In the news: Mrs. Ashley Carter from Truitt Intermediate School is featured as a WAVY TV Excellent Educator.
In the spotlight: Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Nurse of the Year, Corri Thomas from Western Branch Middle School.
In the spotlight: In the most recent Superintendent’s Spotlight, Dr. Cotton highlighted scholarship winners, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more.
Dr. Yardan Shabazz from Indian River High School is featured as a WAVY TV Excellent Educator.
What Matters Most: The 2022 State of the Schools Address, sponsored by the Chesapeake Educational Foundation, celebrated what matters most to our community.
In the news: Navy Support Activity Hampton Roads partnered with Chesapeake Public Schools to support our military families at the Operation Military Families Conference.
In the news: Great Bridge High School’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow team is one of three national winners in the annual contest and was named the Community Choice Award winner.
In the spotlight: In the April 25, 2022, Superintendent's Spotlight, Dr. Cotton highlighted the Month of the Military Child, the new Chittum Elementary, the State Forensics Champions, and more.
In the spotlight: The new E. W. Chittum Elementary School opened on April 18, 2022, and features flexible learning spaces which includes outdoor classrooms.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton is recognized as 2022 Communication Technology Award recipient by the National School Public Relations Association.
Ashley Carter – Excellent Educator
Nurse of the Year
Superintendent’s Spotlight: May 9, 2022
Dr. Yardan Shabazz – Excellent Educator
Cotton’s Clipboard: What Matters Most
Operation Military Families Conference
Great Bridge High School wins Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
Superintendent’s Spotlight: April 25, 2022
New E. W. Chittum Elementary School Building Opens
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National School Nurse Day
May 11, 2022
National School Nurse Day

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

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2022 Administrative Appointments
May 9, 2022
2022 Administrative Appointments

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the May 9, 2022, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles...

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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2022
April 28, 2022
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2022

We are fortunate to have so many exceptional teachers in our schools. Our teachers invest tremendous amounts of time and creative energy into making the experience in their classrooms magical...

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Great Bridge High Wins National Contest
April 27, 2022
Great Bridge High Wins National Contest

Great Bridge High School (GBH) is a National Winner in the 2022 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest! As one of three national winners, the school will receive a $100,000 prize...

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Dr. Jared Cotton receives 2022 NSPRA Communication Technology Award
April 6, 2022
Dr. Jared Cotton receives 2022 NSPRA Communication Technology Award

Dr. Jared Cotton, Superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Communication Technology Award for Superintendents by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA)....

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Grow Our Own WBL Summer Internships
March 25, 2022
Grow Our Own WBL Summer Internships

A new Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program for rising juniors and seniors within the district is designed to “Grow our Own.” The Department of College and Career Readiness is excited to...

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2022 District Teachers of the Year
March 25, 2022
2022 District Teachers of the Year

The annual Teacher of the Year district awards ceremony was held in-person at Indian River High School on March 24, 2022. The ceremony was themed “Making Magic in Our Schools”–Celebrating...

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Great Bridge High School is a Samsung National Finalist
March 24, 2022
Great Bridge High School is a Samsung National Finalist

Samsung is hosting its 12th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which challenges U.S. students in grades 6-12 to use STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to address local issues...

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Dr. Marchessault is Named Virginia Reading Teacher of the Year
March 23, 2022
Dr. Marchessault is Named Virginia Reading Teacher of the Year

Dr. Jennifer Marchessault, reading specialist at Crestwood Intermediate (CWI), was recently named the Virginia State Literacy Association’s Ofie T. Rubin Reading Teacher of the Year.  The Virginia State Literacy Association...

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13
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14
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15
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16
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16
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GRADUATION: Deep Creek High School

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GRADUATION: Oscar Smith High School
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16
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GRADUATION: Oscar Smith High School

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17
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