We understand that military-connected students face unique challenges, from frequent moves to family separations, and we are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition and continued success for every child. This page will help military families navigate our school division, access important services, and find the support needed for both academic and personal growth.

Here, you’ll find information on registration, special academic programs, resources for parents, and opportunities tailored to the needs of military families. As you plan your move, visit our School Life page to learn more about our school division’s calendars, policies, technology, transportation, food services and more.

We look forward to having you and your family as part of our community. Thank you for your service.

Welcome to Chesterfield County Public Schools! We are one of the largest school divisions in the state of Virginia with more than 64,000 students across 67 schools. Our yearly operating budget is nearly $1 billion. Many of our schools are award-winning, we have a 91% graduation rate, and our students earn millions in scholarships.

In addition to our traditional school settings, we offer two virtual options: Chesterfield Virtual School (K-8) and CCPS Online (9-12). We also offer a number of specialty centers and two Career and Technical Centers for students to focus on a specific area of study.

Families begin the registration process online through the ParentVue platform. Once the preregistration process is complete, the parent/guardian will receive an email notification that the application has been received. The school will then reach out to schedule a time to visit the school and complete the final steps of the registration process.

There are a number of documents required for the registration process including a student's birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency and more.

Learn more about enrollment and required documentation.

 Important note: For incoming military families who intend to move to Chesterfield County in 120 days or less, Virginia law (Code of Virginia § 22.1-3) allows for enrollment in the school division of the child's intended residence if documentation is provided, at the time of enrollment, of military orders of the service member parent or an official letter from the service member's command indicating such relocation. The following is required:

• Documentation such as a deed, signed lease, or ratified contract must be provided within 120 days of enrollment, or tuition may be charged from the day of enrollment.

• The child must reside within the attendance zone for the school they are enrolled in.

• Parents must provide transportation before the student resides in the district.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 of the school year to be eligible to attend kindergarten. There are no exceptions to this state requirement. View our resources to make sure your child is kindergarten ready.

Important note: The children of active duty military parents who move to Virginia have provisions covered under the Interstate Military Compact. This provision of the Interstate Compact applies only to students of active duty military families transferring into Virginia from an out-of-state Local Education Agency (LEA). The children of active duty military parents will be enrolled in kindergarten even when the child has not started school, but the child would be attending kindergarten in an out-of-state LEA, if the military family relocation had not taken place.

Chesterfield County Public Schools is organized into 5 districts. Each district has its own elementary, middle and high schools, and school board representative. Your student’s district and school of residence or “home school” is based on your address. 

• Find My School

CCPS uses Canvas as a single platform for students and teachers to interact around coursework. Teachers use Canvas to personalize instruction and provide engaging and relevant content that supports student-driven learning. Students may access their Canvas courses anytime and anywhere using their CCPS credentials. Parents may view their child's courses in an observer role.

Learn more about Canvas.

Chesterfield County Public Schools observes grading practices based on the grade level of the student. Learn more about grades.

Gifted learners demonstrate the potential for advanced thinking and reasoning, creativity and high achievement when compared to others who are the same age with similar experiences and comparable home environments and cultures. Programs and services are designed to meet their unique cognitive strengths and socio-emotional needs. Each school within Chesterfield County Public Schools has a gifted education facilitator who addresses gifted education concerns.

When enrolling children in Chesterfield County Public Schools, parents/guardians need to notify the school if the student was identified for gifted services in the previous school system so the appropriate records may be obtained.

Learn more about gifted education.

In addition to the broad spectrum of programs in each comprehensive high school, Chesterfield County Public Schools offers high school students the opportunity to focus on special interests. Specialty centers provide unique opportunities for students to explore a four-year curriculum related to special interests within a fully comprehensive high school setting. Specialty center students are encouraged to take advantage of unique learning opportunities and to develop their academic, social and emotional growth.

Learn more about Specialty Centers.

Two Career and Technical Centers located at Hull Street and Courthouse Road prepare students with skills, knowledge and credentials for future endeavors. From industry recognized certifications to dual enrollment programs, the Tech Center caters to a wide variety of students and interests. There is no tuition for CCPS students.

Learn more about Career and Technical Centers.

In Virginia, a child must attend school in compliance with the state compulsory attendance law. Home instruction (also referred to as homeschooling) is one alternative to school attendance. Parents may provide home instruction following requirements as stated in §  22.1-254.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Learn more about homeschooling in Chesterfield County.

CCPS follows the Virginia Department of Education standards for graduation. Learn more about VDOE’s graduation requirements here.

In some cases, military students may experience a school transition during their senior year possibly impacting their eligibility for graduation. The following guidance is provided in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children:

Should a military student transferring in his or her senior year be ineligible to graduate from the receiving local education agency after all alternatives have been considered, the sending local education agency, with the cooperation of the receiving local education agency, shall ensure the receipt of a diploma from the sending local education agency, if the student meets the graduation requirements of the sending local education agency. In the event that one of the states in question is not a member of this compact, the member state shall use best efforts to facilitate the on-time graduation of the student in accordance with subsections A and B of this Article.

Below are additional resources on facilitating on-time graduation for military transfer students.

• Providing Flexibility to Military Transfer Students to Facilitate On-Time Graduation (VDOE)

• Alternate Provisions for Military Transfer Students to Meet Graduation Requirements

• Flexibility in Health and Physical Education Requirements to Facilitate On-Time Graduation for All Transfer Students

Chesterfield County Public Schools is committed to meeting the unique needs of all learners and providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment. Learn more about our special education programs.

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a special education parent/family liaison to provide specialized support, outreach and training for families of children with disabilities; acts as a neutral resource for non-legal special education matters; and helps with concerns. Connect with our liaison at 804-348-8090.

Military families who have children with special needs have a valuable resource in the Parent Education Advocacy and Training Center. We recommend connecting with PEATC to find more resources and guides. Learn more about special needs support for military families with PEATC.

• Transfer of Children with Disabilities and Special Education Protections Briefing (VDOE)

• Guidance for Military Families with Students in Special Education (VDOE)

CCPS understands that our military-connected students and families may live in the community for a short time. We strive to make your transition from CCPS as smooth as possible.

Every installation has a Military School Liaison Officer who serves all military-connected families. The school liaison from Fort Gregg-Adams serves families living in Chesterfield County and will connect you with the School Liaison Officer at your next installation.

Chesterfield County Public Schools partners with Parchment for high school transcript requests and education verifications.

Requests for other records such as immunization records, IEP documents and test scores are fulfilled by the receiving school in cooperation with Chesterfield County Public Schools.

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, student records are only available to authorized individuals. 

• For students under 18, the student, parent or guardian may request records.

• For students 18 and older, school records will not be released to a parent or guardian without the student’s written consent.

Learn more about transcripts and make transcript requests here.

The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children is a law that has been adopted by all 50 states and Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) schools. The law applies to the receiving state. To exercise provisions, parents must be on active military orders. This does not extend to Department of Defense civilians or contractors.

• National Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission

• Virginia Overview of the Interstate Compact (VDOE)

• Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (VDOE)

• Virginia Law regarding the Interstate Compact (VDOE)

Each branch of service has an employee who is either a school liaison officer or a point of contact who fulfills the role. School Liaison Officers serve as the primary point of contact for school-related matters, represents, informs, and assists command, assists military families with school issues, coordinates with local school systems, and forges partnerships between the military and schools.

• Mental Health Support

• Programs for Families

• Resources for Military Families (VDOE)

• Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Resources