📣 Community Input Welcome! -- Final call!
The Colonial Heights School Board invites community members to share their input on the development of the 2027–2028 School Board Budget during an upcoming public hearing.
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Colonial Heights Technical Building
3451 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights
This is an opportunity for our community to provide feedback as the School Board begins planning for the upcoming budget year.
We welcome your participation!
What a season for our CHMS Boys Soccer Team! 💙❤️
The Colonials capped off an undefeated season with a 3–0 victory over JEJ Moore Middle School, earning the title of 2026 Fall Line District Champions!
Congratulations to our student-athletes and coaches on an incredible season! Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication have made our entire CHPS community proud! 👏⚽
Go Colonials! ❤️💙
From pumpkin painting and apple-themed activities to obstacle courses, games, and plenty of laughter, TES students have been enjoying some hands-on fall fun!
A special thank you to the creative TES teachers and staff who brought these engaging activities to life and made some wonderful memories along the way! 🍎🍁
💙📚 Let's Connect, CHPS Families! 📚💙
Join us for our next Colonial Parent Connection, where families and CHPS staff come together to learn, share resources, and support student success!
This session, Disruptors of Educational Success, will focus on common challenges students face, including school attendance, internet safety, and substance use prevention. Families will explore helpful strategies and resources to support their children at home and in school.
📅 Tuesday, November 10
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 CHPS Tech Center – A/V Room
We'll also feature a special interactive presentation from SAFE, including the Hidden in Plain Sight mobile trailer exhibit.
👧 Childcare will be provided for students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
🔗 Reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/47wJrdNARN5LeWRu6
We hope you'll join us for an evening of connection, community, and growth! 💙
💙📣 Your Voice Matters! Join Us Tomorrow!
There's still time to be part of the conversation! Colonial Heights Public Schools invites our families and community members to join us tomorrow for our Strategic Plan Community Forum.
Come share your thoughts, connect with CHPS leadership, and help shape a shared vision for the future of our schools!
📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Colonial Heights High School Library
🔗 Planning to attend? RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/CHPSForum2026
💬 Can't make it? We'd still love your feedback! https://tinyurl.com/CHPSFeedback2026
Every Voice. One Vision. Go Colonials! ❤️💙
It's Homecoming Week at CHHS, and our students and staff have been showing off their school spirit all week long! 🎉
From Twin Day to Country vs. Country Club and plenty of creative outfits in between, our Colonials have brought the fun, laughter, and school pride to every spirit day!
🏈 Tonight, we take that excitement under the Friday night lights for our Homecoming football game, followed by the Homecoming Dance tomorrow night!
Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Spirit Week. We love seeing our Colonials come together to celebrate! ❤️💙
Our elementary teachers have been putting their math skills to work during Math Coaches' Corner!
Across all three CHPS elementary schools, teachers collaborated with the math instructional specialist to explore effective math strategies, share ideas, and strengthen their instructional practices.
We're grateful for educators who continue learning, collaborating, and finding new ways to make math meaningful for our students! 👏✨
📣 Community Input Welcome!
The Colonial Heights School Board invites community members to share their input on the development of the 2027–2028 School Board Budget during an upcoming public hearing.
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Colonial Heights Technical Building
3451 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights
This is an opportunity for our community to provide feedback as the School Board begins planning for the upcoming budget year.
We welcome your participation!
💙📣 Your Voice Matters! CHPS Community Forum
Colonial Heights Public Schools is beginning the process of updating our Strategic Plan, and we invite our families and community members to be part of the conversation!
Together, we can help shape a shared vision for the future of CHPS and ensure our schools continue to meet the needs of our students and community.
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Colonial Heights High School Library
We welcome your participation and feedback as we begin this important process!
🔗 Planning to attend? RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/CHPSForum2026
💬 Can't attend? Share your feedback here: https://tinyurl.com/CHPSFeedback2026
Every Voice. One Vision. Go Colonials! ❤️💙
All CHPS schools and offices will be closed for staff and students on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.
We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday! ❤️💙
News worth celebrating, Colonial Heights! 🎉
All five CHPS schools are fully accredited! On the Virginia School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) all five schools improved their overall score from last year. Three schools earned the highest rating of Distinguished, and two schools earned the second highest rating, Meets Expectations. All five schools met all federal standards.
These results reflect the hard work happening in our classrooms every day. To our students and every staff member, thank you! Your dedication, determination, and commitment to learning made this achievement possible.
We’re proud of our schools and the people who make them shine. Congratulations, CHPS! ❤️💙
📣 In Case You Missed It… We’re Hiring Substitutes!
There’s still time to make plans to join us this week! CHPS is hosting a Hiring Event this Wednesday, October 7, from 4–6 PM at the Colonial Heights Technical Center.
We’re looking for substitute teachers, paras, nurses, drivers, food service workers, and more! ❤️💙
Stop by to explore opportunities, get your questions answered, and apply on the spot!
📌 Save your spot: https://tinyurl.com/chpssubevent2026
Know someone who might be a great fit for CHPS? Share this post and help us spread the word! 🍎
The City of Colonial Heights is hosting its Annual Auction, offering the community an opportunity to purchase surplus vehicles, furniture, and equipment. This event features two sessions—one for church and office items, and another dedicated to City and School System vehicles. Attendees can browse items before each session during designated viewing times. Whether you're looking for practical equipment or unique finds, this auction provides a chance to secure useful items at great value. Let the community know and join us for this once‑a‑year event!
More Details: https://www.colonialheightsva.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1822
The Little Free Art Gallery at Colonial Heights Middle School has gotten a fresh new look and is once again fully stocked with artwork for our community to enjoy!
A special thank you to Mr. Rick Ridpath for continuing to lead this wonderful community project, CTE teacher Mr. Dustin Coleman for giving the gallery its beautiful refresh, and Carraway Glass for generously donating the new acrylic glass.
Stop by, take a piece of art, and enjoy a little creativity from CHPS! 💙🖌️
🔬🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Science! 🏆🔬
Congratulations to CHMS science teacher Ms. Brittany Bandy, recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Middle School Science Teacher Award from the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society!
We are proud to see Ms. Bandy recognized for her dedication to science education and the incredible work she does each day for her students.
Congratulations, Ms. Bandy! We are so fortunate to have you as part of the CHPS team! 💙👏
At last week’s School Board meeting, we were proud to recognize two outstanding CHHS students as our Seniors of the Month!
👏 Gwendolyn Kapinskis – August Senior of the Month
👏 Alby Farley – September Senior of the Month
Congratulations to these students on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the wonderful way they represent CHHS and our Colonial community. 💙
Join us tonight at 7:00 PM at the Colonial Heights Athletic Stadium for one of our favorite CHPS traditions!
CHPS elementary students receive free admission with a paying adult. At halftime, students from Tussing, North, and Lakeview will take a proud lap around the track to represent their schools! 👏
❤️💙 Break out those school colors and mascot gear, and come help us fill the stadium with Colonial Pride!
We can’t wait to see our students, families, and community under the Friday night lights! ✨🏈
🚨 We’re Hiring Substitutes! 🚨
Looking for a way to make a difference in our schools? Colonial Heights Public Schools is hosting a Substitute Hiring Event on October 7 from 4–6 PM at the Colonial Heights Technical Center!
We’re looking for substitute teachers, paras, nurses, bus and car drivers, food service workers, and more to join the CHPS team. ❤️💙
Come learn about available opportunities, ask questions, and even apply on the spot!
📌 Ready to join us? RSVP today:
https://tinyurl.com/chpssubevent2026
Whether you’re a recent graduate, considering a career change, or simply looking for a meaningful way to support our students and schools — we’d love to meet you! 🍎
Help us keep our students safe and our transportation information accurate by reminding your child to bring and scan their bus badge each morning when boarding the bus.
It’s a small step that makes a big difference! Please take a look at the flyer below for additional information, and thank you for helping us keep our Colonials moving safely each day. 🚌✨
From our first CHHS pep rally to the return of fall athletics at CHMS and CHHS, there's been plenty of Colonial Pride across our schools!
We're proud of our student-athletes, coaches, students, and fans who bring the energy and make these moments so much fun. 📣🏈👏
