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
🌟 Our brilliant fourth graders in Mrs. Richardson's class took on the world of geometry with a fun project on solid figures. They not only created models of various shapes but also mastered identifying their unique characteristics! 🐯❤️
🥇 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
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
Our next Sibshops will be held on May 8, 2024, at Portlock Primary School. This event is free for siblings (brothers and sisters of children with special needs) in grades 2-8 only. Light dinner will be provided.
Learn more and register: www.cpschools.com/sibshops
⛹🌟 What a fantastic Field Day we had today! A big THANK YOU to all the parents and community members who volunteered and donated water, popsicles, and fruit snacks - your generosity kept us fueled and hydrated throughout the day. 🧑🤝🧑
🎶🔍 Today in music class with Mr. Dixon, we investigated sound vibrations! 🕵️♂️🕵️♀️
🎉 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
Just a reminder that Friday, May 3, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
Join us on May 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the transition to middle school. Our panelists are school staff members who will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, extracurriculars and more!
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMiddleSchool2024
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
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.
🎶🧪As families arrived at STEAM Night, they were serenaded by our talented 5th grade strings players. The music set a magical tone for a night. Thank you to our young musicians for making the evening extra special! 🖌️🔍
🚀✨ Pop rocks, robots, rockets, oh my! Our STEAM Night was a blast! Families got hands-on with science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun activities and engaging experiments. ✨🚀
🎒 Is your child ready for kindergarten? Join our school tomorrow, April 24 at 5:30PM for a parent meeting to discuss registration, health information, child care resources, and more.🐯 Learn more on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/kindergarten
🌟 Attendance is key to academic success, and these students have proven it! A big congratulations to our March Perfect Attendance achievers! Keep up the great work! #3rd-4thGrade📚🎉
🌟 Attendance is key to academic success, and these students have proven it! A big congratulations to our March Perfect Attendance achievers! Keep up the great work! #PreK-2ndGrade📚🎉
🏀🎉 Join us tomorrow, April 18th, to cheer on the Thurgood Marshall Elementary Basketball and Cheerleading Teams as they face Carver Elementary! Catch all the action at Oscar Smith High School - doors open at 5 PM, game starts at 5:30 PM. $5 cash per person. See you there! 📣🌟
The Elementary Spring Art Show is currently underway at the Chesapeake Central Library! Visit the library during operating hours to see some of the amazing artwork by our Elementary students.
The Elementary Spring Art Show will run through April 23, 2024 so don’t miss your opportunity to see some spectacular and creative artwork. The Middle and High School Spring Art Show will take place from May 2-14, 2024 at the Chesapeake Central Library.
Thank you to our art teachers for giving our students the opportunity to showcase their talents and their creativity. 🎨🎉