
February 6, 2026
Happy Friday! We know it’s been an adjustment, but we’re glad to have our students and staff back in the halls of our Chesterfield Schools. There have been some changes to the...

February 6, 2026
Academy 360 is now known as the Acceler8 Program , a name that reflects the program’s mission, relationships and proven success. The Acceler8 Program supports middle school st...

February 5, 2026
Feb. 2-6 was National School Counseling Week, an annual recognition designed to focus public attention on the contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. As Ches...

February 5, 2026
Leading the way with generative artificial intelligence, Chesterfield County Public Schools invites students to be part of the first student fair created by a U.S. school district...

February 3, 2026
You might say that Hopkins Elementary is a literary hub, based on the number of published authors who teach there: STEAM teacher Octevia Torian wrote and published “The Extra...

January 30, 2026
Happy Friday! That winter storm really came on strong. We hope everyone is warm, safe and sound. Because of the days we’ve missed, two previously scheduled half days, Feb. 6, and...
January 29, 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 b...

January 23, 2026
It looks like we have more winter on the way. In case you missed it, here is the message we shared with families and staff at 2 p.m. today regarding the weekend: We have been fo...
January 22, 2026
This afternoon, I am presenting my proposed fiscal year 2027 budget to the School Board. This balanced budget centered on three primary priorities: Compensation increases : an ...
January 22, 2026
Superintendent Dr. John Murray today presented a proposed $1.03 billion balanced operating budget for fiscal year 2027 that centers on three major priorities: employee compensation...

January 21, 2026
Gloria Zhang buzzed in as this year’s top speller during the divisionwide spelling bee on Jan. 20, 2026. The Midlothian Middle eighth grader won the bee after 12 rounds by correct...

January 20, 2026
Chesterfield County Public Schools selected as its Teacher of the Year for 2026 James Myers, who teaches advanced engineering and manufacturing at the Career and Technical Center ...

January 16, 2026
Happy Friday! We hope you’re settling into the new year. It’s scholarship season for our seniors, so be sure to check with your schools about opportunities and watch our newslette...

January 15, 2026
Our school principals inspire and guide the CCPS school communities, fostering an environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. They are mentors ...

January 14, 2026
Graduation dates have been set for the class of 2026 of Chesterfield County Public Schools. May 18 Matoaca High at 9 a.m. at Virginia State University Multipurpose Center (208...

January 9, 2026
We hope your first school week of the new year has been full of renewed energy and spirit. You’ll notice a new format for our Friday Family Update in 2026. Let us know what you th...
January 9, 2026
The University of Richmond is offering discounted basketball tickets to CCPS teachers and students for select home games. Click the linked games below for more information and to ...

January 8, 2026
The Chesterfield Recovery Academy is now accredited through the Association of Recovery Schools. Justin Savoy , program director of the Chesterfield Recovery Academy, received ...

January 8, 2026
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 ...
January 7, 2026
Here are highlights from the Jan. 6 meeting of the School Board. A video of the meeting is available on BoardDocs . Board actions The School Board elected Lisa Hudgins as ch...
