Chesterfield Education Foundation

05/29/2026

We can’t wait for El Librotazo this July! 📚✨ Be sure to register now to reserve your spot for this incredible event. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to build home libraries, inspire a love of reading, and put great books in students' hands. We’re proud to support this amazing community event!

📚🎈🎉Put on your party (and reading) hats for El Librotazo, the Big Book Party! At El Librotazo, every child can choose up to five books to keep for free, forever. There will also be a ton of fun activities and refreshments during the event. Join us from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (10300 Courthouse Road).

To learn more and register, visit eventbrite.com/e/el-librotazo-2026-tickets-1985719465375.

05/29/2026

🎉 Celebrating Innovation Across Our Schools! 🎉

The Chesterfield Education Foundation is excited to announce this year’s grant award recipients!

This year, we proudly awarded:
✨ 7 Innovation Grants
Bethany Atkins: Salem Church Elementary School
Hayat Adawi: Matoaca High School
Pam Sloan: Manchester High School
Melanie O'Dell: J B Watkins Elementary School
Lauren Watts: Swift Creek Elementary School
Erin Moon: Salem Church Middle School
Jennifer Ward: W.W. Gordon Elementary

✨ 3 MCD2 Replication Grants
Jacob Stech: Hopkins Road Elementary
Nicole Smith: Evergreen Elementary
Jacqueline Ferguson, Amy Estes, and Susan Shepherd: Chesterfield Virtual

✨ 2 Conserve the Future Grants
Carol Matthews and Bryan Britton: Carver College & Career Academy
Jessica Felice: Bellwood Elementary School

Together, these awards represent more than $45,000 in funding that will bring new ideas, hands-on learning, creativity, and exciting opportunities to classrooms across our schools. 💙

👏 Congratulations to all of our incredible educators and school teams who are helping students learn, grow, and imagine tomorrow through innovation!

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps make these opportunities possible.

05/29/2026

Big things happened this year at Ettrick Elementary! 🎉

A new two-generation pilot program helped create opportunities for both students and parents to grow together through education, career development, financial literacy, and family engagement.

Through this innovative partnership, kindergarten families received wraparound support, personalized educational planning, career coaching, and opportunities to build long-term stability and success. Students also participated in workshops designed to strengthen academic and social-emotional growth alongside their families.

This program demonstrated the power of investing in entire families to build stronger futures and stronger communities. 💙📚 Thank you Google for your support!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude for those who gave everything for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

Big ideas start in the classroom. 💡🍎

Your support helps teachers bring innovative projects, hands-on learning, and creative opportunities to students across Chesterfield County. Every donation makes a difference and helps turn classroom dreams into reality. ❤️

Support Innovation Grants today! 🔗 https://web.charityengine.net/cefdonations

05/22/2026

Super Counselor, Ms. Hoffman, is transforming the way she connects with students through play therapy. By becoming certified in play therapy, she is gaining new tools to help young students express their feelings, navigate trauma, and recognize just how special they are.
We are proud to support her in earning this certification so she can continue making a meaningful impact in her school community every day.

05/19/2026

📅 The **AI Region Summit takes place on September 26th**, bringing together educators, industry leaders, and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of learning and work.

💡 **Sponsorships are now open!** This is a great opportunity to support regional innovation and connect with a forward-thinking audience invested in the future of AI in education and industry.

If you’re interested in sponsoring or learning more, we’d love to hear from you.

05/19/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Your hard work, resilience, and determination have brought you to this incredible milestone. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next!

05/14/2026

🌱 Innovation Grant winner Bryan Sheetz is helping students turn hands-on learning into real-world career opportunities.

Since launching in 2021, this innovative turfgrass management program has introduced students to the growing landscaping and green industry through meaningful, real-world experiences. Students learn everything from field preparation and mowing patterns to workplace safety and special event setup — all while developing leadership, creativity, and pride in their work.

The program’s impact is already being seen across the community. Students have secured internships and job opportunities with organizations such as the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Richmond Kickers, Chesterfield Parks and Recreation, and local golf courses.

This work goes beyond maintaining athletic fields. Students are creating safe spaces for athletes, memorable experiences for fans, and strong foundations for their futures. 💚

05/13/2026

Thank you to Bohler for supporting our mission and helping make this event such a success! We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community. It was an incredible event, and we’re already looking forward to next year!