
❄️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day❄️
Due to severe winter weather, Chesapeake Public Schools will shift to asynchronous remote learning on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 💻
All school buildings & offices will be closed. We’re closely monitoring the weather and will share updates as needed. Stay safe! ❄️
🔗 For more details, visit www.cpschools.com/emergency


Congratulations to our fabulous Falcon Lady Steppers who took 2nd place in the step competition on February 15!


🚨 Attention Middle & High Schoolers! 🚨
Feeling overwhelmed with school, extracurriculars, and everything in between? You're not alone! Join us for TEEN SUMMIT on February 22 at Deep Creek HS from 11 AM - 2 PM for an empowering event led by students, for students 📚
🎥 Check out this video from presenters at Grassfield High School who will address "Overcoming High School Burnout: Mastering the Balance Between Success and Stress."
💡 Learn practical tips to stay on top of your academics while taking care of yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=modiecipTeI


📢Middle and High School Students, did you know that not all teachers are adults? It’s true!
⛰️ Come see for yourself at Teen Summit on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Deep Creek High School from 11AM - 2PM. Students from across the city will present a variety of sessions on topics that matter to you. Get ready for a day filled with fun, student-led presentations and activities designed to help you boost your skills and your confidence.
💻 For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420903
🎥 Check out this message from a few of the presenters from Indian River High School: https://youtu.be/7lDTpffdBZI


🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public.
💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education


Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled.
Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule.
For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency


Thank you, Dr. Ferebee, for your dedicated, compassionate leadership at Crestwood Middle School! Happy VA School Principals Appreciation Week! #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program


📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs


To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.


Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition


🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS











Our Falcons showed up for our community this week by donating canned food to the SCA Canned Food Drive! We collected over 700 cans of food! Thank you to all who donated!


The CWM SCA is hosting a canned food drive from Dec. 4-13! Bring in canned or boxed foods and drop with an SCA member during breakfast. Donations will benefit Coastal Serve, a local mobile food pantry.





📢 Attention current 8th graders and families: Applications for our high school academies are NOW OPEN! 🌟
Apply to be considered for the 2025-2026 school year:
🩺 Science & Medicine Academy (SMA): Deep Creek High School
🖥️ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Grassfield High School
🌎 International Baccalaureate (IB): Oscar Smith High School
📅 Deadline to apply: December 18, 2024
👉 For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1863836


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.


There is always something to be thankful for! Our Falcons showed all the things they are thankful for by writing on leaves to grow our SCA sponsored Thankful Tree!
