Gates Elementary School

Do you know a CCPS teacher who inspires their students and community? Nominate them for an R.E.B. award by Feb. 17, 2026 . Around 15 central Virginia teachers are selected each ...

CCPS is coming to a Chesterfield County library near you! Our recruiting team will be on site to discuss current job opportunities with CCPS, explore teacher licensure pathways, a...

Happy holidays to everyone from Superintendent Dr. John Murray! If you watch to the end of this two-minute video, you are guaranteed to head into winter break with a smile.

It is now much easier for parents to access documents for students who receive special education services. Chesterfield County Public Schools staff members in the Special Educatio...

Data released Dec. 10 by the Virginia Department of Education shows continued success for Chesterfield County Public Schools. This year’s results are based on student achievemen...

Dr. Randi Smith , principal of Ettrick Elementary, is one of nine finalists for the national Constantino Family Engagement Practitioner Award. Online voting is part of the selec...

CCPS has seven volunteer-driven advisory committees to the School Board that meet throughout the year to help Chesterfield County Public Schools achieve its vision of creating a b...

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 S...

Gates Elementary hosted several adults from the Richmond Virginia Black Deaf Advocates in late October. They spoke about protactile signing with students in the school’s American...

Holidays can sometimes disrupt students’ emotional well-being, but mental health support can provide the tools they need to stay resilient and thrive. Free online therapy for Ches...

France, Japan, Mexico and US are destinations for in-depth exploration Remarkable adventures in learning await four Chesterfield County teachers who won 2025 R.E.B. Awards for Tea...

On Oct. 14, Gates Elementary and the school’s PTA partnered to host a vibrant and engaging Literacy and Lego Family Night. The event drew families into a fun-filled evening that c...

Each year, Chesterfield County Public Schools honors Teachers of the Year from every school at a Gold Star Gala. This year's event took place Oct. 15. The top honoree was Davis...

Chesterfield County Public Schools, in partnership with the Chesterfield County Police Department and BusPatrol, has launched a new school bus safety program. Beginning Oct. 15,...

Chesterfield County Public Schools issues report cards to K-12 students at the end of each of the four nine-week grading periods. Digital versions will be posted to ParentVUE. St...

School meals are an important part of keeping students engaged and at their best at school. National School Lunch week is a chance to recognize the importance of a nutritious mea...

K-12 Tutoring (formerly Stride) launched for the 2025-26 school year on Oct. 1. The platform will be available to all students in grades 3-12. As in previous years, students will...

Students at Bellwood took their science classroom to outer space through engaging projects exploring the wonders beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Check out our latest video to see wh...

Call or text 988 at any time for help during emotional distress. The latest CCPS in the Know video focuses on the 988 suicide prevention lifeline that offers 24/ support f...

It’s a fact: student success is directly tied to attendance. When you show up to school, you achieve. This episode of CCPS in the Know covers the importance of attendance, the im...