Midlothian students attend Chesterfield County Public Schools, 804-748-1405. No school Nov. 2-3 or Nov. 25-27; the last day is June 4, 2027.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts come from Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Education’s School Quality Profiles.
Midlothian’s public schools are run by Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS), which enrolled 63,955 students in fall 2025, according to the state. Midlothian has no school system of its own. Your child’s school depends on your street address, not your ZIP code, so check the division’s Find My School lookup before you buy or rent.
Every public school in Midlothian, with its zone and report card: Midlothian public schools.
Who to call
- Chesterfield County Public Schools: 804-748-1405
- School Board office: 804-348-8011
- Midlothian District School Board member Lisa M. Hudgins: 804-543-7948
- Closings: the division’s inclement weather page
Schools with Midlothian addresses
These high and middle schools all have Midlothian mailing addresses, according to the state’s school profiles. All were rated Fully Accredited for 2025-26.
| School | Grades | Phone | Students, fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby High, 14300 Fox Club Parkway | 9-12 | 804-639-8340 | 2,551 |
| Midlothian High, 401 Charter Colony Parkway | 9-12 | 804-378-2440 | 2,104 |
| Clover Hill High, 13301 Kelly Green Lane | 9-12 | 804-639-4940 | 1,786 |
| James River High, 3700 James River Road | 9-12 | 804-378-2420 | 1,786 |
| Midlothian Middle, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike | 6-8 | 804-378-2460 | 1,365 |
| Robious Middle, 2701 Robious Crossing Drive | 6-8 | 804-378-2510 | 1,075 |
| Tomahawk Creek Middle, 1600 Learning Place Loop | 6-8 | 804-378-7120 | 952 |
| Swift Creek Middle, 3700 Old Hundred Road | 6-8 | 804-739-6315 | 935 |
Midlothian High is home to the division’s International Baccalaureate program. Elementary school assignments vary block by block; the Find My School tool gives yours. Our Midlothian neighborhoods guide lists the zoned elementary, middle and high schools for each area.
Enrollment
Enrollment at Tomahawk Creek Middle fell from 1,650 in fall 2024 to 952 in fall 2025, and at Swift Creek Middle from 1,183 to 935, according to the state’s figures.
The 2026-27 calendar
The School Board approved the calendar June 3: 178 instructional days, a two-week winter break and a one-week spring break. Key dates for students, from the CCPS calendar page:
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 30 | End of first quarter; three-hour early release |
| Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Holidays (Nov. 2 is a parent-teacher conference day; Nov. 3 is Election Day) |
| Friday, Nov. 13 | Three-hour early release |
| Wednesday, Nov. 25, to Friday, Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving holiday |
| Monday, Dec. 21, to Friday, Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Holiday |
| Friday, Jan. 22 | End of second quarter; early release |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Holiday |
| Tuesday, March 9, and Friday, March 26 | Holidays |
| Monday, March 29, to Friday, April 2 | Spring break |
| Monday, May 31 | Holiday |
| Friday, June 4 | Last day of school; early release |
The School Board can change the calendar, and the superintendent sets makeup days after weather closings.
Ratings and report cards
Virginia rates every public school each year. All eight schools above, and the division, are on the state’s School Quality Profiles site, which shows accreditation, test results, graduation rates, attendance and enrollment by student group. Search a school by name, for example Midlothian High.
Registering a new student
From the CCPS registration page:
- Students must live in Chesterfield County with a parent or legal guardian.
- Preregister online, then finish at your home school during office hours.
- Bring proof of residency: a deed, a lease of at least a year, a contract to move in within two months, a corporate housing letter, or hotel receipts (good for 60 days).
- Students new to Virginia public schools also need a certified birth certificate, a physical exam from the past 12 months and immunization records.
The School Board
The board has five members, one per magisterial district, serving four-year terms that end Dec. 31, 2027. Midlothian’s member, Lisa M. Hudgins, is the 2026 chair. Work sessions start at 4 p.m. and business meetings at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, and are shown on Comcast channel 98, Verizon channel 28 and online, the School Board page says.
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Frequently asked questions
What school district is Midlothian, Virginia in?
Chesterfield County Public Schools. Midlothian is unincorporated, so every public school student in it attends a Chesterfield County school, assigned by home address. Use the division’s Find My School lookup to see yours.
When is the last day of school in Chesterfield County in 2027?
Friday, June 4, 2027, a three-hour early release day, according to the 2026-27 calendar. Spring break is March 29 to April 2, 2027.
Is there school on Election Day in Chesterfield County?
No. Monday, Nov. 2, is a holiday and parent-teacher conference day, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, Election Day, is also a holiday, according to the 2026-27 calendar.
Who is the Midlothian District School Board member?
Lisa M. Hudgins, who was elected in 2023 and is the board chair. Her phone number is 804-543-7948.
What do I need to register my child for school in Chesterfield County?
Proof of county residency, such as a deed or a lease of at least a year, plus for students new to Virginia public schools a certified birth certificate, a physical exam from the past 12 months and immunization records. Register at your home school.
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