Summer 2026 at Deep Creek High School
We want to wish all of our Hornet families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer break!
DCH Summer Hours
Our school building is closed for regular student activities, but our main office remains open to assist families. The 2026 summer schedule begins the week of Monday, June 15, 2026, and ends Thursday, August 27, 2026. During this time, we operate on a 4-day work week:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: CLOSED
Summer Food Service & SUN Bucks
Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals. Visit the district Summer Meals webpage to learn more about locations and schedules.
SUN Bucks: Families are encouraged to check to see if their family qualifies for direct monthly grocery funding through the state's Virginia SUN Bucks initiative. Visit our School Nutrition Services webpage to review requirements and learn more.
Summer Holiday Closures
All Chesapeake Public Schools buildings, learning centers, and central offices will be completely closed on the following holidays:
Thursday, June 18, 2026: In observance of Juneteenth
Thursday, July 2, 2026: In observance of Independence Day
DCH Specific Updates
School Supply Lists: Official grade-level supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year will be published soon! Until then, we encourage families to review last year's lists to get a general understanding of the items your student will likely need when we head back to school in September!
Freshmen ASPIRE (New Student Orientation) - ASPIRE will be held for all incoming freshmen on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
While school is out of session, your child’s emotional wellness remains our highest priority. CPS provides all families access to no-cost, high-quality professional counseling and telehealth services through Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM). Access these services without financial burdens or insurance restrictions by visiting the district Student Assistance Plan webpage.
Looking Ahead: 2026-2027 School Year
We can't wait to see our students back in our classrooms! The 2026–2027 school year officially kicks off on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. View and print the full 2026-2027 Academic Calendar to plan your family holidays.
Resources
2026 Summer Information | Chesapeake Public Schools District News
Athletics
Chesapeake Public Schools is shifting completely away from paper physical forms—all athletic screening and participation tracking is moving 100% online through Arbiter Sports!
If your student plans on trying out for any school-sponsored sports next year, we encourage you to register on Arbiter as soon as possible. Learn more about Arbiter athlete registration here.