🍦 Join us for a Community Resource Fair & Ice Cream Social at Oscar Smith Middle School!

📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM

This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!

Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!

💙 This event will also be available in Spanish

💻https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🎩🧢 Today was Hat Day at BM Williams Elementary, and our students and staff showed up in style! From silly hats to sporty caps and everything in between, the creativity and school spirit were on full display. ❤️💙 We love seeing our BM Williams family have fun while making memories together. What a great way to brighten up the day!
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Nothing brings school spirit to life like coming together for our favorite team! 🏈🎉 Yesterday, our students and staff showed their pride by rocking team colors, jerseys, and big smiles. It was all about unity, fun, and cheering together as one community! 💙🤍 Go team! 🙌
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.
Don't forget about our Attendance Awareness spirit week! Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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✈️🚢 Our 5th graders had an incredible experience today visiting Oceana Naval Air Station! They got a firsthand look at naval aviation, learned about the hard work and dedication of our service members, participated in some hands on coding activities and even saw some amazing aircraft up close. A huge thank you to the men and women at Oceana for welcoming us and inspiring our students with their service and commitment to our country. 🇺🇸 What a memorable day of learning outside the classroom! 🌟
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often! Help us celebrate Attendance awareness week by participating in our spirit week September 23-26! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Our 5th graders put their scientist hats on today! 🧪✨ They used Pop Rocks and Sprite to investigate whether gas is matter. The excitement bubbled over (literally!) as they observed the release of carbon dioxide and proved that gas takes up space. Such an awesome hands-on way to see science in action! 🌟🔬🍬🥤
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled.  YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Our youngest falcons are having a blast learning, exploring, and making new friends! We are so proud of our preschoolers! 📚✏️🏫
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Don't forget open house is this week! We hope to see you there! September 17th 6-7pm - Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade September 18th 6-7pm - Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
5 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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We love to see our students in school, engaged and learning great things! ❤️ Families can do little things to help encourage regular school attendance. ⭐️ Schedule doctor visits outside of school hours. ⭐️ Plan family trips and vacations during school breaks. ⭐️ Lay clothes out the night before. Establish a morning routine. ⭐️ Set up your ParentVue account to submit absentee notes, check grades, and see up-to-date attendance. (youtube link: https://youtu.be/lSg7J0yy1uI?si=wjTkKBy7I0lwKX5f) Use the link below for more information about why attendance matters! https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
6 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm

👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!

✅ 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

💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!

6 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Join us for open house September 17th and 18th! September 17 6-7pm PreK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade September 18 6-7pm 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Meet The Teacher and Supply Drop Off will be held August 28th from 8-9:30am and 12:00-1:30. We can't wait to welcome you back! 📚 ✏️ 🍎
6 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Our new sign has been installed! We are officially B.M. Williams Elementary! We can't wait to welcome you back!
6 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🚌 WE’RE HIRING! Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

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!
7 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻? 𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲!
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
7 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Kindergarten Registration Now Open. Enroll Today! cpschools.com/kindergarten Picture of a student and backpack
📺 This morning, Lisa Kerry and Laura Lerf from our Department of Family and Community Engagement were featured on Coast Live, and shared exciting details about our upcoming Get on the Bus event that will be held tomorrow, July 31, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 🚌 Get on the Bus provides an opportunity for students and families to gear up for the upcoming school year. Families can enroll their children, receive free physicals, immunizations, school supplies and much more! 🔗 View more details about Get on the Bus here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=40341020
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
7 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Get on the Bus Family Fun Event: July 31: 4-6 pm Chesapeake Conference Center Free School/Sports Physicals and Immunization. Meet & Greed Administrators 7574825923
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Tax free weekend is coming up, so we wanted to share the school supply lists now just in case you want to shop early! 🛒 📚 ✏️
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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