Congratulations to Ms. Burke, our CWE Support Staff of the Year! Ms. Burke works tirelessly to support all of our students!
about 1 hour ago, Crestwood Elementary
Kindergarten Kickoff!
We are excited to share that kindergarten enrollment for the upcoming school year will open on Monday, April 6! To help families prepare, we are hosting a special Kindergarten information parent meeting.
Wednesday, April 22, from 6pm-7pm
CWE Gymnasium
7 days ago, Crestwood Elementary
Congratulations to our March Golden Ticket winners! These students show determination, perseverance, and positive self-talk! Way to go Zayden, Evelyn, Blake, Nicolas, Kailani, Abraham , Lauretta , Amir, Carson, Allan, Li'Anna, Cayden, and Zy'asia!
10 days ago, Crestwood Elementary
CWE's SCA will be collecting donations for the non-profit organization ForKids, Inc. Most needed items:
* canned/dried foods
* bottled water
*baby food/formula
*breakfast items
* nutritious snacks
Please make donations to CWE 3/23-3/27.
10 days ago, Crestwood Elementary
⛈️ Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 16, 2026, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will also be canceled.
For the latest updates and additional information, visit
https://www.cpschools.com/emergency17 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Congratulations to our March Golden Ticket winners! These students set goals, use positive self-talk, and show determination! Way to go Kayden, Anuhea, Harlow, Ariyanna, Nyla, Amir, DeMia, Prince, Mahkai, Rayanna, and Emma!
21 days ago, Crestwood Elementary
🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
22 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Congratulations to our March Golden Ticket winners! These students are organized, show perseverance, and take responsibility! Way to go Nathaniel, Elena, Julia, Matthew, Kai, Mia, Zuri, and Brycen!
24 days ago, Crestwood Elementary
✨ Feel-Good Friday! ✨ Last Friday, Crestwood Middle School hosted an inspiring celebration honoring 100 years of Black History Month! Students and staff showcased African American excellence through incredible talent and performances, including meaningful tributes from members of the Divine Nine sorority and fraternity organizations and the school community. The event highlighted legacy, culture, and pride! #EmpowerCPS
27 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🍎 Your future starts here!
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:
1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair
2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair
✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:
✅ Low-cost health insurance
✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics
✅ A supportive professional community
🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits
🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU
28 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
28 days ago, Crestwood Elementary
Congratulations to our February Falcons of the Month!
about 1 month ago, Crestwood Elementary
🍎Don't miss our Title I Teacher Job Fair!
This is your opportunity to connect with principals and leaders and explore rewarding careers in Title I schools.
📅 March 11, 2026
⌚ 5-6:30PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
What's Included:
✨ Casual networking with school leaders
✨ Career insights & resources
✨ On-the-spot interviews
Who Can Attend: Experienced teachers AND new candidates welcome!
Before You Come: ✓ Must be eligible for teaching license ✓ Apply at cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach ✓ Register at the link below
📍 Oscar Smith MS Cafeteria, 2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA
For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
Can’t make this event? Check out our Virtual Job Fair March 23-27: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
To view our open positions and other upcoming job fair events, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Congratulations to our last round of February Golden Ticket Winners! Egypt, Makayla, Ezra, Winter, Zyan, Alias, Kyrie, Lia, Emily, Ava, Armoni, Ayden, Luther, Harvey, Noah, Maya, Zy'Asia, Serenity, Cifford, Amir, and Owen! Way to go Falcons!
about 1 month ago, Crestwood Elementary
about 1 month ago, Crestwood Elementary
🌍 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=51834265This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit:
https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
CWE and Truitt showed off their coding skills, teamwork, and problem solving at CWE this week. The students had a blast showing how to use the engineering process to solve complex problems, work as a team, and have fun coding Lego robots! Thank you Truitt for traveling to CWE!
about 1 month ago, Crestwood Elementary
Congratulations to our February Golden Ticket winners! Jase, Harley, Aurora, Taylor, Kiyah, Olivia, Tala, Erika, Oliver, Sherman, Colby, Jamie, Savannah, Ivory, Donald, Dy'myra, Kennedi, Jada, Edward, Allan, Mina, and Jace. Way to go Falcons!
about 1 month ago, Crestwood Elementary
🎙️ 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
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Congratulations to the CWE selections to the All-City Chorus! These students participate and show their SWAG in music class: Princess, Lien, Kayla, Kennedy, Malachi, and Ezra. Come out to support them at the All-City Chorus Concert on 2/19 @ 6:30pm at Joliff Middle School!
about 2 months ago, Crestwood Elementary
