Our Medical Lab Tech students are getting hands-on practice with blood pressure and glucose testing while working with classmates. Every practice session brings them one step closer to being career ready! 🩸#CareerReady
3 days ago, Chesapeake Career Center
med lab student practicing blood pressure
med lab student practicing glucose test
med lab student practicing glucose test
med lab student practicing blood pressure
med lab student practicing blood pressure
med lab student practicing blood pressure
med lab student practicing blood pressure
med lab student practicing glucose test

🎙️ 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! 🎧

6 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Amplified: Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker - Dr. Brubaker speaking on the mic.
Our faculty and staff are BACK and ready to kick off an incredible school year! Here’s to a fantastic year of hands-on learning, new opportunities, and bright futures! #FutureFocused #CareerReady
17 days ago, Chesapeake Career Center
CCC staff 2026 school year
industry department teachers
health occupations department teachers
trades department teachers
principal and assistant principal
custodian team
front office team
We welcomed our teachers back for a brand-new school year by going over the ABC’s of CCC! Here’s to a great year of learning, creating, and preparing students for their futures! 💙💚 #FutureFocused #CareerReady
19 days ago, Chesapeake Career Center
ccc staff eating breakfast
miss training
teachers participating in MTSS training
teachers participating in MTSS training
teachers participating in MTSS training
teachers participating in MTSS training
Mrs Dubuque Myers
Mrs Hartson
Mrs Wynne
Dr. Kitchens
🌪️SAVE THE DATE- Cyclone Families Connect- Back to School Meet and Greet. Thursday, September 3rd.💚💙#FutureFocused #CareerReady
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Career Center
🌪️SAVE THE DATE- Cyclone Families Connect- Back to School Meet and Greet. Thursday, September 3rd.
🌪️SAVE THE DATE- Cyclone Families Connect- Back to School Meet and Greet. Thursday, September 3rd.💚💙#FutureFocused #CareerReady
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
Cyclone Families Connect
💚💙 What a great day at Get on the Bus!! Thank you to Ms. Foulkes and Mrs. Wynne for proudly representing Chesapeake Career Center. We can't wait to welcome our Cyclones back—it's going to be an amazing school year! 💙💚#FutureFocused #CareerReady #CyclonePride
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
Get on the bus
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 👇
2 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! 🎉

3 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.

3 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.
For their final project, students designed and built 3D salon models using shoeboxes. From styling stations to salon décor, each project showcased imagination, planning, and attention to detail.
3 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
nail tech 3D salon design project
🦷 Dental Assistant II Final Project 🦷 Our Dental Assistant II students put their skills to the test with their final projects! Students practiced making temporary teeth, learned suturing techniques, created custom whitening trays, and even had some fun applying tooth gems.
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
dental student practice sutures
making a fake tooth
students making a fake tooth
students making a fake tooth
students making a fake tooth
students making a fake tooth
students smiling with tooth gems
student smiling with tooth gems
student smiling with tooth gems
student smiling with tooth gems
Criminal Justice students put their knowledge and skills to the test during today's mock trial. From opening statements to closing arguments, everyone did a fantastic job demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and courtroom procedures. ⚖️ #PoweredByPurpose
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
criminal justice students participating in the mock trial
Judge Brown and a witness
a view of the courtroom
criminal justice students participating in the mock trial
criminal justice students participating in the mock trial
criminal justice students participating in the mock trial
criminal justice students participating in the mock trial
criminal justice students participating in the mock trial
Congratulations to our newest National Technical Honor Society members and all students recognized during today’s Awards Ceremony! We’re proud to celebrate your hard work, achievements, and scholarship awards. 🎓
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
NTHS awards ceremony
NTHS awards ceremony
NTHS awards ceremony
Mr. yeates being awarded with an honorary membership
Buffalow family and friends scholarship recipient
William Joe scholarship recipient
Buffalow family and friends scholarship recipient
We were excited to welcome Cinco the Fire Dog to CCC today! Cinco, a fire accelerant detection dog, demonstrated how he uses his incredible sense of smell to help investigators detect the presence of ignitable liquids at fire scenes. Students enjoyed learning about this unique and important role in fire investigation. Thank you to Cinco and his handler for an informative and engaging demonstration! 🐾🚒 #PoweredByPurpose
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
chino the fire dog and his handler
chino the fire dog and his handler
chino the fire dog and his handler
chino demonstrates how he looks for expectorant
students listening to the demonstration
chino the fire dog and some students
students listening to the demonstration
Our Cosmetology students put their creativity and technical skills on display with a manikin design project! From imaginative concepts to detailed styling, each design showcased the talent, hard work, and artistic vision of our students.
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
Mother Nature mannequin
mannequin
surfer girl mannequin
mannequin
under the sea mannequin
miss Atlanta mannequin
pink unicorn mannequin
dripping in pearls mannequin
Our Firefighting students had an incredible opportunity to visit Naval Station Norfolk! Students enjoyed a ship tour, learned about aircraft operations through a Q&A session, and participated in a fire station demonstration with hands-on experiences. A huge thank you to Battalion Chief Laura Arrington for organizing such an amazing and educational field trip for our students! 🚒⚓✈️
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk
Firefighting students on a field trip to Naval Station Norfolk

Graduation season is here, and for many seniors, the biggest question is: “What’s next?” In our latest district podcast episode, we hear from three seniors whose journeys reflect our focus on the “three E’s” after graduation: enrollment, enlistment, or employment. 🎓

Featured guests include:
- Myah Evans (Deep Creek High): U.S. Navy enlistment
- Parker Sylvia (Western Branch High & Chesapeake Career Center): welding certification and employment with Collins Machine Works
- Sophie Rambo (Grassfield High): University of Georgia track scholarship athlete

From military service and skilled trades to college athletics, each student shares how preparation, mentorship, and opportunity helped shape their next step after high school. Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcast. 🎧 🎉

4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Myah Evans smiling during the podcast.
Parker Sylvia smiling during the conversation.
Sophie Rambo talking on the podcast!
Cover Art for the Podcast with all three seniors standing by each other.
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!
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
first place nails am class
third place nails am class
secon place nails am class
second place nails pm class
first place nails pm class
third place nails pm 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! ❤️⚡
4 months ago, Chesapeake Career Center
AED drill
AED drill
AED drill
AED drill
AED drill