🏆Ready to cheer on our 2025-2026 student-athletes? All middle and high school games now require digital tickets through GoFan!

✨ What's included:
➡️Mobile tickets for every home AND away game
➡️Annual passes for unlimited regular season games across Chesapeake
➡️Easy sharing via email or text
➡️Skip the ticket booth lines!

🎯 Get your tickets and find all the details on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/athletics-student-activities

⏰ Just 16 days until #FirstDayCPSVA - let the season begin!
about 8 hours ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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⏰ Register Now for Adult Education Fall Classes!⏰

We are proud to offer several Adult and Continuing Education courses for anyone at least 18 years old. City of Chesapeake Government residents and non-residents are encouraged to enroll.

Don't wait - registration for Adult Education courses closes Tuesday, September 2nd!

Whether you're working toward your high school equivalency, building English language skills, or exploring new career training, we have programs designed to help you succeed.

➡️ Multiple course options available
➡️ Online and in-person registration available

📚 View the complete Fall 2025 Course Catalog and register at: https://www.cpschools.com/page/adult-and-continuing-education
4 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📚We are so proud of our amazing K-8 students who are hard at work with their summer learning bags! 📚

From math problems at the kitchen table to reading adventures on the back porch, our students are keeping their minds sharp and ready for the new school year! 🧠

A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and families who shared these photos with us. Seeing our students engaged in learning during summer break fills our hearts! ❤️

Keep up the fantastic work! You're showing everyone what dedication and love of learning looks like! 🎓 #InspireCPS
4 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
female student working in workbook
student writing in book
female student working in workbook
male student looking at a map
student writing in book
Two female students working in workbook
female student working in workbook
female student working in workbook
female student working in workbook
📚 Back-to-school season is here, make sure your child is ready!

Virginia requires certain vaccines for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. Now’s the perfect time to double-check that your child’s immunizations are up to date.

🔍 Review the requirements here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/

💻 Find answers to common health policy questions on our site: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
4 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Required Vaccines graphic with back to school countdown 19 days
📢 DRILL REMINDER: Chesapeake Public Schools and the City of Chesapeake will hold a Public Safety Training Exercise at Deep Creek Middle School (1955 Deal Dr) and Deep Creek High School (2900 Margaret Booker Dr) TOMORROW - Thursday, August 14 - for most of the day. You'll likely see more emergency vehicles and activity than usual in the area. This is simply a planned training exercise for our first responders and school/city staff to practice emergency procedures. No cause for concern, just routine preparation! 🚨
5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Public safety drill reminder graphic with CPS and City of Chesapeake logos in a word bubble
🌟 Grow Our Own Spotlight: Amelia Goodwin & Morgan McCray 🌱 Meet Amelia Goodwin (rising senior) and Morgan McCray (rising junior), two talented Oscar Smith High School students who joined our Department of Communications this summer through the Grow Our Own program! Amelia explored her interest in graphic design and social media publishing by learning new editing software, operating professional cameras, and developing her photography skills. She loved traveling to schools, WTKR News 3, and our annual Empower Leadership Conference to document events.
Morgan joined to gain work experience, technical skills, and insight into workplace professionalism. She enjoyed video editing, taking photos at the Empower Leadership Conference, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at Coast Live.
Both Amelia and Morgan exceeded expectations, producing amazing content and making a real impact on our communications work. We are so proud of all they accomplished!
5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Amelia and Morgan smiling on the set of Coast Live
Amelia and Morgan at the Empower Conference working.
The Communications team with Morgan and Amelia smiling together.
Morgan and Amelia working together.
Morgan taking a selfie.
Amelia taking a selfie.
Amelia taking pictures.
Morgan working.
🚌 WE’RE HIRING! COME OUT TODAY 11AM-2PM!
Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

📅 August 13 TODAY!
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
🕑 11:00am - 2:00pm

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🌉🛣️ The Bridge to Kindergarten! 🌉🛣️

This summer, in partnership with the United Way, Chesapeake Preschool Initiative launched the "Bridge to Kindergarten" - a pilot summer learning program for preschool students! ✏️📝🌞

By using data-driven instruction, the program focuses on family engagement, hands-on learning, and real-life experiences and aims to extend and enrich each student's educational journey. 💫🏫🎒

#InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program
A student plays with toys during the Bridge to Kindergarten summer learning program

🎉 Celebrating leadership that changes lives! The Excellence in Educational Leadership Award celebrates leaders who create lasting change in education.

Our secondary recipient has raised the bar for educational excellence and become a beacon of inspiration for both educators and students alike. Join us in honoring Principal Dr. Donna Weingand of Hickory High School as this year's Excellence in Educational Leadership Award winner for Chesapeake Public Schools!

#CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS

6 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
female leader walking to get award
female principal hugging leader
female principal receiving award from superindendent
Dr. Donna Weingand holds her award in a picture in front of a white backdrop

🎉 Honoring outstanding leadership! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kristin Rankin from Norfolk Highlands Primary for receiving the Elementary School Excellence in Educational Leadership Award !

Celebrated at last week's Empower General Conference, Dr. Rankin exemplifies what it means to create positive change, implementing innovative solutions that help ALL students flourish. Thank you for your dedication and for showing others the way forward! #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS

6 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Female principal receiveing award and hugging Superindent
female admin walking to receive award
female principal receiving award from superindent
Dr. Kristin Rankin holds her award in front of a white backdrop
🌟 Grow Our Own Spotlight: Tyanna Hodges 🌱

Meet Tyanna Hodges, a rising senior at Oscar Smith High School, who is gaining real classroom experience through our Grow Our Own internship program.

Tyanna interned as a teacher assistant, working primarily with Kindergarten students. She supported student learning, helped with assessments and assignments, and assisted teachers with grading and paperwork. She chose this internship to explore different learning styles, gain insight into classroom management, and grow her skills as a future educator! Tyanna hopes to pursue a Master’s in Elementary Education and ultimately earn a guaranteed contract with Chesapeake Public Schools! 👏 💬 “My experience has been nothing but wonderful. I bonded with so many students and they all were so loving.” Thank you, Tyanna, for your passion, heart, and dedication! 🌟
7 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Tyanna smiling with three students in a classroom.
Tyanna and a student smiling with a drawing.
Tyanna smiling at a teacher's desk.
🚌 WE’RE HIRING! Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8

📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
11 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One Stop Job Fair Graphic with information
🚀 Day 3 Mission Complete 🚀

That's a wrap on the 2025 Empower Leadership Conference! Our leaders have completed their pre-flight training and are now CLEARED FOR LAUNCH into the new school year! 🌟

From mission briefings to navigation training, our lead astronauts are equipped with all systems GO for a fantastic year ahead!

🏆 SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Conference Borough Challenge champions - WESTERN BRANCH! They claimed victory and earned the coveted spirit stick!

T-minus 25 days to liftoff! 🛸#EmpowerCPS 🚀
11 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
western branch borough winners smiling
group of administrators working together
chef and culinary students smiling
superindendent smiling at podium
Man speaking and smiling at podium
HHS principal instructing
female smiling
2 admins smiling with peace signs
male admin focusing in class
female leader holding spirit stick
🛰️ Day 2 of the Empower Conference is GO for launch! Our district leaders are reporting to mission control, focusing on interactive and powerful sessions on communication and leadership, collaboration, and more! Their dedication is laying the groundwork for an exceptional school year. #EmpowerCPS 🚀
12 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
group of female administators smiling for camera
girl smiling with peace sign
two admins with empower sign
group of students with admins holding signs
Hugo Owens Administrators
Oscar Smith Middle Admins
Dr. Joppy giving speech
two women smiling at camera
admin speaking in microphone
two admins listening in session
🚀 We’ve officially launched our new strategic plan, Empower 2030, at our 2025 Empower Conference at Grassfield High School. It’s only Day 1, and our school and district leaders are energized, united, and ready for the upcoming school year! We were also inspired by our keynote speaker, Stand Tall Steve, who reminded us: “When you stand tall, you don’t think small.” #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
13 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
stand tall steve on stage
two women hugging and smiling
student with Empower shirt
three admistrators with empower sign
superindendent smiling at podium
student with drum
admin throwing parachute man
two admin throwing parachute
interns taking pictures
grassfield clarinet players

ReNaya Williams is a rising senior at Grassfield High School who participated in the Grow Our Own internship program this summer. 🌱 She worked in the Department of School Plants. When asked if she thought the program was a good opportunity to explore future career paths, she answered, "Yes, it was a great experience!” She added that she enjoyed the hard work required to complete each job and appreciated the work experience she gained. #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS

✨ Post made by Department of Communications Student Intern: Morgan McCray

13 days ago, Morgan McCray
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✨ All aboard! Thank you to the families that attended our Get on the Bus event at the Chesapeake Conference Center. 🚌 Hosted by our Family and Community Engagement team, we were able to bring families together for free school supplies, free sports physicals, free immunizations, enrollment support, an opportunity to meet the administrators from each school, and more to ensure students are prepared for the #FirstDayCPSVA. 🎒📚 Special thanks to our wonderful community partners for ensuring our students are healthy, active, engaged, and ready to "Get on the Bus." 🙌🌟

✨ Post made by Communications Department student intern Amelia Goodwin

14 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Students smiling by snack area
Family speaking to Joliff admin
General view of the convention center
FACE team working
Staff handing out school calendar to students
Admin posing with school mascot
Students playing with hula hoop
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare mobile clinic
Student holding up photo frame and smiling for picture
Family smiling walking through convention center

🎉 Congratulations to our #Classof2025 summer graduates! Your resilience and commitment to your education paid off and we could not be more proud! From all of us at Chesapeake Public Schools, we celebrate your success and wish you the very best on your next chapter. 🎓 #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

✨ Post created by Dept. of Communications Student Intern: Morgan McCray

14 days ago, Morgan McCray
Graduates laughing.
Diploma being handed off to graduate.
Graduates changing tassels.
Graduate in gown.
Graduate walking down row.
Woman clapping.
Graduate smiling.
Graduate walking down row.
Boy sitting next to an administrator.
Diploma being handed off to graduate.

🌟Grow Our Own Spotlight: Marcy Stambaugh, a rising junior at Great Bridge High! 🌟

🌱 Marcy is working with the Department of New Construction as a paid intern through our Grow Our Own program that equips our students with applicable work experience and gives them a foundation to build their careers upon.

💬 Marcy stated:

✨ “It was a great experience to explore future careers because you get a lot of time to learn and to explore.”
✨ “My favorite part of the internship was looking through building plans and then going to see the exact building from the plan in real life. It was super cool to see how everything was executed.”🌱 We’re so proud to have someone as hardworking and creatively-driven as Marcy working with us, and we hope that her passion keeps burning bright! ✨

🖋 Post made by Department of Communications student intern Amelia Goodwin 🌱 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS

18 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Marcy in a new building.
Marcy standing in lobby smiling.
Marcy working at a desk.

🛍️ Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday is THIS WEEKEND (August 1-3)!

Stock up on school supplies, clothing, shoes, and emergency prep items TAX-FREE!
For the full list of qualifying items → www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday

📚 Back-to-School Shopping? Our PreK-5 supply lists are ready at https://www.cpschools.com/page/supply-lists

⚠️ Note: These are suggested lists - check with your child's teacher (once assigned later this summer) for complete list of requirements. Middle & high school students should also wait to contact their teachers for class supply lists.

18 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Tax Free School Supplies graphic