We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨

View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉

about 18 hours ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Perry Hunt smiling at his students.

A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙

As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.

From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

2 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Full Circle with Dr. Jared A Cotton on Amplified the Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast cover art.
Dr. Cotton talking in the studio.
Jay Lewter and Dr. Cotton speaking in the studio.
Attention Class of 2028-Applications for the National Honor Society were emailed to all eligible rising juniors yesterday and are due by September 16th.

**If you are a rising junior or senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and DID NOT get the email but are interested in becoming a member, please contact Ms. Lamay.
18 days ago, Deep Creek High
National Honor Society Logo
SPRING ATHLETIC AWARDS NIGHT
It’s time to celebrate our incredible spring student-athletes! Join us as we honor excellence on the field, track, and court. Let’s come together to applaud all the hard work, dedication, and Hornet pride displayed this season!

WHEN: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
WHERE: Deep Creek High School

Schedule of Events:
6:00 PM | Cafeteria

Welcome, finger foods, & refreshments!

6:30 PM | Auditorium

The official Awards Ceremony begins!

Bring your family, your energy, and your Hornet spirit. See you there! 💜💛
21 days ago, Deep Creek High
"Event flyer for Deep Creek Hornets Spring Athletic Awards Night celebrating spring student-athletes. When: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026. Where: Deep Creek High School. Schedule: 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria for Welcome, Finger Foods & Refreshments. 6:30 PM in the Auditorium for the Awards Ceremony. Tagline at the bottom reads: Honoring excellence on the field, track, & court! Deep Creek High School Athletics. Visuals include the yellow and purple hornet mascot, a baseball player, track runner, lacrosse stick, and soccer ball, alongside photos of a school cafeteria and an auditorium stage with red curtains."
Want to win a $25 Visa gift card? The AP Government Class is hosting a voter registration drive during all lunches on Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9. To register online at the table, you will need to bring your state ID or driver's license, your social security number, and device. You must be 18 years old by November 3 to register.
22 days ago, Deep Creek High
A flyer with a white background, a purple and gold border, and a row of alternating blue and red stars at the top and bottom. Text reads: VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE Monday, June 8th & Tuesday, June 9th During all lunches All 17 & 18 year old students are encouraged to show up. Just bring your photo ID, SSN, and a device to sign up on. Free candy & a raffle ticket for a VISA gift card for any students who register. FREE CANDY & RAFFLE ENTRY
Bitter Sweet Day for AFJROTC as we congratulate our newly appointed Commanders, Lt Col Greyson Waller and his Vice, Kaleah Mann, who will be commanding Deep Creek's 100 cadets. And a sad goodbye to former commanders, Col Myah Evans and Lt Col Zavion Cooper. Thank you for all the successes you lead us to and good luck to you in your military careers.
23 days ago, Deep Creek High
Six individuals in Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) blue service dress uniforms stand in a line side-by-side inside what appears to be a school music classroom. From left to right, there are four young men and two young women of diverse ethnicities, all smiling and posing for a group photo. The adult on the far right holds his arm around the shoulder of the young woman next to him. Their uniforms feature visible nametags, rank insignia, and colorful ribbon racks. The background includes a white brick wall, a whiteboard with musical notes, a door with an "EXIT" sign, and colorful music-themed posters.
Reminder: End of the year Spirit Week this week!

Seniors: Your last spirit week is here!
Everyone is welcome to participate!!

The days are as follow:
Monday: Recreate a Baby Photo
Tuesday: Stuffed Animal Day
Wednesday: Senior Slump Day
Thursday: Signed T-Shirt Day
Friday: Life After High School
25 days ago, Deep Creek High
An informational graphic announcement titled "senior Spirit Week" on a white clipboard background. The bottom of the clipboard features a black banner that reads, "DEEP CREEK CLASS OF 2026." The schedule consists of five individual Polaroid-style photos, each pinned with a silver paperclip, arranged in two rows to detail the daily themes from Monday through Friday. Schedule Details Monday 6/1: Recreate a Baby Photo Visuals: A collage of childhood and current photos, including family pictures and a person riding a horse. Tuesday 6/2: Stuffed Animal Day Visuals: A plush brown monkey with striped arms and legs sitting next to a plush pink pig. Wednesday 6/3: Senior Slump Visuals: A set of light green, striped satin pajamas paired with a black sleep mask. Thursday 6/4: Signed Shirt Day Visuals: A plain white t-shirt covered in various colorful signatures and handwritten messages, with a marker lying next to it. Friday 6/5: Life After Highschool Visuals: A collection of future career and education items, including a stack of textbooks, a blue "COLLEGE" pennant flag, a yellow high-visibility safety vest, and a camouflage military helmet.
Seniors: Your last spirit week is here! Everyone is encouraged to participate!!

The days are as follow:
Monday (6/1): Recreate a Baby Photo
Tuesday (6/2): Stuffed Animal Day
Wednesday (6/3): Senior Slump Day
Thursday (6/4): Signed T-Shirt Day
Friday (6/5): Life After High School
29 days ago, Deep Creek High
Hornet with graduation cap and diploma
Softball will play Great Bridge tomorrow in the 1st round of the SA region at 5:30pm. Cost is $10. Come out and support your Lady Hornets!
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek High
group picture of the Deep Creek High School varsity softball team.

Graduation season is here, and for many seniors, the biggest question is: “What’s next?” In our latest district podcast episode, we hear from three seniors whose journeys reflect our focus on the “three E’s” after graduation: enrollment, enlistment, or employment. 🎓

Featured guests include:
- Myah Evans (Deep Creek High): U.S. Navy enlistment
- Parker Sylvia (Western Branch High & Chesapeake Career Center): welding certification and employment with Collins Machine Works
- Sophie Rambo (Grassfield High): University of Georgia track scholarship athlete

From military service and skilled trades to college athletics, each student shares how preparation, mentorship, and opportunity helped shape their next step after high school. Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcast. 🎧 🎉

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Myah Evans smiling during the podcast.
Parker Sylvia smiling during the conversation.
Sophie Rambo talking on the podcast!
Cover Art for the Podcast with all three seniors standing by each other.
Congrats to AFJROTC Hornets graduating from Virginia Tech! William Christian is heading into the Air Force as a meteorologist and Archie Hill was commissioned into the US Space Force. 2023 grad Natalie Lawson is also excelling as a sophomore in ROTC. All earned scholarships.
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek High
A full-length portrait of two military men standing together on a campus walkway with Virginia Tech's stone Burruss Hall in the background. On the left is an older officer in a blue service dress uniform adorned with numerous ribbons, badges, and insignia, holding a blue folder. On the right is a younger officer smiling, wearing a matching blue military dress uniform and flight cap with gold second lieutenant bars visible on his lapels. A vibrant flower bed with orange, purple, and yellow flowers is visible to the right, and other graduates are blurred in the background.
A group photo of four individuals standing on a concrete walkway in front of the stone facade of Burruss Hall at Virginia Tech. From left to right: a cadet wearing a dark navy dress jacket with white trousers, white service cap, and sunglasses; a senior military officer in a blue Air Force service dress uniform decorated with service ribbons and badges; a newly commissioned officer in a blue military uniform with a flight cap; and a young woman smiling, dressed in a pink and white plaid button-down shirt and light-wash blue jeans. Red trees and a colorful flower bed flank the group under a partly cloudy sky.
Congrats to the AFJROTC Raider Teams! The Open Team led by Seniors Hayden Thompson and Braden Krum placed 1st and the Coed Team led by Cadets Annabelle Gladhill, Saniya Velazquez, and April Salsbury also placed 1st. The competition was at Ft. Eustis Army base and cadets raced other schools through 16 obstacles spanning over a quarter mile.
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek High
A group photo of fifteen high school students in purple athletic shirts celebrating outdoors in front of a "Training Area 8 Obstacle Course" sign. Two students in the front row hold trophies, and many point one finger up to signal "number one."
Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨

Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS

📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs

From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Retiree celebrating on stage!
Superintendent Dr. Cotton receiving his retirement plaque with the School Board Chair.
Retiree smiling for the camera.
A retiree crying in a happy way for being honored for her contributions.
Retiree shaking hands with the Superintendent.
Retiree smiling speaking and laughing with his principal.
Retiree waving to the crowd on stage.
Retiree smiling for the camera.
Two retirees smiling together.
Retiree celebrating on stage!
Hunter Johnson, ODU Army ROTC cadet and Deep Creek 2023 AFJROTC alum, prepares Cadet Zavion Cooper for his future career in the Army Infantry and reassures Cadets Myah Evans and Sky Green of what path they don't want to take upon graduation.
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek High
Two young men standing side-by-side in a classroom, smiling at the camera. The man on the right is wearing a large, camouflage military rucksack and tactical chest rig. The man on the left has his arms crossed and is wearing a baseball cap and a black t-shirt with a visitor badge. They are standing in front of a green chalkboard with handwritten notes and a large flat-screen monitor.
A smiling young woman standing in a classroom while wearing a large, heavy military rucksack and a tactical chest rig over her school uniform. The camouflage gear is bulky and oversized for her frame. She is standing in front of a green chalkboard and a large digital monitor.
A young woman standing in a classroom wearing a massive, oversized military-style rucksack and tactical gear in OCP camouflage. The backpack is nearly as large as she is, extending from her head to her mid-thigh. She is looking toward the camera with a slight smile. In the background, there is a chalkboard with various notes and an American flag.
Mark your calendars! Nest Fest is happening May 13 from 4-6 PM!

Location: Grassy field by the PE portables

Entry: FREE (Grab your wristband at lunch on Wednesday!)

Note: Bring cash for food trucks and the "Soak a Senior" station.
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek High
An event flyer with a cheerful sky background featuring yellow and orange balloons and colorful bunting flags. Large, red script text at the top reads "Nest Fest." Below, text details "SCA Presents," and lists the date "Wednesday, May 13" from "4-6pm." A text box in the middle of the flyer states, "Free to enter, but get wristbands during all lunches the day of." It also includes "Bring cash for food trucks Soak a Senior!" The bottom portion of the image shows a vibrant carnival scene set on a grassy field with large trees. It features three red and white striped tents, including a central big top with a small flag, a "Darts Game" booth with a balloon target, and a circus cart selling snacks and cotton candy. At the very bottom, text reads, "Find us at the grassy field by the PE portables." Two small, red and white hot air balloons are visible on the left and right sides of the event details text box.
Do you recognize any of these talented Hornets? Come out tonight to the 2026 Live from the Hive Talent Show to see them perform!

Event Details
When: Tonight, May 7th at 6:00 PM

Where: Deep Creek High School

Tickets: $6 Online (GoFan) or $5 Cash at the door
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek High
A promotional flyer with red stage curtains and a lit-up marquee frame. Large white and gold text reads: "LIVE FROM THE HIVE: 2026 Talent Showcase." Below it, it lists the date: Thursday, May 7 at 6 PM. Ticket prices are noted at the bottom: $6 online or $5 cash at the door.
A "2026 Lineup" list featuring the following performers: Maysen Crowe, Xavier Tanner, Kayla Kampenga, Caydon Tomb, Kaleah Mann, Connor Bell, Kylie Heath, Hadley Wallace, Addy Sherman, Naila Davis, Temia Jones, Elle Ludi, Bea Annand, Alyvia Salvati, Garth Green, and Leilon McDonald.
A collage of four circular photos featuring Deep Creek students. Top Left: A student posing with a hand to her forehead. Top Right: A smiling male student in a blue flannel jacket outdoors. Bottom Left: Three female students smiling together in theater seating. Bottom Right: A male student in a yellow puffer jacket looking to the side.
Volleyball Conditioning for girls will begin May 18- June 3 (Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:30-6pm). Those rising 9th graders that will be attending Deep Creek High School next year and are interested in Volleyball should attend and have a physical on file.
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek High
Purple and white volleyball
Deep Creek High School Presents Live from the Hive 2026 Talent Showcase
Thursday, May 7 at 6 pm
Tickets Available Now!
$6 online on GoFan and $5 cash at the door
https://gofan.co/event/6575942?schoolId=VA12886
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek High
Deep Creek High School Presents Live from the Hive 2026 Talent Showcase | Thursday, May 7 at 6 pm | Ticketd Available Now! $6 online on GoFan and $5 cash at the door
The DCHS Lady Hornet softball team won another game against #2 ranked Great Bridge last night by a final of 4-3. Hailey Lack singled with two outs to drive in Hannah Liddell as the Hornets moved to 14-1 this season. Two more big games loom as we go on the road next week to Grassfield and Western Branch.

Go Hornets!
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek High
DCHS softball team group picture
Softball takes down their third #1 ranked opponent this season defeating Hickory 2-1.
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek High
Deep Creek High School softball team