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

3 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Decorative
The Deep Creek Lady Hornet softball team is off to a strong 3-0 start this season. Big wins over #14 Menchville and #1 Western Branch last night.

Next home game is Monday at 5:30pm.
10 days ago, Deep Creek High
DCHS Softball player in action
DCHS Softball player in action
DCHS Softball player in action
DCHS Softball player in action
French Club will meet March 31 from 4-4:45pm in room 617. Poisson d'Avril Celebration! Join us for a day of laughter and paper fish crafts. Bring your creativity as we decorate fish for Poisson d'Avril. Please find your own transportation home!
11 days ago, Deep Creek High
Poisson d'Avril Celebration! Join us for a day of laughter and paper fish crafts. Bring your creativity as we decorate fish for Poisson d'Avril. French Club will meet March 31 from 4-4:45pm in room 617. Please find your own transportation home!
The Spring Blood Drive will be held April 22nd in the Auditorium. Please use the link below to schedule your appointment! If you are 16, please get a permission slip from the media center signed and returned prior to the drive! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=DCHS
13 days ago, Deep Creek High
NHS Spring Blood Drive - Schedule and appointment to donate with the link below or see Ms. Lamay if you have questions. The drive is located in the auditorium on April 22nd, 2026.
Prom will be Saturday, May 16 at Granby Theater from 6:30pm to 11pm. The theme is Vegas and the senior officers have some amazing things planned! Tickets will go on sale April 1st and can be purchased on gofan only. The last day to purchase prom tickets will be May 13 with NO EXCEPTIONS. You will not be able to purchase a ticket until you submit a completed permission slip which will located outside room 411 beginning March 30. Please see Dr. Ely with any questions.
14 days ago, Deep Creek High
Deep Creek High School Senior Prom "Lost in Las Vegas" will be held Saturday, May 16 at the Granby Theater 6:30-11pm. Granby Theater is located at 421 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Congratulations to the DCHS Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band classes for earning a superior rating at the Virginia Concert Band Assessment on Friday, March 20 at Great Bridge High School.
14 days ago, Deep Creek High
Congratulations! Wind Ensemble and symphonic band from Deep Creek High School for scoring a superior rating at 2026 VBODA 4 Concert Band Assessment
Congratulations to Dhanvi Sheth from the Deep Creek Debate Team for placing 5th in Congressional Debate at the 5AB Super Regionals at First Colonial High School this past weekend. She will continue on to the state competition on April 18th at Randolph Macon College in Richmond.
14 days ago, Deep Creek High
Congratulations Dhanvi Sheth! She placed 5th in Congressional Debate at 5AB Super Regionals
Seniors: Enjoy one Last Recess Ever! Tickets go on sale March 30 and can be purchased online or cash/check in room 411 with Dr. Ely. Last day to purchase a ticket is April 23. Last Recess Ever will be held on April 28th during 2nd bell.
17 days ago, Deep Creek High
Last Recess Ever for seniors on April 28 during Block 2. Ticket sales begin March 30th. Cost is $15.
Deep Creek AFJROTC wins Land Navigation Compass Challenge! Cadets Colin Head, Austin Brown, Hayden Thompson, and Dragon Troung dodged bears, snakes, and spiders in the woods near the Carolina border, finding 14 points in under an hour crushing the competition.
17 days ago, Deep Creek High
ROTC students at competition holding trophy
We had an Aspiring Day full of remarkable costumes and outfits recognizing the women who inspire us!
🌟 Our staff truly brought history to life:

Ms. Lamay as Nurse Dana from The Pit. 🩺
Mrs. Ellis as Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. 🌱
Mrs. Overkamp as Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. 🚀

It’s been a day of celebrating trailblazers and dreaming big!

#AspiringDay #WomenInHistory #Inspiration #SchoolSpirit
19 days ago, Deep Creek High
Pic of Teachers dressed up for Aspiring Women Day
Community Event: The Real Talk About Tech 💻📱
Join us for an evening of honest conversation about navigating life online. Families are invited to attend The Real Talk About Tech at Deep Creek High School!
👮‍♂️ Hear from the Chesapeake Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security as they discuss online safety, digital communities, privacy, and how technology impacts our relationships and daily lives.
🍽️ FREE dinner will be provided, along with community resources and an interactive presentation with Q&A.
📅 Wednesday, March 25
📍 Deep Creek High School
🕠 5:30 PM – Check-in
🍽️ 5:45 PM – Free Dinner & Community Resources
💬 6:30 PM – Presentation & Q&A
This event is sponsored by the Deep Creek High School PTSA and supported by the National PTA through a grant from Discord.
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/CPSTech2026
⚠️ Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, this presentation is geared toward students in grades 6–12.
👶 Childcare will be provided for elementary students.
Please help us spread the word and invite families who would benefit from learning more about staying safe and smart online!
19 days ago, Deep Creek High
Community Event: The Real Talk About Tech Flyer
The Deep Creek High School Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony will be held in the auditorium on Thursday, March 19.
21 days ago, Deep Creek High
Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony
⛈️ 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
21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update with storm icon and CPS logo
Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month! Each Wednesday is March is a spirit day celebrating women.

March 11 - Denim and Pearls

March 18 - Wonderful Women (Dress as a woman you look up to or aspire to be.)

March 25 - Spa Day (Wear your PJs in support of hardworking women.)
24 days ago, Deep Creek High
Women's History Spirit Days Flyer

🎶 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!

26 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Orion and Taylor standing in from of the School Administration Building
Orion smiling in the studio with a microphone and headset.
Taylor Mercier smiling in the studio with a mic and headphones.
From First Not to Full Ensemble with Orion Burke & Taylor Mercier Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 28
Cadets maintained their military bearing at the district Military Ball. Congrats to Cadet Col Myah Evans & Cadet Lt Col Zavion Cooper for being voted as Mr. & Ms. Deep Creek JROTC! And Congrats to Carlos "Ipok" Santana for winning the talent contest on his electric guitar!
28 days ago, Deep Creek High
ROTC Military Ball Picture
ROTC Military Ball Picture
ROTC Military Ball Picture
Attention Best Buddies! Our March meeting will be held this week, Thursday March 12th immediately after school in room 725. Please have your own transportation home. Bring a friend for a chance to win a raffle prize! We look forward to seeing you then!
28 days ago, Deep Creek High
Best Buddies Flyer
Junior Ball tickets are on sale March 9-13 during all lunches. Cash, check, and debit/credit card payments are accepted. See Mr. Foreman in Room 404 for more information.
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek High
Junior Ball Flyer

🍎 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

2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair

✨ 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

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
teacher teaching at smartboard with text "we're hiring"
Hi families!

Please join us for our Around the World Family Night this Thursday, March 5th, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Deep Creek High School.

It’s going to be a fun, entertaining evening for the whole community, and we especially want to celebrate our multilingual families.

If you haven’t had a chance to RSVP yet, please let us know if you can make it.

https://forms.gle/DhX1FfYZXkwjS6WR6

We can’t wait to see you!
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek High
Around the World Family Night Flyer