
💌 Happy Valentine’s Day, Grizzlies! Let’s spread love and kindness today and every day. Take a moment to show some extra kindness to your fellow Grizzlies. Whether it’s a smile, a kind word, or a small gesture, let’s make today brighter for everyone! 💖 #ValentinesDay #KindnessMatters #GoGrizzlies


Our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is proud to offer fully online courses to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. Serving students in grades K-12, CVA offers a wide range of core and elective classes, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and provides special education services for students with disabilities, gifted enrichment opportunities, and services for English language learners.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Students remain connected to their home schools and may participate in all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. New and returning students should apply online by March 5, 2024. Learn more and apply online: http://cpschools.com/cva


Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on Feb. 20 at Indian River High School. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid


🌟✨ Big Congratulations to Jameson Booth! 🎉👏 Selected as one of just five students in Virginia and two in Hampton Roads for the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy Class of 2024! 🌟 Out of thousands of entries, Jameson has secured his spot among the top 100 students chosen for this incredible opportunity! 🎓🏰 Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with career exploration, mentorship, networking, leadership workshops, and more at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! 🌟✨ #DisneyDreamersAcademy #Classof2024 #DreamsDoComeTrue 🌟🏰🎓


🐲🎉 Happy Lunar New Year! 🎉🐲
Did you know that the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is one of the most celebrated festivals around the world? 🌏 Dating back over 3,000 years, it marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and customs. 🏮
Families gather for reunion dinners, fireworks light up the sky, and streets come alive with colorful parades featuring lion and dragon dances. 🐉🦁 Red envelopes filled with money symbolize good luck and prosperity, while traditional foods like dumplings and fish are enjoyed for their symbolic meanings.
It's a time for reflection, renewal, and embracing new beginnings. Wishing you all joy, luck, and abundance in the Year of the Dragon! 🐉 #LunarNewYear #ChineseNewYear #YearoftheDragon #GrizzliesCelebrateDiversity


🎓 Our Grassfield AP Government students are diving into constitutional scholarship with a fun round of Amendment Memory! 💡📜 #APGov #ConstitutionalScholars #EducationMatters 📚✨




🎉 Our school is proud to kick off Black History Month! 🖤❤️💚💛
Stay tuned for exciting plans and details on the upcoming HBCU night. Let's celebrate and honor the rich heritage together! 📚🌟 #BlackHistoryMonth #Celebration #HBCUNightComingSoon


🩸 Join the Health and Medicine Club's Blood Drive on Feb. 20th! 📅 Sign up to donate during all lunches. 👥 Hats off to Mr. Vogel who's given over 9 gallons in 30 years! 💪 Let's make a difference together! #BloodDrive #DonateLife #CommunityHeroes



🎨 Dive into creativity at the 2024 Winter Art Show! 🖼️ The online gallery located on the CPS website showcases incredible student artwork across all grades, highlighting diverse techniques and media. 🌈 Explore the talent, sorted alphabetically by school name. 🏫 Don't miss this visual feast! This piece is by 11th grader Emma T. #ArtShow #StudentArt #CreativityUnleashed


📅 Attention parents and students! 📚 Attached is the study hall schedule for this semester, starting Tuesday, Feb 13, from 4 to 4:45 pm. 🕓 Ensure your student has transportation home. Let's make the most of this valuable study time! 📖🚌 #StudyHall #AcademicSuccess #ParentalSupport


📚 Mrs. Pfiefer's English class participated in a Speed Debating activity this week! 💬 Engaging discussions, quick thinking, and impressive arguments - these students are unstoppable! #EnglishClass #dualenrollment #CriticalThinking 🎓



🎉 Join us in saluting the service of over 800 school board members in Virginia for School Board Appreciation Month! The 2024 theme — The Heart of Education: Our School Board — acknowledges that the school board is at the heart of the education system, guiding it with kindness and care. The month-long observance is an opportunity to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a constitutional republic. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. #CPSCelebrates


Join us on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to learn how students in grades 11 & 12 can get a start on college through dual enrollment courses offered in collaboration with Tidewater Community College. 🎓📚
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSdualenrollment


As a reminder today, January 25, 2024, is an early release day for all schools. 📅
In addition, Friday, January 26, 2024, and Monday, January 29, 2024, are Teacher Workdays. Click here to view our full calendar: http://cpschools.com/calendar


Does your child currently have an IEP and planning to attend college? Join us on Wed. Jan. 31st as our panel of experts discuss documents needed to receive support and learn more about self-advocating to obtain accommodations. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/IEP2024


Our 2nd Annual Teen Summit will be held on February 24, 2024, at Great Bridge High School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All middle and high school students and families are invited to attend. See session topics and RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/2024TS


📢 Hey everyone! 👋 Got questions about our asynchronous days this week? Here's a quick Q&A to keep you in the loop. If you have more questions, send us a message! 🤔💬 #AsynchronousDays #QandA #StayInformed







Last night, the Grassfield High School Governor's STEM Academy hosted its annual STEM Showcase which allowed students to display and demonstrate their work over the last semester. Projects included architecture, video game design, engineering, community service initiatives, and more! 🎮🏚🔭
Governor's STEM students from Landstown High School also attended to see the Showcase as part an ongoing collaboration with the Grizzlies. #InspireCPS










🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!


🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🏫
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.🌟#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals 🍎📚 #CPSCelebrates
