Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
💙Happy Family Engagement Month! When families and schools team up, it leads to amazing progress in student achievement. 💙
🍿🎥Join us TONIGHT for Family Engagement Movie Night at Hugo Owens Middle School at 6:30 P.M. Let’s celebrate together! 🎞️🎬
💻 Visit our website to learn more or connect with our Office of Family and Community Engagement: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420459
🍂 This November, join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month—also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month! 🍂
🎉 It’s a time to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native communities, recognize their invaluable contributions, and learn more about their incredible resilience and strength in the face of unique challenges.
Let’s come together to raise awareness and appreciation for Native cultures! #CPSCelebrates
For more information and resources, visit: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
💛🖤 Congratulations to the Hugo Owens Middle School Girls Soccer Team on becoming the 2024 Chesapeake Middle School League Champions! 💛🖤
🏆 After a hard fought match with the Jolliff Jaguars, they took home the trophy with a 2-1 win!
#CPSCelebrates
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice:
JOIN US:
When: Nov 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IEP ROAD MAP
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
🚸 Come learn about Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. The first workshop in this series will be offered on November 13.
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=34990922
🎉 Congratulations to the Hickory Middle School Softball Team! 🥎 They’ve just secured their 8th consecutive CMSL Softball Tournament Championship and their 14th overall! 💪 Way to go, team! 🏆👏 #CPSCelebrates
Last night, Indian River High School hosted this year's Chesapeake Public Schools College Fair! 🎓🚀
Students and families connected with colleges, explored opportunities offered by different schools, talked to admissions representatives and took steps towards chasing their dreams! Thank you to all of the colleges, universities and families that came out to make it such a memorable evening, and to Indian River High and the ACCESS College Foundation for hosting!🌟📚🏫 #InspireCPS
🧬🖥️🌍 Join us for the Academy Information Night!
🏫 This in-person event is open to all students (& their families) interested in applying to one of our high school academies.
💻 For more information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33394933
🏑🏈🏐 The VHSL presents the “Stay in the Game” award to schools that complete a school year without any player or coach ejections. Last week, Hickory High School was recognized for achieving this distinction!
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Weingand, Principal, and Pat Troia, Athletic Director, for their outstanding leadership and commitment to sportsmanship! 🎉
🚍To wrap up Bus Safety Week we want to share exciting news! This summer, we opened our brand new transportation facility. We’re now equipped to service our school buses more efficiently than ever.
Take a look inside with this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEILB0msNsA
🏫 Thank you to everyone who attended our most recent Student Teacher Meet and Greet hosted at our School Administration Building. We love meeting aspiring teachers and sharing what makes Chesapeake Public Schools a great choice for new and experienced educators. ♥️
🚸 We'd love to see you start your career with us! Apply online: http://cpschools.com/teach
Thank you to BusPatrol for helping us celebrate National School Bus Safety Week in Chesapeake! Their team members stopped by G. A. Treakle Elementary School earlier this week to share important bus safety tips with our third graders. 🚌 #CPSCelebrates #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek
See the full story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJkV41UGKMk
🎙🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Jeffrey Faust, our Chief Technology Innovation Officer, explores how we are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence in our schools. He shares AI’s practical applications, addressing how it helps streamline teacher workloads, while also touching on critical considerations such as data privacy and the ethical implications of AI in learning environments. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of education technology and the importance of equipping students and teachers with the skills and best practices needed to thrive in a future shaped by AI. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platforms or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified!
⚒️ Over the past two days, 8th graders from across the city got hands-on at the 3rd annual Worlds of Work Career Expo at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 🏢
🏗️ This interactive experience gave students a chance to explore high-demand careers in Hampton Roads. ⚙️
#InspireCPS
🚌 Thank you to all of our incredible bus drivers who get our students to and from school safely each day.
😎 Send a message of gratitude to your driver using our online form:
https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/FormBuilder/#/Dialogue?k=PR9D1FN6Z4DLT@WN6Z4DLT@DY4Z4D4LT
⛳️ Check out this story featuring Deep Creek High School freshman Demi Mahiai🌟
🏆She's on par for greatness and driving her way to a bright future in golf!
🎥https://www.13newsnow.com/video/sports/golf/athlete-of-the-week-demi-mahiai/291-4e705e40-fb79-4619-be74-7af462935913
🌟 Last week, DECA leaders from all seven high schools gathered at Grassfield High for their Fall Leadership Conference. These future leaders and entrepreneurs are gaining the skills they need in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. 💼🌍 #InspireCPS
🚌 This week is School Bus Safety Awareness Week! 🚍
Let’s drive home the importance of keeping our kids safe. 🛑 Do you know when to put the brakes on for a stopped school bus?
🎥Check out these tips from Bus Patrol: https://youtu.be/x2W3VjO85P0
This Disability Month, we would like to thank our incredible Occupational and Physical Therapists for empowering our students to achieve their physical and emotional independence. Your dedication makes a real difference! 💙 #InspireCPS
