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
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Kicking off Arab American Heritage Month today with Laurel! She came on Morning Announcements to share her Jordan Heritage! 🇯🇴
4 days ago, Butts Road Primary
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We are so excited to host our K-2 Career Day on Friday, May 22nd, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

The Schedule: You’ll be stationed in one spot while classes rotate to you.

The Presentation: You will give a quick 3-5 minute "snapshot" of your job.

The Repetition: Since groups move quickly, you’ll share with about 20 groups throughout the morning.

The Goal: Keep it simple, bring a cool prop if you have one, and have fun!

Sign up here! https://forms.gle/68t9fy3ZtPyWp1rHA

17 days ago, Butts Road Primary
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Meet Caterpillars Kimjim, Thing 1, Thing 2, Sugar, and Jimbob! 🐛 Mrs. Johnson's class had a blast today getting to know their caterpillars as they kick off their study of Life Cycles in Science! They turned naming them into a game!
19 days ago, Butts Road Primary
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⛈️ 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/emergency
21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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📖 📕 Reading on a Rainy Day! 🌧️ ☔️ Happy Reading Month!
24 days ago, Butts Road Primary
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🎶 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
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From First Not to Full Ensemble with Orion Burke  & Taylor Mercier Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 28

🍎 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
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Tomorrow is our Vocabulary Parade to kick off Reading Month! We cannot wait to see those BIG vocabularies tomorrow!
about 1 month ago, Butts Road Primary
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April is the Month of the Military Child! Save the date for April 15th where we will "Purple Up" for Military Kids!
about 1 month ago, Butts Road Primary
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🧬🔬Jen Marcus came and did a Mad Science Assembly this week! Our students got to witness real science experiments as well as learn about the world around them! Thank you for coming! 🥼🧪
about 2 months ago, Butts Road Primary
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☀️🌡️ Jeff Edmondson from WAVY10 came to teach our second graders about weather! BRP loved the presentation and thank you for coming! 🌧️⚡️
about 2 months ago, Butts Road Primary
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🌍 Join us for Around the World Family Night on March 5th! This event is a celebration of global cultures, packed with fun for the whole family.

✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!

📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School

Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.

🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265

This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Happy 100th day of school from BRP! We are 100 days older 👵👴 and SMARTER 🧠 💪!
about 2 months ago, Butts Road Primary
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🎙️ This Black History Month, we’re proud to share stories rooted right here in Chesapeake. On our latest podcast episode, Dr. Ella Ward, educator, former School Board member, and current Chesapeake City Council Member, reflects on a lifetime of service and the lasting legacy of the historic Cornland School. You’ll also hear from Principal Wade Sloan of Portlock Primary School about how students honor Black History Month in meaningful ways that help them confidently say, “I can.”
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Local Voices & Continued Lessons with Wade Sloan & City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 27
Yesterday we celebrated our Crossing Guards! We are so appreciative of how well they keep our community safe before and after school!
about 2 months ago, Butts Road Primary
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Happy National Wear Red Day in support of women's cardiovascular health! ♥️ ❤️ ❣️🫀
about 2 months ago, Butts Road Primary
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🐷 Guess who won our food drive!? Mrs. Kelly! 👏🙌 She got to kiss sweet little Caramel Latte this morning! 😘 Thank you for all of your contributions to our community!
about 2 months ago, Butts Road Primary
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❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency

Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.

Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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BRP Winter Art Gallery is now available! A big thank you to Mrs. Schneider-she truly makes every child an artist!

2 months ago, Butts Road Primary