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. 📣🏈👏
Our first Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting of the school year will be held Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. SEAC meetings are open to the public, and we welcome families to come learn, connect, and be part of the conversation surrounding special education in CHPS.
Then, stick around! Beginning at 6:00 p.m., we’ll welcome PEATC for Ready or Not, Here They Grow!, a family workshop focused on child development, milestones, helpful resources, and supporting children as they grow.
📅 Thursday, September 24
📍 North Elementary School
🕠 SEAC Meeting | 5:30 p.m.
🕕 PEATC Workshop | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
✨ Child care and refreshments will be provided during the workshop.
Whether you join us for SEAC, the workshop, or both, we’d love to see you! Take a look at the flyers for additional information and workshop registration details.
From hands-on activities and collaboration to creativity and problem-solving, our students have been busy learning, exploring, and growing during the first few weeks of school.
Here's a look at some of what's been happening around CHPS! ✏️✨
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! 🍎📚✨
