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









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









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/

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










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

Today, we invite everyone to join us and take a bite of a Virginia-grown apple to celebrate! #CPSCelebrates #VACrunch #VAFarmtoSchool

Remember, if you see something, say something.


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!










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

Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates

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! 🎧

🎥 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

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

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

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! 📚

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!










