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In the spotlight: In the first Superintendent’s Spotlight of the new year, Dr. Cotton features our Reading Teachers of the Year, several generous holiday donations, and more.
In the spotlight: The Chesapeake Council PTA held their citywide Reflections awards ceremony to celebrate our talented students. This year’s contest gave students the chance to explore the theme: “I Will Change the World By…”
In the news: NBA Rookie Cam Thomas helped make the holidays extra special for preschool students at his former school, Portlock Primary.
In the spotlight: The newest Superintendent’s Spotlight highlights our Purple Star Schools, fall sports champions, new middle school courses, and more.
In the News: Andolyn Medina, a Naval Officer and 2013 graduate of Hickory High School, will represent the District of Columbia in the 100th Miss America Pageant.
In the spotlight: New Computer Science courses offer middle school students access to the fundamentals of coding, robotics, animation, and more.
In the Spotlight: Butts Road Intermediate School’s new Book Vending Machine enforces positive behavior and encourages a love of reading.
In the spotlight: The Middle School Leadership and Community Service class is a brand-new elective designed to provide students the chance to develop an awareness of their leadership potential and practice those skills through service.
On the blog: The Chesapeake Educational Foundation supported our “Gift of Thanks” video campaign by providing recipients with an additional token of gratitude. Read more on Cotton’s Clipboard.
Superintendent’s Spotlight – January 10, 2022
Congratulations to the CCPTA Reflections Citywide Winners
NBA Rookie Cam Thomas Gives Back to Portlock Primary
Superintendent’s Spotlight: December 13, 2021
Oscar Smith High Wins State Football Title
Hickory Grad represents D.C. in the Miss America Pageant
New Middle School Computer Science Courses
Butts Road Intermediate: Book Vending Machine
New Middle School Leadership and Community Service Course
Cotton’s Clipboard: Gift of Thanks
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2022-2023 Proposed Calendar
January 10, 2022
2022-2023 Proposed Calendar

The Department of Strategic Planning and Partnerships is currently seeking stakeholder feedback on the 2022-23 proposed calendar. Please review the  preliminary proposed calendar linked below. A copy of the slide...

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School Board Member Vacancy
January 6, 2022
School Board Member Vacancy

This district news story was updated January 6, 2022. Due to the election of School Board Chair Victoria L. Proffitt to Commissioner of the Revenue for the City of Chesapeake,...

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Textbook Adoption Public Survey
December 14, 2021
Textbook Adoption Public Survey

The Chesapeake Public Schools Division of Teaching and Learning is seeking parent and community input for the citywide adoption of the new K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) textbooks. Citizens are...

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2021 Administrative Appointments
December 13, 2021
2021 Administrative Appointments

The following appointments were approved during the December 13, 2021, School Board meeting: Mrs. Melissa Glod, finance officer, City of Virginia Beach, to director of budget, School Administration Building Read...

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2021 Purple Star Schools
November 22, 2021
2021 Purple Star Schools

Thirty schools earned the 2021 Purple Star Designation from the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity of Military Children.  B.M. Williams Primary, Butts Road Intermediate, Camelot...

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School Psychology Awareness Week
November 4, 2021
School Psychology Awareness Week

Chesapeake Public Schools is proud to join school districts across the nation during the week of November 8-12, 2021, to celebrate National School Psychology Week and highlight the important work...

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Daphne Fulson Named 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year
October 14, 2021
Daphne Fulson Named 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year

Chesapeake Public Schools is proud to announce that Ms. Daphne Fulson has been named the 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year!   The Governor made the announcement during a ceremony in...

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Disability History and Awareness Month
October 14, 2021
Disability History and Awareness Month

One-fifth of all Americans have disabilities, including almost one million people in Virginia.  During October, we join the Commonwealth of Virginia and the <class=”leave”>Virginia Department of Education to recognize and...

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Citizens’ Advisory Committee Applications
October 5, 2021
Citizens’ Advisory Committee Applications

Chesapeake Public Schools is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by advancing systems and practices that advance opportunities for all students. The Equity Council is currently seeking to appoint...

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