"Believe. Achieve. Succeed."
Jenny Eaton

Student Body: 300

Student/Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1

Grades: 1-5

Application deadlines: Open

Accreditation: Fully accredited Virginia public elementary school.

Institution: Public

The north side of Chatham features Chatham Elementary, a school dedicated to helping the children in its community. The school's accreditation stems from a strong emphasis on its successful reading program. The program divides students into appropiate reading levels, permitting the weaker readers and stronger readers to work at their own speed. In addition, the school utilizes the Excelerated Reader and the SAXON Math computer programs to augment the school curriculum.

While a great elementary school, both school size and class size are expected to lower after the county redistricts the elementary school zones for the 2004-05 academic year.

"Bringing the Best Together"
Mr. Cedric Hairston, Principal

Student Body: 555

Student/Faculty Ratio: 22:1

Grades: 6-8

Registration: Open.

Accreditation: Based on two merged middle schools. Expect full accreditation in 1-3 years.

Institution: Public

One of Pittsylvania County's newest schools is also Chatham's newest school middle school. Both Blairs Middle School and Central Middle School closed to fill the classrooms of their new home. Chatham Middle School opened its doors in 2003 and has been a showcase of modern public education in the community.

Chatham Middle School boasts a very active and supportive PTO. Students also have risen above expectations in the school's first year. The school student body received 7-8 awards from the Jr. Beta Club in state competition, with the potential for them to attend national competition.

"Preparing students for tomorrow, today."
Mr. Steve Welch, Principal

Student Body: 620

Grades: 9-12

Registration: Open.

Accreditation: Fully accredited Virginia public high school.

Institution: Public

Chatham High School is located two miles south of Chatham. The area served by the school is rural in nature with the exception of the town of Chatham.

The school opened in the fall of 1964 with consolidation of community schools. It currently maintains 80% success rate in the Commonwealth's four Standards of Learning core areas of English, math, science and social studies. Talented athletically, Chatham High boasts seven state qualifiers for wrestling in 2004, Region B qualifiers in 2004 boy's basketball and Regional runner-ups in baseball during the 2003 Group A state tournament

"Character Counts in Career Education"
Mr. Joe D. Alexander, Principal

Student Body: 325

Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Grades: 10-12 and continuing education.

Registration: Pittsylvania County high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and county residents.

Accreditation: Fully certified with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Member of the National Career Honor Society. Skills USA member.

Institution: Public

Located a few miles south of Chatham, the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center has been serving the needs of Chatham residents since 1979. The Center is capable of working with individuals with special needs to the brightest students in the area. Pride, knowledge and skills are hallmarks of a Career Tech student.

Fourteen different career fields are offered to students, including Horticulture, welding, carpentry, computer systems and criminal justice. Students are members of Skills USA, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Agricultural FFA Education and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).