Join us Thursday night as the Colonials take the field for our first home football game of the season! We’d love to see our CHPS families, staff, students, alumni, and community come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our Colonials! 💙
🏟️ Gates open 45 minutes before kickoff. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased digitally through GoFan or with cash at the gate.
(details for digital purchase are found on the Athletics and Activities page of the Colonial Heights High School website)
As you make your plans for Thursday night, please take a moment to review the Rules of the Game graphic below for important game-day reminders and spectator expectations. All spectators will be screened with handheld metal detectors prior to entry, and re-entry is not permitted.
We’re looking forward to a great night under the lights and an exciting start to our home season. See you Thursday — Go Colonials! 🏈❤️💙
We’re excited to kick off this year’s Colonial Parent Connection events on Tuesday, September 15! Our first gathering will bring CHPS families together with school and community partners who are ready to share resources, answer questions, and help connect families with support available right here in our community.
Whether you have a specific question or simply want to learn more about what’s available to your family, we hope you’ll come out and join us!
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 CHHS Tech Center A/V Room
✨ Child care available for Pre-K–5th grade students
Take a look at the flyer for participating organizations and registration information. We hope to see you there!
Connection. Community. Growth. 💙
CHPS schools and offices will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy the long weekend! 💙
Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
From reconnecting with friends and teachers to jumping right back into learning and activities, our schools have been filled with smiles, excitement, and plenty of great moments.
Here’s a little look at the first two weeks of the 2026–27 school year across CHPS! 📸✨
Congratulations to Tussing Elementary School on being named a 2025–2026 Virginia Naturally School by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources! 🏆
This statewide recognition celebrates Tussing’s commitment to hands-on science, environmental learning, and real-world STEM experiences. From a growing Science Club and record participation in the Science Fair to STEAM Night and partnerships that extend learning beyond the classroom, Tussing students are experiencing science in exciting and meaningful ways.
We are incredibly proud of the teachers and staff whose intentional work continues to strengthen science instruction and inspire our students! 💙👏
💙👏 A Night of Recognition & Appreciation 👏💙
Last night’s first School Board meeting of the school year was filled with celebration as we recognized some of the incredible people who make CHPS such a special place!
We celebrated our 2025–2026 Teachers and Support Staff Members of the Year and recognized our outstanding custodial and maintenance teams for the tremendous work they put in this summer to prepare, beautify, and ready our schools for a successful new year.
We are grateful for the dedication, pride, and care these individuals bring to CHPS each day. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do! 🏫✨
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! 👋✨
