Chesapeake Career Center -

Our Nail Tech students showed off their creativity during a nail art competition designing acrylic nail sets featuring the theme “Fun in the Sun!” ☀️💅 Congratulations to all of our talented students, and a special shoutout to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each class!

Our Cardiac Response Team held their first annual AED drill today! This hands-on training helps ensure our team is prepared to respond quickly and confidently in an emergency situation. Great job to everyone involved! ❤️⚡

Our Med Lab Tech students had the opportunity to hear from guest speaker Susanna Shedd, a Grassfield High School graduate, MS Roanoke Valley 2026, and Pre-Med Student Ambassador for Healthcare. Thank you for sharing your journey, experiences, and encouragement with our students!

Congratulations to our outstanding custodial team for being recognized as a Superior Custodial Team for exemplary customer service! Well deserved!! Thank you to our A-Team, staff, and community partners for showing your support and celebrating this well-deserved honor. 💙💚

Our Dental II students are hard at work in the lab creating custom whitening trays and building hands-on skills for their future careers! 🦷✨ Great job putting precision and patient care into practice.

Special thanks to Plasser American for taking our Welding students on a tour! Students had the opportunity to see the industry in action and learn more about careers in welding and manufacturing. We appreciate the experience and partnership! #PoweredByPurpose

Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨

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. 🌟

Big thank you to the Chesapeake Council PTA for celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a “Blind Date with a Book” surprise for our staff! We appreciate your thoughtfulness and support for our teachers. 📚💙

Thank you to Chesapeake Regional Healthcare for hosting a hiring event for our Nurse Aide and Med Lab students! Students met and interviewed with nursing managers for employment opportunities. Special thanks to Patrice Dykes, Siniya Meekins, and Mrs. Speelman!

⚖️ Our Criminal Justice students had an amazing weekend field trip to Washington, D.C.! Throughout the trip, students explored incredible landmarks and educational sites including the Library of Congress, the National Museum of American History, and so much more. The experience gave students an unforgettable opportunity to learn beyond the classroom while making real-world connections to their studies. We are proud of the way they represented CCC on the trip!

Our Nurse Aide students used breakout boxes to review and sharpen their skills as they prepare for their state boards. A fun and engaging way to build teamwork, critical thinking, and confidence!

Med Lab students put their knowledge to the test by creating interactive game boards for their culminating assessments! 🧪🎲 A fun and creative way to review key concepts while showing off what they’ve learned. #PoweredByPurpose

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and kindness means everything! ✨ Check out this wonderful message for Nysheena Kello at The Chesapeake Career Center

“I just wanted to say thank you for being such an amazing teacher to us. Even though we complain and I know we can be difficult at times, it's still clear how much you care for us and want us to succeed in our careers and futures. You do more than just show up everyday, you put in the effort to support, guide, and encourage us, and it truly doesn't go unnoticed. I really do appreciate everything you do for us!” - A student

Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26

Special thanks to Sentara for providing our Med Lab students with the opportunity to job shadow and experience phlebotomy in action. These hands-on experiences help prepare them for success in the healthcare field!

Special thanks to CHKD for taking the time to interview our Med Lab and Nurse Aide students! We appreciate your support in helping our students take the next step toward their healthcare careers. 🩺✨

Special thanks to MI Technical Solutions for taking the time to speak with our Cybersecurity students! We appreciate you sharing your expertise and helping our students learn more about careers in the field. 💻🔐

🎓 Seniors, don’t miss out on the Cord & Tassel Keychain Sale! 🗓 Tuesday, May 5th 💲 Cords – $12 💲 Tassel Keychains – $15

On their way to Prom, two of our Firefighting students had an unforgettable moment 🚒✨

After spotting a fire engine, they went over for a quick photo, and the station went above and beyond by bringing out the ladder truck and even letting them put on their coats for the moment.

A perfect mix of dedication, passion, and a little Prom night magic 🔥👗