🌟🎒 We're Back! The hallways are filled with excitement and happy faces! Everyone's ready for an outstanding year!

📱 Tag us in your first day photos using #FirstDayCPSVA and let's celebrate together!

👏 Here's to the new 2025-2026 school year! #CPSCelebrates

 💻 Download and print these #FirstDayCPSVA grade-level signs at https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school

29 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🐺 #BackToSchool is trending and we’re all about it!

Our student interns Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray taught our administrators the wolf dance! Dance with us into an incredible new school year! #BacktoSchoolVA #FirstDayCPSVA #WolfDanceCPS

🎥 See the video here: https://youtu.be/3bqgcOihw_k
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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👀 As the current school year is set to begin on Tuesday, we want to remind everyone of the importance of See Something, Say Something. For this purpose, we have implemented the CPS Report Line.

💻 For all the details, please visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/cps-report-line

4 days until #FirstDayCPSVA #BacktoSchoolVA
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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✨ #BackToSchool isTrending and "it's giving FIT CHECK!"

These students and teachers are bringing their A-game with these fits! Watch as they break down their looks and spill the tea on their style choices! 💅

🎥 See the video here: https://youtu.be/E6iYjy0j7d8

Clearly, students and teachers are ready for the new school year! Are you?
What’s your first day fit? 📸

#CPSCelebrates #BacktoSchoolVA #FirstdayCPSVA #FitCheckCPS
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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👏 A huge THANK YOU to the more than 175 service members who visited 39 of our schools yesterday for the 9th annual Servicing Our Schools event that helped our educators get ready for the #FirstDayCPSVA! 📚
We are grateful for our strong partnership with NSA Hampton Roads, Northwest Annex, and appreciate the leadership of Command Master Chief William Palmer and Commanding Officer Captain Matthew Olson. 🇺🇸 Your time, dedication, and service make a difference for our staff, students, and community. #CPSCelebrates #Empower2030
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Volunteers smiling together with the GBMS administration.
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🚍 This year, Chesapeake Public Schools is rolling out STOPFINDER, a new transportation routing system for all schools! 📱Stopfinder gives families secure, real-time access to their student’s bus schedule.

📧 Families will get an email to activate their account. Be sure to accept the invite so you don’t miss the latest bus route updates. Your contact information must be up to date in ParentVue to receive the email. For more information, please visit our transportation page: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/transportation

Only 6 days until #FirstDayCPSVA
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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💬 Have a back-to-school question or something you’d like to share? Let’s Talk! is a simple way to reach us anytime. Just pick a topic, and your message will go to the right person.

And it’s not just for back-to-school, use Let’s Talk! any time you have a question, comment, concern, or feedback during the school year. 💙

We’re here to listen and respond as best we can.💙 Look for the Let’s Talk! button on our website! https://www.cpschools.com/

6 days until #FirstdayCPSVA #CPSCelebrates #BacktoSchoolVA #EmpowerCPS


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!

⚠️ Please note that schedules may be updated before the first day of school, so remember to check for any changes. For specific questions, contact your school directly.

👉Only 7 days until #FirstDayCPSVA
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🍎 School Meal Info for 2025-2026! 🍎

Get ready for the new 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

Community Eligibility Provision (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.

Make sure your SchoolCafe account is ready to go!

More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1732171

Only 8 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA! 📚✏️

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📅 Planning ahead for the school year? Our school calendar has all the dates you need: holidays, early dismissals, teacher workdays, etc.

💻 Check it out: https://www.cpschools.com/documents/calendar/490409

🤗 Only 12 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

Chesapeake Public Schools is looking to dedicated individuals to fill the following positions:
🔑 Locksmith
🌱 Groundskeeper II

✅ Explore these opportunities and more at https://www.cpschools.com/careers

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📚 Before school starts, don’t forget to review the Student Handbook. It is available to review on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks

When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document.

Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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💻 Get ready for school! DOWNLOAD OUR APP and stay in the loop!

CPSCHOOLSVA App users get priority notifications for:
📱School & district news
📱 Important reminders
📱 Real-time updates

Don't miss out! Get the app now: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app

Just 14 days until #FirstDayCPSVA! 📚
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🎒 Today, we welcomed our new teachers to Chesapeake Public Schools. They came from near and far, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and positive energy. This morning's kickoff with speaker Michael Bonner had everyone hyped and ready to make this school year absolutely fantastic!📚
#InspireCPS #FirstDayCPSVA
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📚 BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Student Verification! ✅

Before the school year begins, all families must complete online student verification through ParentVUE.

➡️Update contact information
➡️Set emergency contacts
➡️Review opt-out preferences
➡️Stay connected with school updates

⚡Complete this step today TODAY, so you don't miss important communications from your school and district!

💻 Get all the details on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618

🗓️ Only 15 days until #FirstDayCPSVA
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🏆Ready to cheer on our 2025-2026 student-athletes? All middle and high school games now require digital tickets through GoFan!

✨ What's included:
➡️Mobile tickets for every home AND away game
➡️Annual passes for unlimited regular season games across Chesapeake
➡️Easy sharing via email or text
➡️Skip the ticket booth lines!

🎯 Get your tickets and find all the details on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/athletics-student-activities

⏰ Just 16 days until #FirstDayCPSVA - let the season begin!
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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⏰ Register Now for Adult Education Fall Classes!⏰

We are proud to offer several Adult and Continuing Education courses for anyone at least 18 years old. City of Chesapeake Government residents and non-residents are encouraged to enroll.

Don't wait - registration for Adult Education courses closes Tuesday, September 2nd!

Whether you're working toward your high school equivalency, building English language skills, or exploring new career training, we have programs designed to help you succeed.

➡️ Multiple course options available
➡️ Online and in-person registration available

📚 View the complete Fall 2025 Course Catalog and register at: https://www.cpschools.com/page/adult-and-continuing-education
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📚We are so proud of our amazing K-8 students who are hard at work with their summer learning bags! 📚

From math problems at the kitchen table to reading adventures on the back porch, our students are keeping their minds sharp and ready for the new school year! 🧠

A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and families who shared these photos with us. Seeing our students engaged in learning during summer break fills our hearts! ❤️

Keep up the fantastic work! You're showing everyone what dedication and love of learning looks like! 🎓 #InspireCPS
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📚 Back-to-school season is here, make sure your child is ready!

Virginia requires certain vaccines for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. Now’s the perfect time to double-check that your child’s immunizations are up to date.

🔍 Review the requirements here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/

💻 Find answers to common health policy questions on our site: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📢 DRILL REMINDER: Chesapeake Public Schools and the City of Chesapeake will hold a Public Safety Training Exercise at Deep Creek Middle School (1955 Deal Dr) and Deep Creek High School (2900 Margaret Booker Dr) TOMORROW - Thursday, August 14 - for most of the day. You'll likely see more emergency vehicles and activity than usual in the area. This is simply a planned training exercise for our first responders and school/city staff to practice emergency procedures. No cause for concern, just routine preparation! 🚨
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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