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School Redistricting

Summary

West Ridge High families, pay attention—the Chesterfield school board just finalized its redistricting map, deciding that Newmarket Village kids will stay at Midlothian High instead of moving.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
5

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Keeping Newmarket Village students at Midlothian High avoids any unexpected transport or facility costs that a neighborhood shift might have triggered.

✅Who benefits

Newmarket Village families win here, since they get to keep their kids at Midlothian High without the hassle of a school switch.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (7)

Google News - Chesterfield County VAOct 14, 2026

Chesterfield school board approves redistricting for new West Ridge High School - WWBT

Chesterfield school board approves redistricting for new West Ridge High School WWBT

Google News - Chesterfield County VAOct 14, 2026

Chesterfield School Board approves redistricting plan for new West Ridge High School - WTVR.com

Chesterfield School Board approves redistricting plan for new West Ridge High School WTVR.com

WRIC 8News - Chesterfield CountyOct 14, 2026

Chesterfield School Board approves boundaries for new high school

The Chesterfield County School Board voted on the future of the school division on Tuesday night, unanimously approving boundaries for the incoming West Ridge High School, which will open in August 2027.

Google News - Chesterfield County VAOct 14, 2026

Chesterfield School Board approves boundaries for new high school - WRIC ABC 8News

Chesterfield School Board approves boundaries for new high school WRIC ABC 8News

VPM NewsOct 14, 2026

Chesterfield school board sets redistricting plan for West Ridge HS

Newmarket Village residents will remain zoned for Midlothian High School under the new maps.

Google News - Chesterfield County VASep 29, 2026

Chesterfield County explores boundary options for first new high school in decades - WTVR.com

Chesterfield County explores boundary options for first new high school in decades WTVR.com

Google News - Chesterfield County VASep 10, 2026

Chesterfield County ponders redistricting some high schools - VPM

Chesterfield County ponders redistricting some high schools VPM

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