In the spotlight: In the most recent Superintendent’s Spotlight, Dr. Cotton highlights our award-winning students, graduation celebrations, community partnerships, and more.
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Videos of each ceremony are now available on our website. You can also access digital copies of our programs and complete photo albums for each graduating class.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent’s Spotlight features “Growth Mindset” award winners, a Little Library project, grant recipients, and much more.
In the spotlight: Fifteen seniors in our Teachers for Tomorrow program were offered guaranteed teaching contracts.
In the spotlight: As the Class of 2022 heads out into the world, the Class of 2034 has some great advice for our graduates.
In the news: Chesapeake Career Center students eagerly embrace their future after participating in the annual Career Signing Day.
In the spotlight: The 2022 Virtual Spring Art Show features work from our elementary, middle, and high school students.
Mr. Aaron Brown, a 7th-grade inclusion teacher from Oscar Smith Middle School (OSM), has been selected as the 2022 Early Career Special Educator by the Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities (VCLD).
In the spotlight: In the most recent Superintendent's Spotlight, we celebrate our nurses, retirees, graduating seniors, and more.
In the news: Mrs. Ashley Carter from Truitt Intermediate School is featured as a WAVY TV Excellent Educator.
Superintendent’s Spotlight – June 27, 2022
Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremonies
Superintendent’s Spotlight: June 13, 2022
Guaranteed Contract Recipients
Advice to the Class of 2022 from the Class of 2034
Career Signing Day – 2022
Virtual Spring Art Show
Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities – Early Career Special Educator of the Year
Superintendent’s Spotlight – May 23, 2022
Ashley Carter – Excellent Educator
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2022 Administrative Appointments
June 27, 2022
2022 Administrative Appointments

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the June 27, 2022, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles...

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2022 Summer Office Hours
June 21, 2022
2022 Summer Office Hours

The 2022 summer schedule begins the week of Monday, June 20, and ends the week beginning August 22, 2022. Beginning the week of Monday, June 20, 2022, Chesapeake Public Schools...

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Spring Art Gallery
May 31, 2022
Spring Art Gallery

The Chesapeake Public Schools 2022 Spring Art Gallery is now virtually available! By embracing a virtual exhibition, our district art teachers have been able to feature more student art work in their school-based show!...

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Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities – Early Career Special Educator of the Year
May 25, 2022
Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities – Early Career Special Educator of the Year

Mr. Aaron Brown, a 7th-grade inclusion teacher from Oscar Smith Middle School (OSM), has been selected as the 2022 Early Career Special Educator by the Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities...

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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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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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