BREAKING: Chesterfield School Superintendent to Retire
0Superintendent Marcus Newsome announced today that he will retire effective July 1, 2016. Here is his letter to the School Board and employees of Chesterfield County Public Schools. A Message from Dr. Newsome Dear Members of the Chesterfield County School Board and Employees: This letter is presented to inform you of my intention to retire as Superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools effective July 1, 2016. For the past decade, I have been blessed beyond measure to serve as the educational leader for one of the most exceptional communities in America. I have loved and cherished my work and the…
Village News Sports Top 5
01. L.C. Bird (6-0) The idle Skyhawks enjoyed a bye week, and have a favorable schedule the rest of the regular season. The biggest potential obstacle is this Friday’s game at Cosby, slated to kick-off at 7:30, but a Titans offense that’s struggled to score at times will have a hard time scoring on the best defense in the state. The other teams remaining on L.C. Bird’s schedule will likely provide little resistance as well, as George Wythe, James River, and Huguenot have combined for a 3-15 record in 2015. What’s important here is that L.C. Bird played well through…
Knockin on Heaven’s Door
0When it comes to field hockey, Clover Hill has been knocking on the door for sometime now. One of the most competitive teams in the Central Region, coach Rhonda Clopton believes her Cavaliers will get over the hump this year, meaning they plan on making some noise in the postseason. “I’ve had some teams with powerhouse players,” Clopton said, a Meadowbrook alum. “But this is a very coachable group that wants to be together as a team. I think that shows on the field.” A star from the instant she transferred her sophomore year from Powhatan, senior Maddie Lindsay gets a…
The Train Keeps Rollin’
0I was 12-years-old when I rode a train for the first time – Cincinnati to Morgantown, West Virginia. Not only was it my first but I was alone. Although I do not remember how long it took, if I ate railroad food or if the train was clicking and clacking. All I remember was that I had the time of my life. I believe my mother must have told the conductor to keep an eye on me. There are no conductors on freight trains nowadays, but they still roam the isles of passenger trains today. Old movies make train travel…
Chesterfield ready for General Election
0A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, for: Virginia Senate; Virginia House of Delegates; Clerk of Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, and Soil/Water Director James River District; Board of Supervisors; and School Board. The polls will be open from 6 a.m to 7 p.m. The Registrar’s Office is located at 9848 Lori Rd. (in Court Square) and is open 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m., Monday through Friday for voter registration and absentee voting. According to Chesterfield Registrar Lawrence Haake, the final day to register to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2015. In-person absentee voting will…
CCPS: 91 percent grad rate
0According to data released by the Virginia Department of Education, 91 percent of Chesterfield County Public Schools students who entered ninth grade in 2011 graduated in four years. The school division’s on-time graduation percentage topped the state average of 90.5 percent. Fifty-six percent of Chesterfield County’s class of 2015 graduated with a more rigorous advanced studies diploma, according to VDOE records. The school division’s percentage topped the state average of 52 percent. According to state data, the dropout rate of Chesterfield County Public Schools has decreased to 5.4 percent in 2015 from 7.8 percent in 2011. Community High School has…
Community input sought for Jeff Davis plan
0Two community workshops are planned this month to gather community input for the Northern Jefferson Davis Corridor Special Area Plan.
Weekly Calendar
0OCTOBER 7 TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – Microsoft Excel Class. Registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Central Library. CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSIONS GROUP – “Nature Girl” by Carl Hiaasen will be discussed. 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Chester Library. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Location: Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, 1p.m. until 4 p.m. OCTOBER 8 CHESTER PICKLEBALL – Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 – 11 a.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-8113. COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – Begins October…