Nothing to see here… just your favorite staff sneaking in another underground spirit week! From twinning to colorful crayon fits — we made each day extra magical! ✨🖍️👯♂️
Mrs. Bright’s kindergarten class enjoyed a special visit from Mrs. Dollear’s fourth graders, who came to read stories aloud. 📚 It was a heartwarming moment of learning, laughter, and big kids being wonderful role models for their younger friends! #SnapshotsofLearning
Our annual Preschool Alphabet Parade was a colorful celebration of creativity and early literacy! Every letter came to life with amazing costumes, big smiles, and lots of excitement from both students and staff. We’re so proud of our little learners! #SnapshotsofLearning
🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
Mrs. Carson’s fourth graders used their geometry skills to design and build tiny houses 🏡📐—applying area and perimeter like pros! Big thanks to our awesome parent volunteer, Mr. Hamilton 👏✨ Such a fun way to wrap up the school year! #SnapshotsofLearning
The Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. 🎒
CPI is a FREE full-day program for children who will be four years old by September 30th and live in Chesapeake.
💻Please review our website for eligibility criteria and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/cpi
🎥 You can also check out this webinar exploring the preschool options that are available for Chesapeake families as well as learn next steps for enrolling your child: https://youtu.be/OpG0nmF_XcA
From first notes to final bows — our fifth-grade strings students have come so far! Bravo on a wonderful concert, and a huge shoutout to our amazing strings teacher, Mr. Wilson, for his dedication to our students at DCE 🎻🎶
Ms. Cintron’s class earned their way to this Art Car Party by racking up the most pom poms! Thanks to Mrs. Burdick’s awesome tradition, students got to paint a real car, explore creative stations, and celebrate a year full of teamwork, art skills, and wise choices 🎨🚗
☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements.
To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt
After weeks of observation and learning, Mrs. Steven’s kindergarten class released the butterflies they raised from caterpillars. They were filled with wonder as each butterfly took flight, a living lesson in patience, transformation, and the beauty of nature. 🦋
Mrs. Hubbard’s little busy bees are hard at work exploring the world of honey, hives, and helpful pollinators! 🐝🌸 #SnapshotsofLearning
Books, giggles, and a visit from our favorite principal! Thank you, Mrs. Canterbury, for inspiring our young readers. 📚 #SnapshotsofLearning
Today—and every day—we give a standing ovation to the incredible custodial staff who keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly behind the scenes. 💪🏽 Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s all take a moment to say THANK YOU to our custodians 💜
C is for Chalk Day! 🎨✨ Ms. Weston and Mrs. Boner’s classes took creativity to the pavement, spreading colorful encouragement for our amazing intermediate friends rocking their SOL tests! You’ve got this! 💪📚🚌 #ChalkItUp #YouCanDoIt
Thank you to our amazing PTA for donating new picnic tables to the playground! Our students now have a wonderful space to sit, color, play games, and enjoy their time outside. Your generosity continues to make a big difference in their daily school experience—we’re so grateful!
Our 2nd graders are spreading kindness one rock at a time! They painted colorful 'Kindness Rocks' for A is for Art Day and hid them around our community to brighten someone’s day. If you find one, smile, then hide it again to keep the joy moving. #DCERocks #SnapShotsOfLearning
Our second graders had a blast exploring, discovering, and learning at the Children’s Museum of Virginia last week! From hands-on exhibits to curious minds in action, it was a day full of wonder and smiles! #SnapshotsofLearning
🏫💬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
We would like to give a huge thanks to LifeNet for stepping up in a big way for our school! Their generous donation of bags full of supplies will make a huge impact for our students and families. We’re beyond grateful for their support and heart for the community! 📚✂️✏️
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 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
