🐝💜 Check out our very own Mr. Barker as he discusses 🎧 keeping our schools safe. In this episode of "Amplified," they talk about how it takes teamwork, innovation, and connections. Hear from teachers Lesley Sarver (HHH), Matt Barker (DCCE), Brittany Meier (GRM), and School Resource Officer Dave Ellyson (GBM) as they share valuable insights and practical tips on creating a safe, secure, and supportive school environment. Listen here: cpschools.com/amplified

📚✨ Huge shoutout to our amazing media team & volunteers!
A big thank you to Mrs. Folan, Mrs. Shamieh, our incredible volunteers & community for making our book fair a huge success!💜📖
#DCCEBookFair #ThankYou #ReadingIsMagic #CommunityStrong

⛈️ Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 5, 2025, are canceled. Please note, this includes YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
💻 For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency

🛡 Keeping our schools safe takes teamwork, innovation, and connections. Hear from educators Lesley Sarver at Hickory High, Matt Barker at Deep Creek Central Elementary, Brittany Meier at Greenbrier Middle, and School Resource Officer Dave Ellyson at Great Bridge Middle, as they share valuable insights and practical tips on creating a safe, secure, supportive school environment. 🔗 Listen to the full episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!🎧 #EngageCPS

🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, March 7th, 2025, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar

SAVE THE DATE📆
🎉 Kick off the excitement of kindergarten! Join our school on Thursday, April 3rd from 5:3-7:00 to discuss registration, health information, childcare resources, and more.
Learn more on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/kindergarten

Our hallways were filled with creativity this Black History Month! 🖤💛❤️ Congratulations to Mrs. Watson & her homeroom for winning the Black History Month Door Decorating Contest! 🎉
Thank you to all students & teachers for making our school shine with knowledge & pride! #DCCE



💜 You're Invited 🎻
WHAT: 5th Grade Strings Winter Concert featuring "The 7th Grade Select Orchestra"
WHEN: Today at 6:30
WHERE: Deep Creek Middle School

🐝 Starting as a new student can be intimidating, but thanks to our amazing ANCHORED 4 Life team leaders at DCCE, our new students are receiving a warm welcome with bright smiles and engaging learning experiences. 🇺🇲💜 #DCCE
#A4lclub #Anchored4life #MilitaryStrong

📢 Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice!
🗓 When? March 11
⏰ Time? 6:30 PM
📍 Where? School Admin Building
🎯 Topic of Discussion: I'm Determined: Transition & Inclusion
Join us for an important conversation about empowering students with disabilities through transition planning and inclusion!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee

Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
JOIN US:
When: March 11
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Science of Reading
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee

🎉 100 Days Smarter! 🎉
Yesterday, we celebrated the 100th day of school, and our kindergarteners showed up looking 100 years wiser! 👵👴🏾
Here’s to 💯 days of learning, laughter, and fun
#100DaysSmarter #100thDayOfSchool







💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake.
📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420

🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️

🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️

🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️

❄️ 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

We are L❤️ving this "Valentine Geo Structure" activity that our Kindergartners created today! #DCCE #LittleHornets #LoveLearning #VDay2025



Our 4th graders checking out some “not” so common precipitation. ❄️🌨️ #DCCE #LittleHornets

🚸Congratulations to Matthew Barker of Deep Creek Central for being honored as one of Virginia Department of Transportation's Most Outstanding Crossing Guards of the Year! 🚦
🚏This award highlights his commitment to ensuring the safety of our students. In addition to his role as a crossing guard, Mr. Barker teaches Physical Education and leads the Safety Patrol program at his school. He has also been named Deep Creek Central’s 2025 Teacher of the Year! We are grateful for all he does to protect and support our students. 👏
📢 Tomorrow is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, so don’t forget to thank your crossing guards when you see them! #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS







