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County Board Authorizes School Capital Sales Tax for November Ballot
Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on July 23 to place a 1% sales tax referendum on the November ballot to fund school capital projects, potentially raising $65-70 million annually over 20 years.
County Welcomes 16 Summer Interns to Departments
Chesterfield County is hosting 16 college interns across 14 county departments for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, which runs May 26 through July 30.
Chesterfield Schools Hand Out Free Books in El Librotazo Event
Chesterfield County Public Schools' free El Librotazo book party lets children select books to build home libraries with community support.
Robert Teal Appointed to Chesterfield School Board, District 7
Robert Teal has been appointed to represent District 7 on a Chesterfield County school board.
Six Chesterfield High School Seniors Win Leadership Scholarships
Six Chesterfield County high school seniors received $2,500 Leadership for the 21st Century scholarships at a February 20 Black History Month breakfast recognition event.
Manchester High Track Coach Retires After 42 Years
Gene Bowen, Manchester High track coach for 42 years, is retiring in June 2026 after building a program centered on athlete development over personal recognition.
Chesterfield Couple Graduates from VCU at 65 and 58
After nearly a decade of study while working full time, Chesterfield County couple Wanda and Tony Reynolds graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with bachelor's degrees in psychology at ages 65 and 58.
West Ridge High School reaches construction milestone
Chesterfield County celebrated a major construction milestone at West Ridge High School on Duval Road, marking the progression toward the opening of the county's first new high school in over two decades.
Chesterfield Schools Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduations
Chesterfield County Public Schools celebrated the Class of 2026 with graduation ceremonies held across ten high schools in May 2026, with livestreamed access allowing families to witness the milestone despite capacity limits.
Chesterfield Parents Push Schools to Cut Screen Time
A growing movement of more than 2,500 parents across Central Virginia is pushing Chesterfield County Public Schools to reduce classroom screen time and shift back toward paper-based instruction for younger students.
School Board Recognizes Chesterfield Staff Success
Chesterfield County School Board honored district staff achievements at its June 2 meeting, recognizing teachers in specialized areas and celebrating district initiatives.
School Board Celebrates Community and Business Partners
Chesterfield County School Board recognizes its network of more than 200 community and business partners who support student achievement across the district.
VCU Accounting Professor and Chesterfield Leader Jim Holland Dies at 73
James M. "Jim" Holland, a VCU accounting professor and five-term Chesterfield County Board supervisor, died Oct. 14, 2025 at age 73 after a battle with cancer.