MOVING FORWARD 2021 STRATEGIC UPDATES

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In the spotlight: The latest edition of the Superintendent's Spotlight features our summer enrichment programs, annual golf tournament, and more.
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In the spotlight: The Class of 2021 is featured in the latest Superintendent's Spotlight, with direct access to graduation slideshows, photo albums, and video recordings of each ceremony.
In the spotlight: The third annual Tiger Trot to benefit students and families at Oscar Smith High School will be held on August 14, 2021, at Bells Mill Park.
On the Blog: To mark the end of the 2020-21 school year, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton encourages our staff, students, and community to reflect and recharge.
Summer Meal Distribution: We will begin our Summer Meals program on June 28, 2021. Click here for more information regarding meal sites and curbside distribution locations.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features our Project Search graduates, guaranteed teacher contract recipients, instructional grant winners, and more.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features some very special student and staff recognitions including our nurses, custodial staff, scholarship winners, and more.
Retirement Ceremony - Celebrating You, May 24, 2021 - The Next Chapter
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Please join us for a virtual signing day for our Chesapeake Career Center students as they commit to employment after graduation. The event will be held on May 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. on our YouTube Channel.
Superintendent’s Spotlight – July 12, 2021
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Superintendent’s Spotlight – July 28, 2021
Tiger Trot – 5K
On the Blog: Reflect and Recharge
Summer Meal Distribution
Superintendent’s Spotlight – June 14, 2021
Superintendent’s Spotlight – May 27, 2021
2020-21 Virtual Retirement Ceremony
CCC Virtual Signing Day
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2021 Administrative Appointments
July 12, 2021
2021 Administrative Appointments

The following appointments were approved during the July 12, 2021, School Board meeting: Ms. Krisa L. Mitchell, teacher, Great Bridge Middle School, to assistant principal I, Crestwood Middle School The...

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2021 Summer Enrichment Learning Opportunities
June 25, 2021
2021 Summer Enrichment Learning Opportunities

Chesapeake Public Schools is pleased to provide a variety of high-quality instructional programs for students this summer. Some of our summer programs will be offered virtually and others will be...

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Dr. Pinello Receives Micklem Award
May 27, 2021
Dr. Pinello Receives Micklem Award

Dr. Craig S. Pinello, director of the Department of Exceptional Learning, has received the 2021 James T. Micklem Outstanding Special Education Administrator Award from the Virginia Council for Administrators of...

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Spring Art Show
May 17, 2021
Spring Art Show

The Chesapeake Public Schools 2021 Spring Art Show is now virtually available! Our school year looked different this year, but in true artist form, our students found creative and innovative...

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Now Accepting Applications for Virtual Fall 2021 – Grades K-8
May 5, 2021
Now Accepting Applications for Virtual Fall 2021 – Grades K-8

Dr. Cotton presented the instructional plan for the 2021-22 school year at the April 19, 2021 School Board Meeting. While the primary mode of instruction for ALL grade levels will...

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May 3-7, 2021, is Teacher Appreciation Week
April 30, 2021
May 3-7, 2021, is Teacher Appreciation Week

“I think a hero is really any person intent on making this a better place for all people.” – Maya Angelou. The past thirteen months have taught us that heroes...

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Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba Named 2021 Outstanding Middle School Principal
April 22, 2021
Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba Named 2021 Outstanding Middle School Principal

Principal Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba has been named the 2021 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia by a panel of principals and superintendents representing the Principal Awards Committee of the...

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Chesapeake releases Graduation and 2021-22 Instructional plans
April 20, 2021
Chesapeake releases Graduation and 2021-22 Instructional plans

Virginia Governor Executive Order 72 was amended in May 2021 to ease COVID-19 mitigation mandates impacting school events. Those amendments prompted additional changes to the 2021 Graduation plan, requiring updates...

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Hickory Middle School is a National Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
April 16, 2021
Hickory Middle School is a National Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Recently, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announced the 10 National Finalist schools and innovations in the 11th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.  This event is a nationwide education competition that...

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August
09
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School Board Meeting

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OSH Tiger Trot 5K
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14
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OSH Tiger Trot 5K
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Teachers NEW to CPS Report Back to Work
August
23
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Teachers NEW to CPS Report Back to Work

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August
23
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School Board Meeting

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Returning Personnel Report Back to Work
August
26
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Returning Personnel Report Back to Work

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