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π₯ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take an ultrasound or even participate in an anatomy lab? Sevaral our students were able to do just that by participating in the 2024 Health Sciences Academy at Eastern Virginia Medical School! π₯Ό
Our students were joined by students from Portsmouth Public Schools and Northhampton Schools in a 2-week exploratory program that allowed students to learn about the different health sciences occupations and careers. It provided a knowledge of career building and technical skills to understand how to be successful in this industry. Students received hands-on experience through pathology, anatomy, physiology lab work, and suturing, and even traveled to Old Dominion University to practice speech therapy, dental hygiene, nursing, and more! This is our second year participating and our students loved it! π
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We hope to see ALL Braves and parents at our Brave Beginnings: Open House (1st Semester) & New Student Orientation.
Thursday, August 29th, from 3-5:30PM at Indian River High School!πππ #WatchUsRISE #back2school
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You are invited to our School Plants Job Fair at Oscar Smith Middle School on August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We are hiring!
β HVAC technicians
β Plumbers
β Carpenters
β Electricians
β Groundskeepers
β Painters
Or apply directly online: HTTP://cpschools.com/jobs
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π’ We're Hiring!! π’
πJoin our fun and dedicated School Nutrition Services Team! π
Positions include:
π Warehouse Workers
π School Nutrition workers
π Lunchroom Monitors
π Delivery Drivers
π And More!
π² Visit http://cpschools.com/jobs to apply
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π Join us for this free event and let us help you get ready for the 2024-2025 school year
π Pre-registration for immunizations and school entry physicals is required
πVisit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1667336 for more information and to register
See you there!
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Our schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. πΊπΈ
View our full calendar on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events
#CPSCelebrates
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ππ² The Virginia SUN bucks program offers a one-time benefit of $120 for grocery purchases to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://virginiasunbucks.com/
As a reminder, we are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at select sites without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit our website for details: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178
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In observance of Juneteenth, our schools and offices will be closed today, June 19, 2024.
To learn more about the history and significance of the day, visit: http://nmaahc.si.edu/events/juneteenth
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Attention Braves! It's that time of year again! Cross Country tryouts will begin Aug 5th at 8am. Make sure you bring your physical and running shoes! #GoBraves MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
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Beginning this week, our district will operate on a 4-day week. Schools and administrative offices will have extended hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Fridays. β°
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178
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ππCongrats, Braves #Classof2024! We are so proud of you. RISE is what you did!
πΈ Visit our website soon to view even more special moments from the ceremony. #CPSCelebrates
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The Indian River Braves are taking the stage first today! ππ #Classof2024
We are so proud to celebrate and recognize some of their incredible leaders and scholars! See a full list of their graduates in their ceremony program and view additional resources by visiting: https://cpschools.com/graduation. π Way to go, Braves! #CPSCelebrates
π Khera Lombos - Valedictorian
Future Plans: Old Dominion University (major in chemistry)
π Joshua Kirby - Salutatorian
Future Plans: Tidewater Community College (accelerated degree program)
π Alissa Chapman - Senior Class President
Future Plans: University of Virginia (Walentas Scholar)
π Aurea McIntosh - SCA President
Future Plans: University of Virginia (Posse Scholar - major in systems engineering)
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We cannot believe how fast this school year has gone! You can download and print these Last Day of School grade-level signs at: https://cpschools.com/lastdaycpsva .
Be sure to share your last day smiles and share your photos using #LastDayCPSVA!π·ππ
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Congratulations, Class of 2024! π #CPSCelebrates
Join us next week as we honor graduates from all seven of our high schools at Chartway Arena, Old Dominion University, from June 12-14, 2024. With the support of our district partners, WHRO, all of our seven graduation ceremonies will be live-streamed on our district YouTube channel and WHRO Livestream. Visit https://www.cpschools.com/graduation for graduation ceremony details, including digital resources, photo galleries, and more!
π Great Bridge High School β June 12 (4:00 p.m.)
π Western Branch High School β June 12 (7:30 p.m.)
π Deep Creek High School β June 13 (4:00 p.m.)
π Oscar F. Smith School β June 13 (7:30 p.m.)
π Indian River School β June 14 (9:30 a.m.)
π Hickory High School β June 14 (12:45 p.m.)
π Grassfield High School β June 14 (4:30 p.m.)
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Join our IRH Choral Ensembles for a "Wickedly Entertaining Spring Choral Concert" at 6:30pm on June 4, 2024!
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π π§ Itβs time to hear from our graduates! π #CPSCelebrates
In this episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we spoke with a graduating senior from each of our high schools as they reflected on their time with Chesapeake Public Schools. They shared their memorable moments and future endeavors, heartfelt shout-outs, and advice for future high school students. Listen at https://cpschools.com/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!
π Thanks again to the seniors below who were featured in this episode! π
Myrin Nixon β‘ Great Bridge High School
Natalie Lawson β‘ Deep Creek High School
Ben Ricks β‘ Western Branch High School
Ashley Bell β‘ Indian River High School
Will Cozart β‘ Hickory High School
Isabelle Michalski β‘ Grassfield High School
Aaliyah Price β‘ Oscar Smith High School
π Don't forget to visit: https://cpschools.com/graduation for information about all of our graduation ceremonies! Congratulations to the entire Class of 2024!π
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There are still 2023-2024 yearbooks available. They are on sale for $90.00. Bring cash or check to J5 (Ms. Miguel) to purchase yours!
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πΊπΈ Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. β€π€π #MemorialDay
Our schools and offices will be closed from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024.
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Here are a few shots of the final Ready To Rise: College & Career Fair that was held last week ! Thank you to Ms. Pervall and Mrs. Sackey for their hard work this year and bringing opportunities to our IRH Braves!
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Congratulations to all the cadets tonight for the awards ceremony including the top four candidates and Bravo Flight. #BravesRISE
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