We look forward to having you join us Monday, September 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for our Open House! Walk your student's schedule, meet the teachers, and learn about the courses your student is taking.
4 months ago, Abe Jeffers

Welcome back CCPS!

It's our first week of school for the 2025-26 school year. We're excited to welcome you and 64,000 students back to classes.

  • Grades 1-5, 6 and 9 begin Monday, Aug. 18

  • Grades 7-8, 10-12 begin Tuesday, Aug. 19

  • Prekindergarten and kindergarten students start on different days:

    • Some students attend Aug. 18-19; others attend Aug. 20-21. 

    • Schools assign students to specific days to allow students to become more familiar with their new surroundings in a smaller classroom setting.

    • Starting Aug. 22, all prekindergarten and kindergarten students attend daily.

Make sure to check our calendars page for important dates.

Families can visit the CCPS back-to-school hub for  transportation information, Chromebook details, fee payments, supply lists and more. 

Have a student who is ready to start school? Families can still register their little ones for kindergarten.

We hope you have a great first week and a wonderful school year!

4 months ago, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Thank you to the hundreds of Lancer Families who came out to our Open House/Fee Night! It was great seeing everyone here.
4 months ago, Abe Jeffers
Our Open House/Fee Night is this evening (August 13th)! We'll have the building open for you to stop by, pay fees, sign up for Behind the Wheel, and take a tour. Hope you can stop by!
4 months ago, Abe Jeffers

Registration open for CCPS Night School through Aug. 21.

Night School provides high school students the opportunity to earn credits at no cost in the evening. Students engage in intense academic study to complete a traditional yearlong course in a single semester. 

Night School in-person and virtual classes take place 5-9 p.m. two days each week with in-person classes meeting at Carver College and Career Academy (12400 Branders Bridge Road). 

A wide variety of courses are offered including English 11 and 12, graphic design, driver’s education, ecology, U.S. history and more.

Students and families should contact their school counselor to register for Night School. Learn more about Night School and other alternative educational options.

4 months ago, Chesterfield County Public Schools
There is a Vaccine clinic for rising seniors (required vaccine).

Where? Chesterfield County Health Department; 9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA

When? July 25th

What time? 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Please bring your insurance card if applicable, but little/no insurance is welcome.
5 months ago, Abe Jeffers

Weapons detection system procedures and expectations
Weapons detection systems are bringing an additional layer of security to every Chesterfield County middle school and high school. Starting in August 2025, when school opens, students and school visitors will enter through OpenGate scanners, which are similar to those used at amusement parks, concerts and sporting events.

Weapons detection will be active from the start of the school day until dismissal, working to improve safety while maintaining a welcoming school environment. The system is designed to detect a variety of weapons. But no system is perfect, so it will sometimes alert on acceptable metal items and may sometimes miss items that should not be in school.

Here’s how the automatic, noninvasive screening will work:
Students and school visitors will pass through freestanding pillars that use advanced technology to detect weapons that may be concealed on a person, in backpacks or in other bags.
Some safe items may cause nuisance alerts, therefore students should remove them from their bags and place them in a designated bin or hand them to a school staff member before going through the scanner. Chromebooks, three-ring binders, musical instruments, umbrellas, metal lunch boxes, metal pencil cases, and metal eyeglass cases are the most common items that can trigger nuisance alert
After going through the scanner, students should retrieve their belongings and head to class.
If a potential weapon is detected, the system will flash red and beep. When that happens, the student or school visitor will step to one side so a closer search can be conducted.
If a weapon or other contraband is found, then school administrators, the school safety officer and/or the police will be notified, and the person may face both school and legal consequences.

Students must not open any door to allow others to enter the building under any circumstances. Students who open a door for someone else or who enter the building through an unauthorized door could face serious disciplinary consequences.

More information about weapons detection and other school safety measures is available on oneccps.org.

5 months ago, Abe Jeffers
Superintendent Dr. John Murray has selected Dr. Abe Jeffers to serve as the next principal of Manchester High School, pending formal approval by the School Board. His appointment will take effect on July 1. Dr. Jeffers brings a wealth of experience to this role, currently serving as principal of Chancellor High School in Spotsylvania County Public Schools. In addition to his leadership experiences as a high school principal, he has also held roles at the central office level supporting school improvement and student success. He is excited to join the Manchester community and looks forward to connecting with students, families, and staff over the summer. Dr. Jeffers holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science Education, with certification in Physics, Earth Science, and General/Physical Science from the University of Tennessee. He also earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Virginia and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. We are confident that Dr. Jeffers will continue to build upon Manchester’s strong foundation as a proud community school.
8 months ago, Christin Ellis
Film series offers insight into anxiety and screen time

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
The CCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement organizes the FACE FWD film series. Tickets are free, but reservations are required for each film. The films will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Career and Technical Center @ Hull (13900 Hull Street Road). Additional details, including links to register for tickets, are available here.
11 months ago, Chesterfield County Public Schools