As Chesapeake Public Schools prepares to open our brand-new elementary school at 650 Horse Camp Lane in the fall of 2027, the Chesapeake School Board invites community members to take an active role in the naming of our new school!
Following a wonderful start to the school year centered on foundational planning, work is officially underway to establish a strong, vibrant identity for the school. The next big step is selecting an official school name —and your voice is vital. Whether you are a student, parent, staff member, alumnus, or concerned citizen, all community members are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Community Survey Details
The process to select a name for the new elementary school aligns with School Board Policy 3-05, which outlines the procedures for naming schools and incorporating community input. The policy requires our schools to be named according to their geographic location.
Mark your calendars and make sure your voice is heard during this multi-step naming process:
October 14, 2026: Survey opens to the public. Access the Survey on our Community Surveys page.
October 26, 2026, 6:00 PM: Community Meeting at Hugo Owens Middle School. | View this event on our web calendar
November 2, 2026, 6:00 PM: Community Meeting at Deep Creek Middle School. | View this event on our web calendar
November 4, 2026: Survey officially closes.
November 16, 2026: Survey results will be presented at the Chesapeake School Board meeting.
December 14, 2026: Public hearing and final action on the school name at the Chesapeake School Board meeting.
Thank you for participating in this very important process and helping us shape the future of our school district!
Links
New Elementary School: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/new-elementary-school
Community Surveys: https://www.cpschools.com/page/community-surveys