🎉 We encourage you to attend Oscar Smith High School TONIGHT for a spectacular evening of culture, music, and art as they proudly present "Unity & Melody: Celebrating African American Heritage" in honor of Black History Month! 🌟
📅 Date: February 22, 2024
🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Oscar Smith High School
This FREE event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family for an unforgettable night!
🍽️ Enjoy light refreshments before the show, and then celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the world of arts. 🎶
🔗 Learn more about this year's theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” here: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/
Check out these incredible displays from across our district celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth24! 👏🏿🎉
We even see Mr. Craig Mills, the first African American principal of B. M. Williams Primary, being honored in the hallways of his former school. #CPSCelebrates
🎙 NEW podcast episode alert! 🎧Listen today at 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or your favorite podcast platforms.
Christine Sperelakis-Babb, Coordinator of College Readiness, and Holly Desteli of Tidewater Community College guide us through a better understanding of our dual enrollment program. They share how dual enrollment not only accelerates academic achievement but also paints a clearer path for students stepping into higher education. Tune in as they unravel the benefits of dual enrollment, from earning college credits to gaining a head start on career-focused certificates. 🎓 #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
As a reminder, our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Congratulations to all of our students who competed in the Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) Forensics Tournament! 🎉 Great Bridge Middle School was the team champion, but several other schools had outstanding showings in various categories! #CPSCelebrates
Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline
Join us and our partners for a webinar on February 21st at 6:30 p.m. as we address the mental health crisis and explore solutions to promote the overall mental well-being of students. Register to attend online: http:://tinyurl.com/CPSFORUMPART2
Last week, the Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly visited Indian River Middle School and shared an amazing message with our Braves! The goal of the interactive program is to encourage students to believe in themselves and remember, that no matter what happened yesterday, today we can all decide that tomorrow will be beautiful! ♥ ☀
🚸 Last week we celebrated National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day and we are thrilled to share that two of our crossing guards have been named 2023’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards! 🎉
Congratulations to Gloria Query, from Crestwood Middle and Treakle Elementary, and Barbara Beniamino from Butts Road Intermediate and Butts Road Primary. They are only two of six crossing guards in the state to be awarded this honor. Thank you and all of our crossing guards for keeping our students safe every day and making a positive impact in our community! Learn more about these wonderful crossing guards by visiting: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about/programs/safe-routes/crossing-guard-appreciation-day/
Join us at our Title I Teacher Meet and Greet Hiring Event on March 7, 2024, at Oscar Smith Middle School!
New and experienced teachers are invited to learn about the resources, opportunities, and benefits of working with us. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/Title1Teach
Our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is proud to offer fully online courses to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. Serving students in grades K-12, CVA offers a wide range of core and elective classes, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and provides special education services for students with disabilities, gifted enrichment opportunities, and services for English language learners.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Students remain connected to their home schools and may participate in all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. New and returning students should apply online by March 5, 2024. Learn more and apply online: http://cpschools.com/cva
📚 Western Branch Intermediate recently received a $5000 grant from the Dollar Bank Foundation to purchase a book vending machine! #CPSCelebrates
In collaboration with their PTA, the vending machine is stocked with incredible books full of adventures. The machine promotes positive behavior and encourages students to earn tokens for their favorite books. In addition to reinforcing positive behavior, students are also fostering a love of reading and language development. 🌟 #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on Feb. 20 at Indian River High School. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
We've accepted the Virginia Department of Education #VAKindnessWeek Challenge and recognize that simple acts of kindness enable our schools to be a kinder, safer, healthier, and more inclusive place. Join us to promote positivity and kindness in our community! ♥#CPSCelebrates
To wrap up National School Counseling Week, we'd like to recognize our Supervisor of School Counseling, Dr. Audra Jeffries. 🎉
School Counseling runs in the family! Her mother, Avelyn Chambers is the longest-tenured school counselor in our district (44 years) and is the only school counselor that Thurgood Marshall (formerly Park Elem) has ever had.
Thank you again to all of our school counselors for the incredible work you do supporting our students and families! #CPSCelebrates #NSCW24
Meet Mrs. Blair from Sparrow Road Intermediate! 🎉
She said, "I love being a safe place for students (and staff) to be seen. Taking the time to truly see someone and illuminate who they are fosters growth and confidence. It brings me joy to be an illuminator." #NSCW24
🏆 We are thrilled to announce that Meredith Steadman, library media specialist at Rena B. Wright Primary, has been named the Virginia State Literacy Association Chesapeake Chapter Literacy Teacher of the Year! 📚✨
Meredith's dedication to fostering a love for literacy has not gone unnoticed, and she now proudly represents our chapter in the race for state recognition as the Ofie T. Rubin Literacy Teacher of the Year. 🎉 Join us in congratulating Meredith on this well-deserved honor! 🌟
Meet Mr. Hines and Ms. Edmonds from Western Branch Middle School! 🐻 These two incredible school counselors do so much for our Bruins! We hope you had a great National School Counseling Week! #NSCW24
"I love working with my students and seeing the growth over the years in our building. Being a school counselor is extremely rewarding," - Mr. Hargrove, Indian River High
Thank you so much for all you do, Mr. Hargrove! 👏 #CPSCelebrates
Ms. Carcana works with our students at Portlock Primary School! She has been a school counselor for five years and loves making an impact in the lives of the Tigers she serves! 🐯 We hope you have a great National School Counseling Week! 🎉 #NSCW24
