Morgan joined to gain work experience, technical skills, and insight into workplace professionalism. She enjoyed video editing, taking photos at the Empower Leadership Conference, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at Coast Live.
Both Amelia and Morgan exceeded expectations, producing amazing content and making a real impact on our communications work. We are so proud of all they accomplished!
Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
📅 August 13 TODAY!
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
🕑 11:00am - 2:00pm
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
This summer, in partnership with the United Way, Chesapeake Preschool Initiative launched the "Bridge to Kindergarten" - a pilot summer learning program for preschool students! ✏️📝🌞
By using data-driven instruction, the program focuses on family engagement, hands-on learning, and real-life experiences and aims to extend and enrich each student's educational journey. 💫🏫🎒
#InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
🎉 Celebrating leadership that changes lives! The Excellence in Educational Leadership Award celebrates leaders who create lasting change in education.
Our secondary recipient has raised the bar for educational excellence and become a beacon of inspiration for both educators and students alike. Join us in honoring Principal Dr. Donna Weingand of Hickory High School as this year's Excellence in Educational Leadership Award winner for Chesapeake Public Schools!
#CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
🎉 Honoring outstanding leadership! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kristin Rankin from Norfolk Highlands Primary for receiving the Elementary School Excellence in Educational Leadership Award !
Celebrated at last week's Empower General Conference, Dr. Rankin exemplifies what it means to create positive change, implementing innovative solutions that help ALL students flourish. Thank you for your dedication and for showing others the way forward! #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Meet Tyanna Hodges, a rising senior at Oscar Smith High School, who is gaining real classroom experience through our Grow Our Own internship program.
Tyanna interned as a teacher assistant, working primarily with Kindergarten students. She supported student learning, helped with assessments and assignments, and assisted teachers with grading and paperwork. She chose this internship to explore different learning styles, gain insight into classroom management, and grow her skills as a future educator! Tyanna hopes to pursue a Master’s in Elementary Education and ultimately earn a guaranteed contract with Chesapeake Public Schools! 👏 💬 “My experience has been nothing but wonderful. I bonded with so many students and they all were so loving.” Thank you, Tyanna, for your passion, heart, and dedication! 🌟
Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
That's a wrap on the 2025 Empower Leadership Conference! Our leaders have completed their pre-flight training and are now CLEARED FOR LAUNCH into the new school year! 🌟
From mission briefings to navigation training, our lead astronauts are equipped with all systems GO for a fantastic year ahead!
🏆 SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Conference Borough Challenge champions - WESTERN BRANCH! They claimed victory and earned the coveted spirit stick!
T-minus 25 days to liftoff! 🛸#EmpowerCPS 🚀
ReNaya Williams is a rising senior at Grassfield High School who participated in the Grow Our Own internship program this summer. 🌱 She worked in the Department of School Plants. When asked if she thought the program was a good opportunity to explore future career paths, she answered, "Yes, it was a great experience!” She added that she enjoyed the hard work required to complete each job and appreciated the work experience she gained. #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
✨ Post made by Department of Communications Student Intern: Morgan McCray
✨ All aboard! Thank you to the families that attended our Get on the Bus event at the Chesapeake Conference Center. 🚌 Hosted by our Family and Community Engagement team, we were able to bring families together for free school supplies, free sports physicals, free immunizations, enrollment support, an opportunity to meet the administrators from each school, and more to ensure students are prepared for the #FirstDayCPSVA. 🎒📚 Special thanks to our wonderful community partners for ensuring our students are healthy, active, engaged, and ready to "Get on the Bus." 🙌🌟
✨ Post made by Communications Department student intern Amelia Goodwin
🎉 Congratulations to our #Classof2025 summer graduates! Your resilience and commitment to your education paid off and we could not be more proud! From all of us at Chesapeake Public Schools, we celebrate your success and wish you the very best on your next chapter. 🎓 #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
✨ Post created by Dept. of Communications Student Intern: Morgan McCray
🌟Grow Our Own Spotlight: Marcy Stambaugh, a rising junior at Great Bridge High! 🌟
🌱 Marcy is working with the Department of New Construction as a paid intern through our Grow Our Own program that equips our students with applicable work experience and gives them a foundation to build their careers upon.
💬 Marcy stated:
✨ “It was a great experience to explore future careers because you get a lot of time to learn and to explore.”
✨ “My favorite part of the internship was looking through building plans and then going to see the exact building from the plan in real life. It was super cool to see how everything was executed.”🌱 We’re so proud to have someone as hardworking and creatively-driven as Marcy working with us, and we hope that her passion keeps burning bright! ✨
🖋 Post made by Department of Communications student intern Amelia Goodwin 🌱 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
🛍️ Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday is THIS WEEKEND (August 1-3)!
Stock up on school supplies, clothing, shoes, and emergency prep items TAX-FREE!
For the full list of qualifying items → www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday
📚 Back-to-School Shopping? Our PreK-5 supply lists are ready at https://www.cpschools.com/page/supply-lists
⚠️ Note: These are suggested lists - check with your child's teacher (once assigned later this summer) for complete list of requirements. Middle & high school students should also wait to contact their teachers for class supply lists.
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
👉 Carlos Rodgers, a rising junior at Deep Creek HS, is gaining real-world experience this summer through our Grow Our Own internship program. This paid opportunity allows students to explore career pathways while working alongside Chesapeake Public Schools staff.
💬 “It was a great opportunity to gain experience about what a real job is like and how the day-to-day operations go on.”
💬 “The experience is great. Coming in and meeting the staff of the school, not just as a student but working with them, is fun. It shows you a side that you don't get to see while you're there during the school day.”
Carlos is interning in our Division of Technology Innovation, where his favorite part was learning how the Technology Department prepares Chromebooks for the school year. 💻
He hopes to pursue a career in logistics in the military and says this internship has been an “excellent opportunity” to explore future careers.
Thank you, Carlos, for your dedication and curiosity. We’re proud to support students like you through the Grow Our Own program! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS #InspireCPS
🌱 Grow Our Own: Spotlight on Taylor Wiggins! ✨
Taylor Wiggins, a rising junior at Grassfield High School, is taking steps toward her future through our Grow Our Own program, a hands-on, paid internship designed to inspire and develop the next generation of educators and professionals!
As part of her experience, Taylor is interning with our Department of Exceptional Learning, gaining real-world insight into the field of special and gifted education. Taylor states that the program “has been really fun” and “everyone is so nice!” Taylor also said that the program “is a good opportunity to see other career paths.” When asked what her favorite part of the internship was, she replied, "learning more about the time and effort people are putting into students." Thank you, Taylor, for participating as a student intern with Chesapeake Public Schools! #EmpowerCPS #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates
Last week, we wrapped up Summer Launchpad 2025, a dynamic two-day event focused on empowering staff for the upcoming school year. Participants took part in interactive and engaging sessions focused on:
✔️ Comprehensive Needs Assessment
✔️ Connecting Professional Development to CSIP
✔️ Integrated Systems Thinking
✔️ Instructional Framework & ELA Curriculum
From mastering data-driven strategies to refining school improvement plans, our dedicated team is ready to ensure every student succeeds. Huge shoutout to everyone who participated!
✨ Post created by Department of Communications Student Intern: Morgan McCray
