Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chesterfield County Public Schools was honored with the annual Dan Domenech Champion for CIS Award at the 2025 Communities In Schools of Virginia Network Summit, recognizing more than 30 years of partnership with Communities In Schools of Chesterfield. The award celebrates CCPS’ leadership in creating a partnership that has become a model for the Commonwealth, one that demonstrates how schools and communities can work together to ensure every student has the relationships and resources needed to achieve in school and life. Superintendent Dr. John Murray accepted the award, describing CIS-C as “part of the CCPS family” and highlighting the collaboration’s impact on reducing absenteeism, strengthening academic performance and fostering family engagement. Today, CIS-C serves nearly 15,000 students across 16 Chesterfield County public schools, helping create thriving, more connected school communities and setting the standard for what an effective, student-centered collaboration can look like across Virginia. To learn more about this partnership, visit www.cisofchesterfield.org.

👏👏👏 Heather Snyder, coordinator of the Office of Student Health Services, was recently recognized with two statewide awards from two different groups. ▪️The Virginia Association of School Nurses recognized Snyder as the 2025 Outstanding School Nurse Administrator of the Year, honoring her excellence in nursing administration and coordination of health programs. ▪️The Virginia Nurses Foundation honored her with its Leadership Excellence Award, recognizing her contributions to public health nursing practice and leadership in professional organizations. Learn more about Snyder and her achievements at https://lnkd.in/epQVZbxP.

🇺🇸 On Veterans Day, we recognize the strength, courage, and dedication of all who served.

Community partners can join #oneCCPS principals Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 to experience a school day as Principal for a Morning. Facilitated by the #oneCCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, Principal for a Morning aims to foster partnership opportunity for schools and community members and enhance existing ones. ▪ Slots are filling up fast, so complete the interest form today at bit.ly/2025ccpspfam.

The Chesterfield County School Board and Superintendent John Murray express their grief at the passing of Board of Supervisors member, friend, Chesterfield giant and all-around wonderful human being James “Jim” Holland, who died Tuesday. His death leaves a rip in the fabric of our community that will not easily be mended. Each time Jim Holland spoke at an event, he would start with, “It’s a great day in the Dale District!” Thanks to him, there were many great days in the Dale District and across Chesterfield County. Even before he was elected to the Board of Supervisors, Jim was a strong supporter of Chesterfield County Public Schools. He lived his belief in the power of public education by volunteering in PTAs and other school groups. During almost two decades on the Board of Supervisors, Jim consistently spoke up for our community’s students, teachers and schools to make sure Chesterfield’s learning environments and opportunities are second to none. We will deeply miss Jim’s friendly outlook, approachable personality and ability to bring people together to resolve problems. Please join us in keeping Jim’s wife, children, family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.

✏️Do you want a meaningful job with a flexible schedule so you can work when you choose? Become a substitute teacher! Chesterfield County Public Schools pays substitute teachers $136 on regular days and $203 on Fridays and high-demand days. Attend our substitute teacher hiring event Oct. 7, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Midlothian High School (401 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA) for an opportunity to learn more and interview. Advanced registration is recommended but not required.

🙌👏 Two principals in Chesterfield County Public Schools are among 31 educational leaders selected for a new program designed to recognize the achievements of Virginia principals. Congratulations to Dr. Randi Smith of Ettrick Elementary and Dr. Amanda Voelker of James River High for being named Principals of Distinction. Created by the Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals and Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, the program celebrates the contributions of principals and seeks to inspire others within the educational community. The selection process for the inaugural Principals of Distinction focused on applicants with strong leadership in improved student achievement, effective instructional leadership and developing a school environment that fosters the removal of nonacademic barriers. The program includes a professional training symposium in October and a capstone project at each principal’s school over the next six months.

👏👏 James River High teacher Keenan Entsminger was surprised Aug. 12 with the Angelique Clarke Social Studies Teacher Leader Award. The presentation included school leaders offering in-person congratulations after the award was announced during a virtual training for all secondary history teachers in Chesterfield County Public Schools. ▪️Learn more about Entsminger and his recognition at https://lnkd.in/exaC2HQE.

Earlier today, leaders from #oneCCPS and Chesterfield County Virginia Government cut a ribbon to officially open the new Davis Elementary School. Families, teachers and community members gathered for the first looks of the two-story building that will accommodate up to 1,000 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade; 780 was the capacity of the old building, which was built in 1964. ▪️The new Davis Elementary School will welcome its first students Aug. 18 at the start of the 2025-26 school year.

Earlier today, leaders from #oneCCPS and Chesterfield County Virginia Government cut a ribbon to officially open the new Deep Creek Middle School. Families, teachers and community members gathered for a sneak peek of the 254,084-square-foot school built for 1,800 students featuring a media center, 1,000-seat auditorium, 650-student capacity cafeteria and 1,200-seat gym. A music suite includes spaces for band, chorus, orchestra and theater. ▪️Deep Creek Middle will welcome its first students Aug. 18 at the start of the 2025-26 school year.