New This Week #
Serving fun and delicious free lunches at Chesterfield County Farmers Market #
Two more Wednesdays remain for families to head to the Chesterfield County Farmers Market for fun and free lunches featuring fresh, local ingredients. Throughout the summer, children have enjoyed lunches packed with different local ingredients each week. Cantaloupe, honey, eggs, beef and cucumbers have been featured so far. Between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, families are invited to visit the farmers market at 6701 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield County government complex. The first 75 children younger than 18 will receive free lunches to eat on site.
Also at the farmers market: teacher appreciation! #
C-Fit is sponsoring a teacher appreciation event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Chesterfield County Farmers Market. Meet C-Fit trainers, connect with benefits information and pick up some freebies while you enjoy the market. The market is located at 6701 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield County government complex
In Case You Missed It #
Will your child ride the bus to school this year? Let us know your transportation plans for 2023-24 #
Transportation planning is underway for the coming school year. All families are asked to update student transportation information by logging into ParentVUE to choose the way students will travel to and from school and to check your home address and any alternative addresses. Easy-to-follow directions for accessing ParentVUE are online, and your student’s school can provide additional assistance.
Transport type: How will your student travel to and from school? Within ParentVUE, choose the method that your student will use most of the time.
Addresses: There are two ways to update your student’s address:
- School registrar: A student’s home address can only be entered by the registrar at the student’s school.Â
- ParentVUE: Parents/guardians can make changes to transportation information by logging into ParentVUE, clicking the student’s name, then clicking on student info.Â
Alternative addresses are places students stay before or after school on a regular basis (for example: alternating custodial parent addresses). Families use ParentVUE to update alternative addresses and pickup/drop-off days as often as needed.Â
Questions: Call the Transportation Department at 804-748-1656.
Join our team: We are looking for people who want to make a difference #
Chesterfield County Public Schools is hiring teachers, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, administrators, classroom aides and many other positions. Every available job is posted on the school system website. Working in public education makes a difference now — and for years to come in the lives of Chesterfield County students.
Get required vaccines before school starts #
Vaccines for incoming kindergarten students
The Virginia Department of Health has shared flyers in English and Spanish regarding required vaccines for students starting kindergarten. Documentation of vaccines must be provided to your school before a student may start school. Learn more about kindergarten registration on the division website.
Vaccine requirements for rising seventh graders
There are some vaccines that students must have before entering seventh grade. Last year, many people had challenges in late summer getting appointments in time for the start of school. Your student may not be able to start school on time if they do not have required immunizations.Â
Virginia students are required to get these vaccines before entering seventh grade:
- Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap): The Tdap vaccine is required by law for all students entering seventh grade.
- Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY): Students are required to have one dose of MenACWY vaccine before entering seventh grade.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV): The HPV vaccine is required by law for students entering seventh grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian may elect for their student not to receive the HPV vaccine with no additional paperwork required by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Ask your health-care provider about the benefits of the HPV vaccine.
You can fulfill these vaccine requirements now and mark this item off the back-to-school to-do list. Make a wellness appointment with your health-care provider. Additionally, the Chesterfield County Health Department offers immunizations by appointment only for children age 18 and younger. To schedule an appointment, call 804-768-7454.Â
Vaccine requirements for high school seniors
There are some vaccines that students must have before entering 12th grades. Your student may not be able to start school on time if they do not have required immunizations. Virginia students must meet the following vaccine requirement before entering 12th grade:
- A minimum of two doses of meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine are required by law before students enter 12th grade. The first dose should be administered before entering seventh grade. The final dose should be administered before entering 12th grade (given on or after the 16th birthday). Meningococcal vaccines help protect against the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease.
You can fulfill this vaccine requirements now and mark this item off the back-to-school to-do list. Make a wellness appointment with your health-care provider. Additionally, the Chesterfield County Health Department offers immunizations by appointment only for children age 18 and younger. To schedule an appointment, call 804-768-7454.
Chesterfield Airport hosts school supply drive #
The Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport is hosting a community drive to collect school supplies for CCPS students. Suggested items include composition books, pens, pencils, markers, folders, glue, crayons, scissors and index cards.
Donations are being accepted through Friday, August 11, at several locations:
Chesterfield County Airport Terminal – 7511 Airfield Drive
County Administration Building – 9901 Lori Road
Community Development Building – 9800 Government Center Parkway
Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center – 6610 Public SafetyÂ
Way Social Services – Smith Wagner Building – 9501 Lucy Corr Blvd.
Mental Health Support Services – Rogers Building – 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd.
Community Services Building – 2730 Hicks Road,
Richmond All Chesterfield County Public Library locations
Uptown Alley – 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway,
 Midlothian Midlothian Book Exchange – 13198 MidlothianÂ
Turnpike, Midlothian Gold’s Gym Westchester Commons – 345 Schofield Drive,
Midlothian Coal Mine Coffee & Sweets – 13208 MidlothianÂ
Turnpike, Midlothian Richmond Comix, Inc. – 14255 MidlothianÂ
Turnpike, Midlothian Import Autohaus – 13941 Hull Street Road,
Midlothian
For more information, contact Hollie Baron of Chesterfield County Airport at 804-768-7720.