We are proud to celebrate our students recognized by the VFW Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests and our educators honored with the 2025–2026 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Awards through VFW Post 2239 (Colonial Heights).
🏆 Student Winners
Isabelle Petrone (8th, CHMS) – Patriot’s Pen
Teagan Thomas (7th, CHMS) – Patriot’s Pen
Jolie Villanueva (8th, CHMS) – Patriot’s Pen
Lyla Wallace (10th, CHHS) – Voice of Democracy
🍎 Teacher Award Winners
Lindy Iles – Elementary
Sean Hall – Middle
Misty Gunder – High
We are grateful to the VFW, our families, and staff for supporting student voice, civic learning, and patriotism. Best wishes as these entries advance to the local and state levels!
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Wishing all our students, staff, and families a joyful, restful, and much-deserved break. Whether you’re soaking up the crisp winter air, diving into a hobby, or just catching up on sleep — enjoy every moment! ☕️💙
We’ll see everyone back on Monday, January 5th— recharged and ready for 2026!
Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful Winter Break! ❄️✨ We’ll see everyone back on Monday, January 5th. Stay safe and enjoy the time with family and friends!
One More Day!
Just a reminder: tomorrow, Friday, December 19, is a half day for all staff and students as we head into Winter Break! Let's finish 2025 strong ❄️📘✨
Families spent a relaxing evening painting ornaments and enjoying some quiet creativity before the winter break rush. It was the perfect way to recharge and connect!
✨ CHPS Spelling Bee Champions ✨
Tonight, CHPS hosted the annual division-wide Spelling Bee, bringing together the top spellers from all elementary schools and Colonial Heights Middle School. We are proud of all our school champions who represented their buildings so well!
📚 North Elementary: Mackenzie
📚 Tussing Elementary: Catherine
📚 Lakeview Elementary: Kori
📚 Colonial Heights Middle School: Mia
After an exciting final round between Catherine and Mia, we are thrilled to announce that Mia is this year’s Division Spelling Bee Champion! 🏆🐝
Congratulations to Mia and to all of our amazing participants for their hard work, dedication, and incredible spelling skills!
We are so proud of you!
With just a few days left before winter break, our students and staff are continuing to shine! Here’s a look at some of the great moments happening with our students ✨📚
🔔 Reminder
☕ Join Us This Week for Cup of Comfort! ☕
A quick reminder that our next Cup of Comfort gatherings are happening this week! Families are invited to stop by, enjoy a warm beverage, and connect with staff in a supportive, relaxed environment.
📍 Tuesday, December 16 – 6:00 pm (includes a holiday story and craft for children in attendance)
📍 Wednesday, December 17 – 10:00am
Both events will be held in the A/V Room at the Colonial Heights Tech Center, 3451 Conduit Road Colonial Heights, VA 23834
We hope you’ll join us for conversation, connection, and comfort. See you there! 💙
📅Families, mark your calendars! CHPS will begin Winter Break with a half day on Friday, December 19th, and students and staff will return on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
With some snow still hanging around and chilly temps overnight, all schools will open 2 hours late on Wednesday, December 10th. Enjoy a slower, warmer start to your morning! ☕🧤
🚨 NO SCHOOL TUESDAY🚨
Due to winter weather and freezing temperatures overnight, all schools will be closed for staff and students on Tuesday, December 9th. We know our students are enjoying the snowy streak—please continue to stay safe and take care, we hope you enjoy the winter wonderland!❄️⛄️🧤☕
❄️ SNOW DAY! ❄️
Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday December 8th, for staff and students as winter weather once again heads our way. Have fun and stay safe out there! ⛄️☕
We invite our CHPS families to join us for our upcoming Cup of Comfort gatherings—an opportunity to connect, share, and enjoy meaningful conversations in a warm, welcoming space.
📍Colonial Heights Tech Center A/V Room, 3451 Conduit Road
🗓 Tuesday, December 16 — 6:00 (includes holiday story time and craft for children in attendance)
🗓 Tuesday, December 17 — Daytime Session
More details coming , but go ahead and save the date! We look forward to seeing you there. 💙
Schools will be closed tomorrow, December 5th, for staff and students as winter weather heads our way. We know our students are excited—have fun building snowmen, sipping cocoa, and enjoying the day off! Stay safe out there! ⛄️☕
🌟 Celebrating Service & Leadership! 🌟
We are incredibly grateful to Eagle Scout Brody Ehrenfeld and his fellow scouts for their amazing contribution to our Lakeview community! As part of his Eagle Scout project, Brody and the team built three beautiful benches with canopies for our playgrounds—creating a comfortable, shaded space for our teachers.
This week, they officially presented the school with the three plaques now proudly displayed on each bench. What a thoughtful and lasting gift that will support our staff for years to come!
Thank you, Brody, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to giving back. 💙🧡
Did you know North Elementary School has a podcast for families? 🎙️
The "North Elementary StarCast" shines a light on the amazing things happening in their school community! Hosted by North Elementary's Prinicpal, Dr. Llewellyn and special guests, each episode features helpful tips for families, student spotlights, behind-the-scenes insights, and important school updates. Whether you’re a parent, staff member, or student, StarCast is your go-to source for staying connected, informed, and inspired at North Elementary.
Check out the latest episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TdHz3ZRpFodA3tvzUlZnp
We are looking forward to seeing our students back on our campuses tomorrow, Monday, December 1st. Remember to set those alarms—we're excited to jump back into learning and finishing 2025 strong!
Friendly Reminder! 🔔
Next week, Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th, our schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday Break.
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 1st.
Enjoy the break! 🧡
We are thrilled to share the results of the recent food drive led by the CHMS SCA. Thanks to the incredible generosity across our community -
🥫 595 pounds of food were donated
🍽️ That’s enough to provide 496 meals for local families
✨A huge thank you to Publix for their generous gift card donation, which further supported this effort to care for neighbors in need.✨
This success shows the power of compassion in action when our schools, students, and local partners work together to make a difference for everyone in the division.
Thank you!
