BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-2022

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In the spotlight: Olympic silver medalist and Grassfield grad, Grant Holloway, received a warm welcome home from the City of Chesapeake.
In the spotlight: The E. W. Chittum Elementary School students and staff celebrated their last first day in their current building before the new Chittum Elementary opens next year.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features a look at our first day of school and all of the community support that helped our students and staff get ready for the new school year.
We are hiring bus drivers! Learn more
Welcome Back: Dr. Cotton joins students, staff, and community members to share in the excitement and anticipation of a new school year.
In the news: Tawana Fortune, Supervisor of Equity and SEL, shares back to school tips for students.
September 7, 2021 - Get Ready for the #firstdaycpsva. Back to School Basics: Health & Safety Information, Communication, Technology, Bus Routes, Online Verification, and more.
In the spotlight: The Superintendent's Spotlight features a look at our summer enrichment programs, administrative leadership conference, student internship experiences, and more.
In the spotlight: Generosity was on display at a recent "Stuff the Bus" event which encouraged the community to donate much needed school supplies to students.
In the news: Military volunteers helped teachers across the district make sure they were mission ready for the first day of school.
Chesapeake Celebrates Olympic Medalist
Chittum Elementary: First Day of School
Superintendent’s Spotlight – September 13, 2021
We are hiring bus drivers!
Welcome Back, Chesapeake Public Schools!
Back to School Tips
Back To School 2021-2022
Superintendent’s Spotlight: August 23, 2021
“Stuff the Bus” event supports students
Navy sailors help teachers set up classrooms
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District News

School Nutrition Updates
September 16, 2021
School Nutrition Updates

Children need healthy meals to learn. Chesapeake Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. For the 2021-2022 school year, breakfast and lunch will be available at no charge to...

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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. The Office of Equity and Community Engagement at the VDOE encourages education stakeholders to join in continued...

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Student Online Verification Process
August 24, 2021
Student Online Verification Process

At the beginning of every school year, all families must complete the student online verification process. Families must log onto their ParentVUE account to verify their student’s information. The verification...

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Plasser American Donates to Three Title 1 Schools
August 17, 2021
Plasser American Donates to Three Title 1 Schools

On Thursday, August 12, 2021, Plasser American, which  manufactures maintenance of way equipment at its South Norfolk (Chesapeake) plant  and is used nationwide to maintain railroad tracks  kicked off a...

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2021 Administrative Appointments
August 10, 2021
2021 Administrative Appointments

The following appointments were approved during the August 9, 2021, School Board meeting: Mrs. Suzan L. McDermott, human resources director, SUNY Canton College of Technology, to employee relations manager, School...

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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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Webinar: Transitioning to Middle School
September
23
Thursday

Webinar: Transitioning to Middle School
Zoom

6:30 PM
School Board Meeting
September
27
Monday

School Board Meeting

6:00 PM
Vaccine Clinic
September
29
Wednesday

Vaccine Clinic

4:00 PM
Early Release Day - Elementary
October
01
Friday

Early Release Day - Elementary

12:00 AM
End of Grading Period
October
06
Wednesday

End of Grading Period

12:00 AM
School Board Meeting
October
11
Monday

School Board Meeting

6:00 PM
Virtual Meet GSA Night - Chesapeake
October
14
Thursday

Virtual Meet GSA Night - Chesapeake
Zoom

6:30 PM
Community Resource Fair
October
16
Saturday

Community Resource Fair
Cuffee Library

10:00 AM
Federal Impact Aid Survey Day
October
19
Tuesday

Federal Impact Aid Survey Day

12:00 AM
Bus Driver Appreciation Day
October
20
Wednesday

Bus Driver Appreciation Day

12:00 AM
Joint Meeting with Chesapeake City Council and School Board
October
21
Thursday

Joint Meeting with Chesapeake City Council and School Board
Chesapeake City Hall

5:00 PM
Early Release Day - Elementary
October
22
Friday

Early Release Day - Elementary

12:00 AM
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