Graduation Celebrations: The Class of 2021 will celebrate their graduation in a traditional ceremony held at Chartway Arena on the Old Dominion University campus. Due to limited seating, all graduation ceremonies will be live-streamed.
Summer Meal Distribution: We will begin our Summer Meals program on June 28, 2021. Click here for more information regarding meal sites and curbside distribution locations.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features our Project Search graduates, guaranteed teacher contract recipients, instructional grant winners, and more.
We're Hiring! Summer Teaching Positions - Apply Now
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features some very special student and staff recognitions including our nurses, custodial staff, scholarship winners, and more.
Retirement Ceremony - Celebrating You, May 24, 2021 - The Next Chapter
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Please join us for a virtual signing day for our Chesapeake Career Center students as they commit to employment after graduation. The event will be held on May 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. on our YouTube Channel.
In the spotlight: The 2021 Virtual Spring Art Show features work from our option 1 and 2 students from all 45 schools.
In the Spotlight: The Superintendent's Spotlight features career day, fall sports state championships, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more.
In the spotlight: Great Bridge High School sophomore, Emani Salas, wins 4th District Congressional Art Competition.
Graduation Ceremonies
Summer Meal Distribution
Superintendent’s Spotlight – June 14, 2021
Summer Teaching Positions
Superintendent’s Spotlight – May 27, 2021
2020-21 Virtual Retirement Ceremony
CCC Virtual Signing Day
Spring Art Show
Superintendent’s Spotlight – May 10, 2021
Great Bridge High School artist wins Congressional Art Contest
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2021 Administrative Appointments
June 14, 2021
2021 Administrative Appointments

The following appointments were approved during the June 14, 2021, School Board meeting: Dr. Brian Austin, superintendent, Lee County Schools, to Chief Human Resources Officer, School Administration Building Read Press...

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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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May 3-7, 2021, is Teacher Appreciation Week
April 30, 2021
May 3-7, 2021, is Teacher Appreciation Week

“I think a hero is really any person intent on making this a better place for all people.” – Maya Angelou. The past thirteen months have taught us that heroes...

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Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba Named 2021 Outstanding Middle School Principal
April 22, 2021
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
April 20, 2021
Chesapeake releases Graduation and 2021-22 Instructional plans

Virginia Governor Executive Order 72 was amended in May 2021 to ease COVID-19 mitigation mandates impacting school events. Those amendments prompted additional changes to the 2021 Graduation plan, requiring updates...

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Hickory Middle School is a National Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
April 16, 2021
Hickory Middle School is a National Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Recently, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announced the 10 National Finalist schools and innovations in the 11th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.  This event is a nationwide education competition that...

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Month of the Military Child
April 6, 2021
Month of the Military Child

    Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment, and sacrifice in support of the armed...

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