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News Story update: November 7, 2025 Thank you to everyone who applied! Applications for these specialized programs for the 2026-2027 school year are now closed. The applicati...

The Chesapeake Public Schools interest forms and application for the 2026 Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS) are now available! This exceptional opportunity provides cur...

Chesapeake, VA – Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) announces the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Cotton has served as Superintendent ...

Student achievement and continuous student growth are core priorities of Chesapeake Public Schools. The district's strategic plan prioritizes a rigorous curriculum which ensures s...

A "Fresh Start" for the School Year on the Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! 🎧 Chesapeake Public Schools has launched a new season of its official podcast with an ...

The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the September 8, 2025, School Board meeting to appoint the following ...

We love to see our students in school, engaged and learning great things! Families can do little things to help encourage regular school attendance. Schedule doctor visits ...

There are several important reminders about school meals for the upcoming school year. We want to ensure all families—both new and returning—have the information they need to acc...

Stopfinder is the all-in-one, easy to use app for viewing & sharing your student’s transportation schedule. New this year! Chesapeake Public Schools has a new transport...

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 is excited to offer a streamlined way for families to submit required documents directly through their ParentVUE account to update their student’s recor...

Chesapeake Public Schools will use GoFan , an online and mobile-only ticket purchasing system, at all middle and high school athletic events during the 2025-2026 school year. Imp...

Chesapeake Public Schools will commence with the destruction of short-term student records from the 2019-2020 school year on July 1, 2025, per records retention schedules provided...

Dr. Jared A. Cotton, Superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools, has been named Region II Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS)...

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...

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...

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...

The Virginia Department of Education recently announced the release of the new Parent Report covering the results of this year’s Winter Virginia Growth Assessments (read VDOE pres...

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...

Our school district takes safety and security seriously and we believe everyone has a vital role to play in the safety of our students and our schools. We want to empower our ...