
🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧





🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, March 7th, 2025, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar


💻🔬JOIN US for the Computer Science Lab School Family Nights!💻🔬
The following events are available for all current 5th through 8th graders and their families:
🗓️October 10, 2024, 5-6:30: PM Byte-sized Adventures: Intro to Computer Science
🗓️November 19, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Opportunity: Paths in Computer Science
🗓️December 12, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Inspiration: Make & Take Night
🗓️January 16, 2025, 5-6:30 PM: Family Bytes: Application Session
These events are hosted by the Computer Science Lab School (CSLS) at Oscar Smith Middle which will open for the 2025-26 school year for 6th and 7th grade students. The Lab School will focus on providing innovative learning opportunities in the computer science field.
👉For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/osm/page/computer-science-lab-school


Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates
👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/


All buses have left DCCE.

All buses have left campus. Buses409,435, 612, 9717 and 711 are double backs.

🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧
💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24


🎨Our second graders are creating "Monster Printmaking Selfies" in art class with Mrs. Kerr. They are discovering that art can produce surprising results. #DCCEHornets #ArtEducation


🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA


🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam


Another fantastic day at Deep Creek Central!🐝 Our students are off to a great start! #BackToSchool #LearningEveryDay #DeepCreekCentral #inspireCPS #DCCEHornets





The Buzz At DCCE🐝
We're off to a great start, busy working on setting expectations and routines. Today's learners are tomorrow's leaders. #DccLittleHornets #DCCE #HornetPride 💜📚✏





🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 .
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708


We had a fantastic first day of school at DCCE. Our Hornets arrived buzzing with excitement! 🐝 Here's to an outstanding 2024 - 2025 school year! #FirstDayCPSVA #DCCEHornets #HornetPride🍎✏📚




🔊🗞 DCCE Families, in case you missed it, the latest "Hornet News" is now available on our website under documents. Check it out! #ICYMI #DCCE #LittleHornets 🐝
CLICK HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3c3e9b8e


🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!


🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.


We are excited to welcome our little Hornets🐝 & their families to the building for our
2024-2025 "Meet & Greet" this coming Thursday, August 29th!📚🍎


💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱
🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝
👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA


🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks
👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document.
🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
