Mrs. Donovan’s 7th bell class leaned about hydroponics this year in FACS class. They were able to put together a special tower that supplied water to seedlings. No dirt was used at all during planting.
We are currently hiring electricians to join our team! 💡
We provide great schedules, competitive salaries, retirement benefits, outstanding insurance, onsite pharmacy access, and employee wellness programs. Apply today: http://cpschools.com/careers
KUDOS to the DCMS Custodians!
They took the GOLD at the Custodial Recognitions Banquet on Saturday, May 18th!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
Get ready, 8th graders, for “A Night Under the Stars!” Our 8th grade dance will be on June 12th from 6-8 pm. Permission slips will be distributed at the end of bell 7 today. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased during homeroom or online. until June 3rd. See details about the dance on your permission form.
It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates
🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA
We are so thankful for Nurse Duggan 👩⚕️. She always greets our students with a smiling face and helps us when we are sick or injured! DCMS rocks because of you 💜! Happy National School Nurse Day!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
🔗 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!
2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - EXTENDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 📅
The School Board approved a change to the current school year calendar. As a result, all schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024. To view our full calendar, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/events
Congratulations to Robotics Team 1955D who placed 43 out of 84 at the VEX Worlds Competition in our division working with teams from all of the US, Australia, Poland and Canada! They also placed 74 in skills out of over 400 teams! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
🥇 May 6-10, 2024 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers are “Gold Medal Educators!” #CPSTAW24
👉 📝 Join us in “honoring our champions” in teaching by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472. Once there, you can send a “gold medal message” to a teacher who has helped shape your (or your child’s) future or remind them of a gold-medal moment that mattered to you! The message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on our website or social media channels! #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducatorsVA
Between preparing healthy meals for students, adhering to nutrition standards, navigating food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our school nutrition professionals are true heroes. 🍕🌮🥛🍇
School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. Please be sure to thank your favorite School Lunch Hero today! #CPSCelebrates
Our next Sibshops will be held on May 8, 2024, at Portlock Primary School. This event is free for siblings (brothers and sisters of children with special needs) in grades 2-8 only. Light dinner will be provided.
Learn more and register: www.cpschools.com/sibshops
May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month offers all Americans an opportunity to celebrate and draw inspiration from Jewish Americans' contributions to the fabric of our nation’s history and culture. You can read more about the celebration in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/jewish-american-heritage-month-2.html
Join us as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, traditions, contributions, and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans. #CPSCelebrates
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
Join us for our second School Safety Forum on Wed., May 22nd at Western Branch High School at 5:30 p.m. Representatives of the School Safety Taskforce (SSTF) will provide a brief update on policies and procedures followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: www.cpschools.com/safety
On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet 💜💜 for real today! We got to spend time with our military families with our annual Military Child Luncheon. We loved seeing our military students and their families! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Huge thank you to sailors from Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command and Mr. Reggie Ralph from RMR Technical Solutions for coming to Mrs. Surratt's 8th grade computer science class to teach them about the military and civilian side of cybersecurity.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We so appreciate Mrs. Wood, media secretary, Mrs. Hinshaw, attendance secretary, Ms. Sherwood, bookkeeper, Ms. West, data quality secretary, and Mrs. Sirois, lead secretary!
Pictured are Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Sirois, and Mrs. Hinshaw
