FLYING HIGH! ✈
Thank you so much to the NAS Oceana Air Show for allowing one student media representative from each of our high schools the opportunity to attend the Blue Angels Media Day. 📷 Students were escorted to the flight line and had the unique opportunity to interview members of the elite flight exhibition team as they prepared for this weekend’s airshow! #InspireCPS 🎤
September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📅🍎 Did you know that by the time students reach 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates better than 8th grade test scores? #AttendanceMattersVA
Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108
A Gifted Education Webinar will be held on Sept. 19th for parents of recently identified students. Register to participate online: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=21516138
For more information, please call the Office of Gifted Education at 757-494-7600.
Congratulations to Kimberly Hammers from Grassfield High School! 🎉 She was named a National Civics Teacher of the Year Finalist by the Bill of Rights Institute. The finalists were chosen after a nationwide search that encouraged educators, students, parents, and community members to submit outstanding civics teachers for consideration.
All finalists earned a $1,000 prize from the Bill of Rights Institute. The National Civics Teacher of the Year announcement will be held during their Constitution Day Live program on September 15, 2023.
Read more: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/blog/bill-of-rights-institute-announces-10-finalists-for-national-civics-teacher-of-the-year
We will be hosting a One Stop Job Fair on Saturday, September 16th at the School Administration Building (312 Cedar Road) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Applicants can complete applications and fingerprinting on-site.
Apply directly: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
Are you 👀 for a career in Chesapeake? Plan to attend our webinar on Sept. 20th at 6:30 p.m. with panelists from our school district and the City of Chesapeake! Learn about openings and get tips on the application process!
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCareers23
Dr. Cotton and Mrs. Swygert, our School Board Chair, visited several Deep Creek area schools this morning to check in with building principals about the start of the school year and chat with students and staff. 💜
They even stopped by to see Mrs. Swygert’s senior picture on the wall at her alma mater, Deep Creek High School. She is a 1993 graduate and proud Hornet! 🐝
September marks Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
We hope that you are having a great first week of school! Starting as early as kindergarten, a student's attendance plays a vital role in their academic success. By the time they reach 6th grade, chronic absence can become a troubling predictor of potential dropout risks. Remember, achievement begins with showing up! #AttendanceMattersVA
Did you know that the Chesapeake Public Library has so much more to offer than books? 📚
Join us for a Family Empowerment Webinar on Sept. 14th to learn about free resources including homework help. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSLibrary23
📢 Job Opportunity Alert! 🍎
Are you passionate about serving nutritious meals to students and making a positive impact on their lives? We want YOU to join our School Nutrition Services team!
📍 Where: Chesapeake Central Library
🏫 Address: 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
🗓️ When: September 14, 2023
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Don't miss your chance to be a part of our Chesapeake Public Schools Family! Apply today by visiting: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
We can’t wait to see you at the job fair! 🍏📚🥪
Reminder for Families! Your student’s assigned 🚍 bus route information is available on our website, using our Bus Stop Lookup Tool, and in ParentVUE, by selecting “additional information” under “Student Info.” In order to create more efficient routes for our drivers and families, the Department of Transportation makes a significant number of route and bus stop changes during the first 3-4 weeks of school. As a result, the School BusHub App may not work for your student until these changes are finalized. We encourage you to check back frequently.
We wish all our teachers a great #FirstDayCPSVA, especially our new teachers! You've made a great career choice, and we are so glad you chose Chesapeake! 🍎👏
📷 Mr. McConnell is a brand-new 5th grade teacher at Grassfield Elementary School! 🐊 He graduated from Grassfield High School 🐻 in 2018, and his mom is also one of our teachers! We hope the whole family has a great school year!
Welcome #BacktoSchoolVA! 🍎
Anticipation is in the air as our Chesapeake School Board eagerly awaits the return of over 40,000 students to our schools on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Here’s to an incredible #FirstDayCPSVA and a fantastic year ahead! 🎉🌟
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Chesapeake Public Schools! 🎉
It's everything Chesapeake, in your pocket. 📱
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
Back to School Countdown 🕗
Looking for a way to celebrate the new school year? Check out these printable #BacktoSchool signs and share your smiles with us using #FirstDayCPSVA. 📷
Download and print yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
We are still celebrating the great work that our "Grow Our Own" interns completed this summer! Jasmine Criste, a rising STEM Academy senior at Grassfield High School, was an intern in the Communications Department.
Last summer, she interned with the Transportation Department. As a part of the Communications Department, she enjoyed the creative side of the projects and the liveliness of the workplace. One of the projects her team completed together was a "Why Chesapeake" promotional video that they debuted at our New Teacher Orientation. Take a look at their work: https://youtu.be/x-SaBsPGTI4
In the future, Jasmine plans to either become a Biomedical Engineer 🧑🔬 or Pharmacist 💊. She also participates in several extracurricular activities like basketball and volunteering for Key Club. “If an opportunity comes at you, don't ignore it or take it for granted,” Jasmine shares, “it may not always come back to you.” Luckily for Jasmine, she was able to try the program out once again. “Grow Our Own” can be a life changing experience for students, so don’t miss out!
Our teachers are back! 🍎😀
They are already busy this week participating in teambuilding activities, completing important training, and setting up their classrooms for the #FirstDayCPSVA!
Back to School Countdown 🚍🛑
Be ready for your #FirstDayCPSVA by checking your bus route information using our Bus Stop Lookup Tool: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/bus-routes
Video instructions for using the tool are also available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrDiQNqXtMA
Have transportation questions? Please direct all inquiries to our Transportation Department using our Let's Talk platform: www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?k=WN6Z4DLT
Our drivers appreciate your patience during the first week of school as they meet their new students and learn new routes. 🚦
🎉 Our Debut Episode is Here! 🎧
Exciting news, everyone! We're thrilled to present the INAUGURAL installment of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we kick-start this incredible journey.
In this premiere episode, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton shares his educational journey and commitment to guiding students toward their own unique paths. 📚💡 He also reveals new initiatives and programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
Ready to dive in? Head over to cpschools.com/amplified or your preferred podcast platforms to listen today! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
Student schedules and teacher assignments will be available by the end of today! 🍎
You will be able to view schedules in ParentVue and StudentVue. Schedules are still subject to change between now and the first day of school. Please check back for updates. If you have any specific scheduling questions, please contact your school directly. While not all requests can be accommodated, school counselors will do their best to provide changes necessary for required academic pathways.
Your teachers can’t wait to meet you! #FirstDayCPSVA 🎉
