There’s nothing quite like the excitement of the first day of school! Our buildings were filled with smiling faces this morning as we welcomed students back for the 2026–2027 school year.
We’re so happy to have our Colonials back! Here’s to a great year ahead! 🍎📚✨
Colonial Heights Public Schools kicked off the new school year with our first-ever CHARGE: Colonial Heights Achieving Readiness, Growth, and Excellence event!
All CHPS employees came together for a day filled with learning, collaboration, connection, and plenty of Colonial pride. From engaging professional learning sessions led by our own talented staff and community partners to opportunities to connect, recharge, and celebrate together, CHARGE showcased the incredible knowledge, expertise, and energy that already exist throughout our division.
A huge THANK YOU to our presenters, planning committee, community partners, sponsors, and every CHPS employee who brought their enthusiasm and made our inaugural CHARGE event such a success! 💙❤️
Here’s just a glimpse of an incredible day! 📸
⚡ Powering Readiness. Fueling Growth. Driving Excellence.
#CHARGE #CHPS #ColonialHeights #ProfessionalLearning #CHPride
We’re almost there! 🎉 As we get ready to welcome our students back, we have a few important reminders for the days ahead:
📅 Orientations & Open Houses are TOMORROW, August 20!
🍎 The first day of school is Monday, August 24!
📵 New this year: Cell phones & personal communication devices are OFF & AWAY during the school day.
🚌 2026–2027 bus routes are posted!
Please check your email today for our Back-to-School information sheet with additional details about each of these reminders. We want every family to have the information they need for a smooth start to the new school year.
A quick reminder for tomorrow:
⭐ Kindergarten Orientation: 10:00–11:30 AM
⭐ 9th Grade Orientation: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
⭐ 6th Grade Orientation: 1:00–3:00 PM
⭐ Open Houses (Grades 1–5, 7–8 & 10–12): 3:00–6:00 PM
Please take a few minutes to check your inbox, review the information, and make sure your family is ready for Monday! ❤️💙
We can’t wait to see our students and families! Go CH! 🍎⭐
#CHPS #BackToSchool #OneTeamOneMissionEveryStudent
This week, we were thrilled to welcome our newest teachers and staff members to the CHPS family!
Throughout New Staff Orientation, our newest Colonials spent time learning about CHPS, engaging in professional learning and curriculum planning, connecting with mentors and colleagues, exploring instructional resources and technology, and preparing their classrooms for the year ahead.
We are excited to have these talented educators joining our team and can’t wait to see the difference they make for our students. Please join us in giving them a warm CHPS welcome! 👋📚
The Colonial Heights Police Department will conduct scheduled training at North Elementary tomorrow from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
You may notice an increased law enforcement presence at the school during this time. Please be assured that this is a planned training exercise and not an emergency.
📅🎒 Mark Your Calendars! 🎒📅
Back-to-school events are just around the corner! Join us on Thursday, August 20 for orientations and open houses across CHPS as we get ready for an amazing school year.
What's the difference?
🎓 Orientation begins at a specific time and includes important information for students and families before visiting classrooms.
🏫 Open House is a drop-in event—come anytime during the scheduled hours to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for the first day of school!
Thursday, August 20
🎓 Kindergarten Orientation | 10:00–11:30 AM
🎓 9th Grade Orientation | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎓 6th Grade Orientation | 1:00–3:00 PM
🏫 Elementary Open House (Grades 1–5) | 3:00–6:00 PM
🏫 Middle School Open House (Grades 7–8) | 3:00–6:00 PM
🏫 High School Open House (Grades 10–12) | 3:00–6:00 PM
🍎 The first day of school is Monday, August 24! We can't wait to welcome everyone back to CHPS! 💙
Over the past two days, CHPS leaders came together for our annual Leadership Retreat to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.
Through collaboration, planning, professional learning, and a little fun along the way, we spent time strengthening our leadership, building relationships, and preparing to support our students, staff, and families in the year ahead.
We are excited for all that's to come and look forward to welcoming everyone back to CHPS soon! 💙✨
Kick off Virginia's Tax-Free Weekend with a free backpack giveaway at Southpark Mall!
📅 Friday, August 7
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM (or while supplies last)
📍 In front of the Old Macy's
The first 166 students (limit one backpack per child) will receive:
🎒 A backpack filled with school supplies
🍱 An insulated lunch box
✏️ A pencil/supply pouch
Families can also enjoy a visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow and learn more about Colonial Heights' upcoming 100th Anniversary celebration.
We hope you'll take advantage of this great community opportunity as you prepare for the new school year! 💙
🤩🚌 Register for Bus Transportation for the 2026-27 School Year! 🤩🚌
As we prepare for another successful school year, Colonial Heights City Public Schools encourages all families who plan to use district transportation to complete the CHPS Transportation Form no later than August 7, 2026. The Transportation Form is located in your PowerSchool parent portal.
By registering now, you can help us:
-Prepare and post efficient bus routes
-Reduce delays at the start of the school year
-Ensure accurate student transportation information
-Provide the safest and most reliable service possible
Don't delay, complete your registration today and help us welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have any questions, please contact the transportation department at 804-524-3405 ext 4761 or 4763
We are Colonials Strong!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's CHPS on the Road!
From books and school supplies to games, treats, and smiling faces, it was wonderful connecting with so many of our students, families, and community members as we kicked off the new school year together.
A special thank you to our dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event possible. Your support and enthusiasm made these two days a tremendous success.
We can't wait to welcome our students back soon. Until then... enjoy a few of our favorite moments from CHPS on the Road! 💙📚✨
We had a great first day of CHPS on the Road, and we're excited to do it again today!
Stop by for free school supplies (while they last), a free book, games, treats, and a chance to connect with CHPS staff.
📍 2:30 - 3:15 - Branders Bridge Apartments and Wakefield & E Avenue Park
📍3:45- 4:30 - Mattox Landing and Lakeview Terrace/Terrace View
📍5:30 - 7:00 - CHMS and Lakeview Elementary
We hope to see you! 👋✨
🚗💙 CHPS on the Road begins tomorrow! 💙🚗
Rain or shine, we're hitting the road! While Wednesday's forecast calls for some rain, we're still planning to visit all of our scheduled community locations with just a few adjustments.
At each stop, students will have the opportunity to climb aboard a school bus, receive a free book and a bag of school supplies, and connect with CHPS staff and teachers. Plus, enjoy games, ice cream, activities, and plenty of community fun!
🌧️ Due to the weather forecast, our stops at Tussing Elementary and North Elementary have been extended and will now take place from 4:00–7:00 p.m., giving families even more time to join us for an indoor celebration.
School supplies are available while they last, so come out, say hello, and help us kick off another amazing school year together!
📍 Visit the Family Resource Center page on our website for event locations, times, and additional details.
We can't wait to see you on the road! 👋✨
🚗💙 The countdown is on! 💙🚗
CHPS on the Road is just one week away!
Take a look at some of the fun from last year's event, and save the date for July 22 & 23 as we bring CHPS into neighborhoods across Colonial Heights. For more detailed information about the location and times of stops, please visit the Family Resource Center webpage on our CHPS website.
Whether you're stopping by for school resources, activities, treats, or simply to say hello, we hope you'll join us as we kick off another great school year together! 👋✨
🤩🚌 Register for Bus Transportation for the 2026-27 School Year! 🤩🚌
As we prepare for another successful school year, Colonial Heights City Public Schools encourages all families who plan to use district transportation to complete the CHPS Transportation Form as soon as possible. The Transportation Form is located in your parent portal.
By registering now, you can help us:
-Prepare and post efficient bus routes
-Reduce delays at the start of the school year
-Ensure accurate student transportation information
-Provide the safest and most reliable service possible
Don't Delay, complete your registration today and help us welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have any questions, please contact the transportation department at 804-524-3405 ext 4761 or 4763
We are Colonials Strong!
🚗💙 We're Hitting the Road Again! 💙🚗
CHPS on the Road is just around the corner, and we can't wait to connect with families across Colonial Heights!
Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from last year's event. From games and activities to school resources, free books and supplies, treats, and time spent connecting with families, CHPS on the Road is all about bringing our schools into the community.
We hope you'll join us on July 22 and 23 as we gear up for another amazing school year together! See below for stops and times -
📅 July 22nd
🕒 2:30 - 3:15 - Flora Hill Park and Newcastle Apartments
🕒 3:45 - 4:30 - The Oaks and Clearfield
🕒 5:30 - 7:00 - Tussing and North Elementary
📅 July 23rd
🕒 2:30 - 3:15 - Branders Bridge Apartments and Wakefield & E Avenue Park
🕒 3:45- 4:30 - Mattox Landing and Lakeview Terrace/Terrace View
🕒 5:30 - 7:00 - CHMS and Lakeview Elementary
📍 Check out this year's flyer, linked on the Family Resource Center page of our website, for additional event information. We can't wait to see you there! 💙
Colonial Heights Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, July 2, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, July 6.
We wish all of our CHPS families a safe, happy, and enjoyable Fourth of July! 🇺🇸✨
We're bringing CHPS directly into our neighborhoods again this summer to help families get ready for an amazing school year—and we'd love to see you there!
Stop by one of our locations on July 22 or July 23 to connect with staff from all five schools, enjoy games and activities, receive school and community resources, get help with Parent Portal, and pick up free books, school supplies, treats, and drinks while supplies last.
📍 Check out the flyer below for this year's locations and times. We hope you'll stop by and say hello!
Today marked the conclusion of our 2026 Colonial Coding Camp, where students celebrated everything they learned by sharing their projects with families and community members.
Over the last two weeks, students explored coding, robotics, and computer science through hands-on challenges that encouraged problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and perseverance. From programming robots to designing innovative solutions, campers developed skills that will serve them well both inside and outside the classroom.
A special thank you to our CHPS educators, community partners, and LEGO professionals who helped make this experience possible. We are so proud of our students and all they accomplished this week! 👏✨
💙💙💙 A Special Visit to CHPS
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Fairfax, Virginia.
The group traveled to Colonial Heights to share cookies, fruit trays, and words of encouragement as a way of thanking CHPS for the care, dedication, and support they provide to students each day.
We are grateful for their kindness—and for the "Unshakable Joy" they brought to our school community. 💙
Even during the summer months, CHPS educators continue working together to strengthen instruction and support student success.
Recently, teachers gathered for Math Curriculum Development, collaborating on resources, lessons, and instructional practices to help ensure students have meaningful learning experiences in the year ahead. 💙
