October is also National Bullying Prevention Month. Together, we can educate others and raise awareness to combat bullying and cyberbullying. 💙 We encourage you to use this month to make a new friend, participate in acts of kindness, or speak up when someone is being bullied.
Remember, if you see something, say something.
Remember, if you see something, say something.
During the month of October, we join schools throughout the Commonwealth and nationwide to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates
Student leadership is an important part of building strong schools and strong communities.💪
Earlier today, SCA members from all seven of our high schools gathered at the School Administration Building for SCA Citywide. As they prepare for the year ahead, students focused on leadership strategies, collaboration, and ways they can make a difference in their schools. We’re excited to see these student leaders put their ideas into action throughout the school year!
Earlier today, SCA members from all seven of our high schools gathered at the School Administration Building for SCA Citywide. As they prepare for the year ahead, students focused on leadership strategies, collaboration, and ways they can make a difference in their schools. We’re excited to see these student leaders put their ideas into action throughout the school year!
Student well-being isn't just a goal, it's a priority. 🤝
As part of National Suicide Prevention Month, we want to remind families that we are committed to supporting the well-being of our students all year long.
Through our Student Assistance Program (SAP), all K-12 students can access free, confidential tele-mental health support. These services are available whenever your family needs them - including evenings, weekends, and school breaks.
Learn more about the program and how to connect with support by visiting: https://www.cpschools.com/sap
As part of National Suicide Prevention Month, we want to remind families that we are committed to supporting the well-being of our students all year long.
Through our Student Assistance Program (SAP), all K-12 students can access free, confidential tele-mental health support. These services are available whenever your family needs them - including evenings, weekends, and school breaks.
Learn more about the program and how to connect with support by visiting: https://www.cpschools.com/sap
It takes serious skill, talent, and a lot of caffeine to be an IT professional. Today, we say thanks to the pros who keep our technology running smoothly. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students and staff every day. 💻
Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates
Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates
National #HispanicHeritageMonth is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. Join us as we recognize the impact and influence of our Hispanic students and their families on our community. 🪇 #CPSCelebrates
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/index.html
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/index.html
🎙️ Season 4 of Amplified is here! We’re starting the new season with Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker, who sits down with us to talk about his first weeks in Chesapeake. From what has impressed him about our schools and students to what brought his family to Chesapeake, Dr. Brubaker shares his early impressions and what he’s looking forward to in the year ahead.
Listen today at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧
To help our families navigate the new school year, we’re sharing Peake Parent University webinars from our summer Moving Up series for middle and high schoolers:
🎥 Middle School Seminar: https://youtu.be/z0FUE-b-ZtM
🎥 High School Seminar: https://youtu.be/p-dEm-qAnIg
Thank you to our panelists who shared their time, insights, and expert advice to help our students kick off the year right:
Middle School:
Meredith Smith – Middle School Admin (HMS)
Rachel Dangerfield – Middle School Counselor (DCM)
Kaitlyn Gabriel – Middle School Teacher (OSM)
Caroline Stambaugh – Middle School Student (GBH)
Mike Tribus – Coordinator of Student Activities
High School:
John Close – High School Admin (WBH)
Khia Evans – High School Counselor (WBH)
Carleton Howell – High School Teacher (GFH)
Riley Ming – High School Student (IRH)
Mike Tribus – Coordinator of Student Activities
Here’s to a great school year ahead! 🏫
🎥 Middle School Seminar: https://youtu.be/z0FUE-b-ZtM
🎥 High School Seminar: https://youtu.be/p-dEm-qAnIg
Thank you to our panelists who shared their time, insights, and expert advice to help our students kick off the year right:
Middle School:
Meredith Smith – Middle School Admin (HMS)
Rachel Dangerfield – Middle School Counselor (DCM)
Kaitlyn Gabriel – Middle School Teacher (OSM)
Caroline Stambaugh – Middle School Student (GBH)
Mike Tribus – Coordinator of Student Activities
High School:
John Close – High School Admin (WBH)
Khia Evans – High School Counselor (WBH)
Carleton Howell – High School Teacher (GFH)
Riley Ming – High School Student (IRH)
Mike Tribus – Coordinator of Student Activities
Here’s to a great school year ahead! 🏫
We're Back! We're Vibing! We're ready to Learn! 🎒🚌🏫
📱 Tag us in your first day photos using #FirstDayCPSVA and let's celebrate together!
👏 Here's to the new 2026-2027 school year! #CPSCelebrates
For all back to school info, including printable grade level first day signs, visit: www.cpschools.com/b2s
The first day of school is almost here
Print your sign for photo cheer,
And share a smile to start the year! 🖨️📸😁
Prepare for the #FirstDayCPSVA photo-op by printing our #BacktoSchool signs at www.cpschools.com/b2s
We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday! 🎒
Print your sign for photo cheer,
And share a smile to start the year! 🖨️📸😁
Prepare for the #FirstDayCPSVA photo-op by printing our #BacktoSchool signs at www.cpschools.com/b2s
We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday! 🎒
Only 5 days until the wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round... 🚌
Find your bus route and get set up with the StopFinder app today at cpschools.com/o/cps/page/bus-routes 🚸
For more information on transportation, please visit our transportation page: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/transportation 💻
#FirstDayCPSVA
Student schedules for the upcoming school year are now accessible via ParentVue and StudentVue! 📃
Keep in mind that schedules may be updated before the first day of school, so please check for any changes. For specific questions, contact your school directly. 📞
Only 6 days until #FirstDayCPSVA
Keep in mind that schedules may be updated before the first day of school, so please check for any changes. For specific questions, contact your school directly. 📞
Only 6 days until #FirstDayCPSVA
Here's the dish on school meals for the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎
Families can use SchoolCafe to:
✅ Make meal payments
✅ View menus
✅ Submit free & reduced-price meal applications
✅ Set up auto pay & purchase restrictions
✅ Get low balance alerts
CEP School families: Your students automatically receive FREE school meals! 🎉
Not automatically qualified? Apply today for free/reduced benefits - only one application needed per household.
Paying families: Make sure your SchoolCafe account is ready to go! https://www.schoolcafe.com/CHESAPEAKEPUBLICSCHOOLS
More info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/school-nutrition-services
Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA! 📚
Families can use SchoolCafe to:
✅ Make meal payments
✅ View menus
✅ Submit free & reduced-price meal applications
✅ Set up auto pay & purchase restrictions
✅ Get low balance alerts
CEP School families: Your students automatically receive FREE school meals! 🎉
Not automatically qualified? Apply today for free/reduced benefits - only one application needed per household.
Paying families: Make sure your SchoolCafe account is ready to go! https://www.schoolcafe.com/CHESAPEAKEPUBLICSCHOOLS
More info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/school-nutrition-services
Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA! 📚
Our School Nutrition team is ready to fuel the year with excellence!
Their back-to-school skills and service training yesterday morning including an inspiring keynote from Maureen G.Mulvaney and a reminder that our team serves up much more than meals. ❤️
Everything you need to know about school meals for the new school year is right here on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/school-nutrition-services
For direct access to menus and payments, visit https://www.schoolcafe.com/
We can’t wait to welcome students back to the cafeteria next week! 🍎
8 days until #FirstDayCPSVA!
Their back-to-school skills and service training yesterday morning including an inspiring keynote from Maureen G.Mulvaney and a reminder that our team serves up much more than meals. ❤️
Everything you need to know about school meals for the new school year is right here on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/school-nutrition-services
For direct access to menus and payments, visit https://www.schoolcafe.com/
We can’t wait to welcome students back to the cafeteria next week! 🍎
8 days until #FirstDayCPSVA!
Ready to plan out the school year? We’ve got you! 📅
Our school calendar has all the dates you need: holidays, early dismissals, teacher workdays, etc.
Check it out: https://www.cpschools.com/documents/calendar/490409
Only 8 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
Our school calendar has all the dates you need: holidays, early dismissals, teacher workdays, etc.
Check it out: https://www.cpschools.com/documents/calendar/490409
Only 8 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
Preparing for day one starts early! ☀️
Our bus drivers spent time last week in orientation and safety training to ensure a smooth start to the school year, and now they are ready to roll! 🚌
Thank you for keeping our kids safe and for getting us moving every day!
For information on this year’s bus routes, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/bus-routes
Can’t wait for #FirstDayCPSVA #CPSCelebrates
Our bus drivers spent time last week in orientation and safety training to ensure a smooth start to the school year, and now they are ready to roll! 🚌
Thank you for keeping our kids safe and for getting us moving every day!
For information on this year’s bus routes, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/bus-routes
Can’t wait for #FirstDayCPSVA #CPSCelebrates
Fall registration is officially open for our Adult & Continuing Education programs. We offer tailored pathways for adult learners 18 and older, open to both City of Chesapeake residents and neighboring communities.
Program Options:
- ACE: Adult & Continuing Education
- GED: General Education Development
- ABE: Adult Basic Education
- ELA: English Language Acquisition
- ISAEP: Individual Student Alternative Education Plan
- LPN: Practical Nursing
View the course catalog and enroll online: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/adult-and-continuing-education
We hope to see you in the classroom!
Program Options:
- ACE: Adult & Continuing Education
- GED: General Education Development
- ABE: Adult Basic Education
- ELA: English Language Acquisition
- ISAEP: Individual Student Alternative Education Plan
- LPN: Practical Nursing
View the course catalog and enroll online: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/adult-and-continuing-education
We hope to see you in the classroom!
📚 As we prepare for the upcoming school year, please remember to review the Student Handbook.
You can access it on our website here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks
We are just 12 days away from #FirstDayCPSVA!
Let’s hear it for Western Branch Primary! 🐻👏
They were recognized by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program for their commitment to environmental literacy during the 2025-26 school year.
Shout out to some of the special projects that made it happen:
- Recycling Rangers: Learning and implementing resources to reduce, reuse, and recycle. ♻️
- Bruin Barnyard Bonanza: Hatching and raising baby chickens. 🐣
- Weather Reporting: Student-led video weather broadcasts. ☀️
Congratulations to our WBP students and staff! 👏 #CPSCelebrates
For info on the program, visit: https://dwr.virginia.gov/education/school-recognition/
They were recognized by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program for their commitment to environmental literacy during the 2025-26 school year.
Shout out to some of the special projects that made it happen:
- Recycling Rangers: Learning and implementing resources to reduce, reuse, and recycle. ♻️
- Bruin Barnyard Bonanza: Hatching and raising baby chickens. 🐣
- Weather Reporting: Student-led video weather broadcasts. ☀️
Congratulations to our WBP students and staff! 👏 #CPSCelebrates
For info on the program, visit: https://dwr.virginia.gov/education/school-recognition/
Get back-to-school ready! 📝
Now is the time to ensure all of your child's required vaccinations are up to date! 🗓️
Virginia requires certain vaccines for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade.🔍
Review the requirements and find answers to common health policy questions on our site 💻: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
Only 13 days until #FirstDayCPSVA
Now is the time to ensure all of your child's required vaccinations are up to date! 🗓️
Virginia requires certain vaccines for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade.🔍
Review the requirements and find answers to common health policy questions on our site 💻: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
Only 13 days until #FirstDayCPSVA
