Chesterfield County’s fleet of school buses is getting a jolt from one of the country’s largest electric utilities. Dominion Energy is preparing to deliver two electric school buses to the county by the end of the year as part of the company’s Electric School Bus Program. This the first time Chesterfield County will be adding electric school buses to its fleet of over 630 buses. The Electric School Bus Program aims to reduce emissions and operation and maintenance costs, and it will allow Chesterfield County to expand its footprint as a “green fleet leader,” reads a press release. “I’m very…

The 2020 legislative program reflects that Chesterfield County Public Schools is preparing students for successful futures and creating a better tomorrow. Their award-winning school division is preparing every student to be college and career ready. As they implement their new strategic plan, Imagine Tomorrow, Team Chesterfield is on the cusp of creating classrooms of the future that will allow students to soar to even greater heights. Imagine Tomorrow is more than a strategic plan; it is a daily focus as they seek to create an infinite-learner mindset while encouraging students and staff to exemplify personal responsibility and supportive relationships. By…

The dean’s list for the fall semester at Bridgewater College has been announced by Leona A. Sevick, provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students on the dean’s list have attained a 3.4 or better grade point average of a possible 4.0. Any student who earned all A’s for a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the 15-week semester is identified with an asterisk by the student’s name. The following student from this area has excelled academically: Taylor H. McNeely, a senior majoring in health and exercise science, from Chester.

The Chesterfield County Public Schools board approved revised attendance zones for students at Ettrick, Gates and Matoaca elementaries last week. The changes will take effect in the fall of 2020 with the opening of a new Matoaca Elementary School. The “spot redistricting” will affect about 10 percent of the students in those areas, according to a school board document. Matoaca Elementary’s capacity will increase from less than 400 students to 750 when the new school opens. The school is slated to add 97 students from Ettrick and 71 from Gates. Per school district policy, rising fifth-graders will be allowed to…

Over the course of more than 150 years, Chesterfield County Public Schools has been served by outstanding people. Whether it’s teachers, administrators, support staff or community volunteers, the nationally recognized school division has been supported by individuals who have given their time and talents to impact students’ education in a meaningful way. In recognition of this exceptional work, Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Chesterfield Education Foundation will be honoring up to 13 individuals for their superior contributions to the education of Chesterfield County students. The creation of a Chesterfield County Public Schools Hall of Fame will recognize individuals for…

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond and the R.E.B. Foundation recently recognized six Chesterfield County teachers with R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence.  One of them, L.C. Bird High School teacher Elizabeth O’Shea, received a $9,000 development grant. O’Shea plans to explore the historical World War II landscape of London to learn more about how the United Kingdom’s involvement shaped the outcome of the war. She will be touring museums and war sites throughout the city to experience the rich history firsthand. In addition to the winners, five Chesterfield teachers were recognized as finalists, and each received a $750 unrestricted…