We are proud to announce that 100% of our schools are now officially Project ADAM Heart Safe Schools! ❤️

Chesapeake is only the 11th school district in Virginia to earn this achievement. Since our first designation at Indian River High School in 2024, our schools have expanded AED access, established trained Cardiac Emergency Response Teams, and run hands-on drills district-wide. 👏

We would like to thank Shannon Filer from our Office of Health Services, our incredible school nurses, the Project ADAM team, and our local EMS response team for their hard work and dedication to make this happen. ❤️ #CPSCelebrates
about 7 hours ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Staff practices with AED
Staff celebrates Heart Safe Achievement
Staff celebrates Heart Safe Achievement
Staff celebrates Heart Safe Achievement
Staff practices with AED
Staff celebrates Heart Safe Achievement
Staff celebrates Heart Safe Achievement
Staff celebrates Heart Safe Achievement
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Truit Intermediate Staff celebrates Heart Safe Achievement
In celebration of Virginia Farm to School Week, Triple-R Ranch hosted “Farm Day,” where first grade students participated in a day of learning about the process of getting healthy and homegrown food from farm to school.

Students also took hayrides, picked pumpkins, met farm animals, and learned how crops grow. The day was well organized, informative, and most of all fun! What an excellent way to celebrate Farm to School Week. 🚜🍎🎃
#CPSCelebrates
1 day ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
student picking out her pumpkin in patch
students and teachers smile happily from the back of a hayride
students are in awe as they learn about farm reptiles
Ranch worker teaches students about life on the farm
student meets and pets a rooster
students pet a smiling goat
two students work together to draw insects
students look on from hay ride
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the Cafeteria Circus and celebrate National School Lunch Week! 🎪

Prepare to be dazzled as our amazing School Nutrition Staff dishes out nutritious meals and daily fun to power student success. 🍿

Welcome to the greatest lunch show on Earth! 🌍 #CPSCelebrates

For more information, including our menus visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/school-nutrition-services/
2 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Taking care of “Our People!”💙 Our Open Enrollment Benefits Fair was a big success, providing our employees the opportunity to connect with benefits providers and explore resources that support their health and well-being. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Looking for your next career opportunity, with benefits that support you along the way? Join us at our One Stop Job Fair on October 28, 2026, to explore career opportunities with our educational family! Visit cpschools.com/careers to learn more! hashtag#CPSCelebrates hashtag#EmpowerCPS

2 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Employee speaking with a benefits provider at the Open Enrollment Fair.
Employee smiling at the Benefits Open Enrollment Fair with resources to help them.
Employee working with a Benefits specialist.
The Department of Benefits together at the Benefits Fair.
A provider speaking with an employee about resources they have.
An employee and benefits specialist speaking together about benefit options.
Employee speaking with a benefits provider at the Open Enrollment Fair.
Benefits providers and employee smiling and lauging together.
Marathon Health providers together at the benefits fair.
An employee welcoming people to the fair.

Current students in grade 8 can APPLY NOW for one (or more) of our four high school academies! 

Applications are open October 9 - October 30. 

For more information and to access the application, please visit our website: cpschools.com/academies 

Interested in learning more? Check out our virtual information night on October 13, 2026. More information here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=65029117


5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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We are celebrating #VAFarmtoSchool Week by participating in the "Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth!"

Today, we invite everyone to join us and take a bite of a Virginia-grown apple to celebrate! #CPSCelebrates #VACrunch #VAFarmtoSchool
6 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Image of board members and Cabinet memebers biting into an apple happily
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.
13 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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
13 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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!
21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
SCA students playing a leadership role playing game.
Administrators participaing and having fun at the SCA citywide leaderhsip event.
SCA leaders and members smiling together at the school administration building.
SCA members working on leadership strategies.
SCA member speaking with the group.
SCA members working on leadership strategies.
SCA members in a leadership activity having fun.
SCA members presenting their activity results to the group.
SCA members writing on a paper.
SCA member and the Superintendent speaking with one another.
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
23 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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
29 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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
30 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🎙️ 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! 🎧

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Amplified: Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker - Dr. Brubaker speaking on the mic.
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! 🏫
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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teacher teaching class

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

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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! 🎒
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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! 📚
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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!
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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SNS workers prepare for new school year by participating in training
SNS workers prepare for new school year
SNS workers prepare for new school year
SNS workers prepare for new school year with motivational speaker
SNS workers prepare for new school year by participating in training
SNS workers prepare for new school year by participating in training
SNS workers prepare for new school year by participating in training
SNS workers prepare for new school year by participating in training