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
Huge thank you to the teams from the Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways Museum and Parks for spending the week with our 7th graders. Our students got a front-row seat to the stories that shaped Virginia, and we couldn’t be more grateful for these local experts.
This morning, our amazing Admin team pulled off a total surprise "We Appreciate You" pancake breakfast! There is nothing like the smell of fresh pancakes in the hallway to make us feel like a family.
A huge thank you to our leadership for filling our plates and our hearts before the first bell rang.
Our students took "get comfortable with a book" literally today! We’re celebrating Reading Month by trading school clothes for pajamas and diving into some incredible stories.
Huge shoutout to our 7th/8th Combined Chorus and 8th Grade Ensemble for earning top marks in both performance and sight reading today. They didn't just hit the notes—they crushed them! 🎶✨
Today was Toe-riffic Thursday for Reading Month, and the sock game was on another level. From fuzzy favorites to wild patterns, our students showed off their unique styles while diving into their favorite books.
Today’s Reading Month theme is "Reading Jogs the Mind," and our hallways look like a championship finish line. From jerseys to joggers, our students are proof that training your brain is just as important as training for the game.
We loved seeing so many personalities shine through for Hat Day. Whether they were rocking a vintage look or a fan-favorite team cap, our students reminded us that reading is always in style.
Middle school is better when we’re celebrating together. Stay tuned for the rest of our Spirit Week fun!
She’s now a finalist for CS Educator of the Year! We are so proud to have her inspiring our students every day in Chesapeake. 💻✨ #CSChampion #MiddleSchoolExcellence
For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🎶 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!
🍎 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
🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.
📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair
🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026
📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)
🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
✨ 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
Join us next week! Tuesday, March 10th!
Huge congratulations to Pari Wahi, Juan Arana Chinchilla, and Della Crabtree for winning our Black History Month Essay & Artwork contest! Their creativity and insight blew us away.
As a reward, these three talented students will be decorating their very own ceiling tiles. Their work will stay right here in our halls for years to come, inspiring future generations!
We had an amazing day at our 4th Annual Teen Summit this past Saturday at Indian River High School! 🙌 We were honored to hear from former James Madison University All-Conference Running Back Dr. Eugene Holloman, who inspired students with a powerful message about perseverance and purpose. From mental health and money management to athletics, college prep, and stress management, our teens gained tools for success now and in the future. Thank you to our Department of Family & Community Engagement for organizing the event, and to our presenters, volunteers, and community members who made it such a success!
We care a whole lot about reading here! 📖 Today our halls are filled with Dr. Seuss shirts and open books as we kick off a full month of reading challenges and Core Plus adventures.
Inspiring speakers 🗣️
Powerful performances by Band, Orchestra, & Chorus 🎶
High-energy rhythm from the Step Team 👟
An immersive Walking Museum experience 🖼️
Proud of our students and staff for honoring the legacy! ✨
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
