⛈️ 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/emergency
For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🎶 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!
Perseverance is the Hornet Way! 🐝💜💛
We might be a few days into March, but we had to take a moment to celebrate the incredible GRIT & resilience of our January Students of the Month! 🧗♂️✨
One standout student was selected from every K-5 classroom for showing true Perseverance. Whether it was tackling a tough math problem, mastering a new skill, or simply refusing to give up when things got tricky, these Hornets proved that "hard" just means "keep going!"
Help us give a big Deep Creek Central shoutout to these determined Hornets in the comments! 🎉
Keep pushing and keep shining! 💜🤍
🍎 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
🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.
📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair
🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026
📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)
🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
✨ 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
News from THE HIVE! 🐝
A huge congratulations to Dawson from Mr. Ballance’s homeroom! She is officially the winner of our PTA-sponsored Yearbook Cover Design Contest. 🎨✨
Participants were tasked with creating a vision for this year's cover, and Dawson’s creativity truly showed the "sting" of our school spirit! Not only will her artwork lead the swarm on the front of every book, but she has also won a FREE 2025-2026 yearbook courtesy of our amazing PTA! 📔💜
We are so proud to have this masterpiece representing Deep Creek Central. Way to go, Dawson—you make the Hornet family proud! 🐝
P.S. Stay tuned to our Facebook page later today... We caught Dawson’s reaction to the big news on camera, and you won’t want to miss that surprise face! 😲🎉
#DCCCHornets #HornetPride #DeepCreekCentral #TheHive #PTA #PurpleAndGold 🟪🟨⬜
𝐆𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐮𝐩, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬! It’s Western Wednesday! 🌵📖
We’re rounding up some great books today for Read Across America week.
Our students look "y'all-some" in their western wear! Whether they're rocking boots, hats, or denim, these outlaws are officially on the hunt for their next favorite story.
Swipe to see the rest of our themed days! Tomorrow, we’re trading the desert for the islands. 🏝️
#ReadAcrossAmerica #WesternWednesday #SaddleUpAndRead #SchoolSpirit
All buses have left
👏Special thanks to our PTA for setting up "The Hornet Store". It debuted on Friday and our students had so much fun spending their Hornet bucks that they earned. 💜🐝#Dcce #Hardwork #HornetPride
🌍 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! 👏🏽👏👏🏻👏🏿👏🏼
