ANNA Schappler_GFE - Thank you for all you do to make learning fun, engaging, and interesting! Your passion for teaching and learning inspires your students. Thank you for being an outstanding educator!
Jennifer Habit_HHS - Your dedication to your students is impeccable. You will always be appreciated for your listening ear and encouragement. You truly are the best of the best. Thank you so much for everything. You are loved and treasured beyond measure.
Emily Wilbur_WBP - Your superpower is teaching! You are a super teacher and you are so nice! You are the best at making me smile. Thank you for always making me feel safe at school. Thank you for everything! I wish you could teach me next year!
Rachel Julian_GRP - Your full support means so much to my son and the kids in your classroom, especially during this pandemic. I feel so grateful that my son has you as his teacher. Academically, you are creating super stars of each one of them. Thank you so much for everything you and your team do each and every day.
Ashley Phelps_IRM - Thank you for always having a positive, up-beat attitude everyday. It makes all the difference!
Sandra Boross_BRI - We are grateful for your patience, engagement, creativity, care, and support throughout the year. It takes a special person to do what you do touching the lives of so many young students. You have made such a positive difference in their lives so, again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Erin Blair_SRI - Thank you so much for your support, patience, and hard work. With everything that has gone on this year, your efforts have really had a positive impact for our students, parents, and our teachers. You are always willing to take on a task and/or come up with a plan to make a difference. Please know that all that you are doing is noticed and very much appreciated!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK (May 3-7) BECAUSE TEACHERS ARE SUPERHEROES JUST WITHOUT THE CAPES
Anna Schappler – Grassfield Elementary
Jennifer Habit – Hickory High School
Emily Wilbur – Western Branch Primary
Rachel Julian – Greenbrier Primary
Allie Harihan – Indian River High School
Ashley Phelps – Indian River Middle
Maggie Lamay – Deep Creek High
Erina Blair – Sparrow Road Intermediate
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 3-7, 2021
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Now Accepting Applications for Virtual Fall 2021 – Grades K-8
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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
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Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba Named 2021 Outstanding Middle School Principal
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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
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Chesapeake releases Graduation and 2021-22 Instructional plans

At the April 19, 2021, meeting of the Chesapeake School Board, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton presented the graduation plan for the 2021 Senior Class. Graduation ceremonies will be held this...

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Hickory Middle School is a National Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
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Hickory Middle School is a National Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest

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First Lady of Virginia, Pamela Northam, Visits Oscar Smith Middle School
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Equity Art Council Student Visual Arts Exhibition
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The Chesapeake Public Schools Equity Council is proud to present its first Student Visual Arts Exhibition and Contest. The Council announced the opportunity in late January 2021 for kindergarten through...

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March is Youth Art Month and Music in our Schools Month! We are so proud of our district arts program, which combines fine arts and the performing arts. At the...

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