
Please join us in voting This or That in the future redesign of one of our courtyards! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7bQCXvkoTFXQc4YV/?mibextid=oFDknk

In observance of Juneteenth, our schools and offices will be closed today, June 19, 2024.
To learn more about the history and significance of the day, visit: http://nmaahc.si.edu/events/juneteenth


Beginning this week, our district will operate on a 4-day week. Schools and administrative offices will have extended hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Fridays. ⏰
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178


We celebrated Mrs. Wade, who is retiring as our School Security Officer, with a schoolwide parade. Congratulations 🎉; we will miss you❤️! She has made DCMS a great place for students and staff!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet




DCMS Hornets Football! Summer workout schedule and other important information can be found on our football page! Here is a quick summary!
Summer workout/practice will begin Aug 1, 2024 until school begins.
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6-8 p.m.
Practice times will change then.
Bring both cleats and sneakers for practice, should conditions force us to move indoors.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Bring your own water.
Coaching staff will need parent contact information. So we can be in touch should there be a cancellation of practice.
Players MUST complete all of the physical forms before they may participate!
Please bring inhalers or other necessary medications to practice.
Contact Coach Buenviaje (757)572-2655

We cannot believe how fast this school year has gone! You can download and print these Last Day of School grade-level signs at: https://cpschools.com/lastdaycpsva .
Be sure to share your last day smiles and share your photos using #LastDayCPSVA!📷🌞🎉


We had so much fun in Squid Lab! Thanks, Mrs. Craig, for leading this science lab!





🇺🇸 Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. ❤🤍💙 #MemorialDay
Our schools and offices will be closed from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024.


Mrs. Donovan’s 7th bell class leaned about hydroponics this year in FACS class. They were able to put together a special tower that supplied water to seedlings. No dirt was used at all during planting.


We are currently hiring electricians to join our team! 💡
We provide great schedules, competitive salaries, retirement benefits, outstanding insurance, onsite pharmacy access, and employee wellness programs. Apply today: http://cpschools.com/careers


KUDOS to the DCMS Custodians!
They took the GOLD at the Custodial Recognitions Banquet on Saturday, May 18th!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet


Get ready, 8th graders, for “A Night Under the Stars!” Our 8th grade dance will be on June 12th from 6-8 pm. Permission slips will be distributed at the end of bell 7 today. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased during homeroom or online. until June 3rd. See details about the dance on your permission form.


It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates


🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA


We are so thankful for Nurse Duggan 👩⚕️. She always greets our students with a smiling face and helps us when we are sick or injured! DCMS rocks because of you 💜! Happy National School Nurse Day!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet


We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
🔗 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!


2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - EXTENDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 📅
The School Board approved a change to the current school year calendar. As a result, all schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024. To view our full calendar, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/events


Congratulations to Robotics Team 1955D who placed 43 out of 84 at the VEX Worlds Competition in our division working with teams from all of the US, Australia, Poland and Canada! They also placed 74 in skills out of over 400 teams! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet



🥇 May 6-10, 2024 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers are “Gold Medal Educators!” #CPSTAW24
👉 📝 Join us in “honoring our champions” in teaching by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472. Once there, you can send a “gold medal message” to a teacher who has helped shape your (or your child’s) future or remind them of a gold-medal moment that mattered to you! The message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on our website or social media channels! #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducatorsVA


Between preparing healthy meals for students, adhering to nutrition standards, navigating food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our school nutrition professionals are true heroes. 🍕🌮🥛🍇
School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. Please be sure to thank your favorite School Lunch Hero today! #CPSCelebrates
