Welcome Back, Bellwood and Falling Creek!
July 17 was the first day of the 2023-24 school year for Bellwood and Falling Creek elementary schools, which follow a year-round calendar.
Aug. 21 is the first day of the 2023-24 school year for all other schools in Chesterfield County. Up-to-date calendars in English and in Spanish are posted on the school system’s website.
Free Lunches for Children at Chesterfield Farmers Market
On summer Wednesdays, the Food and Nutrition Services Department of Chesterfield County Public Schools will provide free lunches to children at the Chesterfield Farmers Market. All children younger than 18 are eligible to receive a lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 28 through Aug. 9 at the market, which takes place at 6701 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield County government complex. There’s no need to RSVP; the first 75 children to arrive will receive a free lunch to eat on site. This is a new initiative for Food and Nutrition Services, which plans to partner with local growers to include local ingredients and offer nutrition education. Call 804-743-3717 for more information.
Follow #OneCCPS on Social Media
Be sure to connect with Chesterfield County Public Schools on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Our main hashtag is #oneCCPS but other hashtags are #CCPSproud, #CCPSontheGo, #CCPSBetterTogether and #TeamChesterfield.
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 Safety 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 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
Gold’s Gym Westchester Commons – 345 Schofield Drive, Midlothian
Coal Mine Coffee & Sweets – 13208 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
Richmond Comix, Inc. – 14255 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
Import Autohaus – 13941 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
For more information, contact Hollie Baron of Chesterfield County Airport at 804-768-7720.
Learn About Dual Enrollment In July 26 Virtual Session
Brightpoint Community College invites new and prospective dual enrollment students (rising juniors and seniors) to learn about earning college credit while still in high school. TO learn about dual enrollment vs. concurrent enrollment, the TransferVA portal and more, make plans to participate in a Zoom session 3-4 p.m. July 26. Representatives from senior institutions will be on hand to share insight and offer anecdotes about their process for handling incoming freshmen with transfer credentials.
July 26 Is Deadline For Openings On Advisory Committees
School Board advisory committee members are appointed from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and include parents, teachers, staff members, students and others interested in helping Chesterfield County Public Schools achieve its vision of creating a better tomorrow. Advisory committee members who are appointed by the School Board must reside in the district they represent. Click the application button at bit.ly/BdCom to apply by July 26 if you are eligible and interested in these openings:
Audit and Finance Committee
Clover Hill District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Citizens Budget Advisory Committee
at large (partial term ending June 30, 2025)
Gifted Education Advisory Committee (Parent representatives must have a child participating in the school division’s gifted education program at the time of appointment.)
Bermuda District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Student Health Advisory Board (Wellness experts may be appointed from any magisterial district but should be subject matter experts with experience in the field.)
Dale District (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Wellness expert on family wellness (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Wellness expert on student wellness (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Special Education Advisory Committee (Parent representatives must have a child participating in the school division’s special education program at the time of appointment.)
Matoaca District (Aug. 1, 2023, to July 30, 2026)
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.
ParentVUE: Parents/guardians can make changes to transportation information by logging into ParentVUE, clicking the student’s name, then clicking on student info.
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.
Questions: Call the Transportation Department at 804-748-1656.
July 25 is Job Fair for School Bus Drivers
Help spread the word to friends and family: Chesterfield County Public Schools is hiring school bus drivers during a job fair 4-6 p.m. July 25 at Swift Creek Middle, 3700 Old Hundred Road. Candidates must register online before attending the job fair.
Work where you will make a difference
Competitive pay starting at $23 per hour
Full-time benefits and up to $3,000 in bonuses
Get paid during free training for commercial driver’s license
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.
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 804-748-1750.
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 804-748-1750.
