
🎶🔍 Today in music class with Mr. Dixon, we investigated sound vibrations! 🕵️♂️🕵️♀️


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


🎉 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


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. 🎨🎉

🇺🇸 April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 77,000 military-connected children. Remember to show your support for our military-connected students for the annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, by wearing your purple gear! 💜 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School.
We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302


🎧 April is the Month of the Military Child, and we invite you to join us for a special episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast: "Supporting Our Military Families.” 💜 🇺🇸 In this episode, Laura Lerf, one of our Family and Community Engagement Specialists, and Captain Matt Frauenzimmer, the Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, share the successful partnership and collaborative resources designed to ease the challenges faced by our military-connected students and families. 🌟 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!


🎉 April is here, and it’s time to kick off School Library Month! 📚
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, this month is dedicated to celebrating our incredible school librarians and the vital role of school libraries. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these devoted professionals who inspire learning and transform our educational journey!


🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month! Join us and the American Occupational Therapy Association as we honor the dedicated occupational therapists and the impactful differences they make every day. Together, let's celebrate how occupational therapy brings possibilities to life!


♾ April is Autism Acceptance Month! 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the 5th year of the theme "Celebrate Differences." Let's come together to raise awareness, promote autism acceptance, and celebrate the unique differences of every individual. Together, we can foster inclusivity and connectedness, and support children with autism and their families. It's a time to honor their unique perspectives and help each child reach their full potential. 💙 #CelebrateDifferences #CPSCelebrates


Our annual Operation Military Families event will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Indian River High! Take free family 📷's, enjoy a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quintet and dinner.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily2024
