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Chesterfield outlines summer learning: free options for eligible students; registration opens April 6
Summary
Division staff said summer school will run June 22–July 16 with free enrollment for eligible elementary through middle school students by teacher invitation, $300 tuition for credit‑bearing high‑school courses, transportation to sites and free meals at 21 locations; registration opens April 6 through ParentVUE.
Dr. Coleman presented the district’s summer learning plan for 2026, describing targets for academic recovery, enrichment and logistical details for families.
Summer school dates are June 22–July 16 for most in‑person programming; credit‑bearing high‑school courses and some online offerings follow a slightly different schedule. Elementary through eighth‑grade opportunities are tuition‑free for students who meet eligibility criteria (teachers invite students who receive a D or F or who fail SOL or other qualifying assessments); students who do not meet eligibility may enroll and pay tuition. Dr. Coleman summarized eligibility and fees: pre‑K tuition $180, K–5 tuition $300 for non‑eligible students, and high‑school credit courses $300. CCPS Online first‑time course registration opens Feb. 2 and closes April 24; in‑person summer school registration opens April 6 via ParentVUE and closes June 2.
The district will provide transportation shuttles from students’ home schools to summer sites, and breakfast and lunch will be offered at all summer sites; 21 sites will have free meals this summer. Middle‑ and high‑school sites run separate schedules (secondary sites 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; elementary sites offered in two tiers) and attendance limits and absence rules vary by level. The program includes academies (SOL, SAT, WISE) and enrichment camps (Camp EPIC, cultural arts camp, world language and immersion options), and many camps require separate registration and fees.
Dr. Coleman emphasized supports for English‑learner students and students with IEPs, including transportation when indicated by the IEP and targeted instruction to address learning gaps. Families with questions were directed to school counselors or site administrators for eligibility and fee‑reduction assistance.
