Special thanks to Prestige Electric for speaking to our Building Trades and HVAC students. #PoweredByPurpose
We loved welcoming the freshman seminar students from Indian River High School to CCC today! 🎉
Students had the opportunity to explore our programs, meet instructors, and see hands-on learning in action.
Today we honor Patrick H. Raymond, a man who redefined leadership in emergency services! 🚒✨
📜 The History: Patrick H. Raymond is recognized as the first African American fire chief in the United States. In the late 1800s, he broke through immense systemic barriers to lead the fire department in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
🔥 The Impact: Chief Raymond didn't just fight fires; he fought for professional excellence and community safety. His leadership proved that courage and administrative skill are what truly define a hero in the fire service. He paved the way for generations of Black firefighters and officers who protect our cities today.
🛡️ CTE Spotlight: Firefighting is a high-stakes trade that requires intense physical training, structural knowledge, and rapid problem-solving. It’s a career built on bravery and technical expertise. Chief Raymond’s legacy reminds us that leadership starts with a commitment to serve others!
📜 The History: Patrick H. Raymond is recognized as the first African American fire chief in the United States. In the late 1800s, he broke through immense systemic barriers to lead the fire department in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
🔥 The Impact: Chief Raymond didn't just fight fires; he fought for professional excellence and community safety. His leadership proved that courage and administrative skill are what truly define a hero in the fire service. He paved the way for generations of Black firefighters and officers who protect our cities today.
🛡️ CTE Spotlight: Firefighting is a high-stakes trade that requires intense physical training, structural knowledge, and rapid problem-solving. It’s a career built on bravery and technical expertise. Chief Raymond’s legacy reminds us that leadership starts with a commitment to serve others!
✂️ Huge thank you to Great Clips for coming out to work with our Cosmetology I students! Students had the opportunity to practice their hair cutting skills and learn from industry professionals.
Our FCCLA students spread a little joy at dismissal! 📓✨ They had a Notebook Giveaway and passed out free notebooks to fellow students to help them stay organized and ready for success. Way to give back and support your peers!
🌍 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/
✨ 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/
Happy Valentine's Day, Cyclones! ❤️🌪️❤️
Today we celebrate SSO Appreciation Day! 💙 A huge thank you to Ms. Toni for everything she does to support and care for our students each and every day. We are so lucky to have you! #PoweredByPurpose
Our Nail Tech students spread the love this Valentine’s Day! 💅💖Providing amazing customer service and festive designs, they showed off their growing skills and professionalism.
Dental I has been busy learning all about tooth landmarks! 🦷 Their latest project? Sculpting their favorite tooth. 🥰 Precision, creativity, and future dental professionals in the making!
Dental II in action! 🦷😊 Students are practicing coronal polishing on patients and sharpening their clinical skills every step of the way.
🎙️ 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
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Today we’re cooling things down (and heating them up!) by honoring David Crosthwait Jr., a master of climate control! 🌬️
✨ The History: An expert in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, David Crosthwait Jr. held 39 U.S. patents and 80 foreign patents related to temperature regulation. He is best known for designing the heating system for the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York City!
🏢 The Impact: David didn’t just fix units; he reinvented them. He created innovative boilers, vacuum pumps, and thermostat controls that made large-scale heating systems more efficient and reliable. His work changed the way we live and work in modern skyscrapers.
🛠️ CTE Spotlight: HVAC technicians are the ultimate problem solvers of comfort and air quality. From residential homes to massive commercial complexes, this trade requires a deep understanding of physics, electricity, and mechanics. David’s genius shows that there is no limit to where this career can take you!
✨ The History: An expert in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, David Crosthwait Jr. held 39 U.S. patents and 80 foreign patents related to temperature regulation. He is best known for designing the heating system for the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York City!
🏢 The Impact: David didn’t just fix units; he reinvented them. He created innovative boilers, vacuum pumps, and thermostat controls that made large-scale heating systems more efficient and reliable. His work changed the way we live and work in modern skyscrapers.
🛠️ CTE Spotlight: HVAC technicians are the ultimate problem solvers of comfort and air quality. From residential homes to massive commercial complexes, this trade requires a deep understanding of physics, electricity, and mechanics. David’s genius shows that there is no limit to where this career can take you!
Cybersecurity students leveled up their skills today! 💻🔐 They put their knowledge to the test with interactive review games and breakout boxes as they prepare for their CompTIA certification.
Today we honor the brilliance of Vivien Theodore Thomas, a man whose hands and mind revolutionized cardiac medicine. 👨🏾⚕️🔬
✨ The History: Despite having no formal medical degree, Vivien Thomas became a master surgical technician and a lab researcher at Johns Hopkins. He developed the life-saving surgical techniques used to treat "Blue Baby Syndrome," essentially teaching the world’s top surgeons how to perform heart surgery.
💪 The Impact: For decades, Vivien worked behind the scenes in the lab, designing the tools and procedures that would save countless lives. He eventually became the Director of Surgical Research Laboratories and was awarded an honorary doctorate for his incredible contributions to medicine.
🔬 CTE Spotlight: Medical Lab Tech Medical Lab Technicians are the detectives of healthcare! From analyzing samples to developing new procedures, they provide the critical data needed to save lives. Vivien’s story is a testament to the power of technical mastery and persistence.
✨ The History: Despite having no formal medical degree, Vivien Thomas became a master surgical technician and a lab researcher at Johns Hopkins. He developed the life-saving surgical techniques used to treat "Blue Baby Syndrome," essentially teaching the world’s top surgeons how to perform heart surgery.
💪 The Impact: For decades, Vivien worked behind the scenes in the lab, designing the tools and procedures that would save countless lives. He eventually became the Director of Surgical Research Laboratories and was awarded an honorary doctorate for his incredible contributions to medicine.
🔬 CTE Spotlight: Medical Lab Tech Medical Lab Technicians are the detectives of healthcare! From analyzing samples to developing new procedures, they provide the critical data needed to save lives. Vivien’s story is a testament to the power of technical mastery and persistence.
When the Lab Techs meet the Law. 💉👮♂️ Big thanks to the Criminal Justice students for being such good sports (and patients) while our Medical Lab Tech students practiced their skills today!
Today we honor a true medical pioneer, Mary Eliza Mahoney! 👩🏾⚕️✨
📜 The History: In 1879, Mary became the first African American to graduate and work as a professionally trained nurse in the U.S. She completed a grueling 16-month program where only 3 out of 40 students graduated—proving her incredible dedication and skill.
💪 The Impact: Beyond her clinical work, Mary co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) to fight for the rights and recognition of Black healthcare professionals. She dedicated her life to ensuring that everyone had access to quality care and professional opportunities.
🏥 CTE Spotlight: Nurse Aides are the backbone of patient care. From monitoring vital signs to providing emotional support, they embody the compassion and technical excellence that Mary Eliza Mahoney championed over a century ago.
📜 The History: In 1879, Mary became the first African American to graduate and work as a professionally trained nurse in the U.S. She completed a grueling 16-month program where only 3 out of 40 students graduated—proving her incredible dedication and skill.
💪 The Impact: Beyond her clinical work, Mary co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) to fight for the rights and recognition of Black healthcare professionals. She dedicated her life to ensuring that everyone had access to quality care and professional opportunities.
🏥 CTE Spotlight: Nurse Aides are the backbone of patient care. From monitoring vital signs to providing emotional support, they embody the compassion and technical excellence that Mary Eliza Mahoney championed over a century ago.
❤️ Wear Red Day – Monday, February 9th ❤️
Join us in wearing red to raise awareness about heart disease and how we can work toward prevention and heart-healthy habits.
Join us in wearing red to raise awareness about heart disease and how we can work toward prevention and heart-healthy habits.
This week we’re celebrating Mrs. Hartson! She goes above and beyond every single day for our students and our staff; listening, supporting, problem-solving, and always showing up with compassion and care.
Our school is a better place because of her dedication, patience, and heart for helping others succeed. We are so grateful for all that she does and so lucky to have her in our corner.
Thank you, Mrs. Hartson, for being such an incredible counselor and an even more incredible Cyclone
Today we celebrate Anna Louise James, a true pioneer in pharmaceutical history! 👩🏾⚕️
✨ The History: In 1908, Anna became the first African American woman to graduate from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy. She didn't stop there, she went on to become the first female Black pharmacist in her state, running the "James Pharmacy" for decades.
🏥 The Impact: At a time when healthcare was difficult to access for many, Anna provided essential care and expertise to her community. She paved the way for women of color to enter the world of medicine and pharmacology.
🧪 CTE Spotlight: Pharmacy Tech From life-saving medications to community wellness, Pharmacy Techs are the heartbeat of healthcare. Anna’s legacy reminds us that precision and care change lives!
✨ The History: In 1908, Anna became the first African American woman to graduate from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy. She didn't stop there, she went on to become the first female Black pharmacist in her state, running the "James Pharmacy" for decades.
🏥 The Impact: At a time when healthcare was difficult to access for many, Anna provided essential care and expertise to her community. She paved the way for women of color to enter the world of medicine and pharmacology.
🧪 CTE Spotlight: Pharmacy Tech From life-saving medications to community wellness, Pharmacy Techs are the heartbeat of healthcare. Anna’s legacy reminds us that precision and care change lives!
