options
Wednesday, April 15, 6 p.m. | Virtual | Audience: High school families
Decisions are coming in, but how do you narrow your choices? This session will focus on finding the right fit for your freshman year and your finances, and explore how academic and social factors impact the transition to college.
April 29: Student job fair for graduating seniors. Chesterfield County Public Schools will host a job fair for graduating seniors 5-7 p.m. April 29, 2026. Students will have the opportunity to interview and get hired on the spot for short- and long-term jobs.
Volunteer this month with Communities In Schools. April is Volunteer Month at Communities In Schools of Chesterfield. All month long, CIS is celebrating the power of community and the incredible difference volunteers make in the lives of students. Learn more and sign up here.
Recruitment and career meet-and-greet April 15
Meet our recruitment team and learn more about starting your next career with Chesterfield County Public Schools. Drop in from 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 15, 2026 at the LaPrade Library (9000 Hull Street Road N.) to discuss current job opportunities, explore teacher licensure pathways, and get answers to your questions.
CCPS School Board meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026
The Chesterfield County School Board will hold its regular business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the Chesterfield County Public Meeting Room (10001 Iron Bridge Road). 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. April 14.
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. View past meeting highlights.
Advisory committee meetings for April 2026
CCPS has seven volunteer-driven advisory committees to the School Board that meet throughout the year to help Chesterfield County Public Schools achieve its vision of creating a better tomorrow. Learn more and see the complete meeting schedule on our website.
These committees are scheduled to meet in April. Meeting dates are subject to change.
Special Education Advisory Committee Planning Subcommittee (SEAC)
6 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026
Meeting Room A, Chesterfield Public Library - Central Library
7051 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA
Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC)
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Springline Training Room
7053 Celebration Park Ave., Richmond, VA
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC)
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026
VCU Room (Conference Room B151), Chesterfield Career and Technical Center @ Hull
13900 Hull Street Road N., Midlothian, VA
School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)
6 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026
Classroom A, Beulah Recreation Center
6901 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield, VA
Free swim lessons through YMCA of Greater Richmond
For Safety Around Water Week, May 9-13, the YMCA of Greater Richmond is offering a free introductory swim program for youth and adults currently not enrolled in formal swim lessons. These lessons are available for swimmers 6 months to adults, and offered at 13 locations around the region. Learn more and register on the YMCA website.
Video storytelling contest to celebrate our older residents
In honor of Older Americans Month, Chesterfield County Aging and Disability Resources invites youth storytellers to show off their creativity while celebrating an older adult (aged 60 years or older) in their lives. To be eligible, storytellers must be 8-12 years old and live in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The deadline to submit is 5 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026. Learn more and submit your video here.
Sign up for the Adult Spelling Bee Extravaganza, hosted by CIS
Communities In Schools of Chesterfield invites the community to the first-ever Adult Spelling Bee Extravaganza on Saturday, May 2. This 21+ event is a fun, team-based twist on the traditional spelling bee – think quick rounds, friendly competition and lots of laughs. The event supports students across CCPS. Purchase your tickets online.
Come celebrate! Chesterfield Earth Day Festival April 11
The Chesterfield Earth Day Festival, presented by CFIT Community, will bring together a host of environmentally-conscious aspects of Chesterfield including county departments, local companies and much more. Enjoy demonstrations and outdoor activities while learning about ways to be environmentally friendly in Chesterfield. Join in the fun April 11!