New This Week #
New website for Chesterfield County Public Schools #
Chesterfield County Public Schools has launched a new division website with a new web address — oneCCPS.org — that provides a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for staff, families, students and the community.
The new website is fully redesigned and the content has been reorganized to help users find content quickly. A robust search feature will help find content until users become familiar with the new layout. Here are some features of the new website:
- Division-wide news and updates
- Information and resources for current and prospective employees
- Resources for community members, including how to connect with schools as a volunteer
- Upcoming divisionwide events for students and families
Destination Life: A Resource Fair to Make Connections and Build Networks is Jan. 25 #
As we go through life, connections are integral and connecting with others can help make our journey easier. This is especially important for parents and caregivers. This event, hosted by the Office of Family and Community Engagement, will provide resources and information to support all families while building networks with those who have similar interests and needs. For more information, see the flyer. The event is free, but participants are asked to register in advance.
Celebrate outstanding teachers #
Nominate outstanding #oneCCPS teachers for R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence! The program is accepting nominations through 5 p.m. Feb. 21. About 15 central Virginia teachers are selected each year to receive amazing grants up to $15,000 to support professional development. Award winners have earned graduate degrees, climbed mountains, traced their ancestors and met peers from around the world — all to continue their love for learning and to pass it on to their students. Details can be found at www.cfrichmond.org/reb.
School Board elects leaders #
Ann Coker
Chair
Kathryn Haines
Vice chair
Bermuda District representative Ann Coker was re-elected chair of the Chesterfield County School Board Jan. 10 during the board’s annual organizational meeting. Midlothian District representative Kathryn Haines was elected vice chair. Get more information, including 2023 meeting dates for the School Board, at oneccps.org/school-board.
School division budget meetings and town halls are planned #
It is budget season for Chesterfield County Public Schools. In January and February, the School Board will hold weekly work sessions regarding the fiscal year 2024 budget that are open to the public.
- Budget work sessions will be held at 4 p.m. on Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 13 in the Public Meeting Room (10001 Iron Bridge Road).
Budget town hall meetings will also be held in each magisterial district to share information about the proposed budget with community members. All meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m.
- Bermuda District: Jan. 25 at Thomas Dale High School – main campus (3626 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA)
- Clover Hill District: Feb. 1 at Clover Hill High School (13301 Kelly Green Ln., Midlothian, VA)
- Dale District: Jan. 30 at Meadowbrook High School (4901 Cogbill Rd., North Chesterfield, VA)
- Matoaca District: Jan. 26 at Matoaca High School (17700 Longhouse Ln., Chesterfield, VA); Feb. 2 at Cosby High School (14300 Fox Club Pkwy., Midlothian, VA)
- Midlothian District: Jan. 26 at Midlothian Middle School (13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA); Feb. 1 at Manchester Middle School – Spanish-speaking town hall (7401 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, VA)
- Countywide Spanish-speaking town hall: Feb. 2 at CTC @ Courthouse (10101 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, VA)
On Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m., the School Board will meet to approve a proposed budget. For more information about the budgeting process, visit the school division website.
Click for joy #
Who needs a little joy? Students in Greenfield Elementary’s Kindness Club collaborated with instructional designer Jacqueline O’Toole and created an “app” to support mental health, well-being and happiness: bit.ly/3YmSilZ.
Safe water initiative #
As part of our efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for students and staff, CCPS is working in partnership with Chesterfield County Government to test drinking water throughout the school division. In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly enacted new legislation regarding testing for drinking water in schools. The legislation requires school boards to develop and implement a program to test for lead in drinking water.
The Chesterfield County Risk Management’s Environmental Health Safety Office, in partnership with the Chesterfield County Public Schools Facilities Department, has developed a plan that provides guidance to meet these requirements. A triennial testing program has been developed for all school buildings, with prioritization of facilities built before 1986. Each school will be tested every three years. For more information or to see the testing schedule, visit the division website Health and Wellness page and scroll down to Safe Water Initiative.
In case you missed it... #
Next week is Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week #
Thank you, principals!
Jan. 15-21 is an opportunity to recognize the hard work of school principals and to recognize their importance in ensuring that every child has access to a quality education.
Teach for Team Chesterfield! #
Chesterfield County Public Schools will hold a critical needs job fair on Jan. 21 seeking highly qualified teachers in
- Math
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Middle school science
- Special education
- World languages
- ESL
- English
- Elementary education
Candidates wishing to be considered for an interview must apply by 11:59 p.m. Jan. 14 at bit.ly/ccps012123. Qualified applicants will be invited to the job fair. If you have questions, then email careers@ccpsnet.net.
January school calendars #
- Chesterfield County schools and school offices will be closed Jan. 16.
- Schools that follow the traditional calendar will dismiss students three hours early on Jan. 23.
- Instructional calendar update: Jan. 31 is an “even” day, despite the calendar notation that it is an odd date. This change helps balance out the even and odd days during the school year.
- You can download complete student calendars at bit.ly/CCPScals.
I’m Determined event set for March 4 #
On March 4, Chesterfield County Public Schools will host an I’m Determined Youth and Parent Mini Summit. This is a transition event for students ages 14-21 with a disability and their parents. I’m Determined supports young people undertaking a measure of control in their lives. Learn more about this opportunity for CCPS families here. Jan. 31 is the deadline to register.