Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day! 💚 It’s a day to recognize that mental wellness is just as important as physical health for our students' success.

We are committed to providing the support our students need to thrive through our Student Assistance Program (SAP).

Check out our resources and learn how we can help: cpschools.com/o/cps/page/sap
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Our district is a constellation of amazing talent and heart. ✨ Take a look at this beautiful note sent in for Jake Yowell at Western Branch High:

“You are one of the best teachers in my 17 years of life. You make every lesson very engaging and fun, and I find myself excelling due to your method of teaching. I know I stress you out, but I hope you find as much joy teaching me as I do being your student. Keep being great.” - A Student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .
🩺 Celebrating our Nurses of the Year!

School nurses are incredible, and last night, three of our best officially got their flowers! We are so lucky to have this dream team keeping our students healthy, happy, and hydrated. ❤️

Congratulations to:
Ashley Pugh (Greenbrier Middle) – School Nurse of the Year 💐

Shelby Fernan (Float Nurse) – Rookie Nurse of the Year 💐

Kelly Carroll (Cedar Road Elementary) – Clinic Assistant of the Year 💐

Thank you for the care you give our students. We’re so proud you’re on our team!
#CPSCelebrates #NurseAppreciation
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Nurses of the Year
Colleagues show up to celebrate Nurses of the year
Nurse Rookie gets sash
Nurse of the Year celebrates with AP
Colleagues show up to celebrate Teachers of the Year
Nurse of the Year recieves hug
Nurses of the Year celebrate with Director
Rookie Nurse of the Year holds baby
Nurses Day Cake
Colleagues show up to celebrate Nurses of the Year
Let’s continue celebrating our teachers this week. Here’s a beautiful message from a parent for Samantha Sykes at Deep Creek Central:

“Thank you for your imaginative, creative and fun style of teaching. My 2nd grader is excited about learning and engaged by the classroom activities. You create a warm environment for the students and I am so happy you are our teacher. I say 'our' because your lessons teach a child but what she shares and repeats at home teaches us that an actively engaged mind spreads to others.” - A Parent

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .
Our teachers are out of the world! 🌍 So this Teacher Appreciation Week we’re sharing a few of the messages that touched our heart. Here’s one for Brooke Crisher at Grassfield Elementary:

“Thank you for teaching us a bunch. It really helped me learn more and some of the stuff I didn't know, but now I do because of how good you are at teaching!” - A Student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .

We asked for your shout-outs, and we’ve received THOUSANDS! 🍎 Thank you for brightening our teachers’ week. Here is a special message for Nicholas Motta at Jolliff Middle:

“Mr. Motta was my sixth grade civics teacher and it was his first year teaching at Jolliff. He made my year in sixth grade one of the best ones to date for middle school. The humor he had, the funny memories I have of that class; it was so un-serious at times that it made me laugh harder than I had ever in my entire life. Mr. Motta was definitely my favorite teacher to date and I would go back to that class any day of the week just to talk to him.” - A Student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .
Our Secondary Spring Art Show is now on display at TCC Chesapeake on Cedar Road through May 13, 2026! 🎨

Viewing is available weekdays from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Academic and George Pass Buildings.

Don’t miss your chance to support our district’s rising artists! Get a sneak peek of the exhibition in the photos below. 📸

Details: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=55043488

#CPSCelebrates
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with a varitey of mediums.
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with an example of painting
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with a varitey of mediums.
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with examples of Middle School Ceramics
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with an example of embroidery
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with a varitey of mediums.
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with a varitey of mediums.
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with an example of pop art
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with an example of painted flowers
Secondary art show is on display at TCC Chesapeake with an example of painting

It’s teacher appreciation week, and we’ve been reading through your wonderful messages for and about our teachers. Check out this one for Kevin Wasinger at Oscar Smith High:

“When my kids come home, your name is one of the first they mention, often with excitement and stories about what they learned. That speaks volumes about the impact you’re having. You are clearly making a meaningful difference in their lives, and I am so grateful that you get to be a part of their journey.” - A Parent

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
It’s teacher appreciation week, and we’ve been reading through your wonderful messages for and about our teachers. Check out this one for Kevin Wasinger at Oscar Smith High: “When my kids come home, your name is one of the first they mention, often with excitement and stories about what they learned. That speaks volumes about the impact you’re having. You are clearly making a meaningful difference in their lives, and I am so grateful that you get to be a part of their journey.” - A Parent Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125 #CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
We are absolutely 'over the moon' for our educators! 🌕 This sweet submission about Jennifer Siler at Hugo Owens Middle perfectly captures the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week.

“Thank you so much for being someone who mattered to me. You made me feel like I belonged in the school, and always listened to what I had to say. Thank you for being my teacher <3” - A Student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 💐 Among the many notes sent for and about our teachers, this one for Kasey Nein at Chittum Elementary really stood out:

“You make school feel like a second home. We’re so lucky to have you! I’ve learned so much because of you! Thanks for believing in me, even when I didn't believe in myself thanks for being my teacher”. - A Student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .

Happy National School Nurse Day! 🩺

From scraped knees and tummy aches to managing complex medical plans, our school nurses do it all!

Today, we’re celebrating our incredible nursing team because, let’s be honest, we couldn’t do it without them.

Thank you for keeping our students and staff healthy every single day! ❤️ #CPSCelebrates #SchoolNurseDay

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating School Nurse Day
Congratulations to our Spring Chesapeake Middle School League Champions! 🥇

- Girls' Track and Field: Great Bridge Middle School 🏃‍♀️
- Boys' Track and Field: Hugo Owens Middle School 🏃
- Field Hockey: Great Bridge Middle School 🏑
- Volleyball: Hickory Middle School 🏐
- Boys' Soccer: Hickory Middle School ⚽

Congratulations to our champions and all of our CMSL student-athletes on a fantastic spring season! 🥳

#CPSCelebrates
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Great Bridge Middle School wins the 2026 CMSL Girls' Track championship
Hugo Owens Middle School wins the 2026 CMSL Boys' Track championship
Great Bridge Middle School wins the 2026 CMSL Girls' Field Hockey championship
Hickory Middle School wins the 2026 CMSL Girls' Volleyball championship
Hickory Middle School wins the 2026 CMSL Boys' Soccer championship
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and our teachers mean everything! ✨ Check out this wonderful message for Dorian Hubbard at Great Bridge Intermediate:

“Never in my 1000 years of being a student have I ever had a teacher as good as you. Thank you for the best fourth grade year!” - A Student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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We are so proud to share these messages for and about our teachers, like this one for Jennifer Beach at Greenbrier Middle ❤️

“Thank you so much for inspiring my daughter and being a safe adult for her. You've inspired her to start running and to be creative and I can't thank you enough.” - A Parent

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .
The love for our educators is out of this world! 🌟

We’ve received so many incredible messages for and about our teachers. Check out this stellar shout-out for Keyochia Majors at Truitt Intermediate

“Your impact is out of this WORLD. I feel so grateful to work alongside you but I’m especially grateful to have you as a mentor, guiding me through my first year teaching. When I feel like the GRAVITY of education pulls me off my feet, I know I have you there to help GROUND me.” - A Colleague

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and kindness means everything! ✨ Check out this wonderful message for Nysheena Kello at The Chesapeake Career Center

“I just wanted to say thank you for being such an amazing teacher to us. Even though we complain and I know we can be difficult at times, it's still clear how much you care for us and want us to succeed in our careers and futures. You do more than just show up everyday, you put in the effort to support, guide, and encourage us, and it truly doesn't go unnoticed. I really do appreciate everything you do for us!” - A student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .
We asked for your Teacher shout-outs, and you delivered! 🍎 Here is just one of the many heartwarming messages for Sarah Davis at Hickory Middle that was shared with us:

“You are the most patient teacher and actually value what us kids bring to the table.”
A student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers to the moon and back! 🌙
We’ve received so many heartfelt messages about our teachers. Here is one for Tori Henderson at Thurgood Marshall Elementary:

"You provide so much to your students and the people that you come in contact with on a daily basis. You make a difference! You set the standard for what you require from your students. You make accountability understood and you make learning exciting! Keep raising the bar a little more each day.....we are all better because of you! "
- A Parent

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125

#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a A Stellar Shout out .

Celebrating National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month 💬👂

This May, we recognize the Speech-Language Pathologists, Interpreters, and Audiologists who work daily to ensure every student has the tools to express themselves and succeed.

We’re proud to support the diverse communication needs of our entire school community. #CPSCelebrates #NSLHM

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Next week (May 4-8) is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it’s no secret that we love our teachers to the moon and back! 🌙

Help us celebrate the stellar educators who go above and beyond every day. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a thoughtful gift card, or a simple word of thanks, your kindness means everything to them. ✨

Show some love! ❤️ Send a message to a teacher using the link on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
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