Happy new school year!

Welcome to our newest members of the Chesterfield County Public Schools family and welcome back to those returning to work. I hope you enjoyed a restful summer and return to work with a renewed passion and enthusiasm for educating our students.

I am proud of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ rich heritage of success and our outstanding reputation as a leader in public education. Working together, we have experienced extraordinary success and have set a high bar for quality education. I have no doubt that we will continue to meet any challenge and even exceed the expectations we have for ourselves.

Helen Keller once said: “One can never consent to creep when one feels the compulsion to soar.” I ask that you join me in making a personal and professional commitment to help our students to soar this school year. We can encourage and inspire them to reach their highest potential.

Thank you for your amazing service and devotion to our students and community. I extend my warmest regards and best wishes for a successful and rewarding 2009-10 school year!

Marcus Newsome