
💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake.
📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420


🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️


🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️


🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️


❄️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day❄️
Due to severe winter weather, Chesapeake Public Schools will shift to asynchronous remote learning on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 💻
All school buildings & offices will be closed. We’re closely monitoring the weather and will share updates as needed. Stay safe! ❄️
🔗 For more details, visit www.cpschools.com/emergency


🥣 Cereal Collection War: Help Western Branch High School Win! 🥇💛💙🧸🐻
Western Branch High Branch school needs OUR help! 💪 They’re going head-to-head in a Cereal Collection War against Deep Creek High School to stock up food pantries for those in need. 🥣❤️ But here’s the deal… they lost last year. 😱
Let’s step up and help them claim VICTORY! 🏆 Bring in new/unopened boxes of cereal and drop them off at the table across from the library—every box gets them closer to the win and helps families in need!
📅 Collection Dates: February 10th- 14th
📍 Drop-Off Location: Chittum Elementary- on the table across from the library
Let’s show our community spirit and bring home the win (and a whole lot of cereal)! 🌟 🥣💛💙🧸🐻


🍬💖 Spread Kindness with Candy Grams! 💖🍬
In honor of Kindness Week, we’re selling Candy Grams next week! 🌟 Send a sweet treat and a kind message to a friend, teacher, or classmate!
📅 When: February 10-14- in the morning
📍 Where: Mrs. Johnson’s Office
💵 Cost: $1 each
✨ Important: Make sure you know your friend’s first name and teacher’s name so we can deliver your Candy Gram! Also, make sure you check in with your teacher in the morning before coming down to buy candy grams. ✨
All Candy Grams will be delivered on Tuesday, February 18th in celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness Day! 💕 Let’s fill our school with kindness, one sweet treat at a time! 🍭✨
#KindnessWeek #SpreadKindness


🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public.
💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education


💖✨ Kindness Spirit Week is Coming! ✨💖
Get ready to spread kindness and have some fun with our themed Spirit Week from Feb. 10 - Feb. 14! 💫
💥 Feb. 10 - Superhero Kindness Day 🦸♂️🦸♀️
Dress as your favorite superhero and use your powers for good!
👯♂️ Feb. 11 - Twin Day 👯♀️
Kindness is better together—match with a friend!
🎭 Feb. 12 - Wacky Kindness Day 🤪
Wear your wackiest, craziest outfit and spread kindness in a fun way!
🛌 Feb. 13 - P.J. Day 😴
Be kind to yourself and stay comfy in cozy pajamas!
💖💛❤️ Feb. 14 - Friendship & Kindness Day 💖💛❤️
Wear pink, yellow, or red to celebrate love, kindness, and friendship!
Let’s fill our school with kindness and show that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a BIG difference! 💕✨ #KindnessWeek #SpiritWeekFun #KindnessMatters


Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled.
Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule.
For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency


🎉 Spirit Week is Here! 🎉
Join us from January 21–24 for a week of fun and creativity! Let’s show our school spirit together:
🎯 Wednesday: Goal Day
Dress for success and show us your future goals!
💛 Thursday: Chittum Spirit
Wear your school spirit gear and colors!
🎩 Friday: Hats Off to a Great Year!
Top it off with your favorite hat!
We can’t wait to see your enthusiasm and creativity! Let’s make this Spirit Week unforgettable! 🥳


🎉✨ Don't miss out! ✨🎉 Capture all the amazing memories of the 2024-2025 school year! 📸 Order your yearbook today and cherish those moments forever. 📚 Visit https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ and enter the code: 14894625 to place your order now! 🗓️ April 14th is the deadline – secure your copy before it's too late! Let's make this school year unforgettable! 🏫📒🐻



Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs


To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.


Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


🎄✨ Holiday Spirit Week Cheer! ✨🎄
Our students and staff have had a blast—spreading holiday cheer at last!
🎅 Monday was Elf Day, the halls were buzzing, elves at play, spreading joy in every way! 🎩 Tuesday was The Hat Day: Holiday hats brought style and flair, fun and laughter filled the air! 🛌 Wednesday was Twas the Night Before Christmas: Cozy PJs, soft and bright, made school a comfy, jolly sight! 💚 Today is How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Green galore and smiles so wide, Whoville vibes could not be denied!
💫 Reminder: Join us tomorrow, don’t delay—Our final spirit day’s on its way! 🎉 December Holidays Around the World are near, Dress in colors to spread the cheer: Hanukkah Blue, Kwanzaa Red, Yellow, or Green, Or Christmas hues so festive and keen! Let’s end the week with joy and delight, a global celebration shining bright! 🌍🎉💫








🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition


🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS









