👉 Calling all student teachers, preparing to begin their teaching career this fall! Join us for the Student Teacher Meet & Greet!
🗓️ Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⌚ 5:00PM-6:30PM
📍 School Administration Building, 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320
🖥️ For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=37906517
📃 Bring plenty of copies of your resumes! We look forward to meeting you and helping you learn more about Chesapeake Public Schools!
🗓️ As a reminder, Friday, April 4, 2025, is a Teacher Workday and schools are closed for all students.
👏 Congratulations to Oscar Smith Middle School’s, Ms. Noffsinger for being named the 2025 VDOE Middle School Computer Science Champion Educator!!👏
Her dedication to integrating computer science into the AVID elective proves that computer science is for everyone! Way to go! 🚀💻
📚 The 2025 Literacy Jam, hosted by the Chesapeake chapter of the Virginia State Literacy Association, took place on March 25 at the Chesapeake Central Library!
This year’s publication featured 15 talented student authors from middle and high schools across the city.
📝 Students were invited to write on the theme "Escape through Literacy: Unlocking Worlds, Igniting Minds" or a topic of their choice, resulting in a diverse collection of styles and genres.
💡 At the event, our young authors were celebrated for their creativity and had the opportunity to share their work aloud. Congratulations to all the student authors! Keep writing, keep imagining, and keep unlocking new worlds through literacy. 📖 #CPSCelebrates
🚀 This past Saturday, student leaders and community partners from across the city came together to share their wisdom at this year’s Teen Summit! 🌟 Middle and High School students showed up, enjoyed pizza 🍕, snacks, and most importantly walked away with valuable knowledge.
It was incredible to see students, parents, teachers, and community members unite for a day of learning, fun, and connection. 💡Huge shoutout to everyone who made this event possible! Until next year! ✨ #TeenSummit #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates
🎉 This April, we’re proud to join the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in recognizing Occupational Therapy Month!
We honor the incredible occupational therapists who make a meaningful impact every day, helping others live life to the fullest. 💙✨ OT truly "brings possibilities to life!"
#OTMonth #CPSCelebrates
🌟 April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience of military families and their children! Sponsored by the DoD Military Community & Family Policy, this month recognizes the sacrifices they make every day.
Here in Virginia, we’re proud to be home to the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Space Force, National Guard, and Reserve families. 💙
👕 Wear purple on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for "Purple Up! For Military Kids" to show support and appreciation for our military community! 💜 #CPSCelebrates #PurpleUp
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OPERATION MILITARY FAMILIES
👉Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event!
🗓️ Saturday, April 26, 2025
⌚ 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍 Grassfield High School
We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420905
🌟 April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate neurodiversity, promote inclusion, and support individuals on the autism spectrum. 💙💜 #CPSCelebrates
🎙️ Episode 20: Partnering for Success!
Our schools are stronger when the community comes together! In this milestone episode, we sit down with DeShonna Brown (Chesapeake Council PTA President), Chris Crouch (Educational Foundation Chair), and Sean Murphy (Foundation Board Member & Grassfield Alumnus) to discuss the impact of community involvement in education.
💡 Whether you're a parent, business leader, or community supporter, this episode offers insights on how you can make a difference! 🔊Listen to the full episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
🍎 We are hiring for School Nutrition Services!🍏
If you know someone who would be a great fit, encourage them to attend our One Stop Job Fair on April 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building to explore opportunities and meet our team. We need your help spreading the word about this fantastic opportunity.
🖥️For more details, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=39348650
🎒📚 Are you ready to enroll your child in Kindergarten? Join us for this virtual event to learn more about our online registration process, Kindergarten readiness, and more!
📅 Tuesday, April 1
⌚6:30pm
🖥️ Via Zoom
👉 Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=39515562
🎉 Celebrating Our March Power of the Peake Winners!
Join us in recognizing these outstanding employees whose dedication and hard work make a lasting impact on our district:
🌟 SUPPORT: Chuck Heilig - Senior Programmer Analyst, Technology and Innovation
🌟 TEACH: Julie Wagner – Teacher, Hickory High School
🌟 LEAD: Herbert Byrd – Assistant Director, Student Transportation
Their passion and commitment truly embody the Power of the Peake!
🔗 To learn more about this month’s winners and submit a nomination for April, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition
💵 E.W. Chittum Elementary students had a rich experience yesterday exploring financial literacy with Junior Achievement!
💰 They cashed in on knowledge about salaries vs. hourly wages and discovered why some careers earn more based on the goods and services they provide.
Each student took on a career role and spent wisely while making purchases from their classmates, depositing some fun into learning! 💸 #InspireCPS
🎭 A Day of Theatre Magic! 🎭
Theatre Arts students from 6 Chesapeake high schools gathered at Western Branch High this past weekend for an unforgettable day of creativity and collaboration! 🌟 64 students explored Acting Techniques, Stage Combat, and Theatre Games in workshops led by Hampton Roads theatre professionals.
This initiative, started in 2017, connects students across Chesapeake, providing opportunities to:
✨ Meet fellow theatre enthusiasts
🎭 Learn from skilled educators & industry pros
🎓 Explore theatre beyond high school
We love seeing our students grow, connect, and embrace their passion for theatre. The future of the arts is bright! 🎬 #InspireCPS
📸Laura Agudelo, Marla Wood, Jillian Batchelor
🏆 Congratulations to the Leadership Class at Deep Creek High School for winning a gold medal at the Get It Together Seat Belt Campaign hosted by Drive Safe Hampton Roads! 🚗
From October to February, students led an incredible seat belt awareness campaign conducting parking lot seat belt checks, educating classmates and faculty, hosting pledge drives, running a social media campaign, and even using crash dummies at the winter pep rally!
Their efforts made a HUGE impact:
🚘 Seat belt usage increased from 76.92% before the campaign to 90.18% after the campaign- a 17.24% improvement!
This is more than just a win, it’s a step toward saving lives. Way to go, Hornets! 💜🩶 #CPSCelebrates
📚 Battle of the Books – Semifinals! 🎉
March is Reading Month and on Saturday, March 22, 2025, several of our elementary schools faced off in the Battle of the Books at the Chesapeake Public Library! 🥇🐻 Congratulations to E.W. Chittum Elementary for earning 1st place honors in the semifinals and advancing to the final round! Great Bridge Intermediate & Hickory Elementary School will also be joining the Bears in the final round held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Public Library. This year, the Chesapeake Public Library is teaming up with Kwame Alexander, a celebrated author from Chesapeake, to make the event extra special. Thanks to his efforts, each of the authors whose books were selected for the competition will appear at the finals! Plus, every school represented in the finals will receive an author visit on Friday, April 11, 2025! 👏 Also, join us in sending a special shoutout to the Chittum Elementary staff for winning 1st place in the Educator Edition battle! Their media center received a $1,000 donation from the Friends of the Chesapeake Library! 🎉📚
We're so proud to share this incredible story from Western Branch Intermediate!
Fifth-grader Elias Faroul was recognized this morning by the Chesapeake Police Department for his extraordinary bravery. Earlier this month, when his mother went into anaphylactic shock, Elias calmly called 911, clearly communicated the situation, assisted his mother, and kept his younger sisters calm until help arrived. For his quick thinking and remarkable composure, the department awarded Elias with both the Life Saving Assistance Award and the Chief's Award of Recognition in front of the entire 5th grade. #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
🌟 Calling all 6th–12th graders! 🌟
⛰️ Join us for TEEN SUMMIT this Saturday, March 29 from 11am - 2pm at Deep Creek High School!
It will be a day filled with inspiration, connection, and real talk about what matters to YOU. 💻 See session topics and RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1957675
🎥 Check out this video from Great Bridge High School students about their session: "Managing Stress: Under the Umbrella"☔ https://youtube.com/shorts/uUjzmfF3M5A
Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and connect!
🌟 What an amazing STREAM Event at Hickory Elementary School! 🌟
The evening was packed with exciting activities, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations for students and families to enjoy! From animal encounters with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center to creating origami bookmarks and coding fun with Ozobot and Dash, there was something for everyone!
Thank you to all of the incredible community presenters, volunteers, and families who made this event unforgettable! We can't wait to see what you do next year! #InspireCPS
✨ March is Reading Month! 📚
All month long, our schools are celebrating the joy of reading with many exciting activities and events! From mystery readers to poetry slams, our students are diving into the magic of books in creative ways. 📖🎭
🇺🇸 We also want to send a special thank you to NSA Hampton Roads HQ - Northwest Annex - Portsmouth Annex leaders who visited Western Branch Primary to read to the Baby Bruins kindergarten classes! #CPSCelebrates
