Tonight was the BEST Open House! Complete with a packed house, DJ, giveaways, and more importantly happy families!! We are so proud of our Tigers!!
🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA
We promise this won't be just any open house. You do not want to miss this night! See you on Monday at 5:30! We have a lot to celebrate!
🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam
🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 .
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708
🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!
🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.
Get ready, Tigers!!
💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱
🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝
👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
GET IN THE GAME WITH GoFan! 🏈🏀🏐
🎟️All tickets for middle and high school athletic events must be purchased online. GoFan offers mobile tickets for ALL middle and high school games—home and away. Annual passes are also available, giving you access to any regular season game in Chesapeake. Buying tickets online allows fans to easily access and share them via email or text, skipping the lines. 👏
Got questions ? We've got answers!
💻Visit our website for details or to purchase tickets today: https://www.cpschools.com/page/athletics-student-activities
🤗Only 12 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks
👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document.
🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
🩺 We are working with the Chesapeake Health Department to offer another immunization clinic tomorrow to rising 7th and 12th graders who still need to meet state vaccination requirements.
👤 Who: Any rising 7th or 12 graders in our district
🗓 When: Wednesday, August 21st
🕚 Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
📍 Where: Oscar Smith High School, 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
👉 For more information and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31468474
🤗Only 14 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
🚨 It's that time of year again! 🚨
👉As the school year kicks off, all families need to complete the online student verification process. 📅This quick process through your ParentVUE account lets you review and update your contact and opt-out information, designate emergency contacts, and more.
🎯 Take Action Today so you don’t miss any important updates from the school or the district.
🖥️For more information, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
🤗Only 15 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
🚶🏾♂️ Walk-In Wednesdays Are Here! 🚶♀️
Looking for a rewarding career? Chesapeake Public Schools invites you to join us for Walk-In Wednesdays! 🎉
🗓 When: Every Wednesday from August 21st through September 25th
🕚Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 Where: School Administration Building located at 1421 Kristina Way
We're hiring for several key positions, including:
🚌 Bus Drivers: $22.16 per hour
🍎 School Nutrition Workers: $15.00 per hour
🧹 Custodians: $15.00 per hour
📝 Substitute Teachers: $15.00 per hour
No appointment needed—just walk in and apply! This is your chance to make a difference in our community and help shape the future of our students.
See you there! 👋#WalkInWednesdays #JoinOurTeam
The Excellence in Educational Leadership Award honors a leader whose impact is immeasurable. This year’s secondary recipient has set a new standard for educational leadership, inspiring future generations of educators and students.
Please join us in congratulating the first secondary recipient of the Excellence in Educational Leadership Award for Chesapeake Public Schools, Principal Dee Williams of Oscar Smith Middle School. #CPSCelebrates 🏆👏🎉
It was a great first day at the CPS Next Level Empowerment Conference! We must say, we have the best looking admin team (not pictured, Ms. Brady). Can't wait to invite some of our teacher leaders to join in on the fun tomorrow! #NextLevelCPS #EmpowerCPS #CPSTeamSONO
👉Chesapeake Public Schools will offer free physical exams for uninsured CPS students on August 30th at Oscar Smith Middle School from 8:00 am -3:00 pm. Registration is required. 📝
*No Sports Physicals*
Fleming, Laury, and Salamino took it to the next level today with GoTec at the Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab in Newport News! Hands on learning doesn't stop with our students!
Catt and the Office Depot at Greenbrier proved once again to be a blessing to our Tigers! Thank you to the whole community for rounding up their orders at the register. We promise, OSM does get the funds from your donations!
ATTENTION NEW OSM TIGERS (AKA - our new class of 6th graders)!
We are excited to invite you to our 2024 ROAR CAMP where you'll learn to take your learning to the NEXT LEVEL! 📝Fill out the registration and save the date for August 12th.
🚍Parents...register by August 1 to secure bus transportation for this event🚍! You don't want to miss out on our Food, Fun, Games, and DJ as we immerse you in learning how to level up to the 6th grade. For more information and to register today, visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/osm/article/1687713
