The Matoaca Fine and Performing Arts department hosted a Faculty and Alumni talent show on Feb. 18. Faculty acts included Mrs. Lasmith and Mrs. Hudson who sang the duet “Count on Me” and Mr. John White who presented a great ventriloquist act. Mr. Britt played an amazing gospel piano solo. Alumni acts included Katelyn McCarter (2007) Beth Hoover (2010), Derek Kelly (2012), Tyler Thrasher, Andre Mollineau and Jaylin Brown (2013), Miles Hicks and Kaetwan Crenshaw (2014). Miles and Kaetwan are also the choreographers for the award winning Matoaca girls show choir Up Front.
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Elizabeth Davis Middle students donated items and created care packages for homeless people. Socks, food and toiletries are included in the 27 packages that were given to a local church to distribute.
Each year, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards honor the creative abilities of middle and high school students throughout the country. This year in regional competition, Chesterfield County student achieved a total of 110 Gold Keys, 196 Silver Keys and 298 honorable mentions. Because there is not a central Virginia competition, Chesterfield students compete in the Southeast region at large, which covers several states. Gold Key winners go on to national competition; national winners will be announced March 14 and honored in a New York City ceremony. Here are the winners in the Village News coverage area: Elizabeth Davis Middle…
When students arrived at school last Wednesday at Curtis Elementary, they noticed their teachers were wearing mouse ears and some even had painted whiskers on their face. When they were questioned, their teachers said it was a special day and they were all in for a big surprise at the end of the day. The build-up for the students was the kick-off for “Curtis Reads,” a celebration intended to bring together their school and families to share the love of reading. The kick-off assembly that was held outside included the arrival of three motorcycles and their riders with their saddlebags…
Will Zerull, Sales Manager for Haley Ford, and Beverly Hamme, Office Manager for Haley Ford, walked into Thomas Dale High School 9th Grade Campus with a big check Monday night. They delivered a $6,000 check to the TDHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for their participation and success in Ford Motor Company “Drive 4UR School” program. This was the second time the PTSA signed up for the program and both times succeeded in receiving the maximum payout. It was a regular meeting night for PTSA. PTSA President Teja Stokes said the first time they signed up was in the Spring…
Chesterfield County Public Schools, the largest school division in central Virginia, is searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion for preparing students for success. For the 2016-17 school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools anticipates several openings in critical needs areas. Highly qualified candidates seeking employment as teachers of secondary mathematics, secondary science, world languages, career and technical education, special education or family and consumer science are encouraged to apply to be interviewed during a Feb. 26 recruitment event. Because many applications are expected, interviews will be by invitation only. To be considered for an interview, candidates…
At Virginia Commonwealth University during a Jan. 7 pinning ceremony for National Board Certified Teachers, two additional Chesterfield County educators were honored: Elizabeth Lucas, who teaches English at Bird High School, received the 2016 Dr. Judy Flythe Teacher Leader Award. Given by the Center for Teacher Leadership in VCU’s School of Education, this award honors a teacher who demonstrates deep understanding of the teaching and learning process and works with colleagues to improve instruction. The award is named in memory of the former director of staff development for Chesterfield County Public Schools. Angelique Clarke, an award-winning teacher in Chesterfield County…
The Woman’s Club of Chester invites all youth, 12 through 14 years of age, to submit an original 250-word essay on the subject “What It Means To Me To Be An American Citizen.” The essay should include the feelings and beliefs of the writer. Essays will be judged on content, originally and presentation (typed and neat). On a separate cover sheet, provide the writer’s contact information to include full name, mailing address and telephone number. Send the typed essay along with the signed cover sheet to The Woman’s Club of Chester, P.O. Box 3074, Chester, VA 23831, Attention Citizenship Committee.…
Thomas Dale High School students pictured were selected to participate in the Chesterfield All- County Symphonic Band. Students were selected from Chesterfield High Schools. They gave an outstanding performance on Friday, January 8 at Midlothian High School. Pictured: Andre Aboite, Josh Anderson, Alicia Barnett, Faith Bruinas, Claire Christian, Matthew Glasgow, Aaron Halloway, Jenna Higgins, Shane Matthews, Devin Nelson, William Ngu, Austin Robinson, Kelly Schlatter, Isiah Shaw, Noah Slate, Jordan Smith and Jesse Yeomans.
MEGA Mentors’, a group that teaches life skills, provides meaningful learning experiences and builds leadership skills through mentoring and tutoring in underrepresented Chesterfield County Public School students will host an arts benefit this Friday. “MEGA Mentors is a vital partnership between caring adults and Chesterfield County students,” said Bermuda School Board Member Carrie Coyner. “Mentors provide our students with opportunities to learn soft skills improve academics and boost self esteem and character. It is a great organization to get involved with as you immediately see the impacts of your time and effort in the eyes of our children!” MEGA will…