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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
🥇 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
🇲🇽 ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Students in Señora Yates' class made papel picado (a popular decoration in México!
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
Hickory High School PTSA was honored in a big way at this evening’s Annual PTA Dinner at Oscar Smith High School! ✨ The Hickory High PTSA received FIVE awards for their incredible service to the Hickory community:
Local Unit Achievement Award
High School Volunteer Hours Award (32,600 hours)
Virginia PTA Student Voice Award
Virginia PTA 500 Members Milestone
100% Faculty Membership Award
We are so thankful to incredible Hickory PTSA for their commitment and dedication to the Hawk community! 🖤🩶🤍
🎉 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
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 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
Congratulations to all students who have artwork at the Chesapeake City Wide Art Show! Please visit the Chesapeake Central Library to see their creations! Work will be on display from May 2nd to May 14th! #artistichawks #creativity #talent #artshow
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.
This fitness class requires relies on a heart rate monitor and integrated weights, treadmills, assault bikes, bosu balls, resistance bands, slam balls, and the ab dolly for a fantastic workout and a unique experience. #healthylife #flyfearlessly
Today, 3 Hickory High School students were awarded scholarships by the New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation! 🎉
A special congratulations to Louis Igwe, Jonathan McNair, & Elijah Woods!
Mrs. Owens' and Mrs. Gardner's class went to the Virginia Zoo to check out the different animals and learn about their habitats!
Make every day Earth Day 🌎
Environmental Club hosted a plant a flower activity during lunches on Earth Day! 🌱💚
We are wrapping up National Student Leadership this week and are celebrating the MVPs of our schools for all they do to promote service, spirit, and community! #NSLW2024
Congratulations to four of our student councils who were recently named 2024 National Gold Councils of Excellence. 🥇
Western Branch Middle School was the only middle school in Virginia to earn the recognition. Western Branch High School received the award for the first time, and Grassfield High and Hickory High both earned the honor again this year.
Deep Creek High, Grassfield High, Hickory High, and Western Branch High were also recognized with the VSCA State Achievement Award.
In addition, Western Branch High received the VSCA Outstanding Service Project Award and had two students, Jayla Washington and Amari Sykes, elected to state VSCA officer positions.
The State of Schools Event is always a wonderful event highlighting all the amazing schools in the 'Peake! A special congratulations to Pride of the 'Peake, Mrs. Claudia Cuddyer for her heart for education. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to Chesapeake🫶🏽
Communication Systems students at Hickory High School applied the elements and principles of design to decorate doors and bulletin boards for staff! #creativity #design
The Red Cross Club invites parents & community members to sign up! With a huge student response in December, we would love to see more join the effort!
Every unit of blood can save up to 3 lives! There is no substitute for blood, it is always needed and always in short supply.
The Culinary Hawks were one of 10 national/international teams to compete in Houston at the NASA Hunch Culinary Challenge. They presented their dish in front of 25 judges, explaining how it met the nutritional needs of astronauts. We will get the results in a few weeks.... stay tuned! They did an absolutely amazing job!
They were even able to sign a locker that will be sent to the International Space Station!
