![SWE winter Art gallery](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bbfaa5b6-1eed-4bf6-acfc-03b92f798ec9.jpeg)
February 3, 2025
Check out our 2025 Winter Art Show! Explore our slideshow featuring amazing student artwork from all grades, showcasing a variety of artistic techniques. Click here to view the e...
![Black History Month](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_10976e0e-acf6-4234-be50-b82cb64e5a62.png)
February 2, 2025
About Black History Month Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing ...
![The graphic reads: "Winter Growth Assessments"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d8f78f9c-4694-4fcd-9e02-04be9618ea76.png)
January 15, 2025
Students in grades 3 - 8 will take winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) in reading and math during the February 3 - 14 testing window. The VGA will primarily measure current...
![The graphic reads: "Chesapeake Virtual Academy - Applications Due March 10, 2025"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bf70d702-3afd-44a8-8ee6-add55b892bc1.png)
January 8, 2025
The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake. ...
![Celebrating 100% Purple Star Schools with the VDOE Purple Star logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_162dc64e-3439-4a64-9aaa-497901f7837f.png)
November 13, 2024
We are proud to announce that 30 of our schools received the Purple Star designation! The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated th...
![The graphic reads: "2025-2026 Calendar Approved" on a blue branded background](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_dbb750be-a402-494b-ba10-16ab1db78d5d.png)
October 22, 2024
The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar was approved by the Chesapeake School Board at the School Board Meeting on October 21, 2024. 2025-2026 Community Survey Results The results of...
![School Emergency Preparedness](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_30b65914-20ec-4ba8-833f-e388135c6cc2.png)
October 14, 2024
School emergency preparedness is a process that involves staff, parents, emergency responders, and the community. We encourage you to learn more about safety measures in our scho...
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September 4, 2024
Please fill out this form if your student will be picked up every day for the entire school year. After you fill out this form you will receive your number : https://forms.gle/wjk...
![School Meal Updates for Community Eligibility Provision Schools](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8190f436-22fa-4da2-abd8-5f43cf799f46.png)
August 27, 2024
Our school participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school meals. This means that all of our students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost this scho...
![Graphic is in Chesapeake Public Schools branded colors and only has text that reads: "All families must complete ONLINE STUDENT VERIFICATION"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4f28e112-2bc9-40a6-8049-b62df6a00496.png)
August 15, 2024
The Online Verification Process allows families to review and update their contact information to ensure they receive important information and emergency notifications from the ...
![The graphic reads: "Virginia Waiver Program for Students with Disabilities" on a blue branded background](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8f4789da-2bc7-452e-9bbb-c5fae0a1fabb.png)
January 23, 2024
Parents and families of students with disabilities who receive special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) may be eligible or have available servi...
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September 1, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Here is an aerial view of the NEW traffic pattern for Parent Drop-Off car riders with specific directions.
NEW for 2023-24: All parent pick-u...
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August 3, 2023
Our school district takes safety and security seriously and we believe everyone has a vital role to play in the safety of our students and our schools. We want to empower our ...