Congratulations, Class of 2024! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates
Join us next week as we honor graduates from all seven of our high schools at Chartway Arena, Old Dominion University, from June 12-14, 2024. With the support of our district partners, WHRO, all of our seven graduation ceremonies will be live-streamed on our district YouTube channel and WHRO Livestream. Visit https://www.cpschools.com/graduation for graduation ceremony details, including digital resources, photo galleries, and more!
🎓 Great Bridge High School – June 12 (4:00 p.m.)
🎓 Western Branch High School – June 12 (7:30 p.m.)
🎓 Deep Creek High School – June 13 (4:00 p.m.)
🎓 Oscar F. Smith School – June 13 (7:30 p.m.)
🎓 Indian River School – June 14 (9:30 a.m.)
🎓 Hickory High School – June 14 (12:45 p.m.)
🎓 Grassfield High School – June 14 (4:30 p.m.)
🌟 Earlier this week, we celebrated our School Nutrition Services team at their annual end-of-year awards ceremony and banquet at Indian River High School.🍽 🎉 It was an incredible evening, and an opportunity to honor the outstanding team members who have gone above and beyond to nourish our students and support our school communities. 🍎#CPSCelebrates
Awards and recognitions presented included The Food Safety Recognition Award, The Above and Beyond Award, Years of Service, and more! A huge congratulations to all our award winners. Your hard work and commitment make a significant difference every day. Here's to another year of success and service excellence! 🏆 #CPSCelebrates
Last night, graduating seniors from Deep Creek High School's Science and Medicine Academy were honored and recognized at their academy graduation! 🎓🎉🌟
Over 50 seniors walked the stage, received their medals and certificates, and got to enjoy a reception with their friends, classmates and families. We are so proud of our Science and Medicine Academy graduates and we are excited to see what the future holds for you! #CPSCelebrates
After 31 years of service to the Deep Creek High School Hornets, teacher, coach, and long-time athletic director Mr. T. Benjamin "Benny" Polk was celebrated last night with the dedication of the school gymnasium in his honor! 💜 🏀🏈⚾ Congratulations, Mr. Polk! #CPSCelebrates
This past Friday, we celebrated our 2024 Project Search graduates! 🎓🎉
Project SEARCH is a collaboration with Chesapeake Regional Healthcare and other area partners to offer valuable on-the-job training to students with disabilities. Along with their internship work, the program provides skills training, career exploration and interview coaching in order to prepare participants for employment opportunities. Many of our graduates have already secured jobs in and around our community. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished this year! #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
Today, at Deep Creek Central Elementary School, fifth-grader Gabriella Caraballo was presented with the national AAA Auto Club Enterprises Lifesaving Medal for her quick-thinking actions that prevented another student from injury during morning drop-off. 🎖 💜
Earlier this year, Gabriella used her training as part of the School Safety Patrol to save a classmate's life. 🦺 Safety Patrol Advisor and teacher Mr. Matthew Barker nominated her for this national award.
Gabriella was one of only two students in the country to earn the prestigious medal and is the first in the Hampton Roads area since 1977! The award was established in 1949 by AAA to recognize Patrollers for heroic acts. #CPSCelebrates
The @grassfield_hs Girls Outdoor Track team secured their first Class 6 @VHSL_ Championship in school history this weekend! 🏆🐻
The team was led by Sophomore Sophie Rambo, who secured top finishes in the 100, 200, and 400-meter dashes. 🥇 Congratulations! #CPSCelebrates
🎙 🎧 It’s time to hear from our graduates! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
In this episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we spoke with a graduating senior from each of our high schools as they reflected on their time with Chesapeake Public Schools. They shared their memorable moments and future endeavors, heartfelt shout-outs, and advice for future high school students. Listen at https://cpschools.com/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!
👏 Thanks again to the seniors below who were featured in this episode! 🎉
Myrin Nixon ➡ Great Bridge High School
Natalie Lawson ➡ Deep Creek High School
Ben Ricks ➡ Western Branch High School
Ashley Bell ➡ Indian River High School
Will Cozart ➡ Hickory High School
Isabelle Michalski ➡ Grassfield High School
Aaliyah Price ➡ Oscar Smith High School
👉 Don't forget to visit: https://cpschools.com/graduation for information about all of our graduation ceremonies! Congratulations to the entire Class of 2024!🎉
💛💙 Earlier this week, seventh-grade students at Oscar Smith Middle School participated in a "Futures Day!" 🐯 Coordinated by history teacher Mr. Thomas Fulcher, students could see various careers through hands-on and authentic learning experiences. 🥼🚔🚒🧪 #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
👏 Thank you to all of the "Futures Day" presenters who visited the Tigers and shared their expertise!
Congratulations to the more than 70 students from the Chesapeake Career Center who committed to entering the workforce last night during the annual Career Signing Day at Tidewater Community College! 🎉🖊📝🎈
They were joined by their future employers, instructors, family, and friends to celebrate signing their letters of intent. Employment contracts included 911 dispatchers, firefighters, healthcare providers, cosmetology specialists, and other roles in many careers. We are so proud of our students for choosing to start their careers and make an impact in our community. 🚒👩⚕️💅👨🔧👷♀️
We also recognized seven students, one from each high school, with the J. A. Cotton Career Scholar Award. These students each received $1,000 to help them jumpstart their professional futures. Thank you to the Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation for sponsoring these awards! #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates
You can view the full photo album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y3LgXtjcP9T8N4wD9
🎓 SENIORS ➡ TEACHERS! 🍎
As part of our Teachers for Tomorrow and Early Childhood Education programs, our HR and @Chesapeake_CTE teams surprised 4️⃣2️⃣ seniors at their schools with guaranteed teaching contracts! 🎉 Congratulations to this year’s recipients! 👏 #CPSCelebrates
Tiffany Britt is a WAVY TV 10 Excellent Educator! 🎉
Brett Hall stopped by @wbmbruins to see the great things happening in her science classroom! 🔬🧪 Watch here: www.wavy.com/excellent-educators/excellent-educator-tiffany-britt-embraces-modern-teaching-methods-in-chesapeake/
Multilingual students from @OscarSmithHigh were featured in the book "Growing Language and Literacy." Alongside their teacher, Holly Sawyer, they share their experiences using technology, team-building, and problem-solving as part of English language acquisition. 📚 #InspireCPS
Congratulations to seven of our outstanding seniors, one from each high school, who were presented with $2,000 scholarships from the Cavalier Auto Group last week!
Thank you for supporting our students and for your partnership with the @cpsef. #CPSCelebrates
Students from the @cpkcareercenter Welding and Collision Repair classes presented Dr. Cotton with benches, herons, and a personalized parking sign. 🥽🚘
Their work will be on display outside the new School Administration Building on Kristina Way, scheduled to open this summer.
Congratulations to Western Branch High School senior Analiese Guzman! Analiese's artwork won 1st place in Congressman Bobby Scott's Third Congressional District Art Competition. 🥇 Her winning artwork will be on display for a year at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. 🎨🎉
HAT'S OFF TO YOU! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates
Some of our leadership team stopped by to thank custodial, school plants, school nutrition, warehouse, and bus maintenance staff. Special thanks to the @cpsef and Barnyard Hat Company for helping us recognize these valued employees!
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the second and final public forum hosted by the School Safety Taskforce last night! 🛡 We appreciate the community's involvement and support in these critical discussions. Together, we are building a safer environment for our children.🙌
👉 🔗 Community members are always welcome to share their questions or concerns through our “Let’s Talk” platform here: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?k=WN6Z4DLT and be sure to visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/safety-and-security for more information and resources regarding school safety and security.
🇺🇸 Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. ❤🤍💙 #MemorialDay
Our schools and offices will be closed from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024.
Keira Stewart is graduating from @grassfieldhs next month and wants to be a French interpreter. As a visually impaired student, Kiera and her chorus teacher have worked together so she can also embrace her love of music!
Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrtBAgLYIkg
