This event is open to all high school students and their families. Whether you’re just starting your search or narrowing down your top choices, this is the perfect opportunity to meet with college and university representatives from across Virginia and beyond.
Event Details:
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Indian River High School
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53450877
31 DCHS Choral folks assisted with the Shamrock-n-Run in Virginia Beach this year. Students assisted with Dry Bags. DCHS Chamber singers also performed the National Anthem that morning for the kick-off of the race.
The Chamber Singers and the Varsity Singers received Superior ratings for their on-stage performances and sight-reading at the District Assessment.
Over Spring Break, members of the choir joined forces with Virginia Wesleyan Softball where they performed the National Anthem at the Strike Out Cancer event.
In addition, 5 students earned their way into the All-Virginia Chorus event that will be held later this week. Those students are:
Connor Bell
Lilian Hallford
Kayla Kampenga
Addy Sherman
Cade Sherman
CALLING ALL TALENTED HORNETS! Showcase your talent in the 2026 Live in the Hive Talent Show.
Got Talent? Audition for the DCHS Talent Show. Open to all musicians, singers, poets, dancers, rappers, actors, comedians, magicians, spoken word artists, etc. Visit the link below to complete the interest form!
http://www.tinyurl.com/dctalent26
Submit the interest form by April 17. Email Mr. Foreman if you have any questions.
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
Next home game is Monday at 5:30pm.
🌟 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
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!
For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
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.)
🎶 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!
