
Ms. Lester's AP Government students participated in interest group speed dating this month to find a good match for legislation support!





Ms. Lester's AP Government students traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to explore the 3 branches of government! Stops included the White House, Pentagon, Capitol, Supreme Court, FBI Headquarters, Ford's Theater, & the National Museum of African American History and Culture.





TONIGHT is the DCHS Spirit Night Fundraiser at Burrito Perdido! Join us at the restaurant from 5-8pm. 10% of proceeds from all orders (dine-in and carry-out) will be donated back to the school. Everyone is invited to attend, so bring a friend! Peace. Love. Queso.


AFJROTC 1st yr cadets Academic Team, Hoertt, Rivera, Freeman, & Casa Flores win the District Academic Challenge at IRHS. Coached by cadets Lt Wesley and Major Lawson


Our DCHS Senior Banquet will be Friday, February 16; 6:30-8:30pm. Our event this year is free, but does require a RSVP and for $5 Senior Class dues to have been paid. Only DCHS Seniors may attend this event.
Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/avhxCLJvT3Ys5eNK9


🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!


Softball Interest Meeting, January 24th : Meet in the Chorus Room 4:15pm and bring your chrome book.

Congratulations to both the varsity boys and girls swim teams on their wins over Kings Fork this past weekend! Huge congratulations to the following swimmers for getting state qualifying cuts in at least one individual event: Ian Garth, Tyler Swartz, Troy Salpeter, and Annalise Iniguez. Two more relays also qualified: the boys 200 freestyle relay consisting of Bryan Syvertsen, Ian Garth, Troy Salpeter, and Dahmon Harmon and the boys 400 freestyle relay consisting of Ian Garth, Dahmon Harmon, Tyler Swartz, and Troy Salpeter.
Both teams will take on GB this Saturday at 5pm. Come out to support the hornets in one of their toughest meets of the season!


🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🏫
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.🌟#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals 🍎📚 #CPSCelebrates


🎶 Deep Creek High School is happy to host the VBODA District 4 All-District Junior Orchestra students and teachers 🎻


DCHS is hosting a Spirit Night Fundraiser at Burrito Perdido in one week! Join us at Burrito Perdido restaurant on Thursday, January 18th from 5-8pm to support our school. Everyone is invited to attend, so help spread the word! Peace. Love. Queso.


Learn more about transition planning to prepare students with disabilities for after high school on Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join VA Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services as they share more information on their services.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/DARS101


🧫 Bacteria make great entrepreneurs; they know how to “culture” success! SMA Students culture bacteria to observe and measure growth rates in their Project Lead the Way course.





Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 9, 2024, are canceled, including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and get important updates, events and more!
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


SMA sophomores visited Chesapeake Regional Hospital to learn more about the healthcare profession. Students toured the Radiology, Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, Lab, and Surgery departments.



Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Swim Team on their win over NRHS Saturday with a score of 96-73. HUGE congrats to Troy Salpeter, Tyler Swartz, Ian Garth, and Dahmon Harmon on qualifying for states in the 200 Medley Relay! Come out and support both teams as they take on King's Fork this Saturday at 5pm.


DCHS is hosting a Spirit Night Fundraiser at Burrito Perdido! Join us at Burrito Perdido restaurant on Thursday, January 18th from 5-8pm to support our school. Everyone is invited to attend, so help spread the word! Peace. Love. Queso.


Food Truck Wars in Martinez’s classes demonstrated professionalism and culinary growth!
Blocks 1 & 2 battled it out, cooking to the last minute! Who will be the winner?
Here is a hint… 🧇 🛻 and the 🍔 truck!!!
Block 2 in action!



Food Truck Wars in Martinez’s classes demonstrated professionalism and culinary growth!
Blocks 1 & 2 battled it out, cooking to the last minute! Who will be the winner?
Here is a hint… 🧇 🛻 and the 🍔
Block 1 in action…





The attendance waiver is now available online or in the main office. All forms must be returned no later than Friday, January 19.
https://www.cpschools.com/o/dch/page/attendance-information
