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🚨 WE'RE HIRING INTERPRETERS! 🚨 Chesapeake Public Schools is looking for skilled Interpreters to join our team! 🌟 📍 Apply today and make a difference! 🔗 www.cpschools.com/careers

🎉 We are excited to introduce February’s Power of the Peake winners! 🌟 SUPPORT: Tina Castleton – Account Clerk, Student Activities & Facility Use 🌟 TEACH: Sarah Salamino – Technology Innovation Coach, Oscar Smith Middle School 🌟 LEAD: Jatauné Jones – Director, Professional & Organizational Development Their hard work, passion, and dedication leave a lasting impact on our district! 💙🩶 Want to learn more about this month’s winners or submit a nomination? Click here 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employee-recognition #PowerOfThePeake #CPSCelebrates

Join us for the Multicultural Talent Showcase at Deep Creek High School on Thursday, March 6! 🎭🎶 🌍 This FREE event will showcase a variety of multicultural performances and valuable community resources. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and be inspired! It’s sure to be an evening filled with culture, community, and creativity. 🌺💫 🔗For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420904

📢 Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice! 🗓 When? March 11 ⏰ Time? 6:30 PM 📍 Where? School Admin Building 🎯 Topic of Discussion: I'm Determined: Transition & Inclusion Join us for an important conversation about empowering students with disabilities through transition planning and inclusion! 🔗 Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee

Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice! JOIN US: When: March 11 Time: 6:30pm Where: School Administration Building TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Science of Reading For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee

💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake. 📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025. 🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420

❤️February 10-14, 2025, was Virginia Kindness Week and several of our students and staff were selected as Virginia Kindness Ambassadors by the Virginia Department of Education! These individuals engage in positive actions, inspire others, and lead with purpose every day. For a list of the 2025 Kindness Ambassador Recipients visit: https://5il.co/382nw Thank you for leading by example and inspiring others through your compassion and generosity. 💙#CPSCelebrates #VAisforKindness #VAKindnessAmbassador

📢 We're Hiring: Administrator of School Planning 📢 📕 We are looking for an Administrator of School Planning to manage student enrollment projections, facility planning, and attendance zone analysis. This position plays a key role in ensuring our schools have the space and resources needed to support students and staff. 💻 If you have experience in public administration, urban planning, or a related field, apply today: https://cpschools.com/careers

🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️ Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻 🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed. 🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency ❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️

❄️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day❄️ Due to severe winter weather, Chesapeake Public Schools will shift to asynchronous remote learning on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 💻 All school buildings & offices will be closed. We’re closely monitoring the weather and will share updates as needed. Stay safe! ❄️ 🔗 For more details, visit www.cpschools.com/emergency

🥇 Victory Speech! 🥇 Congratulations to the Indian River High School Speech Team for securing 1st place overall at the VHSL 2025 Regional Tournament! 🏆Your talent and powerful voices stole the spotlight, and we couldn’t be prouder! 👏 Way to shine! 🌟#CPSCelebrates

🚨 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!