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In alignment with our Capital Improvement Plan, Crestwood Intermediate and B. M. Williams Primary Schools will convert to a K-5 elementary school model beginning in the 202...

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Indian River High School auditorium was filled with 48 wicked smart, wicked talented educators as we celebrated our annual Teacher of the Year A...

The online application for our three academies will open on December 4, 2024! Completed academy applications are due by December 18, 2024. Chesapeake Public Schools offers ...

High School Fall Semester SOL Testing Window = December 16, 2024 - January 17, 2025 There are no asynchronous testing days this semester. All students are expected to be ...

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the November 18, 2024, School Board meeting to appoint the following i...

We are proud to announce that 30 of our schools received the Purple Star designation! The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated th...

Congratulations to Grassfield High School and Hickory High School for being recognized for demonstrating high levels of success across all school indicators. The Highest Achie...

The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar was approved by the Chesapeake School Board at the School Board Meeting on October 21, 2024. 2025-2026 Community Survey Results The results of...

School emergency preparedness is a process that involves staff, parents, emergency responders, and the community. We encourage you to learn more about safety measures in our scho...

Every October, Chesapeake Public Schools sends home a Federal Impact Aid Program Survey Card with your student. On Tuesday, October 15, all students will receive their Federal Im...

In an effort to provide the most positive and purposeful educational environment for our students, the School Board adopted policy 9-20.1 regarding the use of cell phones and o...

Virginia Growth Assessments Students in grades 3 - 8 will take fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) in reading and math during the September 30 - October 11 testing window. The...

As we begin the school year, we are reminding our families of the importance of regular school attendance. We love to see our students in school, engaged and learning great thing...

Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) is announcing a temporary pause in its planetarium evening shows as the district works to develop a plan for future programming. With the recent re...

Issuing Student IDs Students in grades PK-6 will be issued ID badges on September 16, 2024. Each student will receive their first ID badge and lanyard at no charge. Each stud...

There are several important updates to school meals for the 2024-2025 school year. Families will now use School Cafe to: Make Meal Payments View Menus Submit Free and...

The Online Verification Process allows families to review and update their contact information to ensure they receive important information and emergency notifications from the ...

Chesapeake Public Schools will use GoFan , an online and mobile-only ticket purchasing system, at all middle and high school athletic events during the 2024-2025 school year. The ...

The Virginia Department of Health outlines immunization requirements for schools in Virginia in accordance with 🌐Virginia Code § 22.1-270 , § 32.1-46 . Immunization Requirement...

Beginning the week of June 24, 2024, the School Administration Building, Instructional Services Center, Teaching and Learning and Edwards-Wilson Center will move to 1421 Kristi...