Chesterfield Education Foundation

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Chesterfield County Public Schools on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 These high honors reflect the dedication, innovation, and hard work of the educators, staff, students, and community members who make this program so exceptional. We are proud to celebrate this achievement and the positive impact it continues to have on students across Chesterfield County.

06/16/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨
BRAVO 2027 is coming!
📅 March 4, 2027
Join us as we honor outstanding CCPS alumni who are making a difference in their communities, their professions, and the lives of others.
Their stories inspire us, their impact strengthens our communities, and their achievements remind us of what's possible.
Stay tuned for more details! If you would like to donate towards BRAVO!, select BRAVO! from the drop-down menu here: https://web.charityengine.net/cefdonations

06/12/2026

"🎵 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎵
We're excited to be part of the Westchester Commons Concert Series on August 6 and we're looking for volunteers to join us!
Spend an evening:
✨ Supporting local students and educators
✨ Connecting with the community
✨ Sharing the impact of CEF
✨ Enjoying great music and summer vibes
A few hours of your time can help us continue creating opportunities for students across Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Interested? We'd love to have you on our team! https://bit.ly/4xggR5A
💙 Together, we can make a difference.

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Westchester Commons

06/11/2026

🚀 Be part of a first-of-its-kind event bringing together education, innovation, and industry across Central Virginia!
The Chesterfield Education Foundation is seeking sponsors for the Gen AI Regional Summit, taking place September 26 from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center.
This exciting regional event will connect educators, business leaders, and innovators to explore the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on learning and workforce development.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
⭐ Speaking Sponsor – $10,000
⭐ Demo Sponsor – $5,000
⭐ Supporting Sponsor – $2,500
Sponsors receive valuable visibility through event marketing, social media promotion, exhibitor opportunities, on-site recognition, and more.
Join us in empowering innovation and learning across Central Virginia while positioning your organization as a leader in the future of AI.
📩 Interested in sponsoring? Contact Chesterfield Education Foundation at (804) 639-8772 or visit www.cefva.org.

06/05/2026

There’s nothing more meaningful than hearing directly from students about the impact of innovative learning opportunities. 💙

We recently received a heartfelt thank-you from the students of Clover Hill Elementary, whose creativity and enthusiasm have been brought to life through Sarah Petty’s Innovation Grant project, Printing Possibilities: Empowering Creativity, Leadership & Deeper Learning with 3D Printing.

Thanks to this project, students are exploring design, problem-solving, and technology in exciting new ways while creating meaningful connections to their classroom learning. Their gratitude is a wonderful reminder of how community support helps turn innovative ideas into transformative experiences for students.

Thank you, Sarah, for inspiring creativity and empowering the next generation of learners—and thank you to our supporters who make these opportunities possible! 🚀✨

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