New This Week #
Back to school on April 10 #
Spring break ends today, and Chesterfield County Public Schools students return to school on Monday, April 10.
Summer school registration starts April 10 #
Registration starts April 10 for in-person summer school and closes May 26. Summer information is available online.
- Most in-person summer classes are for students who receive a special invitation.
- There are a few in-person opportunities for students who want to take a new high school course to get ahead.Â
Please note: CCPSOnline summer registration is open now and closes April 28 for students interested in taking high school credits online.
We’re hiring school bus drivers #
Drive a school bus and make a difference in your community. Chesterfield County Public Schools is hiring school bus drivers at a job fair 4-6 p.m. April 19 at Providence Middle School, 900 Starlight Lane. Registration is encouraged but not required at bit.ly/ccps041923.
- Help kids get to school!
- $20.21 per hour + bonuses
- Paid training for commercial driver’s license
- Full-time with benefits
For families of rising seventh grade students: Learn about required school vaccines #
The Chesterfield County Public Schools Office of English as a Second Language will host staff from the Chesterfield Health Department and school nurses April 12 at 6 p.m. to talk about Virginia immunization requirements and to share information about community health resources. The event will be held at Manchester Middle School (7401 Hull Street Rd). See the flyer for more information. For questions, contact Drema Cartes-Alvarez at 804-706-6073 or Glenda De la Peña Chaffins at 804-706-6075.
April 13 event is for students seeking jobs #
Meet your next boss when Chesterfield County Public Schools hosts its second annual Student Job Fair for high school students. A variety of employers will be available, offering short- or long-term employment opportunities with an option to interview students during the job fair. Students are asked to preregister if they plan to attend the April 13 job fair at CTC@Courthouse (10101 Courthouse Road) and follow this schedule if possible:
- 4 p.m. — Students whose last name starts with A- H
- 5 p.m. — Students whose last name starts with I -O
- 6 p.m. — Students whose last name starts with P- Z
Communities In Schools: All Site Volunteer Week #
April 17-21 is the annual CIS volunteer week. Volunteers are able to support any of 11 CIS sites through in-person and virtual opportunities. Multiple days and times are available for volunteers. Learn more here.Â
CIS has sites at the following schools:
Elementary schools: Bellwood, Bensley, Chalkley, Ettrick and Falling CreekÂ
Middle schools: Falling Creek, Manchester and Salem ChurchÂ
High Schools: Bird, Meadowbrook and Carver College & Career Academy
VSU will host summer camps #
Virginia State University will host summer programs on campus for different age groups. Each program has a limited number of spots, and costs vary depending on the program. Register here.
CCPSOnline, kindergarten and prekindergarten #
- Kindergarten preregistration is open. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30 can start kindergarten in the 2023-24 school year. Online preregistration is now open, so families can start the enrollment process online. CCPS kindergarten kickoff week will be April 17-21.
- Prekindergarten applications are open. Prekindergarten is a free, full-day program for 4-year-olds, and transportation is provided in accordance with school system guidelines. Click here for more information or to apply.
- CCPSOnline registration is open for summer and 2023-24 school year. CCPSOnline offers high school flexibility. Students can take some or all of their classes in a no-walls, no-bells, no-limits virtual environment. Registration for summer courses and for the 2023-24 school year is open through April 28. Students should talk to their school counselor about including CCPSOnline in their schedule.
Earth Day Festival #
The Earth Day Festival will bring together environmentally conscious aspects of Chesterfield County. Check it out 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 15 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. Get more information here.
Nominations are open for Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame #
If you know a senior who has rendered outstanding volunteer service after the age of 60, please consider nominating them for Chesterfield County’s Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame. April 14 is the deadline to nominate senior volunteers. Here is the nomination form. Questions? Email AgingServices@chesterfield.gov or VanAartrijkA@chesterfield.gov or call 804-768-7878.
SAFE fundraiser #
SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment) is holding its spring fundraising breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. May 11 at CTC@Hull, 13900 Hull Street Road. Click here for $25 tickets.
Seeking feedback #
Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks feedback on its use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund. Please click here to submit comments or ideas.
In Case You Missed It #
English language learners invited to CCPSOnline gathering #
Families whose home language is not English are invited to learn more about virtual options for high school credit. Organized by the school system’s Office of English as a Second Language, the CCPSOnline information session will start at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at the Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse, 10101 Courthouse Road. Details are available in Spanish, in Arabic and in English.
2023 Youth Leadership Academy #
Applications are open for the 2023 Youth Leadership Academy organized by the Virginia Board for People With Disabilities. The academy helps high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with developmental and other disabilities develop their leadership skills by giving them the tools to succeed as they transition out of high school. The program will be held in person July 10-13 at Virginia State University. All training expenses, including food and lodging, are paid by the Virginia Board for People With Disabilities. Apply before 5 p.m. April 7.Â
Summer camp registration is heating up #
Camp EPIC (Exploring Pathways in Careers) offers exciting, hands-on career experiences for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2023-24. Camp EPIC runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $150 for each one-week session. Sign up now for one session or two sessions!
- June 5-8 at CTC@Courthouse: Opportunities include Cake Wars, Top Chef, Trading Places home improvement, Cyberhacker, Dental Explorers, Green Team agriculture, Stylin’ It makeup techniques, Motor Sports and Swift Coding.
- June 12-15 at CTC@Hull: Opportunities include Battlebots, Cake Wars, Top Chef, CSI Chesterfield, Stylin’ It makeup techniques, Project Runway, Emergency 911 first aid and emergency techniques, Swift Coding and Vet Tech.
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Team MAGIK is a basketball camp for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2023-24. Campers will improve basketball skills, develop teamwork and learn important life lessons. Team MAGIK runs 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday at Midlothian Middle, and the cost is $65 for each one-week session. Sign up now for one or more sessions!
- June 26-29
- July 3-6 (Camp is closed July 4.)
- July 10-13
- July 17-20
Summer Play Camps are for early childhood special education students. The weeklong camps provide enrichment experiences and help students practice play and social skills. Families are asked to register here, then school staff members will be in touch to confirm which week their child will attend camp.
Get more good news! #
Check out these ways to stay connected with Chesterfield County students, staff members and schools:
- Follow #oneCCPS social media:
- Facebook (facebook.com/chesterfieldschools)
- Twitter (twitter.com/ccpsinfo)
- Instagram (instagram.com/oneccps)
- YouTube (youtube.com/ccpsva)
- LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/oneccps)
- Check out oneccps.org and school websites.
- Sign up for a weekly digital newsletter (bit.ly/CCPSconnections).
- Watch Chesterfield EdTV on Comcast channel 96 and Verizon channel 26.
Student-grown plants on sale April 15 #
Student-grown vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials and native plants will be available at the annual plant sale at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse, 10101 Courthouse Road. The event is open to the public 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 15.
Students in urban agriculture plant systems and greenhouse production will sell more than 250 varieties of plants they have grown using only certified organic amendments. Along with the plant sale:
- Students in baking and pastry and culinary arts will sell refreshments.
- Work by students in commercial photography and digital arts will be on display.
- Other student-created items for sale will include herbal products, fresh vegetables, flower arrangements and handmade soaps.
The plant sale will accept cash, checks and credit cards, with proceeds supporting Chesterfield Career and Technical Center programs. Questions? Call 804-768-6160, ext. 1037.