🌍 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/
Spreading Kindness at Deep Creek Central Elementary 🌹
It’s a Friday filled with friendship at "The Creek" as students celebrate Valentine’s Day. The highlight of the morning was a special little Valentine roaming the halls delivering roses to faculty and staff members, reminding us all of the power of a simple act of kindness.
Whether it’s exchanging cards in class or sharing a rose in the hall, today is a beautiful reminder of the supportive community we have here at DCCE.
We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Valentine’s weekend! 💜💛
🎙️ 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
Big news! 🏆 Deep Creek Central Elementary PTA is proud to announce that we’ve been named a national @ConnectSafely Safer Internet Day Grant Winner!
Today, we join over 100 countries in celebrating #SaferInternetDay. We are dedicated to making sure our students have the tools they need to navigate the digital world safely and kindly. 💻✨
Here’s how our students are taking action this week: 🎤 Our morning news anchors are broadcasting daily safety tips. 📚 Classes are diving into lessons on digital citizenship. 🎬 Students are busy writing and filming their very own Internet Safety PSAs!
We’re so proud, " It's the Hornet way " 🐝💜
#SaferInternetDay #ConnectSafely #DigitalCitizenship #DCCE #StudentSafety #GrantWinner
Today, we join over 100 countries in celebrating #SaferInternetDay. We are dedicated to making sure our students have the tools they need to navigate the digital world safely and kindly. 💻✨
Here’s how our students are taking action this week: 🎤 Our morning news anchors are broadcasting daily safety tips. 📚 Classes are diving into lessons on digital citizenship. 🎬 Students are busy writing and filming their very own Internet Safety PSAs!
We’re so proud, " It's the Hornet way " 🐝💜
#SaferInternetDay #ConnectSafely #DigitalCitizenship #DCCE #StudentSafety #GrantWinner
Save the Date
Kindness is contagious—and it’s coming to DCCE🌟
Mark your calendars! From February 9–13, we are joining schools across the state for Virginia Kindness Week 2026. In partnership with the VDOE and the @CKGFoundation, we’re spending the week focusing on empathy, inclusion, and lifting each other.
Let’s show Virginia how much the Hornets care. 💜
#VirginiaKindnessWeek #SpeakUp #KindnessMatters #DCCE
Kindness is contagious—and it’s coming to DCCE🌟
Mark your calendars! From February 9–13, we are joining schools across the state for Virginia Kindness Week 2026. In partnership with the VDOE and the @CKGFoundation, we’re spending the week focusing on empathy, inclusion, and lifting each other.
Let’s show Virginia how much the Hornets care. 💜
#VirginiaKindnessWeek #SpeakUp #KindnessMatters #DCCE
DCCE is participating in VA Kindness Week!
~ Bring your Spirit for our Spirit Week ~
~ Bring your Spirit for our Spirit Week ~
Mindfulness
Mindfulness exercises can help us increase our ability to regulate emotions. These practices decrease stress, anxiety, and depression.
Mindfulness exercises can help us increase our ability to regulate emotions. These practices decrease stress, anxiety, and depression.
❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
💻 Visit our website for additional 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/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
💻 Visit our website for additional 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/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
Happy February!
In celebration of Black History Month, you'll see meaningful quotes and thoughtful moments as we celebrate Black leaders, history, and voices alongside mindfulness strategies and inspiration.
In celebration of Black History Month, you'll see meaningful quotes and thoughtful moments as we celebrate Black leaders, history, and voices alongside mindfulness strategies and inspiration.
Leading with Excellence
We were honored to have Jovan, a 5th-grade student from Mrs. Haueisen's class, lead the Pledge of Allegiance at last night’s School Board meeting! 🇺🇸
Jovan represented his class and our school with incredible confidence and pride. We are so proud of his leadership!
Way to go, Jovan! 🎉📚👏
We were honored to have Jovan, a 5th-grade student from Mrs. Haueisen's class, lead the Pledge of Allegiance at last night’s School Board meeting! 🇺🇸
Jovan represented his class and our school with incredible confidence and pride. We are so proud of his leadership!
Way to go, Jovan! 🎉📚👏
🖍️ Give Your Old Crayons a New Life! 🌈
It’s time to clean out those junk drawers and backpack pockets! Throughout the month of February, DCCE’s Anchored4Life group is hosting a Crayon Recycle Drive to turn "trash" into treasure. ♻️✨
How the Magic Works:
Step 1: Bring in your unwanted or broken crayons! 🎒
Step 2: Our amazing A4L Team Leaders will sort them by color every week. 🧡💛💚
Step 3: With a little help from an adult and a craft oven, we’ll melt them down into brand-new, fun-shaped crayons! 🦖⭐🍎
Where Are They Going? 🎁
We aren’t just recycling; we’re giving back! These "new" crayons will be:
Distributed to DCCE classrooms that need adaptive supplies. 🏫
Donated to a local organization supporting at-risk youth in our community. ❤️
📍 Drop-Off Details:
When: All through February!
Where: Look for the Crayon Recycle Drop Box located just inside the Main Entrance.
Send those broken crayons in with your student and help us make a colorful difference!
Let’s get recycling, DCCE! 🖍️
#DCCE #Anchored4Life #CrayonRecycle #GreenSchool #CommunityKindness #StudentLeaders
It’s time to clean out those junk drawers and backpack pockets! Throughout the month of February, DCCE’s Anchored4Life group is hosting a Crayon Recycle Drive to turn "trash" into treasure. ♻️✨
How the Magic Works:
Step 1: Bring in your unwanted or broken crayons! 🎒
Step 2: Our amazing A4L Team Leaders will sort them by color every week. 🧡💛💚
Step 3: With a little help from an adult and a craft oven, we’ll melt them down into brand-new, fun-shaped crayons! 🦖⭐🍎
Where Are They Going? 🎁
We aren’t just recycling; we’re giving back! These "new" crayons will be:
Distributed to DCCE classrooms that need adaptive supplies. 🏫
Donated to a local organization supporting at-risk youth in our community. ❤️
📍 Drop-Off Details:
When: All through February!
Where: Look for the Crayon Recycle Drop Box located just inside the Main Entrance.
Send those broken crayons in with your student and help us make a colorful difference!
Let’s get recycling, DCCE! 🖍️
#DCCE #Anchored4Life #CrayonRecycle #GreenSchool #CommunityKindness #StudentLeaders
Kicking off 2026 with some well-deserved celebrations! 🌟
Today we celebrated our incredible December Students of the Month! 💜💛
We gathered today to recognize our K-5 Hornets who went above and beyond to show “𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲”.
These students are great examples of what it means to lead with a grateful and giving heart at Deep Creek Central! 🐝✨
Please help us give a huge round of applause to these superstars! 👏🏽👏👏🏻👏🏿👏🏼
STEM + Holiday Magic in Mrs. Lane's 4th grade class...✨ YES, PLEASE!!! #DCCEHORNETS #HolidaySTEM
Please help us congratulate and cheer on our very 1st " Battle of the Books" team as they prepare for competition in the spring- Way to go, Hornets!!!💜📚🐝
#DCCEHornets #BattleofTheBooks
#DCCEHornets #BattleofTheBooks
We've had such a great week! Happy holidays from some of the sweetest little faces.🎄 #DCCEHornets # Holidayseason
Wishing you the best of the season.
~Your DCCE Family
~Your DCCE Family
📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!
We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!
Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs!
📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys
🎄 Join Our Holiday Spirit Week!
Get Festive, Hornets! Join Our Magical Holiday Spirit Week!
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and Deep Creek Central is ready to celebrate! 🎉 Join us next week for our Holiday Spirit Week!
We encourage all students and staff to participate in the fun themes each day. Let's make the week leading up to Winter Break a magical one!
Full Spirit Week Schedule:
Merry Monday (Dec 15): Wear your favorite holiday color! 🔴🟢
‘Twas the Night Before (Tuesday, Dec 16): Wear your favorite holiday pajamas! (Don't forget: Our Pajama Drive ends today!) 😴
Winter Wear Wednesday (Dec 17): Wear holiday headwear! 🦌
Tinsel Toe Thursday (Dec 18): Wear holiday socks! 🧦
Festive Friday (Dec 19): Wear a holiday sweater/shirt! 🧣
We can't wait to see all the festive spirit! Happy Holidays, Hornets! 💜💛
#DCCE #DCCEHORNETS #InspireCPS #HolidaySpiritWeek
Get Festive, Hornets! Join Our Magical Holiday Spirit Week!
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and Deep Creek Central is ready to celebrate! 🎉 Join us next week for our Holiday Spirit Week!
We encourage all students and staff to participate in the fun themes each day. Let's make the week leading up to Winter Break a magical one!
Full Spirit Week Schedule:
Merry Monday (Dec 15): Wear your favorite holiday color! 🔴🟢
‘Twas the Night Before (Tuesday, Dec 16): Wear your favorite holiday pajamas! (Don't forget: Our Pajama Drive ends today!) 😴
Winter Wear Wednesday (Dec 17): Wear holiday headwear! 🦌
Tinsel Toe Thursday (Dec 18): Wear holiday socks! 🧦
Festive Friday (Dec 19): Wear a holiday sweater/shirt! 🧣
We can't wait to see all the festive spirit! Happy Holidays, Hornets! 💜💛
#DCCE #DCCEHORNETS #InspireCPS #HolidaySpiritWeek
Gratitude Goals! November Students of the Month 💜🐝💛
We are overflowing with Hornet Pride as we celebrate our incredible Students of the Month for November! 🎉 This month, we recognized students from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade who truly embody Gratitude!
These amazing Hornets show us every day what it means to be thankful—for their friends, their teachers, and their learning opportunities. Their grateful hearts make Deep Creek Central a truly special place! 🤩
Join us in congratulating these wonderful students!
#DCCEHornets #StudentOfTheMonth #Gratitude #CharacterCounts #PurpleAndYellow
🎉 We're proud to celebrate Teacher of the Year Finalist: Karly Lemm! 🎉
For 8 years, Ms. Lemm has been pouring her heart into educating the next generation. Currently, a first grade teacher at Deep Creek Central, this Indian River High Class of 2013 graduate and JMU degree holder knows what matters most: the beautiful relationships and trust she builds with every student and family. "No matter what happens, I'm always in their corner."
Her advice? "Learning follows connection. Create a safe space where students feel loved first. They have to feel it to believe it."
When she's not teaching, she's curled up with a good book, cheering on her favorite teams, or making memories with family and friends.
Congratulations, Ms. Lemm! 💜🤍 #CPSCelebrates #CPSTOY2026
For 8 years, Ms. Lemm has been pouring her heart into educating the next generation. Currently, a first grade teacher at Deep Creek Central, this Indian River High Class of 2013 graduate and JMU degree holder knows what matters most: the beautiful relationships and trust she builds with every student and family. "No matter what happens, I'm always in their corner."
Her advice? "Learning follows connection. Create a safe space where students feel loved first. They have to feel it to believe it."
When she's not teaching, she's curled up with a good book, cheering on her favorite teams, or making memories with family and friends.
Congratulations, Ms. Lemm! 💜🤍 #CPSCelebrates #CPSTOY2026
