Our student vs. staff basketball game was a blast! The energy in the gym was unmatched, especially with our staff cheerleaders bringing the hype! In a nail-biter finish, staff pulled off the win by just ONE point! What a game! 💜🏀
3 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
student vs staff game
student vs staff game
student vs staff game
student vs staff game
Our fifth grade students took their learning beyond the classroom with a trip to the Science Museum of Virginia. From interactive exhibits to exciting discoveries, it was a day to remember! #LaunchintoLearning
5 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
Va science museum
Va science museum
Va science museum
Va science museum
Va science museum
Va science museum
Va science museum
Va science museum
Our kindergarten students had an exciting day exploring the Virginia Zoo! 🐾 This field trip was a perfect way to extend their animal research beyond the classroom, giving them the chance to observe, ask questions, and learn more about animals up close. It was a fun and meaningful hands-on learning experience! #LaunchintoLearning
5 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
zoo
zoo
zoo
zoo
zoo
Today, we’re celebrating our three amazing office professionals at DCE—Ms. Adams, Ms. McNeil, and Mrs. Russell! 💜 Thank you for being the heart of our school, keeping everything running smoothly, and always greeting everyone with a smile. Your hard work, kindness, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate you more than words can say! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
12 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
administrative professionals day photo

What does student-centered learning look like in your child’s classroom? In Chesapeake Public Schools, our teachers are creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. In our latest episode, nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to highlight how this work is taking shape in our classrooms, from increasing student voice and choice to building stronger connections that support learning. 🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

13 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Tucker smiling proudly in front of the School Administration Building.
Making the Shift with Dr. Catlin Tucker - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Dr. Tucker smiling sitting on a chair. Episode 29
Our speech and occupational therapists, Mrs. Laos and Mrs. Field, collaborated on a group session with PreK students in Mrs. Hubbard’s class. By combining fine motor activities with speech practice, they created an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Students made edible “spring flowers” using cookies, worms, M&Ms, and gummy worms, tying the activity to their classroom unit on spring. This creative approach supported both communication skills and fine motor development in a fun and meaningful way.
18 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
PreK spring flowers
PreK spring flowers
PreK spring flowers
PreK spring flowers
PreK spring flowers
PreK spring flowers
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Join us at our Kindergarten Kickoff event on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00pm at DCE. We hope to see you there!
19 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
Kindergarten kickoff
Kindergarten Kickoff

Our Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. 🚸 CPI is a free, full-day program that gives eligible children a head start on their education.

What makes a child eligible?
Must live in the City of Chesapeake
Must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026
Must meet program eligibility criteria

Visit our website to review the details and start your application today: http://cpschools.com/cpi

20 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Child is excited for the open registration of the Chesapeake Preschool Initiative
Happy Assistant Principal Week to our amazing AP, Mrs. Boone! 💜 Your leadership, dedication, and care for our students and staff make Deep Creek Elementary such a special place. We appreciate all that you do each and every day!
21 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
AP week
STEAM Day was a huge success! 🚀🔬 Students across all grade levels had the opportunity to learn from a variety of amazing presenters, exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math in engaging and exciting ways. A special thank you to Mrs. Wilfong for organizing such a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. We appreciate all your hard work in making this day unforgettable! 👏✨
21 days ago, Deep Creek Elementary
steam day
steam day
steam day
steam day
steam day
steam day
steam day
steam day
steam day

Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅

April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸

April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.

April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933

As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Decorative
STEAM Takes Center Stage at Deep Creek Elementary! 🚀

There was so much to see and so little time during today’s STEAM Day!

Students stayed busy rotating through stations guided by our curriculum supervisors and community partners. We are so grateful to our presenters who traveled from near and far to step into the role of teacher for the day. Thank you for bringing STEAM to life in our classrooms.

Highlights of the day included:

Coding with Fullsteam Inc and Tidewater Community College💻
Quilting with the Quilters Guild🧵
Gardening with Chesapeake Master Gardeners 🌿
Astronomy with Back Bay Amateur Astronomers 🌌
3D Printing with 4 Prints Sake🖨️
...and so much more!

We couldn’t capture every single moment of the whirlwind, but check out these highlights of our students in action! 📸
#CPSCelebrates #steameducation
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating STEAM Day with physics in the classroom
Celebrating STEAM Day with astronomy in the gym
students get excited about coding with tablets and car
student is excited to receive an original quilt made for her inspired by her drawing
Celebrating STEAM Day with quilting in the classroom
presenter demonstrates master gardening for STEAM day
presenter demonstrates coding for STEAM day
group of excited smiling kids celebrating steam day
students demonstrate physics with rubber band slingshots and they are nervous and excited
teacher proudly shows off her class goose during presentation
📚✨ It’s School Library Month, and we’re giving a big shoutout to our amazing librarian, Ms. Smith! Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, helping our students discover new worlds, and making the library a place where curiosity grows every day. 💜📖
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Elementary
ms smith librarian
Purple Up Spirit Week is coming! 💜🇺🇸 Join us as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child, April 13–17: ✨ 4/13 – Teacher Work Day ✨ 4/14 – Camo Day (wear something camouflage!) ✨ 4/15 – Purple Up for Military Kids (wear purple!) ✨ 4/16 – Hats Off to Military Kids (wear your favorite hat!) ✨ 4/17 – Patriotic Day (wear red, white, and blue!) Let’s show our support and appreciation for our military-connected students all week long! 💜
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Elementary
Purple Up Spirit Week
Learning is in full bloom in second grade! 🌸🐞 Students explored life cycles through hands-on stations, discovering how plants and animals grow, change, and thrive. Science has never been so engaging! #LaunchintoLearning
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Elementary
stations
stations
stations
stations
Literacy Month was extra special thanks to our amazing guest readers! 📖💜 Thank you for sharing your time, stories, and love of reading with our students. #LaunchintoLearning
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Elementary
literacy month guest reader
literacy month guest reader
literacy month guest reader
literacy month guest reader
Huge congratulations to Mrs. Wilfong for receiving a grant from BayPort Credit Union! 🎉💜 Her innovative project, Maker-nomics, will bring a hands-on makerspace to Deep Creek Elementary where students become designers, problem-solvers, and decision-makers. Students will be given a budget to complete design challenges—making real-world economic choices as they select materials and even “rent” tools like chomp saws or glue guns. We can’t wait to see creativity and critical thinking come to life in this exciting new space!
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Elementary
grant
DCE students went the extra mile—literally! 👟 Our students proudly participated in the Operation Shamrock Final Mile, showing determination, school spirit, and heart every step of the way. Way to finish strong!
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Elementary
final mile
final mile
final mile
final mile
History came to life for our fourth graders at Jamestown Settlement! 📜✨ Students explored, discovered, and experienced what life was like in the early days of America. #LaunchintoLearning
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Elementary
Jamestown
Jamestown
Jamestown
Jamestown
Our 4th graders hit all the right notes tonight! 🎶✨ From singing to showcasing their recorder skills, their hard work and confidence truly shined on stage. We’re so proud of their dedication and growth!
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
music
music
music
music