Happy Friday CCPS! Here’s what’s happening in your Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Read this newsletter on our website and see all news from Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Important Dates
July 8: Chesterfield Farmers Market - see our menu
July 14: El Librotazo - the Big Book Party
Happy Fourth of July!
Whether you’re watching the fireworks at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, spending a festive evening at home with friends and family, or traveling near or far, we wish you a very safe and very happy Fourth of July holiday.
Sign up for My First School Bus program begins next week
Rising kindergartners and prekindergartners are invited to prepare for the start of school by learning about bus safety and practicing getting on and off a school bus. This program is a partnership among Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield Police Department and Chesterfield Public Library. My First School Bus is free but requires registration.
Chesterfield County Public Schools families whose children are registered for kindergarten or prekindergarten for the 2026-27 school year are invited to sign up for the most convenient date, beginning July 6. Sign-ups are on a rolling basis and open two weeks before each event.
Registration opens July 7 for adult education classes
Adult education classes can help you prepare for a better job, earn your GED diploma or learn English. Adult education in Chesterfield County Public Schools offers supportive, flexible opportunities for those who want to improve their situations.
This fall, the adult education opportunities include:
Workforce training classes for medical and dental assistants, pharmacy technician, veterinary assistant, HVAC, plumbing and more. Some classes are offered in Spanish.
GED preparation courses, as well as testing.
English language acquisition programs help people improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for life and work.
Enrichment classes for computer basics, culinary skills, photography, acoustic guitar, and more.
Adult education classes fill quickly, so be ready to register online starting at 9 a.m. July 7 for this fall’s opportunities. See the available courses here. Printed copies of the catalog are available in Chesterfield County public libraries. For questions, call 804-768-6140.
We’re hiring instructional assistants at a July 15 event
Join Team Chesterfield as an instructional assistant! Support teachers and help students succeed through small group and one-on-one instruction. Assist with classroom activities, materials, and supervision while providing clerical support. This is ideal for organized, flexible individuals who enjoy working with students and collaborating with school staff in a supportive learning environment. Sign up for our hiring event July 15 at Clover Hill (13301 Kelly Green Lane) for an opportunity to interview.
Reminder: Schedule immunization appointments for the upcoming school year
This summer, families should schedule immunizations for children who will enter kindergarten, seventh grade and 12th grade in the 2026-27 school year. Primary care appointments are booking several months out and families should schedule early to avoid the late-summer rush. If you do not have a primary care provider, there are options available to you. Learn more about vaccinations for Chesterfield County Public School students on the Virginia Department of Health website.
Aaahh!!! Real monsters!
The big imaginations at Swift Creek Elementary came to life, thanks to a partnership project with Capital One. Students created drawings and stories of their own monsters and a team of professional artists crafted amazing models, posters and more of the kids’ creations. Watch this video to see the smiles and surprise when their creatures were revealed!