🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.
Congrats to P. E. teacher Alyssa Formica from Great Bridge Middle School who was named the Chesapeake Rotary Educator of the Year! 🎉 Ms. Formica is dedicated to her profession and goes above and beyond as a teacher, coworker, co-athletic director, and even a school bus driver!
🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate another state win! 🥇
Grassfield High took first place in the state at the Class 6 Theater Festival this past weekend! 🏆 This marks their 6th State Championship in school history and its third consecutive back-to-back championship. #CPSCelebrates
The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
Earlier this year, the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate presented their Excellence in Development Design Awards! 🏆 Congratulations to Woolpert who earned an Award of Merit for Best Educational Building for their work on Great Bridge Primary School! 🏫🎉
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
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
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
¡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
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
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 ⏬
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
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
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
