🏫 Yesterday morning, community and school leaders attended the Superintendent's Community Engagement Council meeting. It was an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, especially focusing on our Empower 2025 Strategic Plan and artificial intelligence in the classroom.💻 We are extremely thankful for our community members' support and input. We also would like to extend a special thank you to Damuth Trane for sponsoring the event!
🔗 To learn more about our Empower 2025 Strategic Plan, visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
🎥 To see our most recent update, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzZGWlP9KUw&t=1s
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
We are also happy to celebrate the newest CMSL Field Hockey Champions! 🏆Congratulations to Great Bridge Middle School for their 4-0 win last night over Jolliff Middle School! 🏑 #CPSCelebrates
Congratulations to all the participants in this year's CMSL City Wide Track and Field Meet. The Western Branch Middle School Girls and the Indian River Middle School Boys took home 1st place in their respective meets! 🥇 #CPSCelebrates
May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month offers all Americans an opportunity to celebrate and draw inspiration from Jewish Americans' contributions to the fabric of our nation’s history and culture. You can read more about the celebration in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/jewish-american-heritage-month-2.html
Join us as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, traditions, contributions, and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans. #CPSCelebrates
Just a reminder that Friday, May 3, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
Join us on May 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the transition to middle school. Our panelists are school staff members who will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, extracurriculars and more!
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMiddleSchool2024
Join us for our second School Safety Forum on Wed., May 22nd at Western Branch High School at 5:30 p.m. Representatives of the School Safety Taskforce (SSTF) will provide a brief update on policies and procedures followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: www.cpschools.com/safety
On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.
We are wrapping up National Student Leadership this week and are celebrating the MVPs of our schools for all they do to promote service, spirit, and community! #NSLW2024
Congratulations to four of our student councils who were recently named 2024 National Gold Councils of Excellence. 🥇
Western Branch Middle School was the only middle school in Virginia to earn the recognition. Western Branch High School received the award for the first time, and Grassfield High and Hickory High both earned the honor again this year.
Deep Creek High, Grassfield High, Hickory High, and Western Branch High were also recognized with the VSCA State Achievement Award.
In addition, Western Branch High received the VSCA Outstanding Service Project Award and had two students, Jayla Washington and Amari Sykes, elected to state VSCA officer positions.
Last Friday, B. M. Williams Primary School hosted a parade for its military families to celebrate April as the Month of the Military Child. Students and their families were invited to parade through the halls wearing their service uniforms and their red, white and blue.
A special thanks to School Board Members, Dr. Brittany Walker, Mrs. Kim Scott, and Mr. John McCormick for attending the event, as well as principal Mrs. Allison Taylor for the continued commitment to honoring our military families.
All of our military families are also invited to join us for Operation Military Families at Indian River High School on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. You can register using the link: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily2024
Today is Administrative Professionals Day, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to ALL of our administrative professionals! Their tireless dedication and unwavering support help our offices and schools run smoothly every day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community! 🎉👏 #CPSCelebrates
Last week, Indian River Middle School participated in their Braves Give Back initiative to support Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge. 🦝🦊 Students spent the week making 40 fleece blankets to distribute to the refuge and other wildlife rehabilitation locations.
Last night's Student Teacher Meet and Greet hosted at Grassfield High School was a huge success.
Thank you to everyone who attended! We'd love to see you start your career with Chesapeake Public Schools! Apply online: http://cpschools.com/teach
Thank you so much to Walmart Neighborhood Market Chesapeake - Kempsville Rd for donating $1,500 this morning to the Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation as part of their Grand Re-opening celebration! 🎉 We appreciate your support of our schools! #CPSCelebrates
Yesterday, third grade students at Southwestern Elementary were able to participate in a Fire Safety Education Program! The program was presented thanks to a collaborative effort between the Chesapeake Fire Department, the Department of School Safety and Security and Curriculum and Instruction.
Students got to learn about fire prevention methods, how to identify an emergency and what to do in an emergency situation. They even had the opportunity to explore a fire engine while participating in fun and creative activities!
Special thanks to the Chesapeake Fire Department and the Community Risk Reduction Division for their continuing commitment to educating our students and our community.
The Elementary Spring Art Show is currently underway at the Chesapeake Central Library! Visit the library during operating hours to see some of the amazing artwork by our Elementary students.
The Elementary Spring Art Show will run through April 23, 2024 so don’t miss your opportunity to see some spectacular and creative artwork. The Middle and High School Spring Art Show will take place from May 2-14, 2024 at the Chesapeake Central Library.
Thank you to our art teachers for giving our students the opportunity to showcase their talents and their creativity. 🎨🎉
🇺🇸 April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 77,000 military-connected children. Remember to show your support for our military-connected students for the annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, by wearing your purple gear! 💜 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School.
We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
Today, Deep Creek Central Elementary School celebrated its military-connected students with a very special parade. 💜 The parade featured the award-winning Deep Creek High School JROTC, retired armed forces members from their staff, and their military-connected students.
Special thanks to their "Anchored for Life Program" for organizing this great event. Don't forget to join us tomorrow and wear your purple to celebrate #PurpleUpVA and honor all of our military-connected students and their families! 💜
We Are Hiring!
Know someone who would be a great addition to our team? Bus drivers, custodians, and school nutrition workers can earn a $500 bonus per month through June 15, 2024.
Learn more and apply today at http://cpschools.com/jobs.
