Activities

Curtis’s Pansy Day special this year

By Linda Fausz on October 29, 2017 Activities, Schools

Pansy Day at Curtis Elementary, a day when every student plants a pansy or bulb, is a day of beautifying the school grounds for the winter and early spring. Last Wednesday was a cool but sunny morning. Each grade filed out of the classroom either with their pansy or picking up one purchased for a small fee from the PTA. Bulbs were furnished for students who did not bring a pansy or turn in the PTA form to purchase one at school. Shovels from the first Pansy Day 23 years ago were picked up one by one. With shovel and…

Meet the movers and shakers in theater

By Mark Fausz on October 18, 2017 Activities, Schools

Families search areas for the “best” schools. One sign is a thriving arts program. Students who are well-rounded in arts, sports, and good academics make for great schools. Two drama and theater teachers in the Chester area make parents happy every year as they move and shake their students at two area middle schools. Meet Dustin Allard from Carver Middle School and Martha Stanley from Davis Middle School. George W. Carver Middle School – Dustin Allard Dustin Allard is in his seventh year of teaching the theater and drama program at Carver Middle School. “I have a BFA in Theatre…

Henricus Historical Park receives donation

By VN Staff on June 8, 2017 Activities, History

Howard Nester, President of Chesterfield Farm Bureau, along with Candie Whitus and Lee Thompson, insurance agents, recently presented Henricus Historical Park staff with a donation of $1,000 for the care and feeding of the animals at the living-history museum. The historic site currently cares for chickens, goats, pigs, and cats. “We’re honored to have the ongoing support of Mr. Nester and the Chesterfield Farm Bureau.” said Executive Director Charles L. Grant. “The Farm Bureau’s generous donation helps greatly with the feeding and annual veterinary care that our animals require to keep them happy and healthy.” For more information, please visit…

Carver Middle’s crazy challenge re-scheduled

By Press release on May 18, 2017 Activities, Announcements, Community, Schools

Carver Middle’s crazy challenge re-scheduled Carver Middle School’s seventh grade has rescheduled their “2nd Annual I’d Rather be Crazy Than Lazy Challenge” to Thursday, June 1 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event is free for everyone and is for all ages. The event will consist of various minute-to-win-it activities along with 30-second exercise stations with an element of “Crazy” included. They invite everyone to come out and join the fun.

Carver Middle’s “crazy” challenge scheduled

By Press release on May 11, 2017 Activities, Announcements, Community, Schools, Uncategorized

Carver Middle’s “crazy” challenge scheduled Carver Middle School’s seventh grade is hosting their “2nd Annual I’d Rather Be Crazy Than Lazy Challenge” on Thursday, June 1 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event is free to everyone and is for all ages. The event will consist of various “Minute-To-Win-It” activities along with 30-second exercise stations with an element of “crazy” included. They invite everyone to come out and join the fun.

Solar program Ribbon Cutting at "The Green Shack"

Shining bright at tech center

By Josh Mathews on May 11, 2017 Activities, Schools

While politicians debate over what’s best for the country in terms of “going green,” Chesterfield County Techn ical Center students are simply finding solutions. With a $4,300 grant from Dominion Power, applied for by teacher Holly-Faye Jenkins, three students — David Maloy, Jaydon Matz and Randy San Pedro — learned set up what’s been dubbed the “green shack,” or a small, shed-sized dwelling that’s powered by solar energy. “To see what this idea has become this is absolutely amazing,” said Chesterfield County Schools Superintendent James Lane. Maloy, an Eagle Scout, assisted the team, learning how to assemble the system initially.…

Thomas Dale presents “Eleemosynary,” “Spelling Bee”

By Press release on April 26, 2017 Activities, Schools

The Thomas Dale Theater department will present two productions next week. “Eleemosynary” will be performed Thursday, May 4 at 3 p.m., Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 at 3 p.m. The “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be performed Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m., Friday, May 5 at 3 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. “Eleemosynary,” directed by Sophia Anthony (TDHS Specialty Center for the Arts, class of 2018), is a heartwarming and intimate production about the relationship of three generations of women, the youngest of whom happens to be a National…

Fool for Art: A day of art, learning and fun

By Press release on April 14, 2017 Activities

Get creative, experiment, analyze, discover, and dance. You can do all this and more at John Tyler Community College’s 12th Annual Fool for Art Festival on Saturday, April 22. Fool for Art is a family-friendly event where people of all ages can explore their inner scientist use their imagination, experience learning in fun ways,and enjoy arts, crafts, music, food and games. Plus, this year, attendees are invited to join in the celebration as John Tyler Community College marks its 50th anniversary with a variety of activities throughout the festival. Fool for Art highlights include: ** Arts and Crafts: Stroll through…

Jumping for the American Heart Association

By Linda Fausz on March 1, 2017 Activities, Community, Schools, Uncategorized

C.C. Wells Elementary School participated in the first Jump Rope for Heart fund raiser benefiting the American Heart Association. The school raised $3,744.87 as of press time. First year P.E. teacher at Wells, Tracey McDorman, A First year P.E. teacher at Wells, organized the event. This program is a nationwide event that helps raise money for the American Heart Association and helps educate children and communities about the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle. “The kids learned the American Heart Association character’s messages McDorman wrote in an email. Rory the Lion stood for community service and helping others; Mr. Tuskers…

Semolina: the noun that won the county spelling bee

By VN Staff on March 1, 2017 Activities, Community, Schools, Uncategorized

This year’s top speller in Chesterfield County Public Schools is Mary Grace Walsh, an eighth-grade student at Robious Middle. She won the countywide spelling bee Feb. 8, topping a field of 18 Chesterfield students. The spelling bee runner-up is Kamryn Plowden, a seventh-grade student at Midlothian Middle. The spelling bee lasted nine rounds, and it featured 13 students from middle schools and five from elementary schools. Mary Grace correctly spelled semolina to win the competition, and she will represent Chesterfield County Public Schools in the regional spelling bee March 11 at the Library of Virginia. The winner of the regional…

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