📅 Wednesday, October 15th | 5:00-7:00 PM 📍 Chesapeake Career Center
What You'll Experience: 🏢 Building Tours - Explore our state-of-the-art facilities 👨🔧 Programs in Action - Watch students demonstrate skills and projects 💬 Student Q&A - Get the inside scoop from current CCC students 📋 Application Info - Learn the process for 2026-2027
🚨 IMPORTANT DATES: Applications Open: October 15th Applications Close: November 5th Open to students who will be in grades 10-12 for 2026-2027
Career Fields Include: ✅ Healthcare ✅ Information Technology
✅ Automotive Technology ✅ Cosmetology ✅ Culinary Arts ✅ Construction Trades ✅ And many more!
EXPERIENCE what makes CCC a launching pad for successful careers!
💻 More info on all specialized programs: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.
💻 Academy Information Night Webinar 💻
Ready to discover your perfect high school pathway? Join us online to learn about Chesapeake Public Schools' academies!
📅 Tuesday, October 14th | 6:30-7:30 PM 💻 Platform: Zoom Webinar
Perfect for current 8th graders planning for high school.
🚨 NEW FOR 2025: UPDATED APPLICATION WINDOW! 📝 Applications Open: October 15th ⏰ Applications Close: November 5th
Whether you're passionate about STEM, healthcare, international studies, or career training, we'll help you find the specialized pathway that's right for you! This is your chance to discover programs that could shape your entire high school experience and beyond.
📋 Register Now: tinyurl.com/CPSAcademies2025
💻 Learn More: cpschools.com/academies for detailed information about all district academies and specialized programs.
🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
📅 When: September 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
💻 Where: Online
🎯 Who: Open to ALL CPS 8th-11th graders and their families
This is your chance to learn about GSA and how it could shape your artistic journey for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you're into theater, visual arts, music, dance, or any creative field- this session is for YOU!
Register now: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=47131048
IRHS PTSA 2ND ANNUAL T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Show us your creative talent and the winner will receive a shirt of choice and gift card!
Accepting Submissions: September 12-30
Two ways to submit your design in the main office or via email to: irhspresident@gmail.com
To Participate in the Contest:
Create an Indian River Braves T-shirt design that will be printed on blue and gray shirts and hoodies.
The lettering should be clear.
If possible submit artwork in .png/.eps but pdf will also be accepted.
Ensure to include your Name and grade. If submission is on paper place information on the back of submission not on the drawing itself.
School-wide voting will be held on Oct 1st and 2nd
Art work:
Must be original
Must be in school colors
Cannot have derogatory words/phrases, drugs or drug paraphernalia, racial epithets or slurs and no weapons of any kind.
May include school theme "Built to Rise" and motto "Braves are who we are and rise is what we do".
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.
🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm
👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans
❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!
Auditions for the fall show - Legend of Sleepy Hollow - will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 & Tuesday, Sept. 16, immediately after school in room J5. Crew applications will also be accepted. Stop by J5 for more information.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTGW4B9P. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .
Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
Families! It's time to GET ON THE BUS! 🚌
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year and join us for this free event on July 31st at the Chesapeake Conference Center.
📃 Enroll your child for school and update residency information
🏥Free school/sport physicals and immunizations
🎒 Free school supplies, community resources, games, and giveaways
For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb
