Mustang Rundown

Attendance Procedures: Please email Mrs. Hagen (carla_hagen@ccpsnet.net) when your child is absent.

SOL Schedule

April 15- IRW

May 1- Civics/ Makeups (May 2)

May 6- Reading/ Makeups (May 7)

May 8- Science 8 & Earth Science/ Makeups (May 9)

May 13- May 14- World Language Exams

May 15- All Math/ Makeups (May 16)

Women's History Month is an annual observance in March that celebrates the contributions, achievements, and impact of women throughout history in various fields, including politics, science, arts, and social movements. It serves as a time to recognize the struggles and accomplishments of women, highlighting their vital role in shaping societies and advocating for gender equality.

3/12- PTO meeting 2:30 in the library

3/18- Panera spirit night

5/9- Eighth grade dance

5/28- Eighth grade fun day

1. Yearbook Sales: please visit www.jostens.com to purchase your 2024-2025 yearbook. Don't miss your chance to reserve your copy. Limited quantities are for sale at the end of the year. Email jennifer_gallant@ccpsnet.net if you have any questions.
2. Please send any snow photos to jennifer_gallant@ccpsnet.net.

The Chesterfield Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition (CSAPC) will be hosting a community event for families. Building Resilience is a Community Endeavor: Building Hope Through Peer Recovery will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Brightpoint Community College Nicholas Center. CCPS Student Support Services will host a table of resources. This annual event involves many community agencies who offer services to youth and families. Please spread the word to your school communities!

Each month, the superintendent recognizes outstanding staff members who go above and beyond. Game Changers are those who step up to meet the needs of students; offer support and access to resources that assist their colleagues; provide an extra layer of support for families outside of the classroom; and who generally make a positive and sometimes life-changing difference in the lives of our students, families and their colleagues. Our very own Mr. Costantino was selected as someone who is changing the game for the month of January!

Each month, the superintendent chooses four staff members from each magisterial district to be recognized for outstanding service. One central office member monthly will be recognized as well.

Want to recognize a game changer in your life? Complete the nomination form. (Please know that your comments may be shared publicly as the recognition occurs.)

Nominations are due by the 21st of each month.

For families interested in an alternative to the traditional school setting, registration for the Chesterfield Virtual School opened Feb. 3 and continues through April 25. The virtual school is available for students in grades K-8 and abides by all Standards of Quality and accreditation requirements that apply to Chesterfield County Public Schools.

The Chesterfield Virtual School offers gifted instruction, honors classes, special education and English as a second language, while after-school clubs offer additional connections for students. Find more information and register here.

The Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation invites public school students to compete in a poster contest with the theme “Safely Rolling to My Destination.” The submission deadline is April 18, and details are available here.

Tickets for this year’s Hall of Fame gala are now on sale through the Chesterfield Education Foundation. Visit bit.ly/25fame to reserve your seat at the May 1 celebration of these outstanding educators:

• Katherine Baugher, theater teacher at Midlothian High

• Bessie Cooper, principal of Bensley Elementary

• Kathy Kitchen, assistant superintendent of business and finance

• Catherine “Kitty” Neale, Spanish teacher at Bird High

• Brad Peebles, who began as a biology teacher and rose to become principal of the Juvenile Detention Center

• Linda Wood, who began as a fourth grade teacher, became principal of Harrowgate Elementary and retired as director of elementary education

A partnership between the school system and the Chesterfield Education Foundation, the hall recognizes retirees and volunteers who made a significant difference in Chesterfield County schools. This webpage provides information about the remarkable people previously inducted.

The Virginia Department of Health has updated its website with important information for families of rising kindergartners, rising seventh graders and rising 12th graders. These links take you directly to the information you need to make sure your student is prepared for the 2025-26 school year:

• letter for rising seventh graders in English

• letter for rising seventh graders in Spanish

Everyone within CCPS works to support students and help them grow into strong young people. When there is a problem, we want to connect with students and families to solve it. As we enter week two of the 2024-2025 school year, we want to be sure that families know what to do if you have a concern. Communicating to school staff members is the best way to start. Here is a handy chart to help the problem-solving process

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