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.
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Today was an incredibly special day in Mrs. Johnson’s class! Chief Petty Officer Eliepa Mataafa, an Aviation Electronics Technician (ATC), just returned home last night from a long deployment aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford—and she was so excited to pull off the ultimate surprise for her son and his classmates today!
The look on his face was priceless. ❤️
To make the homecoming even sweeter, Mrs. Johnson and the students created beautiful, handmade cards to thank Chief Petty Officer Mataafa for her service. Then, she sat down and read her son's absolute favorite book to the entire class. 🥰📚
Thank you, Chief Petty Officer Mataafa, for your leadership, dedication, and service to our country, and for sharing this unforgettable first day back with our school community. We are so honored to have you home!
How do you teach kindergarteners about "Changes Over Time"? With homemade ice cream, of course! 🍦✨
Today, our littlest learners explored fast vs. slow changes by shaking up some liquid ingredients into a frozen treat. Delicious science in action! 🧠❄️
Once a Butts Road Primary student, always a Butts Road Primary student!
DATE: June 12th
TIME: 8 am
WEAR: Your Graduation Cap & Gown!
Come walk the halls one last time! High-five the future Class of 2038 and celebrate your journey back where it all began!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Volunteer Appreciation Reception! They say it takes a village, but we’re pretty sure our village is powered by these individuals who show up for our kids to enrich them in so many ways!
Our school thrives because you choose to roll up your sleeves, and make things happen for our students. Whether you spent an hours putting books on shelves in the library or a Friday night running a festival, we see you and we appreciate you.
A big thank you to our PTA President-Chelsie Ardelan! Your service to our school the last four years does not go unnoticed and we love you!
A huge THANK YOU to Rainbow Puppets for visiting us today! 🌈✨
Our students were absolutely mesmerized by the show. There’s nothing quite like seeing stories come to life to remind us all why reading is such a grand adventure.
We loved the music, the laughs, and the message. You’ve definitely sparked some new "reading fever" in our hallways! 📚🎭
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
