🚨 Chesapeake Public Schools Closed – Wednesday, February 19, 2025🚨
Due to the potential impact of winter weather, all Chesapeake Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. ❄️
We’re keeping a close eye on the weather and will share updates as needed. Stay safe!
💻 For more info, visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
🏆 Congratulations to Great Bridge Middle School for claiming the top spot at the Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) Speech Tournament!
We’re so proud of all the winners. Keep using your voices to inspire! 🎙️#CPSCelebrates
As a reminder, our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents' Day.
🎨 Chesapeake Public Schools 2025 Virtual Winter Art Show 🎨
Chesapeake Public Schools is proud to present the 2025 Virtual Winter Art Show! Our online galleries showcase incredible student artwork from all grade levels, featuring a wide range of artistic techniques and media. 🖌️🎭🎨
Join us in celebrating our amazing student artists!👏
💻 Explore the virtual galleries using the link below.The galleries are organized by school name:
🔗 https://www.cpschools.com/article/2023462
💙 Sending a GIGANTIC THANK YOU to our amazing School Safety Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, and Chesapeake Police Officers for their dedication to keeping our schools safe! Your dedication to keeping our schools safe and creating a secure, supportive environment means the world to us. We appreciate all that you do! 👏 #CPSCelebrates
✨ Last week, district leaders and community partners took part in a strategic planning workshop that focused on shaping the future of Chesapeake Public Schools. This important work will help develop Empower 2030, our new strategic plan designed to guide our schools, students, and staff toward continued success. We appreciate the collaboration and commitment of everyone involved as we lay the foundation for a strong and innovative future - from vision to impact! #EmpowerCPS
🏆 This past weekend at Deep Creek Middle School, we saw an incredible showcase of innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence at the VEX VIQC Rapid Relay Tournament!
👏 Congratulations to Hugo Owens Middle School’s Next Gen team for winning the Design Award and to Oscar Smith Middle’s Atomkatz for earning the Judge’s Award!
Thank you to all teams, volunteers, and supporters for making this an unforgettable event. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these young innovators! 🚀
🎥 Check out this video of some of the highlights: https://youtu.be/SOz8w50ENZc
🚨 Attention Middle & High Schoolers! 🚨
Feeling overwhelmed with school, extracurriculars, and everything in between? You're not alone! Join us for TEEN SUMMIT on February 22 at Deep Creek HS from 11 AM - 2 PM for an empowering event led by students, for students 📚
🎥 Check out this video from presenters at Grassfield High School who will address "Overcoming High School Burnout: Mastering the Balance Between Success and Stress."
💡 Learn practical tips to stay on top of your academics while taking care of yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=modiecipTeI
📢 We Are Hiring Title 1 TEACHERS! 📢
Are you ready to make a difference? Join our teacher team at aTitle I school!
Hiring Event Details:
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
🗓 Thursday, March 13, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
We are seeking experienced and new teacher candidates for Title I Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School grades.
Why Attend?
✅ Connect with principals & school leaders
✅ Share your resume
✅ Get a chance for on-the-spot interviews!
💻 For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach
Please complete the registration form before March 3, 2025. 🚨Don't miss this opportunity!
🚦Today is the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! 🚸 We’re grateful for some of the best crossing guards in the Commonwealth.
🚏 Join us in thanking these dedicated individuals for keeping our students and our communities safe! 🙌 #CPSCelebrates #CrossingGuardApprecationDay
🚸Congratulations to Matthew Barker of Deep Creek Central for being honored as one of Virginia Department of Transportation's Most Outstanding Crossing Guards of the Year! 🚦
🚏This award highlights his commitment to ensuring the safety of our students. In addition to his role as a crossing guard, Mr. Barker teaches Physical Education and leads the Safety Patrol program at his school. He has also been named Deep Creek Central’s 2025 Teacher of the Year! We are grateful for all he does to protect and support our students. 👏
📢 Tomorrow is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, so don’t forget to thank your crossing guards when you see them! #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
📢 PROJECT SEARCH Information Night! 🌟
If you or someone you know is seeking real-life work experience opportunities for students with disabilities, join us for the Project Search Information Night!
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: The Lifestyle Center at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
🗺 Address: 800 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA
Our one-year program offers:
✅ Extensive skills training
✅ Long-term job coaching
✅ Career exploration
Eligibility Requirements:
🔹 Must be 18 years old at the start of the program
🔹 Must be working towards an Applied Studies Diploma
🔹 Must be willing to work!
Have questions? Contact us at 📞 757-312-4007 or 📧 jillian.dillon@cpschools.com.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more and take the next step toward a bright future! 🌟
📢Middle and High School Students, did you know that not all teachers are adults? It’s true!
⛰️ Come see for yourself at Teen Summit on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Deep Creek High School from 11AM - 2PM. Students from across the city will present a variety of sessions on topics that matter to you. Get ready for a day filled with fun, student-led presentations and activities designed to help you boost your skills and your confidence.
💻 For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420903
🎥 Check out this message from a few of the presenters from Indian River High School: https://youtu.be/7lDTpffdBZI
🌟 Congratulations to Mrs. Karen Black, Assistant Principal at Great Bridge High School, has been honored as the 2025 Outstanding Secondary Assistant Principal by the Virginia Association of Secondary Principals! 👏
With 22 years of dedication to education and 8 years as an Assistant Principal, Mrs. Black has demonstrated passion, leadership and a commitment to excellence in education. This award recognizes Mrs. Black’s dedication to shaping the lives of students, supporting teachers, and fostering a thriving school community.
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Black’s incredible achievement! 🎊 #CPSCelebrates
🌟 This week, February 10-14, our school community is coming together to spread kindness, compassion, and positivity as we celebrate Virginia Kindness Week! 💙
Together we can make a difference one kind gesture at a time. Whether it's a smile, a helping hand, or words of encouragement, every act of kindness matters! ☀️
Let's inspire others to make the world a little brighter! 🌍 #VAKINDNESSWEEK #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
How will YOU spread kindness this week? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
🏫The CPS Department of New Construction will host a public meeting in conjunction with RRMM Architects to discuss the plans for a new elementary school building in the Culpepper Landing neighborhood in Deep Creek. The meeting will be held at Deep Creek High School on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
🚸 The public is welcome to attend this informational meeting. Parents and guardians of students who currently attend Deep Creek Elementary, Deep Creek Central Elementary, Grassfield Elementary, and Cedar Road Elementary will receive an email invitation to attend. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
💻 For more details, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2009799
Earlier today, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton held his second Superintendent’s Community Engagement Council of this school year. Community partners and school leaders gathered to discuss important topics including including state accreditation updates from Dr. Melissa Oliver and insights on the Virginia Literacy Act from Dr. Melissa Goodwin. A special thank you to Victoria L. Proffitt, the City of Chesapeake’s Commissioner of the Revenue Office, for providing the blessing and to Trane for sponsoring the event. ✨ We are thankful for our ongoing collaboration and support from our community. #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS
💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy is Now Accepting Applications! 💻
CVA is open for 2025-2026 enrollment! K-12 students in Chesapeake can learn online (full or part-time) while staying connected to their zoned school for sports, clubs, and activities! 🏫
🗓 Apply by March 10, 2025! Don’t miss out!
🔗 Apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cva/page/about
🔥 Congratulations to Hugo Owens Middle School Works in Progress (WIPs) and Next Gen teams for an incredible performance at the VEX Robotics competition in Richmond this past week. Both teams stayed in the Top 10 throughout all 5 qualifying rounds, securing their spots as finalists!
🏆 Hugo's Next Gen took home the Teamwork Champions Award AND won the main event, officially qualifying for the State Championship in March! They’ll be competing for a chance to make it to the World Championships! 🌎
Way to go, teams! 🎉
📢 Catch more action this Saturday February 8, 2025 as Hugo Owens Middle joins teams from across Virginia VEX VIQC Rapid Relay Tournament at Deep Creek Middle School. The event kicks off at 9:30 AM. Come out and cheer on these amazing teams!
🎟️For more information visit- https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36512128
⚒️ Career and technical education, or CTE, prepares students for high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers by offering them a pathway to certification through classroom learning, hands-on experiences, and work based opportunities. 🖥️
🚗 CTE Month® takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs. 🥽
👏 Thank you to all of our CTE teachers across the city. You make a difference! #CPSCelebrates
💻 Check out the courses we offer and other information about our programs: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2008340
