42nd Midlothian Village Day Festival & Craft Fair The 42nd Midlothian Village Day Festival & Craft Fair is a community day filled with fun activities for the whole family. There will be crafters, community booths, games, live entertainment, food vendors, a raffle and more! The day starts with a parade along Midlothian Turnpike, sponsored by the Midlothian Foundation.
The Festival is hosted by Midlothian Moms,a non-profit organization, in conjunction with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. The proceeds from the Festival for 2024 will benefit Ask Midlothian Moms to continue the work they do through the Pineapple Pantry! Your support, as a patron, food vendor, crafter, entertainer or festival attendee, enables us to give back to our community. We thank you! This is a free event!
County libraries will forgive fines Sept. 12-16
Are fines keeping you from fully accessing everything the Chesterfield Public Library has to offer? Read Away Your Fines! Stop by any Chesterfield County library Sept. 12-16, read for 30 minutes and tell a staff member about what you read. It’s that simple, so don't let fines hold you back any longer. This opportunity is open to anyone with an overdue fine with the Chesterfield Public Library. Find your nearest location via this webpage.
Students: Your presence matters
This is Attendance Awareness Month, and we want students to know that their presence matters. When students are in school, they help create a vibrant and complete learning environment. Chesterfield County Public Schools is here to support families and ensure every student is able to show up ready to learn in class.
Ecoff Lions Flier To see the flier, click this link or copy the url and paste it into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YB1diGE-av7nzLVtop5oAgmlMynBZ96d/view?usp=share_linkEmail questions to ecofflionsden@gmail.com
Panthers United Field Hockey Flier To see the flier, click this link or copy the url and paste it into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cPqjdiKpEvbTTA2IEz0MwdldNpa_YnSE/view?usp=sharing Email questions to panthersfieldhokey@gmail.com
Partnership with police department
Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Chesterfield County Police Department have a close connection, working as partners to protect students and school staff members. A memorandum of understanding, which is updated regularly, provides a framework for the partnership. The Chesterfield County School Board invites public comment on an updated memorandum of understanding.
Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Chesterfield County Police Department have a close connection, working as partners to protect students and school staff members. A memorandum of understanding, which is updated regularly, provides a framework for the partnership. The Chesterfield County School Board invites public comment on an updated memorandum of understanding.
- To read the draft updated memorandum, click this link or copy the url and paste it into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPF2X_l5E4aZPXf7CYW3NLk2W0-XVZdD/view
- Email comments to ccpsinfo@ccpsnet.net before Aug. 4.
School bus road-e-o
CCPS bus drivers gathered June 3 for a road-e-o, a friendly competition to demonstrate skills needed to safely transport students. The road-e-o included spotting safety problems and navigating an obstacle course. Some school system leaders also tried driving a bus (accompanied by an experienced trainer). School Board Chair Dot Heffron, Chief of Operations Josh Davis and Transportation Director Calvin Frye only knocked over a few cones on the obstacle course!
CCPS bus drivers gathered June 3 for a road-e-o, a friendly competition to demonstrate skills needed to safely transport students. The road-e-o included spotting safety problems and navigating an obstacle course. Some school system leaders also tried driving a bus (accompanied by an experienced trainer). School Board Chair Dot Heffron, Chief of Operations Josh Davis and Transportation Director Calvin Frye only knocked over a few cones on the obstacle course!
Retrieve your student’s medication June 3-4
Parents and guardians must pick up their children’s medications from the school clinic, but the medications must be available for student use through the last day of school on May 31. All remaining student medications, including over-the-counter medications, may be picked up from the school clinic during normal school hours June 3-4.
After 4 p.m. June 4, all leftover medications will be packed and turned over to the Chesterfield County Police Department for disposal. Once medications are packed for police collection, they cannot be retrieved so it is important for parents to pick up medications on time. Late pickups are not permitted, and medications cannot be stored at the school during the summer.
All medications must be picked up even if your student will attend summer school. At the beginning of summer school, parents will need to provide children’s medication to the summer school coordinator at your child’s summer site. Please contact your child’s school nurse to request a copy of the medication order for all medications being administered during summer school.
Parents and guardians must pick up their children’s medications from the school clinic, but the medications must be available for student use through the last day of school on May 31. All remaining student medications, including over-the-counter medications, may be picked up from the school clinic during normal school hours June 3-4.
After 4 p.m. June 4, all leftover medications will be packed and turned over to the Chesterfield County Police Department for disposal. Once medications are packed for police collection, they cannot be retrieved so it is important for parents to pick up medications on time. Late pickups are not permitted, and medications cannot be stored at the school during the summer.
All medications must be picked up even if your student will attend summer school. At the beginning of summer school, parents will need to provide children’s medication to the summer school coordinator at your child’s summer site. Please contact your child’s school nurse to request a copy of the medication order for all medications being administered during summer school.
Midlothian Mustang Football Flyer
El Librotazo, the big book party, is planned for July 9: During this event, each child in attendance from birth through high school will select 3 to 5 books to keep to add to their home libraries. Additionally, attendees will enjoy activities, cultural performances, a mobile exhibit from the Children’s Museum of Richmond, music, food and more. This free event will be held Tuesday, July 9 from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. Chesterfield County Public Schools will host the event in partnership with the Chesterfield Education Foundation and Dominion Energy.
JR Lancers Camp: Volleyball Skills Camp run by MLLVB Staff for Middle School Students. To register go to ladylancersvolleyball.com.
Prom closet seeks community donations
This video shows how Monacan High is helping trim the cost of prom by offering free dresses, suits and accessories for students. As a service learning project, students run the Chiefs Closet like a boutique — complete with attractive displays, business communications and social media promotions. Community donations to the prom closet are welcome and can be left in the front office of Monacan High (11501 Smoketree Drive). This year’s prom is May 11. If you have questions, please email teacher meredith_shuman@ccpsnet.net.
This video shows how Monacan High is helping trim the cost of prom by offering free dresses, suits and accessories for students. As a service learning project, students run the Chiefs Closet like a boutique — complete with attractive displays, business communications and social media promotions. Community donations to the prom closet are welcome and can be left in the front office of Monacan High (11501 Smoketree Drive). This year’s prom is May 11. If you have questions, please email teacher meredith_shuman@ccpsnet.net.
Spring Into Wellness on April 29
Families are invited to a mental health resource fair organized by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Spring Into Wellness will take place 4:30-7:30 p.m. April 29 at CTC@Hull (13900 Hull Street Road). Registration is required for this free event. In addition to more than 30 wellness vendors, speakers will cover these topics: Motivation and goal setting for tweens and teens; Understanding your child’s nature for happier parenting; and College prep and student wellness. Register at https://bit.ly/48EpdGM.
Families are invited to a mental health resource fair organized by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Spring Into Wellness will take place 4:30-7:30 p.m. April 29 at CTC@Hull (13900 Hull Street Road). Registration is required for this free event. In addition to more than 30 wellness vendors, speakers will cover these topics: Motivation and goal setting for tweens and teens; Understanding your child’s nature for happier parenting; and College prep and student wellness. Register at https://bit.ly/48EpdGM.
Parents, Camp Invention is returning again this year. This action-packed STEAM camp will be held July 8-11 at Watkins Elementary! Students rising K-6th grades are eligible to attend as campers. Students rising 7th-9th may attend as leaders in training (for a fee). Students that are rising 10th-college may volunteer for service learning hours. Camp is from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with extended day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. offered for an additional fee. Students will work together, share ideas, design, problem-solve, stretch their imagination, and create take home projects.
Check out this flyer to learn more about Camp Invention and to register.
If you register your child by 3/27 and use promo code SUM25 you will save $25. Hurry, camp sells out fast! Contact Sarah Spencer, Camp Director, with any questions at Sarah_Spencer@ccpsnet.net.
World Language Camp
World Language Camp features daily rotations through four languages and cultures: French, Spanish, German and Latin. Students who will be in grades 2-5 in 2024-25 will enjoy memorable and meaningful activities. Camp runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $115 for each one-week session. Sign up now using this form. This camp and other Chesterfield County Public Schools camps are part of the summer programs webpage.
World Language Camp features daily rotations through four languages and cultures: French, Spanish, German and Latin. Students who will be in grades 2-5 in 2024-25 will enjoy memorable and meaningful activities. Camp runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $115 for each one-week session. Sign up now using this form. This camp and other Chesterfield County Public Schools camps are part of the summer programs webpage.
- June 24-27 at Old Hundred Elementary
- July 8-11 at Beulah Elementary
Camps for grades 5-8
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers two summer camps for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2024-25:
Camp EPIC (Exploring Pathways in Careers) is packed with exciting, hands-on career experiences 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-13 (Monday through Thursday) at two sites. The cost is $150. Sign up using this form for one of these sessions:
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers two summer camps for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2024-25:
Camp EPIC (Exploring Pathways in Careers) is packed with exciting, hands-on career experiences 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-13 (Monday through Thursday) at two sites. The cost is $150. Sign up using this form for one of these sessions:
- CTC@Courthouse: CyberWatch, Dental Discoveries, Energy Explorers, Farm to Table, Just Desserts, Motor Sport Legends, Next Level Chef, Pet Pals or Robot Wranglers
- CTC@Hull: Animation Nation, Beauty Stars, Just Desserts, Next Level Chef, Pet Pals, Rescue 911!, Robot Wranglers, Top Model or True Detective
- June 24-28
- July 1-3 (Camp is closed July 4.)
- July 8-11
- July 15-18
Summer is for camps!
Summer camps offer a chance to explore new areas, and registration is open now! Chesterfield County Public Schools is offering four different camps in 2024, and they are expected to fill up fast. Get the details and register here for Camp EPIC, Cultural Arts Camp, Team SKILLS and World Language Camp.
Summer camps offer a chance to explore new areas, and registration is open now! Chesterfield County Public Schools is offering four different camps in 2024, and they are expected to fill up fast. Get the details and register here for Camp EPIC, Cultural Arts Camp, Team SKILLS and World Language Camp.
Thank you, bus drivers! - Feb. 22 was School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and Bon Air Elementary showed drivers some love. Students made cards and a banner for the bus loop, and every driver received a gift.
Gordon Patriots Spring 2024 Sports: Baseball, Softball, Football, Cheerleading
