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 🎉
🎉Introducing "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast"! 🎙🎧
Our podcast aims to share the stories behind our story and connect with our community in a whole new way. Visit cpschools.com/page/amplified to learn more and listen today! #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
Congratulations to Courtney Waterfield from Deep Creek Central Elementary! She was recently named the Old Dominion University Clinical Faculty Member of the Year from the Office of Clinical Experiences. 🎉
The award recognizes the excellent work of our teachers in schools who mentor and coach ODU teacher candidates and supervise student teachers. Courtney currently teaches second grade at Deep Creek Central Elementary. 💜 She was also their Reading Teacher of the Year! 📚🔖 She has worked with student teachers and practicum students for over ten years.
Courtney's nominator noted, "Ms. Waterfield has been particularly good at building a strong relationship with her teacher candidate, making her feel comfortable and safe asking questions in a non-judgmental environment." #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates
Read more online: ww1.odu.edu/teaching/partnerships/clinical-faculty-award
Our HR and Transportation teams were out at the Touch-A-Truck event at the Great Bridge YMCA today! Students got to check out a bus and adults could learn how to join our team! 🚍
Visit our website to apply: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
Get back-to-school ready! 🎒📚 Now is the time to ensure that all of your child's required vaccinations are up-to-date! Vaccines are required to enter kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. 🩹
We encourage you to review these requirements by visiting the Virginia Department of Health website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/
❔ Additional FAQs for families are also available on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
Join us to welcome more than 300 new professional staff to our district including:
🍎 152 Elementary Teachers
🍎 59 Middle School Teachers
🍎 71 High School Teachers
🍎 5 School Nurses
🍎 Additional social workers, school psychologists, speech therapists, and more!
They received a warm welcome on the first day of New Teacher Orientation at Indian River High School. Michael Bonner, a motivational speaker and teacher at the Ron Clark Academy, also joined us to get teachers excited for the new school year! #InspireCPS
