In the spotlight: The 2023 Virtual Winter Art Show features work from our elementary, middle, and high school students.
The Chesapeake Virtual Academy is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 School Year. Applications are due by March 1, 2023.
In the spotlight: The Reality Store at Hickory High School taught students how to make smart financial decisions based on a hypothetical monthly income.
In the spotlight: The most recent Superintendent’s Spotlight highlights the Oath of Office for our new School Board members, the annual Kidz Kruz, and more.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent’s Spotlight features the dedication of E. W. Chittum Elementary School, the Centennial Celebration for Hickory Elementary School, and much more.
In the spotlight: The Office of Family and Community Engagement hosted a workshop for Hispanic Families at Camelot Elementary School. Click here to view the presentation.
In the news: Chesapeake Public Schools is the first public school district in the state to have 100% of its schools designated as Purple Star Schools.
Rachel Hickey Chesapeake Teacher of the Year - Joy Speelman High School Teacher of the Year - Kristen Strickland Middle School Teacher of the Year - Victoria Brannen Elementary School Teacher of the Year
In the spotlight: The most recent Superintendent’s Spotlight takes a look at our Legislative Breakfast, Speaker Series, award-winning staff members, and much more.
On the blog: The Worlds of Work Career Expo provided a hands-on, interactive look at regional employment opportunities for over 3,000 of our eighth graders.
Winter Art Show – 2023
CVA Applications Now Open
Reality Store – Hickory High School
Superintendent’s Spotlight: January 9, 2023
Superintendent’s Spotlight – December 12, 2022
Family Empowerment Webinar: Hispanic Families
Celebrating our 2022-2023 Purple Star Schools!
2023 Teachers of the Year
Superintendent’s Spotlight – November 14, 2022
On the Blog: Worlds of Work
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2023 Winter Art Show
January 26, 2023
2023 Winter Art Show

Chesapeake Public Schools is proud to present the 2023 Winter Art Show. The online gallery features student artwork that spans all grade levels and a variety of artistic techniques and...

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2023 Administrative Appointments
January 10, 2023
2023 Administrative Appointments

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the January 9, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within...

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Winter Break Schedule
December 22, 2022
Winter Break Schedule

All schools, school offices, and administrative offices will be closed beginning December 23, 2022 for winter break. All schools and offices will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Please visit...

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2022 Administrative Appointments
December 12, 2022
2022 Administrative Appointments

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the December 12, 2022, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within...

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2022-2023 Purple Star Schools
December 5, 2022
2022-2023 Purple Star Schools

Did you know that Virginia is home to several of the nation’s largest and most important military installations? Currently, more than 80,000 school-aged, military-connected students attend schools in the commonwealth. ...

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2023 Citywide Teachers of the Year
December 2, 2022
2023 Citywide Teachers of the Year

The Indian River High School auditorium was nearly at capacity when the district celebrated its annual citywide Teacher of the Year awards ceremony on December 1, 2022. The ceremony was...

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Dr. Pinello is Named Outstanding Administrator of Special Education
November 8, 2022
Dr. Pinello is Named Outstanding Administrator of Special Education

Dr. Craig S. Pinello, Director of Exceptional Learning, is named the 2022 Outstanding Administrator of Special Education by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE). The CASE Outstanding Administrator...

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See Something, Say Something
October 25, 2022
See Something, Say Something

Our district offers several communications platforms that provide students, parents, and staff the opportunity to engage in a two-way dialogue – Additional guidance on how to express a concern for...

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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This month is an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors...

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School Board Meeting

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January
31
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Teacher Workday & In-Service Day

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Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting
February
09
Thursday

Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting
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February
11
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Teen Summit: Reaching the Peake
Hugo Owens Middle

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February
13
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School Board Meeting

5:00 PM
Grand Families Chat and Chew
February
14
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Grand Families Chat and Chew
Camelot Elementary

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February
15
Wednesday

FACE Workshop: Sibshops
Camelot Elementary

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February
20
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Presidents Day

12:00 AM
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February
27
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School Board Meeting

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01
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ELEMENTARY ONLY - Teacher Workday

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06
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End of Grading Period (9-12)

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13
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Deadline to Register: Teacher Job Fair
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