Our 4th graders stepped into leadership roles today as they helped our preschoolers during center time! From guiding activities to offering encouragement, it was so special to see these meaningful connections and teamwork in action. We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, patience, and responsibility! 💙
3 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅
April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸
April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.
April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933
As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events
3 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
📘 Yearbook Time! 📘
Don’t miss out on a copy of the BM Williams Elementary 2025–2026 Yearbook — a special keepsake filled with memories from this school year!
🗓 Pricing & Deadline:
• $15.00
• Price valid until 4/24/2026
• Limited time to order!
💻 Order Online:
Visit
www.strawbridge.net
Use Online Code: YB34540
📍 School: BM Williams Elementary
Be sure to place your order on time to guarantee your student receives a yearbook. Thank you for helping us preserve these memories! 💙📚
7 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
ATTENTION: We are giving away our 1st drawing prize for a Book Blast Treasure Chest tomorrow! Act now! Simply invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast and your student will have a chance to win. Entries to win the Treasure Chest have already begun. Don't miss this epic opportunity! If you haven’t already, register here:
https://app.booksarefun.com/BMWilliamsES23320
#bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast @go.booksarefun
12 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
The first 144 to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive their prizes with the book delivery. #bookblastadventures #booksarefun
13 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
Our preschoolers showed just how big their hearts are by hosting a food drive! 💛🥫
They worked together to collect donations, learn about helping others, and make a difference in our community. We are so proud of their kindness, generosity, and teamwork—proof that even our littlest learners can do big things!
If you would like to contribute to their food drive please send in a non perishable food item and have your child drop it off in the basket outside of the preschool classrooms!
17 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
Our halls were full of creativity during Friday’s Word Parade! 📚 Students dressed up as their favorite vocabulary words and proudly paraded through the school. It was a fun way to celebrate learning and bring vocabulary to life. Great job to everyone who participated! 🎉
19 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
Last week, our 4th graders stepped back in time during their field trip to Jamestown Settlement!
Students explored the museum galleries, toured the recreated fort, and climbed aboard the replica ship that brought the first English settlers to Virginia. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, they learned what life was like for the colonists and the Powhatan people.
It was an exciting day of history coming to life and a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect what they’ve been learning in the classroom to the world around them! 📚✨
20 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
Last week, our students at B.M. Williams had a wonderful time when Rainbow Puppets came to visit! 🌈🧸 The engaging puppet show had everyone laughing, learning, and completely captivated from beginning to end. Performances like this bring stories to life and make learning so much fun for our students.
Thank you to Rainbow Puppets for a fantastic show and for creating such a memorable experience for our school community! 🎭✨
20 days ago, BM Williams Elementary
⛈️ Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 16, 2026, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will also be canceled.
For the latest updates and additional information, visit
https://www.cpschools.com/emergency21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
26 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
✨ Feel-Good Friday! ✨ Last Friday, Crestwood Middle School hosted an inspiring celebration honoring 100 years of Black History Month! Students and staff showcased African American excellence through incredible talent and performances, including meaningful tributes from members of the Divine Nine sorority and fraternity organizations and the school community. The event highlighted legacy, culture, and pride! #EmpowerCPS
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🍎 Your future starts here!
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:
1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair
2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair
✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:
✅ Low-cost health insurance
✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics
✅ A supportive professional community
🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits
🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🕵️♂️📚 Our students became reading detectives today!
We practiced finding key details by paying close attention to what characters say and do — all while trying to uncover the “spy” hidden among us. Every clue mattered! 🔎✨
about 1 month ago, BM Williams Elementary
🚒👩⚕️👮♂️ Our preschoolers have been learning all about community helpers!
During center time, they became the helpers — firefighters, doctors, police officers, and more! Through dramatic play and hands-on activities, they explored how community helpers work together to keep us safe and healthy.
We love seeing their imaginations (and big hearts!) in action. ❤️🏥🚔
about 1 month ago, BM Williams Elementary
📘 Yearbook Time! 📘
Don’t miss out on a copy of the BM Williams Elementary 2025–2026 Yearbook — a special keepsake filled with memories from this school year!
🗓 Pricing & Deadline:
• $15.00
• Price valid until 4/24/2026
• Limited time to order!
💻 Order Online:
Visit
www.strawbridge.net
Use Online Code: YB34540
📍 School: BM Williams Elementary
Be sure to place your order on time to guarantee your student receives a yearbook. Thank you for helping us preserve these memories! 💙📚
about 1 month ago, BM Williams Elementary
What a fun and engaging Math Night at Food Lion last week! 🛒➕➖
Our students had the best time putting their math skills to work in real life — from estimating totals and comparing prices to calculating discounts and sticking to a budget. It was amazing to see them confidently applying what they’ve been learning in the classroom in a real-world setting!
A huge thank you to Food Lion for hosting us and supporting our students in such a meaningful way. And thank you to our families who joined in on the fun — learning together makes it even more special!
We love finding creative ways to show that math is everywhere! 🧮
about 1 month ago, BM Williams Elementary
Our online book fair is open! Get a head start on finding new favorite books, games, and more, only available at literati.com/store.
Students will be able to shop the in-person book fair March 16-20 (and during Literacy Night on March 19th).
about 1 month ago, BM Williams Elementary
🍎Don't miss our Title I Teacher Job Fair!
This is your opportunity to connect with principals and leaders and explore rewarding careers in Title I schools.
📅 March 11, 2026
⌚ 5-6:30PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
What's Included:
✨ Casual networking with school leaders
✨ Career insights & resources
✨ On-the-spot interviews
Who Can Attend: Experienced teachers AND new candidates welcome!
Before You Come: ✓ Must be eligible for teaching license ✓ Apply at cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach ✓ Register at the link below
📍 Oscar Smith MS Cafeteria, 2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA
For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
Can’t make this event? Check out our Virtual Job Fair March 23-27: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
To view our open positions and other upcoming job fair events, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Our 4th graders traveled back in time today without ever leaving school! 🏛️✨
Thanks to the Jamestown Outreach Program, students experienced an exciting in-house field trip filled with hands-on learning about early American history. They explored what life was like for settlers, learned about survival in the New World, and asked thoughtful questions that showed just how engaged they were.
Experiences like this bring history to life in ways textbooks simply can’t. We are so grateful for the opportunity to make learning interactive, meaningful, and fun for our students! 💙📚
about 1 month ago, BM Williams Elementary
