To wrap up #CTEMonth yesterday, over 150 juniors and seniors from across the district participated in our job shadowing experience! They had a chance to “Take a Peake” at exciting career opportunities across Hampton Roads! 🦷⚖📚🚗
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
We join the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) to celebrate Equity in Education Month. Everyone has an important role in creating a school climate where all students receive the resources they need to be prepared for a successful future! #CPSCelebrates
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! ✈ Congrats to Nicholas Bates from Grassfield High School and Dameon Love from Deep Creek High School for being selected to attend the exclusive Air Force JROTC Flight Academy. The program's goal is to encourage high school youth to pursue aviation careers.
Our 2nd Annual Teen Summit was a huge success! ⛰
Special thanks to our FACE team and to our presenters, volunteers, and community members who attended to share your time with our teens and their families! 👏👏#CPSCelebrates
📷's: Ashlynn Caylor (OSH) and Katelynn Diehl (GBH)
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
Congratulations to Jolliff Middle School for winning the 2023-2024 Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) Debate Tournament! 🎉🏆 This marks their 3rd consecutive win led by their sponsor, Mr. Ryan Brown. Way to go, Jags! #CPSCelebrates
Are you looking for ways to support your young reader? Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. for our Supporting Literacy at Home webinar. 📚
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSupportingLiteracy
🎉 We encourage you to attend Oscar Smith High School TONIGHT for a spectacular evening of culture, music, and art as they proudly present "Unity & Melody: Celebrating African American Heritage" in honor of Black History Month! 🌟
📅 Date: February 22, 2024
🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Oscar Smith High School
This FREE event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family for an unforgettable night!
🍽️ Enjoy light refreshments before the show, and then celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the world of arts. 🎶
🔗 Learn more about this year's theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” here: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/
Check out these incredible displays from across our district celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth24! 👏🏿🎉
We even see Mr. Craig Mills, the first African American principal of B. M. Williams Primary, being honored in the hallways of his former school. #CPSCelebrates
🎙 NEW podcast episode alert! 🎧Listen today at 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or your favorite podcast platforms.
Christine Sperelakis-Babb, Coordinator of College Readiness, and Holly Desteli of Tidewater Community College guide us through a better understanding of our dual enrollment program. They share how dual enrollment not only accelerates academic achievement but also paints a clearer path for students stepping into higher education. Tune in as they unravel the benefits of dual enrollment, from earning college credits to gaining a head start on career-focused certificates. 🎓 #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline
Congratulations to all of our students who competed in the Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) Forensics Tournament! 🎉 Great Bridge Middle School was the team champion, but several other schools had outstanding showings in various categories! #CPSCelebrates
As a reminder, our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Join us and our partners for a webinar on February 21st at 6:30 p.m. as we address the mental health crisis and explore solutions to promote the overall mental well-being of students. Register to attend online: http:://tinyurl.com/CPSFORUMPART2
Last week, the Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly visited Indian River Middle School and shared an amazing message with our Braves! The goal of the interactive program is to encourage students to believe in themselves and remember, that no matter what happened yesterday, today we can all decide that tomorrow will be beautiful! ♥ ☀
Join us at our Title I Teacher Meet and Greet Hiring Event on March 7, 2024, at Oscar Smith Middle School!
New and experienced teachers are invited to learn about the resources, opportunities, and benefits of working with us. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/Title1Teach
🚸 Last week we celebrated National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day and we are thrilled to share that two of our crossing guards have been named 2023’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards! 🎉
Congratulations to Gloria Query, from Crestwood Middle and Treakle Elementary, and Barbara Beniamino from Butts Road Intermediate and Butts Road Primary. They are only two of six crossing guards in the state to be awarded this honor. Thank you and all of our crossing guards for keeping our students safe every day and making a positive impact in our community! Learn more about these wonderful crossing guards by visiting: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about/programs/safe-routes/crossing-guard-appreciation-day/
📚 Western Branch Intermediate recently received a $5000 grant from the Dollar Bank Foundation to purchase a book vending machine! #CPSCelebrates
In collaboration with their PTA, the vending machine is stocked with incredible books full of adventures. The machine promotes positive behavior and encourages students to earn tokens for their favorite books. In addition to reinforcing positive behavior, students are also fostering a love of reading and language development. 🌟 #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on Feb. 20 at Indian River High School. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
