Chester Middle School

Chester middle is the best school on the whole entire planet. I love it so much.

Chester Middle school is one of the best school in Chesterfield, my son went there in now entering college to become a history teacher, his goal was to be a teacher a Chester Middle but that dream will not come true for him since they are closing Chester Middle at the end of school. I am sorry to see that happen
--Submitted by a parent

This is a GREAT school! My daughter just completed her third year here and had a wonderful experience. She cried the last day of school because she didn't want to leave the CMS community. I found the administration to be very helpful and the teachers to be excellent. My daughter received a good education in a safe and nurturing environment. I can't recommend this school enough!
--Submitted by a parent

I have a child that was in Chester Middle School for 6th grade. I must say I have been very dissatisfied. It is obvious that most of these teachers are here for a paycheck rather than to teach the children. The administration is slow to address parent concerns and often offer little solution. I value education and feel that this school needs a teacher overhaul. The teachers are only invested in the advanced students and are only ushering the other students along. I do not recommend this school if you are seeking a quality education for your child.
--Submitted by a parent

Chester Middle School is the second school that I have worked at in the county. I would like to transfer to a school closer to my home; however, I don't want to leave CMS. I teach 7th grade and think the children are awesome. They are different from other kids in that they kind and polite (with exceptions, of course). It is not unusual at Chester for a student to run ahead and open a door for a teacher and to answer a question with 'Yes mam or No mam.' Many have a 'sweetness' that I didn't see at my prior school. The faculty at CMS is professional and very supportive of one another. I am truly pround and content being among the Chester staff.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have one son in high school who went to Chester Middle School and one entering the middle school here in Chester, VA. I believe the school is an excellent foundation for education and that our boys have learned and been involved in activities. I can remember climbing walls, sumu wrestling costumes in the gym and activities they might not have otherwise been exposed to. Like any educational endeavor, it could always be better. But, it's a good place. I've spoken on my profession twice at Career Day and was thrilled at the amount of community participation. Chester is a growing, thriving community where parents care about their children's education -- and that's a great thing!
--Submitted by Melissa, a parent