Just a reminder that Friday, March 8, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
Surf's Up with School Breakfast! 🌊
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the National School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day. 🍎🥣🍞 #NSBW24
Happy School Social Work Week! Let's celebrate the incredible impact of school social workers who support our students and families. From addressing truancy to providing emotional support, their dedication has shaped education. #SchoolSocialWorkWeek #PearlsOfWisdom
¡Es tiempo de celebrar! 🎉This week, we also celebrate National Foreign Language Week! Learning languages promotes friendship! ♥ It's a great time to celebrate world languages and the importance and benefits of being multilingual. 🌎 #NFLW24 #CPSCelebrates
March is Music in Our Schools Month! Join us to say THANK YOU to the dedicated music educators who help our students express their creativity through music in school! 🎼🎺🎻🎙
Did you have a music teacher you loved in school? Send them a shoutout in the comments ⏬
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.
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! 📚
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)
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/
🎙 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
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
As a reminder, our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents' Day.
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
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
