In the News: Indian River High School students learn CPR thanks to a donation from the American Heart Association and Chesapeake Reagional Healthcare.
In the News: Chesapeake School Board Member Tom Mercer receives the Quarter Century Award from the Virginia Schools Boards Association.
In the spotlight: The latest Superintendent's Spotlight features a state winning theatre performance, Reading Month, our new Care Space program, and more.
Many schools celebrated Read Across America Day with special guests including Captain Frauenzimmer who read to students at Grassfield Elementary.
In the spotlight: Kindergartners at G. A. Treakle Elementary School used LegosⓇ to learn computer science and coding skills.
In the News: Over 100 juniors and seniors had the opportunity to shadow professionals and get a look at the exciting career opportunities available in Chesapeake.
In the news: In the most recent Superintendent’s Spotlight, Dr. Cotton highlights Black History Month celebrations, the 100th Day of School, state and national awards, and more.
In the News: The Grassfield Girls Indoor Track and Field team earned its first Class 6 State Championship in school history.
In the News: Mr. Leroy Harper, head custodian from Hickory High School, was named the 2022 National Rock Star Custodian by the Academy of Cleaning Excellence!
In the spotlight: Chesapeake Career Center students give back to the community by offering free salon services.
Chesapeake Students Learn CPR
School Board Member Receives Quarter Century Award
Superintendent’s Spotlight – March 13, 2023
Read Across America Day
Kindergartners at Treakle Elementary School Learn Coding
Take a Peake: Job Shadowing Day
Superintedent’s Spotlight: February 27, 2023
Grassfield Girls Indoor Track and Field wins State Title
Rockstar Custodian
Buffalow Family Community Days
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Applications for Citizen Members on Advisory Committees
March 10, 2023
Applications for Citizen Members on Advisory Committees

Our district convenes multiple advisory committees to focus on data, analyze problems, and make recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board. Citizens interested in serving on one of our advisory...

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3 Middle Schools Changing to a Modified Block in 2023-2024
February 28, 2023
3 Middle Schools Changing to a Modified Block in 2023-2024

Beginning in the fall of the 2023-2024 academic year, three middle schools, Hickory Middle, Oscar Smith Middle, and Western Branch Middle, will change from a traditional bell schedule to a...

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2023 Administrative Appointments
February 27, 2023
2023 Administrative Appointments

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the February 27, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within...

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Mr. Harper is a National Award Winner!
February 23, 2023
Mr. Harper is a National Award Winner!

Mr. Leroy Harper, Head Custodian at Hickory High School (HHS), was named the 2022 National Rock Star Custodian by the Academy of Cleaning Excellence (ACE)! This national award recognizes exceptional...

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Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the role of African Americans in U.S....

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Career and Technical Education Month
February 1, 2023
Career and Technical Education Month

Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of...

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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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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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