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🎉 This year marks the 10th anniversary of Project SEARCH, a work-based learning program that empowers exceptional students to build skills for life beyond graduation. A special thank you to our partners at Chesapeake Regional, one of the incredible host sites for supporting these learners. We were honored to recognize both Project Search and Chesapeake Regional at this year’s State of the Schools event. 🎥 Take a look at just one of the success stories to see what makes Project SEARCH so special! https://youtu.be/97V0u88Brmg #CPSCelebrates

🍎Join us on May 1, 2025 for a special hiring event focused on critical shortage areas including: 📌Special Education 📌 General Education (Elementary K-5) 📌 Secondary Math 🗓️ Event Details: 📍 Indian River High School Cafeteria ⌚ Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Meet principals, teachers, and school leaders from across the district, bring your resume, and explore teaching opportunities for the upcoming school year! Principals will collect resumes, schedule interviews, and may even conduct interviews on-site. ✅ Must have or be eligible for a teaching license ✅ Complete an online application before the event ⏰ Please register by Monday, April 28, 2025: https://www.cpschools.com/teach 👉Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career!

🔥FUTURE TEACHERS - JOIN US TONIGHT! 🔥 If you’re gearing up to start your student teaching this fall, you won’t want to miss this! Come out TONIGHT for our Student Teacher Meet & Greet! Connect with Chesapeake Public Schools, get insider info, and have your questions answered. Don’t forget to bring plenty of resume copies! 📅 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320 🔗 For more info and to RSVP, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=37906517

🎉 This week we're celebrating all of our awesome student leaders for National Student Leadership Week! 🙌 Thanks for all the energy, heart, and hard work you bring to our schools and to our community! #CPSCelebrates #NSLW

💼 On Thursday, April 10, twenty-four young women from Deep Creek Middle School’s computer science courses and FBLA attended the Junior Achievement Girls for the Win event at the Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center. Throughout the day, middle school girls from across Hampton Roads connected with successful women leaders in fields like architecture, finance, renewable energy, and more. 🌍 We are thankful for opportunities like these that show our students just how powerful they can be when they’re supported and empowered. #InspireCPS

🖇️Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💼 Let’s give a big shoutout to the behind-the-scenes MVPs who keep our schools running smoothly (and somehow do it all with a smile)! ✨ We’re beyond lucky to have this amazing crew supporting our schools and our mission every single day. Thank you for being the glue that holds it all together! 💙 #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates

🍎 April 21-25 is Public School Volunteer Week, and our favorite excuse to brag about our amazing volunteers! 🙌 From mentoring future leaders to shelving library books like pros, chaperoning wild field trips, running events, lending a hand in the office, and cheering on our clubs and teams, our volunteers do it ALL. ✨ You help our schools sparkle a little brighter every day. Thank you for being the heart (and soul!) of Chesapeake! 💙 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS

🎨 Need a fun Spring Break activity? Come celebrate the creativity of our young student artists at the Elementary Spring Art Show! 📍 Location: Chesapeake TCC Campus- Academic Building and George Pass Building 📅 Dates: April 11 - April 23 ( Monday - Friday) Visit the colorful showcase of artwork from Chesapeake’s talented elementary students. You’ll be amazed by the imagination and skill on display! #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS 👀 Catch the Secondary Spring Art Show at the Chesapeake TCC Campus May 1 - May 13, 2025.

🍎 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is officially OPEN! 🎒 📚 Ready to get started? Head to https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details and to register your future kindergartener. 🎥 Want to learn more? Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnpLPCAbm0 We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2038 this fall! 💛✏️

🎉Last night, our talented Elementary and Middle School students gave it their all in the Battle of the Books finals! 📚✨ This year’s battle featured the incredible works of Kwame Alexander, a prestigious author and Great Bridge High School alum! Kwame also served as the emcee for the tournament! 📖 And now, the results are in! Elementary School Winners: 🥇 1st Place: Great Bridge Intermediate 🥈 2nd Place: Hickory Elementary 🥉 3rd Place: Chittum Elementary Middle School Winners: 🥇 1st Place: Great Bridge Middle 🥈 2nd Place: Hickory Middle 🥉 3rd Place: Oscar Smith Middle Huge congratulations to all the winners, and a big round of applause to every team who participated from across the district! 👏 📚 This event was sponsored by the Chesapeake Public Library, celebrating a love for reading and friendly competition. #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates

🎉 This morning, we came together to celebrate our schools and community at the 2025 State of the Schools Address, proudly sponsored by the Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation! 🏫💙 This year’s theme, Building Bridges, Creating Connections, highlighted the powerful relationships and partnerships that contribute to the success of Chesapeake Public Schools. We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing students, families, staff, and community members for helping us strengthen the connections that guide our students toward a bright and meaningful future📚. Your support makes all the difference! 🙌 🎥 Shoutout to our talented student media representatives from all seven of our high schools for helping us capture these unforgettable moments! 👏 #CPSCelebrates

🌟 Join us in celebrating Brenda Johnson, our 2025 Pride of the Peake! 🌟 Announced at this morning’s State of the Schools address, this honor recognizes individuals who go above and beyond for our employees, our students, and their families. Brenda Johnson embodies that spirit in every way. Ms. Brenda has dedicated over 50 years to volunteering in the Chesapeake community. She’s a current member of the Chesapeake Educational Foundation, former Chesapeake School Board member, past PTA president, and a passionate advocate for Title 1 schools and the South Norfolk community. She is known throughout Chesapeake for her big personality and even bigger heart. We are proud to call her the Pride of the Peake. 💙 🎥 See more about what makes Brenda such a treasure in our community: https://youtu.be/OEkMWyMv4Qw

💜 Today is Purple Up! for Military Kids Day and we're showing our support by wearing purple across the district! 🐬 Cedar Road Elementary took it a step further by hosting a heartwarming parade to honor and celebrate their military-connected students. #PurpleUpVA #CPSCelebrates

🎉 It’s #APWeek25! We’re celebrating our amazing Elementary Assistant Principals who help our schools shine every day! 💙 🙌 Thank you for your care, leadership & dedication to our youngest learners and their families. ❤️ #CPSCelebrates YOU! 🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/rrPNx-O5Ksk

🎉 It’s #APWeek25! This week, we’re celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! We’re recognizing the outstanding assistant principals who help make our middle schools a great place to learn and grow. 💙 🙌 Thank you, APs, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and families. ❤️ Today, #CPSCelebrates all of our amazing Middle School Assistant Principals! Take a look: https://youtube.com/shorts/l_SGMQbSqYQ

💜 Purple Up! For Military Kids on Wednesday April 9, 2025 💜 Join us in celebrating and supporting our military-connected students by wearing purple tomorrow! 💜Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, and it's our way of saying THANK YOU to the amazing kids of our service members for their strength and sacrifices. 📣 Let’s come together, students, staff, families, and communities to show our support! https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=37894455 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS

🎉 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year! We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2038! 🚌📚 Ready to get started? Visit 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten to enroll today!

🎉 It’s #APWeek25! This week, we’re celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! All week we will be recognizing our incredible AP’s and the impact assistant principals have on our schools’ success. 💙 🙌 Thank you, APs, for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students and communities! 🎥 Check out this reel of our amazing High School AP's: https://youtube.com/shorts/lPMfOPnQsVs?feature=share #CPSCelebrates all of our High School Assistant Principals! ❤️

❤️ Yesterday, students and alumni gathered at Chesapeake Regional to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Project Search. 🌟 Project Search is a program that gives our exceptional students the opportunity to participate in work-based internships with the goal of achieving meaningful employment after graduation. 🍕🕺 The celebration was filled with laughter, pizza, dancing, heartfelt conversations, and lots of hugs. #CPSCelebrates

📚 Happy National School Librarian Day! 📚 Today we celebrate our incredible school librarians who turn libraries into magical places of learning and discovery. 💡 ❤️ Thank you for being an essential part of the educational journey. #CPSCelebrates