A big shout-out to our host and community partners:
- Chesapeake Conference Center for hosting us 🏫
- Costco , Sam's Club , Walmart , The Salvation Army, Chesapeake Rotary, and the Women's Division Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake for donating backpacks and supplies 📚
- The Cuddyer Family and the Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation for their dedicated support ❤️
If you weren’t able to join us, but still need to register for school, get started today by visiting: cpschools.com/enroll
#CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
Content created by the Department of Communications Student Interns Marcy S. and Jack Q.
Organized by our Procurement Department, representatives from our various departments networked face-to-face with vendors where they learned about how to do business with our district and explored future partnership opportunities. 🤝
Thank you to all the business owners and department representatives who participated and helped make this event a success!
If you missed it, but still want to connect with our team, visit our website to get started: https://www.cpschools.com/page/purchasing
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Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.
Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌
Register today:
Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten
New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment
Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇
Join us at the Chesapeake Conference Center on July 30, 2026 and get ready for the 2026-2027 school year! It’s FREE!
Don’t miss out:
- Free backpacks and school supplies
- Free physicals and immunizations
- Kids' activities, school bus tours, a fire truck, and more!
View full details here 💻: https://www.cpschools.com/gotb
For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb
- Accepting Interest Forms
- The Harbor Hope Center is located in Chesapeake
- Open to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools, Norfolk Public Schools, Portsmouth Public Schools, Suffolk VA Public Schools, and VBSchools.
- Families are encouraged to express interest by completing the following form: https://shorturl.at/zyhfd
Find out more by visiting: https://www.cpschools.com/page/harbor-hope
#HarborHopeCenter #StudentRecovery #RecoverySchool
Mr. Wade received the award at the SNA National Conference in Charlotte, NC, earlier this week. We appreciate his dedication to school nutrition and are proud to have him on our team. 👏
#CPSCelebrates
Chesapeake Public Schools is excited to welcome Dr. Doug Brubaker as our next Superintendent, effective August 13, 2026!
Dr. Brubaker brings 31 years of experience to the role as a teacher, principal, and district leader and has spent his career building operational and academic systems that produce sustained, measurable results. He joins us from Texarkana, Texas. Please join us in welcoming him to Chesapeake!
Learn more on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/3029984
Middle schoolers have the chance this week to explore our three high school academies: STEM, Science and Medicine Academy, or the International Baccalaureate Program. 🧪🩺🌍
Students will spend the week learning through hands-on projects led by teachers and student leaders.
It’s only day 2 and IB campers were already sculpting monsters, the STEM program is building towns and programming robots, and SMA students were analyzing owl bones. We love seeing these students immerse themselves in new experiences.
#CPSCelebrates
Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: School Administration Building - 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Openings Include:
🍎 School Nutrition Services
🚌 Bus Drivers
🧹 Custodial Services
⚙️ School Plants (Maintenance)
🏫 Substitute Teachers
For more information, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=58372366
Can’t make it? Check out this future event: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=58372671
Here’s how you can get started:
1. Visit our website to check out our Kindergarten page. 🖥️ It has everything you need to know: cpschools.com/kindergarten
2. Gather your child’s paperwork! Having your child's birth certificate, medical forms, etc. ready will save you tons of time. 📃
Once those 2 steps are done, you're ready to register your child!
We’re excited to meet the #ClassOf2039
In June, Great Bridge High graduate Addison Mawyer ('26) was featured in AASA Magazine. Her essay, "Students at the Center of a Teen Summit," was one of four essays chosen for publication nationwide!
Congratulations to Addison on this impressive achievement! #CPSCelebrates
Read her work here: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/exercising-voices-productively
View our full calendar on our website at https://www.cpschools.com/events 📅#CPSCelebrates
Superintendent Search Update 🔍
Last night, the School Board announced that it has reached a decision on the selection of the next superintendent and has begun the contract negotiation process. To allow the School Board time to complete this process and ensure a smooth and effective leadership transition, the Board also approved an employment agreement with current Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton.
More information is available on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/superintendent-search
The Department of Communications earned 7 total awards including awards of Excellence, Merit, and Honorable Mention for outstanding achievements in publications, branding, podcasting, and video production.
The Department of Planning, Policy, and Research in collaboration with the Department of Student Conduct and Support, Deep Creek Central Elementary, and the Department of Communications received the prestigious Golden Achievement Award for their student-led safety initiative.
Congratulations to these teams! We are proud of their hard work! #CPSCelebrates
We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨
View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉
A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙
As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.
From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.
Today, we hosted the Learn, Grow, Lead Professional Learning Conference for our instructional staff. Teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches, and specialists spent the day learning together through engaging, educator-led sessions focused on classroom culture, teacher leadership, and professional practice. We were excited to welcome Dr. Kim Richardson as our keynote speaker, who shared insights from more than 30 years in education and her passion for helping educators grow with purpose and authenticity. Thank you to the Department of Professional and Organizational Development and all presenters for making today a meaningful experience for our staff!
