We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in a big way! We had several guests come share their heritage with our students! 🌎 Santiago and Elianne from Mexico 🇲🇽 Mrs. Ortiz from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 Kahleb from Peru 🇵🇪 and Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Thank you for teaching us!
5 days ago, Emily Rathbone
Kahleb from Puerto Rico
Mrs. Ortiz from Costa Rica
Santiago and Evangaline from Mexico
September was full of kindness! We celebrated Mrs. Quinn, Mrs. Colburn, and Mr. Wilkins as our cultivators of kindness! They each received our Kindness Cultivator recognition!
6 days ago, Butts Road Primary
Mrs. Quinn Kindness Cultivator
Mrs. Colburn Kindness Cultivator
Mr. Wilkins Kindness Cultivator
We're so happy to celebrate our Literature Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kristen Clark! She's amazing!
8 days ago, Butts Road Primary School
decorative
BRP has earned Purple Star Designation for the third time due to our commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military. Thank you, Mrs. Cancel, for your hard work in the application process and military-focused school initiatives! 💜
10 days ago, Butts Road Primary School
purple star award
decorative
We are excited to offer Military Appreciation shirts to our BRP families and staff!

Please complete the form below to order your shirt. Be sure to double-check your shirt size and quantity before submitting. Payment must be received by Friday, October 23rd.

Thank you for helping us show our appreciation and support for the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country! ❤️🤍💙

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck_yCZagqBECdzCf0lxPQH8NpBnY2Tb6Z0g6UxJ84wja9sJA/viewform
18 days ago, Butts Road Primary
shirts for military appreciation
Picture Day is coming on Thursday, October 15!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTXCZCKX. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com

23 days ago, Butts Road Primary
Picture Day Banner
GET READY TO ROCK! 🎸

On October 2nd, our school is taking center stage for Rock Your School Day! 🤘✨

We’re turning up the volume on learning and transforming our students into full-fledged rock stars for the day. Expect high-energy activities, creative hands-on lessons, and a whole lot of fun—proving that learning hits all the right notes! 🎤📚⚡

Parents & Students: Get your rock star outfits ready! Leather jackets, band tees, crazy hair, and cool shades are highly encouraged.⭐

Let's make this an unforgettable day of learning! Drop a 🎸 in the comments if your student is ready to rock!
about 1 month ago, Butts Road Primary
Rock Your School Day

🎙️ Season 4 of Amplified is here! We’re starting the new season with Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker, who sits down with us to talk about his first weeks in Chesapeake. From what has impressed him about our schools and students to what brought his family to Chesapeake, Dr. Brubaker shares his early impressions and what he’s looking forward to in the year ahead.
Listen today at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Amplified: Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker - Dr. Brubaker speaking on the mic.
Our favorite Friday activity at BRP-Principal Proud Board! Every Friday classroom teachers post student work on this board for Dr. Galford and Mrs. Kelly to look at! 🩵
about 1 month ago, Butts Road Primary
mrs. Kelley doing principal cardboard
dr. Galford doing principal pride board
mrs. Kelley doing principal’s pride board
principal pride board display
Dr. Galford, looking at principal’s pride board
mrs. Kelley looking at student work

Welcome to the BRP family, Mrs. Allison Morton! 🍎

We are so excited to introduce our newest First Grade teacher to Butts Road Primary! Mrs. Morton brings a wealth of experience with her, having already spent several years teaching first grade right here in Chesapeake.

She is a proud Old Dominion University graduate (Go Monarchs!) and deeply rooted in our local community—her husband is a Chesapeake firefighter, and together they are the proud parents of two boys.

Mrs. Morton can’t wait to meet her new students and spark a love for learning this school year. Give her a warm BRP welcome in the comments below! 👇✨

2 months ago, Butts Road Primary
New first grade teacher with her family
We can't wait to see our Little Hawks at Open House! Come meet the teacher, drop off supplies, and enjoy the teacher's informational presentation!
3 months ago, Butts Road Primary School
BRP Open House. September 3rd
STOP🛑Are you enrolled for school yet? Let’s get your bus ride ready!

Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.

Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌

Register today:

Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten

New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment

Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Smiling crossing guard ready for school. Text states: are you enrolled for school, yet?

We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨

View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉

4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Perry Hunt smiling at his students.

A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙

As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.

From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Full Circle with Dr. Jared A Cotton on Amplified the Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast cover art.
Dr. Cotton talking in the studio.
Jay Lewter and Dr. Cotton speaking in the studio.
Farewell to our Second Graders and our Retirees! Mrs. Dray, Mrs. LeFevre, and Mrs. Waltner we wish you the best on your next adventures! 🎆 BRI is ready for you Second Graders! 👋
4 months ago, Butts Road Primary
mrs Walton retirement
miss Dray retirement
miss LeFevre retirement
Second graders, getting ready to leave second graders, getting ready to leave
Second graders, getting ready to leave
Second graders, getting ready to leave
retirees walking the hallways
We had a week of fun end of year parties! 🙌🍕🪩 Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this happen! We are definitely ending the year right!
4 months ago, Butts Road Primary
first grade glow party
first grade group party
first grade group party
crafted end of your party
tie-dye end of your party
fun games at end of year party
fun Craft end of your party
craft at end of your party
teacher playing game with students
Congratulations to our Karen Berry Scholarship Winners! 🤩 We had a great morning celebrating previous Butts Road Primary students who received this honor. We are all very proud of you and know you're on great things!
4 months ago, Butts Road Primary
scholarship winners
food table for scholarship winners
food table for scholarship winners
recipient holding certificate
recipient with teacher holding certificate
recipient holding certificate
recipient holding certificate
recipient holding certificate
recipient holding certificate
scholarship winners with teachers who put on celebration
We had the Goldfish Swim School at BRP today for a swimming safety assembly! We learned about how to keep ourselves safe near the water this summer!
5 months ago, Butts Road Primary
swimming safety assembly
swimming safety assembly
swimming safety assembly
swimming safety assembly
Reading Wheel Parties were a blast! Thank you you to Mrs. Martel and all her volunteers to make this day a blast for our kids! Completing a reading wheel the whole year is no easy task! 📕📖📚
5 months ago, Butts Road Primary
Newfoundland dog at Reading Mill party
kids playing on carpet at Reading wheel party
kids eating at Reading well party
kids petting Newfoundland dog at Reading party
Kids playing with Newfoundland dog at Reading party
kids reenacting a book at Reading party
Mrs. Flaherty and Mrs. Hinkle's K class made solar ovens to see if the sun's energy would cook s'mores! Their hypothesis was correct! After 5 minutes, the chocolate and marshmallows were melting!
5 months ago, Butts Road Primary School
solar ovens with s'mores
students look at solar ovens
students
s'mores after 5 minutes in the sun
students
s'more
s'more