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✨ March is Reading Month! 📚 All month long, our schools are celebrating the joy of reading with many exciting activities and events! From mystery readers to poetry slams, our students are diving into the magic of books in creative ways. 📖🎭 🇺🇸 We also want to send a special thank you to NSA Hampton Roads HQ - Northwest Annex - Portsmouth Annex leaders who visited Western Branch Primary to read to the Baby Bruins kindergarten classes! #CPSCelebrates

🚍 Join us for the Chesapeake Public Schools One Stop Job Fair! 🚍 📅 Date: March 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: School Administration Building, 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 📝 Things to Bring: ➡️ 2 Forms of ID ➡️One must be a valid driver’s license 🚐 Come out and test drive a bus! #InspireCPS 🔗 https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=39045846

✨ Last night’s Title I Teacher Job Fair was a huge success! 🎉 We had an amazing turnout of passionate educators eager to make a difference in our schools. From engaging conversations with school representatives to on-the-spot interviews, it was an incredible opportunity for job seekers to connect with potential employers and learn more about the impact of Title I programs. A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended, including our dedicated recruiters, administrators, and, most importantly, the teachers who are ready to inspire the next generation. 🙌 👉 If you missed the event but are still interested in teaching within Chesapeake Public Schools, check out our upcoming VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT taking place from March 24 - March 28! 💻 To register for this event and to see other career opportunities within Chesapeake Public Schools visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers #InspireCPS #ChesapeakePublicSchools #EducatorsMatter #HiringTeachers #MakingADifference

👏 Congratulations to Indian River High School and B M Williams Primary for completing Project ADAM training and officially becoming Heart Safe! ❤️Earlier this year, Indian River High made history as the first school in Chesapeake to complete training and implement a cardiac emergency response plan, ensuring quick action in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. And just last week, B M Williams followed suit, becoming the second Heart Safe school in the city! We’re making incredible progress toward heart safety in all our schools! 💙 BIG thanks to our amazing nurses, teachers, and staff for their dedication, and a special shoutout to the Project ADAM team for their support every step of the way! 🙌 #InspireCPS #ProjectADAM

🙌 Big THANKS to the Arts and Letters Committee of the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.! 🎉 Each year, they select schools to receive a special gift through their Literary Arts Café initiative, and Georgetown Primary School was one of this year’s lucky recipients! This morning, they generously donated brand-new books 📖 in a beautifully hand-painted book stand by a local artist. What an incredible way to inspire young readers! ❤️ #InspireCPS #DeltaSigmaTheta

🚍 Join us for the Chesapeake Public Schools One Stop Job Fair! 🚍 📅 Date: March 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: School Administration Building, 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 📝 Things to Bring: ➡️ 2 Forms of ID ➡️One must be a valid driver’s license 🚐 Come out and test drive a bus! #InspireCPS 🔗 https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=39045846

📚 Big Adventures for Little Learners! 📚 Yesterday, Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) students from Western Branch Primary took a special trip to the Russell Memorial Library for its grand reopening! 🏫The students had an absolute blast exploring the newly renovated children’s area, diving into stories, singing songs, and making magical memories. 🎶 💡 A few of the students even had the opportunity to play with the interactive Lite Brite wall display created by Western Branch High School students! CPI is a FREE full-day program for children in Chesapeake who turn 4 years old by September 30, 2025! 🌟 Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! 📌 Apply today: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/cpi ✅ Selections made in early July! #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS

Our Multicultural Talent Showcase was a spectacular celebration of culture and creativity! 🎶🎭 From Zara Rahim’s 🎻 moving violin performance to the G.W. Carver Intermediate School Step Team’s 👣 high-energy routine, every act was unforgettable. Deep Creek HS Drama students delivered powerful poetry, while Sumona Apsara Parii dazzled with a breathtaking dance. 📝💃 Mis raíces bailan lit up the stage with vibrant Hispanic dance, and Kevin Washington closed the night with a passionate piano performance. 🎹 Special thanks to Deep Creek HS and to our Office of Family and Community Engagement for hosting such a fun night for families!

💰 Join us for this special workshop on financial planning for students with disabilities. Discussion topics include guardianship and/or alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trust for children with disabilities. This event will take place on Zoom. 💻For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=38736046

📢 Calling all student teachers, preparing to begin their teaching career this fall! We welcome all student teachers (including student teachers who completed their student teacher experience in other districts) to join us for this special networking and hiring event. Meet our Superintendent, connect with many of our school principals, and hear from several top-notch first-year teachers who will share first-hand experiences, tips and advice. 📅 Tuesday, April 22 ⌚ 5:00PM -6:30PM 📍 School Administration Building- 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake VA, 23320 💻 PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS EVENT: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=37906517

:📚:Congratulations Kathryn Chierici from Thurgood Marshall Elementary for being named Virginia Reading Teacher of the Year by the Virginia State Literacy Association! 📖 Her passion for literacy is incredible. As a mentor, leader, and teacher, she is committed to helping both students and fellow educators achieve success! 🌟 Principal Jennifer Sagendorf says she’s not just an amazing teacher but a true collaborator and mentor, lifting up everyone around her. 🙌 Way to go, Mrs. Chierici! Your dedication is inspiring, and we’re all celebrating with you! 👏 #CPS Celebrates

🎓 Chesapeake Public Schools and Tidewater Community College are hosting a Dual Enrollment (DE) Information Night! 📚 DE courses allow students to earn dual credit - both high school credit towards graduation and college credit. At this event, participants will learn how they can jump start college while in high school. 🎒 This event is for any Chesapeake families interested in learning more about Dual Enrollment courses and opportunities in our high schools. Please note that our students have the opportunity to take Dual Enrollment (DE) courses beginning in the 11th grade. 💻 For more information and registration link, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=38808412

🚀 Career Exploration in Action! 🎉 Last week, 11th and 12th grade students across the city participated in the Job Shadowing Program, an incredible opportunity to step into the real world of work! Students spent the day shadowing local professionals, gaining firsthand experience in various career fields, and exploring their interests. This hands-on experience helps build career awareness, strengthen decision-making skills, and connect students with businesses in the community. A huge thank you to all the businesses and mentors who made this possible! 🙌 #InspireCPS

🎭🎶 Last Friday, Crestwood Middle School brought the stage to life with an unforgettable Black History Month Program! This year’s theme, HBCUs, set the scene for an incredible showcase of talent, creativity, and culture. 🎤 Students and faculty wowed the audience with an original play, powerful performances, and inspiring tributes to the legacy of HBCUs. ❤️💙 A special shoutout to Read 180 teacher, Ms. Candace McLellan, for receiving the Crestwood Legacy Award! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates

⛈️ Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 5, 2025, are canceled. Please note, this includes YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club. 💻 For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency

👑There she is… MISS VIRGINIA! 👑 🎶 March is Music in Our Schools Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a special guest! Miss Virginia 2024, Carlehr Swanson, stopped by Mrs. Shedd’s music classes at Grassfield Elementary to share how music has shaped her journey and even joined the students for a special sing-along! 🎤 Talk about a crowning moment for our musical Gators! 🐊 🎶 What an unforgettable day! #InspireCPS

🍎 Join Our Title I Teacher Team! 🍎 🎥 Meet Kaitlyn Gabriel, the Chesapeake Public Schools Teacher of the Year! Kaitlin is a passionate Title I teacher making a real impact in students' lives: https://youtu.be/Tzh9BzNiKGQ Ready to do the same? We're hiring! 📍 Oscar Smith Middle School 📅 Thursday, March 13, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM We're looking for dedicated educators for Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Title I positions. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! 🔗 https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire and empower students!

🛡 Keeping our schools safe takes teamwork, innovation, and connections. Hear from educators Lesley Sarver at Hickory High, Matt Barker at Deep Creek Central Elementary, Brittany Meier at Greenbrier Middle, and School Resource Officer Dave Ellyson at Great Bridge Middle, as they share valuable insights and practical tips on creating a safe, secure, supportive school environment. 🔗 Listen to the full episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!🎧 #EngageCPS

🎭🎨 March is the Perfect Time to Celebrate the Arts in Schools! 🎶🎬 The arts are more than just an expression, they’re a way to transform and inspire! From the strokes of a paintbrush to the performances on stage, performing and fine arts are where imagination comes to life. These creative outlets fuel confidence and bring students closer to discovering their true potential. Let’s give a standing ovation to the students, teachers, and programs that make the arts an unforgettable part of the school experience! 👏🌟🖌️🎤🎭 #CPSCelebrates

🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, March 7th, 2025, 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