🌟 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!
1 day ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Boosterthon is in full swing! Check out all of these hat wearing hawks who are registered and collecting pledges! This weekend's challenge is for anyone who collects $60 in new pledges, and the prize is a cosmic keychain that is out of this world!
5 days ago, Butts Road Intermediate
BRI's 5th graders got to visit NAS Oceania's Airshow today! They were all able to participate in so many incredible STEM activities as air events were occurring. Way to SOAR, Hawks!
5 days ago, Butts Road Intermediate
Attention BRI Families: booster thorn kicked off today! Be sure to register your child tonight on
www.mybooster.com so that they can participate in hat day tomorrow at school. We are already well on our way to meet our goal! Thank you for making BRI such a great place to SOAR!
6 days ago, Butts Road Intermediate
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.
8 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🚌 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!
16 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
BRI is busting at the seems with school spirit today as our teachers came back for their first day! We had an amazing breakfast, gifts from our incredible PTA, trainings, photo ops, prizes, and more! It's going to be a great year! #SOARingHighatBRI
about 1 month ago, Butts Road Intermediate
🚌 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!
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
It's almost time! #SOARingHighatBRI
about 2 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate
📺 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
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Families! It's time to GET ON THE BUS! 🚌
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year and join us for this free event on July 31st at the Chesapeake Conference Center.
📃 Enroll your child for school and update residency information
🏥Free school/sport physicals and immunizations
🎒 Free school supplies, community resources, games, and giveaways
For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🎉 The celebration continues for the Class of 2025! We proudly watched our graduates cross the stage on June 16-18, 2025, at the Chartway Arena, and we’re reliving those incredible moments together! 👉 📽️ View the video at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVx3wKIYL4 and join us in celebrating every smile, every hug, and every cap tossed in the air, honoring the achievements of our newest alumni! 🎓
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🍽️Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first come, first serve basis.
💻 Please visit our website for more information including locations, meal service times, and application requirements:
https://www.cpschools.com/article/22561953 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
The annual BRI Kickball Tournament champions are.... (drumroll, please) Mrs Repass's class! What an incredible game between Repass and Lucas, with both teams genuinely cheering each other on! Way to SOAR, Hawks!
3 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate
SOAR Squad Celebrations for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders today! Way to SOAR, hawks!
4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate
Field Day fun at BRI!
4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate
BRI's AMAZING PTA surprised our students with an incredible SOL Celebration today, complete with an ice cream truck and a petting zoo!
4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate
🐾 Butts Road Intermediate is saving lives, one adoption at a time! Ms. Bottum’s 3rd graders researched adoptable pets, created letters & art for each animal’s future family, and delivered them to Chesapeake Animal Services. 💻
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/736/Adopt4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🐾 Butts Road Intermediate is saving the world, one animal adoption at a time!🐾
🐶This week, Ms. Bottum had her 3rd grade students conduct some research on the Chesapeake Animal Services website. Each student chose an adoptable animal and learned about their animal's unique personality and needs. Then they created personalized drawings and wrote letters for each animal's "future forever family."
😺 Yesterday, Ms. Bottum personally delivered these precious messages to the shelter, and even got to meet some of these sweet fur and feather babies in person! In fact, these loving animals are waiting RIGHT NOW for their forever homes. Your new best friend could be just a visit away, and you’ll get to see some beautiful artwork and read some pretty awesome letters while you’re there!
🐔 Way to go, Ms. Bottom for creating a project that teaches compassion, responsibility, and community service while helping real animals in need!
💻 Check out the Chesapeake Animal Services website to see all of the animals up for adoption:
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/736/Adopt
#CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at
https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
