Chesterfield County Public Schools

Today, Chesterfield County Public Schools ceremoniously broke ground for the new west area elementary school at 17151 Westerleigh Parkway. The new school will be the 41st elementary school in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Scheduled to open for students in August 2026, the new elementary school in the Matoaca District is part of a community facilities bond plan approved by Chesterfield County voters in 2022. Virginia Public School Authority bonds will cover the building’s $52 million budget. The new school will accommodate up to 1,000 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

If you are passionate about education, have a bachelor’s degree and want to explore pathways to becoming a licensed teacher, then learn more in a free virtual session 4-5 p.m. Nov. 19 organized by Chesterfield County Public Schools. ? Details about iteach and how it can help you become a teacher are available at iteach.net.

Remarkable adventures in learning await four Chesterfield County teachers who won 2024 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence and will receive a total of almost $54,000 in professional development grants from the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and the R.E.B. Foundation. The four teachers learned they were heading for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities when Chesterfield County Public Schools leaders popped in during a school day to surprise them with the good news. ? Get more information at https://lnkd.in/ehF-ZgYU

If you’re looking for a flexible schedule so you can work when you choose, then consider applying to become a substitute teacher. Learn more during a job fair for substitute teachers 4-6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Manchester Middle, 7401 Hull Street Road. ?? For more information, visit bit.ly/CCPSSubFair.

Dr. John T. Murray has been appointed interim superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools, effective Sept. 1, 2024, upon the retirement of Dr. Mervin B. Daugherty on Aug. 31, 2024. The board took action to appoint Dr. Murray during the board's regular August meeting. He will serve in this role until the superintendent search is complete and a new superintendent begins work.?This video provides additional information.

During the national conference of Future Business Leaders of America, #oneCCPS students were recognized as among the top students in the United States. Midlothian High senior Mason C. was honored as the No. 1 accounting student in the United States. For the third year in a row, Midlothian High senior Cole C. placed in the top 10 in the nation at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) competition, finishing fifth in advertising. #CCPSproud

Leaders from #oneCCPS and Chesterfield County Virginia Government cut a ribbon on Aug. 1 to officially open the new Falling Creek Middle School. Completed on time and under budget next to the old Falling Creek Middle, the new building is Chesterfield’s first three-story middle school and the largest middle school in central Virginia. Built for 1,800 students, the 238,963-square-foot school in the Dale District positions sixth, seventh and eighth graders on separate floors.

Chesterfield County Public Schools is hiring instructional assistants during a job fair 4-6 p.m. August 1 at Providence Middle, 900 Starlight Lane. Registration is strongly preferred but not required. ?? To learn more and register: bit.ly/CCPSjobfair

Are you interested in maintaining a safe environment for students? Chesterfield Schools is seeking school security officers during an in-person job fair on July 17. To be considered, candidates must submit an application no later than July 15. ?? To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/CCPSsecurityfair.

?? We’re looking for #oneCCPS elementary teachers! Candidates must apply by Jan. 31 to be considered for an interview. Applications will be reviewed, and qualifying teachers will be invited to an in-person interview between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Feb. 3. ?? Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3vOxEkZ