Back-to-School Information is Easy to Find
Families can find back-to-school information on the school system website. Gathered together in one place is information about registering for school, transportation, school supplies and more.
Also on the back-to-school page are links to digital versions of the parent handbook in English and in Spanish. The parent handbook also contains the standards for student conduct, which in previous years was printed as a separate document. Each student will receive a printed version of the handbook at the beginning of the school year.
How to Make Sure Your Child’s Chromebook is Ready for the Start of School
To help students show up ready to learn at the start of school, now is the time to make sure Chromebooks are working. Here’s what to do:
Locate your child’s Chromebook and charger.
Plug in the Chromebook, and charge it up.
Check for major damage.
If the Chromebook is damaged or not working, then the technology team is ready to help! Starting Aug. 7, there are dozens of technical support sessions to help all families. Bring the problem Chromebook to any middle school or high school during service desk hours.
All families can get Chromebook help at the site and time that is most convenient. If the dates and times do not work for you, then please don’t worry: Your child will be able to get Chromebook help when school starts. If your children are new to Chesterfield County Public Schools, then they will receive Chromebooks when they start school. Questions? Contact the help desk at 804-639-8933.
Student Schedules and Teacher Assignments
Student schedules for 2023-24 are expected to be available for families to see at 5 p.m. Aug. 9 via ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Middle and high school students will see their daily schedule of classes, and elementary students will see their teacher assignments. Please note: Schedules and teacher assignments may change before the start of the school year.
Middle School Groundbreaking is Aug. 9
Chesterfield County Public Schools will break ground on the West Area Middle School at 10 a.m. Aug. 9. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking at 17151 Westerleigh Parkway (follow Westerleigh Parkway to the end). This will be the 13th middle school in Chesterfield County Public Schools. While it is referred to currently as the West Area Middle School, the school’s permanent name will be chosen before it opens for students in August 2025.
We’re Hiring Instructional Assistants
Chesterfield County Public Schools is hiring instructional assistants during a job fair 4-6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Providence Middle, 900 Starlight Lane. Registration is strongly preferred but not required.
Instructional assistants get a $2,000 bonus and are eligible for benefits.
Instructional assistants support teachers and students.
Instructional assistants work six hours for 183 days per year.
The job includes classroom duties (recording grades, correcting work), helping students with academics, supervising students at times and more.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Every job available within Chesterfield County Public Schools isposted on the school system’s website, including positions for teachers, cafeteria staff, substitute teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, facilities employees, bus drivers and more. Find a job that makes a difference: Work in Chesterfield County Public Schools!
Chesterfield County Public Schools Welcomes Teachers From Nine Nations
Chesterfield County Public Schools recently welcomed teachers from nine nations. During the 2023-24 school year, 30 educators will work as full-time teachers in 10 different schools. Greeted by Chesterfield County Public Schools leaders and principals, the teachers arrived from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, the Philippines and Trinidad and Tobago. Each teacher meets Virginia licensure standards, holds a college degree in teacher education, has at least two years teaching experience and is highly proficient in English. Get more information on the school system website.
Hooray for Bus Drivers!
The Clover Hill High band and cheer squad put some pep in the step of school bus drivers gathering for in-service sessions this week. See and hear more of the warm welcome they received.
If you know a friend, neighbor or family member who’s looking for a job that makes a difference, then be sure to let them know that 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.
Fun + Delicious Free Lunches at Farmers Market
There’s more than fresh produce on offer at the Chesterfield County Farmers Market this summer. The Food and Nutrition Services Department of Chesterfield County Public Schools is dishing up free lunches packed with local ingredients — plus a generous serving of family fun.
Between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 9, families are invited to visit the farmers market at 6701 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield County government complex. No need to RSVP — just drop by the Food and Nutrition Services booth. Additional information is online.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 804-768-7454.
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.