James River Volleyball Camp
James River Volleyball Camp for Rising 5th-8th, June 16th-19th. See Flyer for more information
James River Volleyball Camp for Rising 5th-8th, June 16th-19th. See Flyer for more information
Midlothian Athletic Association Fall Football and Cheer
Midlo Fall Football and Cheer, Ages 5-13. See Flyer for more information.
Midlo Fall Football and Cheer, Ages 5-13. See Flyer for more information.
MHS Youth Basketball Camp
Monacan High School Youth Basketball Camp. 3rd-9th Grade. June 9-12. See Flyer for more information
Monacan High School Youth Basketball Camp. 3rd-9th Grade. June 9-12. See Flyer for more information
JRHT DRAMA CAMP
James River High Theatre present Drama Camp for Rising Grades 4th - 8th. See Flyer for more information.
James River High Theatre present Drama Camp for Rising Grades 4th - 8th. See Flyer for more information.
GrowFitRVA
We are an enrichment program focusing on teaching growth mindset and character-building skills through running and fitness drills. Essentially, it is a run club for ANY level, designed to empower children, providing them not only with a fun and energetic workout but also with vital life skills. Our program is inclusive and accessible for kids of all fitness levels, requiring nothing more than a good pair of shoes.
We are an enrichment program focusing on teaching growth mindset and character-building skills through running and fitness drills. Essentially, it is a run club for ANY level, designed to empower children, providing them not only with a fun and energetic workout but also with vital life skills. Our program is inclusive and accessible for kids of all fitness levels, requiring nothing more than a good pair of shoes.
Kids Fit & Fun Basketball Camps at Robious Middle School
Kids Fit & Fun Summer Basketball Camps @Robious Middle School Monday through Friday - 9am to 2pm Any child ages 6 to 14 June 9 - 13 June 23 - 27 July 21 - 25 Contact - kidsfitfuncamps@gmail.com with any questions or see Flyer for more information
Kids Fit & Fun Summer Basketball Camps @Robious Middle School Monday through Friday - 9am to 2pm Any child ages 6 to 14 June 9 - 13 June 23 - 27 July 21 - 25 Contact - kidsfitfuncamps@gmail.com with any questions or see Flyer for more information
LYNNHAVEN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
Lynnhaven School will be hosting our Summer Camp at Bon Air United Methodist Church for the Summer 2025 season and we are working to spread the word in the Bon Air community. Please see Flyer for more information.
Lynnhaven School will be hosting our Summer Camp at Bon Air United Methodist Church for the Summer 2025 season and we are working to spread the word in the Bon Air community. Please see Flyer for more information.
Film series offers insight into anxiety and screen time
Chesterfield County Public Schools will host a free documentary film series for families and educators:
Chesterfield County Public Schools will host a free documentary film series for families and educators:
- Feb. 20: “Anxious Nation” about growing concerns of anxiety in children and adolescents
- Feb. 25: “Screenagers: Elementary School Edition” about the impact of screen time
Midlothian Athletic Association Spring Flag Football
Midlothian Athletic Association Spring Flag Football Registration is OPEN! See Flyer for more information.
Midlothian Athletic Association Spring Flag Football Registration is OPEN! See Flyer for more information.
Camp Invention Returns!
Camp Invention is returning to Watkins for 2 weeks this summer, and now is the time to reserve your child's spot! Spark your kid’s creativity and build their confidence at Camp Invention. Children in grades K-6 will strengthen teamwork and collaboration skills and learn STEM concepts by making their own claw machines, navigating the ultimate road trip with GPS and AI, propelling plush penguins across snowy landscapes in an Antarcitca investigation, designing their own mini skate parks with ramps and rails, and much more! Both weeks will be hosted at Watkins Elementary. Week 1 is June 2-5 and Week 2 is June 9-12, with each week offering a different, exciting program. Camp is a full day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with extended day options for an additional fee. Click HERE to learn more about what to expect at Camp Invention. Register for both weeks for double the fun and extra savings — save $35 when you register by 12/31 for one week using promo code GIFT35. Then, use the unique URL in your registration confirmation email to register and save $60 off week two! Register today at invent.org/gift! Camp spots fill up quickly. Contact Co-Directors Sarah Spencer (Sarah_Spencer@ccpsnet.net) and Mallory Smith (Mallory_Smith@ccpsnet.net) with any questions.
Camp Invention is returning to Watkins for 2 weeks this summer, and now is the time to reserve your child's spot! Spark your kid’s creativity and build their confidence at Camp Invention. Children in grades K-6 will strengthen teamwork and collaboration skills and learn STEM concepts by making their own claw machines, navigating the ultimate road trip with GPS and AI, propelling plush penguins across snowy landscapes in an Antarcitca investigation, designing their own mini skate parks with ramps and rails, and much more! Both weeks will be hosted at Watkins Elementary. Week 1 is June 2-5 and Week 2 is June 9-12, with each week offering a different, exciting program. Camp is a full day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with extended day options for an additional fee. Click HERE to learn more about what to expect at Camp Invention. Register for both weeks for double the fun and extra savings — save $35 when you register by 12/31 for one week using promo code GIFT35. Then, use the unique URL in your registration confirmation email to register and save $60 off week two! Register today at invent.org/gift! Camp spots fill up quickly. Contact Co-Directors Sarah Spencer (Sarah_Spencer@ccpsnet.net) and Mallory Smith (Mallory_Smith@ccpsnet.net) with any questions.
Coffee & Conversation offers connections
Coffee & Conversation is an easy way to connect with experts offering advice on topics helpful to parents. The free online gatherings take place 1-2 p.m. See the full schedule and register here for topics of your choice:
Coffee & Conversation is an easy way to connect with experts offering advice on topics helpful to parents. The free online gatherings take place 1-2 p.m. See the full schedule and register here for topics of your choice:
- Oct. 30 topic is “The College Mindset.”
- Nov. 6 topic is “Real Ways to Handle Peer Pressure.”
- Nov. 20 topic is “Supporting Your Child’s Self-Esteem.”
- Dec. 4 topic is “Managing Screen Time.”
- Dec. 11 topic is “Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking.”
When to expect first report cards for 2024-25
The first nine weeks of this school year ended Oct. 23 for students at every school except Bellwood Elementary, which follows a year-round calendar. On Nov. 8, printed report cards will be issued to students and digital report cards will be posted to ParentVUE at every school except Bellwood Elementary (where report cards were issued Oct. 16).
The first nine weeks of this school year ended Oct. 23 for students at every school except Bellwood Elementary, which follows a year-round calendar. On Nov. 8, printed report cards will be issued to students and digital report cards will be posted to ParentVUE at every school except Bellwood Elementary (where report cards were issued Oct. 16).
- Parents can find easy-to-follow directions for accessing ParentVUE online. ParentVUE is also available as a free app from the App Store and Google Play. Parents who do not have access to ParentVUE should contact their child’s school to get login information.
- Get more information about report cards here.
Student holidays
- Nov. 4-5 student holidays: At every Chesterfield County school, students will be on holiday Nov. 4-5. Also, parent-teacher conferences will take place Nov. 4.
- Complete student calendars for 2024-25 are available on this webpage, including English and Spanish versions of the regular school year calendar and the year-round calendar for Bellwood Elementary.
Put the brakes on misbehavior on school buses
Oct. 21-25 is National School Bus Safety Week. This seems like a good week to share a video reminding students about what to do and what not to do on school buses.
Oct. 21-25 is National School Bus Safety Week. This seems like a good week to share a video reminding students about what to do and what not to do on school buses.
Learn about bullying prevention
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making this a great time to talk about bullying and what to do if it happens. Watch this CCPS in the Know video to learn more about bullying prevention. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making this a great time to talk about bullying and what to do if it happens. Watch this CCPS in the Know video to learn more about bullying prevention. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video.
Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week
Chesterfield County Public Schools is launching a weeklong celebration to honor and appreciate all staff members. Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 1, and everyone is encouraged to express their thanks to teachers and school employees. The goal of Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week is to encourage and uplift all teachers and all employees of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Unlike days or weeks that focus on one group or another, this week of appreciation covers everyone working in Chesterfield County Public Schools: teachers, cafeteria staff, office workers, bus drivers, skilled tradespeople, custodians, technology employees and all other people working in our schools and central offices.
Chesterfield County Public Schools is launching a weeklong celebration to honor and appreciate all staff members. Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 1, and everyone is encouraged to express their thanks to teachers and school employees. The goal of Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week is to encourage and uplift all teachers and all employees of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Unlike days or weeks that focus on one group or another, this week of appreciation covers everyone working in Chesterfield County Public Schools: teachers, cafeteria staff, office workers, bus drivers, skilled tradespeople, custodians, technology employees and all other people working in our schools and central offices.
Free online tutoring via Stride is available for grades 3-12
Free online tutoring is now available for students in grades 3-12 via Stride Tutoring. To provide this service, Chesterfield County Public Schools is using funds available through the Virginia Department of Education’s ALL In initiative as well as other funding sources. Students can access free tutoring through Stride as long as funds are available. To access Stride Tutoring, students along with their families should go to the backpack icon on the RapidIdentity dashboard using their CCPS-issued Chromebook. Click the Stride Tutoring icon under the “District Applications” heading. No additional login credentials are required. Students can reserve time for online video meetings with tutors licensed in subject areas in which they need additional support. Students and families select a tutor based on expertise and availability to fit their schedule, with tutoring available in the evenings and on weekends. Students do not need a teacher referral to schedule a tutoring session. There is no limit to the number of tutoring sessions at this time. Information is available at oneccps.org/tutors.
Free online tutoring is now available for students in grades 3-12 via Stride Tutoring. To provide this service, Chesterfield County Public Schools is using funds available through the Virginia Department of Education’s ALL In initiative as well as other funding sources. Students can access free tutoring through Stride as long as funds are available. To access Stride Tutoring, students along with their families should go to the backpack icon on the RapidIdentity dashboard using their CCPS-issued Chromebook. Click the Stride Tutoring icon under the “District Applications” heading. No additional login credentials are required. Students can reserve time for online video meetings with tutors licensed in subject areas in which they need additional support. Students and families select a tutor based on expertise and availability to fit their schedule, with tutoring available in the evenings and on weekends. Students do not need a teacher referral to schedule a tutoring session. There is no limit to the number of tutoring sessions at this time. Information is available at oneccps.org/tutors.
Gifted education referrals for students in grades 2-12
Gifted learners are students who show the potential for advanced thinking and reasoning, creativity and high achievement. So that schools can support, challenge, enrich and engage gifted students, Chesterfield County Public Schools conducts an annual referral process to identify gifted students. Students are evaluated during the current school year for services that will formally begin in the 2025-26 school year.
Gifted learners are students who show the potential for advanced thinking and reasoning, creativity and high achievement. So that schools can support, challenge, enrich and engage gifted students, Chesterfield County Public Schools conducts an annual referral process to identify gifted students. Students are evaluated during the current school year for services that will formally begin in the 2025-26 school year.
- Parents, teachers, community members, and students can refer a student for gifted evaluation by filling out this online form.
- Oct. 25 is the deadline to refer students currently in grades 2-12 in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
- Oct. 25 is also the deadline to refer students in grades 2-12 who are not enrolled in Chesterfield County Public Schools but who are residents of Chesterfield County.
- For more information, check out the gifted education overview and the gifted education webpage.
What to do when problems arise
Everyone within Chesterfield County Public Schools works to support students and help them grow into strong young people. When problems arise that get in the way of learning, schools want to connect with students and families to solve those problems. But we can only solve problems that we know about, so communicating to school staff members is how problem-solving starts. That’s the topic of this CCPS in the Know video. Bonus: This easy-to-understand chart is a handy reference. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video on our YouTube channel.
Everyone within Chesterfield County Public Schools works to support students and help them grow into strong young people. When problems arise that get in the way of learning, schools want to connect with students and families to solve those problems. But we can only solve problems that we know about, so communicating to school staff members is how problem-solving starts. That’s the topic of this CCPS in the Know video. Bonus: This easy-to-understand chart is a handy reference. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video on our YouTube channel.
Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World by CCPS at Huguenot Road Baptist Church
Join Catherine Tompkins (Family Partnership Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement), Tristan Chilcote (Instructional Designer, Watkins Elementary), Raegan Dinelli (Instructional Designer, Clover Hill Elementary), and Lauren C. Ellenberger (School Counselor, Evergreen Elementary) for a community discussion on October 20th from 3:15- 4:30 pm at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23235. See flier.