Virtual Teacher Job Fair: Math and Foreign Language Teachers Register by June 20, 2023
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features several employee recognitions including our nurses, custodial staff, retirees, and more.
In the news: A special program at Oscar Smith High School helps students navigate the process to become Merchant Marines.
In the spotlight: Custodial Staff Recogntion Week is May 15-19, 2023. Join us to celebrate these amazing employees including Cindy Connor from Butts Road Primary School.
In the spotlight: Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Nurse of the Year, Gloria "Jean" McGraw from Thurgood Marshall Elementary.
In the news: Caren Daniel from Hugo A. Owens Middle School was named the 2022-2023 Virginia Department of Education Computer Science Educator of the Year.
In the news: Western Branch Middle School Chorus Teacher Kyle Cook was named a quarterfinalists for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award.
In the news: Students at Indian River High School used a virtual reality simulator to experience both drunk and distracted driving scenarios.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features recent scholarship winners, School Lunch Hero Day, emergency response training, and more.
Virtual Job Fair: Math and Foreign Language Teachers
Superintendent’s Spotlight – May 22, 2023
Merchant Marine Program at Oscar Smith High School
Meet Cindy Connor: Butts Road Primary Custodian
Nurse of the Year – 2023
Meet Selena Diggs
Caren Daniel – VDOE Computer Science Educator of the Year
WBMS Chorus Teacher is GRAMMY Quarterfinalist
Indian River Drive Smart Program
Superintendent’s Spotlight – May 8, 2023
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2023 Administrative Appointments
May 22, 2023
2023 Administrative Appointments

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the May 22, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles...

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National School Nurse Day
May 9, 2023
National School Nurse Day

School Health Advisor, School Nurse, Health Care Super Hero…no matter what their title is – we know that our school nurses perform a critical service to prioritize the health and...

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Great Bridge Middle Requests Community Feedback
May 4, 2023
Great Bridge Middle Requests Community Feedback

Great Bridge Middle School has begun the process to rename a courtyard on the Great Bridge Middle campus in honor of Mr. Craig Mills.  About Mr. Craig Mills Mr. Mills...

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2023 Teacher Appreciation Week
April 28, 2023
2023 Teacher Appreciation Week

We have got to hand it to our teachers…they are among the best in the Commonwealth! We hope you will join us during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12, 2023, to...

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Western Branch Middle SCA Receives Top National Award
April 18, 2023
Western Branch Middle SCA Receives Top National Award

The National Student Council (NatStuCo) recognized the Western Branch Middle School (WBM) student council (SCA) as a 2023 National Gold Council of Excellence. The NatStuCo program is supported by its...

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3 Middle Schools Changing to a Modified Block in 2023-2024
February 28, 2023
3 Middle Schools Changing to a Modified Block in 2023-2024

Beginning in the fall of the 2023-2024 academic year, three middle schools, Hickory Middle, Oscar Smith Middle, and Western Branch Middle, will change from a traditional bell schedule to a...

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Mr. Harper is a National Award Winner!
February 23, 2023
Mr. Harper is a National Award Winner!

Mr. Leroy Harper, Head Custodian at Hickory High School (HHS), was named the 2022 National Rock Star Custodian by the Academy of Cleaning Excellence (ACE)! This national award recognizes exceptional...

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Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the role of African Americans in U.S....

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Career and Technical Education Month
February 1, 2023
Career and Technical Education Month

Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of...

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School Board Meeting

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June
13
Tuesday

Exams

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GRADUATION: Western Branch High School
June
14
Wednesday

GRADUATION: Western Branch High School

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End of Grading Period (K-12)
June
15
Thursday

End of Grading Period (K-12)

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Last Day of School for Students/Early Release
June
15
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Last Day of School for Students/Early Release

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Last Day of School for Students
June
15
Thursday

Last Day of School for Students

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GRADUATION: Deep Creek High School
June
15
Thursday

GRADUATION: Deep Creek High School

4:00 PM
GRADUATION: Oscar Smith High School
June
15
Thursday

GRADUATION: Oscar Smith High School

7:30 PM
Teacher Workday
June
16
Friday

Teacher Workday

12:00 AM
GRADUATION: Hickory High School
June
16
Friday

GRADUATION: Hickory High School

9:30 AM
GRADUATION: Grassfield High School
June
16
Friday

GRADUATION: Grassfield High School

12:45 PM
GRADUATION: Indian River High School
June
16
Friday

GRADUATION: Indian River High School

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