Get Ready, Hornets! SPIRIT WEEK is just around the corner! 🥳
Let's get ready to unleash that school spirit from October 6th to October 10th. Here are the dress-up days for next week:
MONDAY, 10/6: Pink Out 🩷
TUESDAY, 10/7: Purple & White Day 💜🤍
WEDNESDAY, 10/8: Team Day (Wear your favorite team's hat or jersey!) 🏈🏀⚽
THURSDAY, 10/9: Throwback Thursday (Rock a look from your favorite decade!) 🕺✨
FRIDAY, 10/10: Freaky Friday (Students dress as teacher and teachers as students) 🤪
We can't wait to see everyone participate!
A big thank you to the DCMS SCA for sponsoring this awesome week!
Let's get ready to unleash that school spirit from October 6th to October 10th. Here are the dress-up days for next week:
MONDAY, 10/6: Pink Out 🩷
TUESDAY, 10/7: Purple & White Day 💜🤍
WEDNESDAY, 10/8: Team Day (Wear your favorite team's hat or jersey!) 🏈🏀⚽
THURSDAY, 10/9: Throwback Thursday (Rock a look from your favorite decade!) 🕺✨
FRIDAY, 10/10: Freaky Friday (Students dress as teacher and teachers as students) 🤪
We can't wait to see everyone participate!
A big thank you to the DCMS SCA for sponsoring this awesome week!
Dear Deep Creek Families,
We’re excited to kick off our Fall Mega Blast Fundraiser with the entire student body — and we need YOUR support to make it a huge success!
What’s Happening Today?
Students will be bringing home their fundraiser flyer outlining details and exciting opportunities. Our campaign will run for two weeks, so don’t wait to jump in!
Your participation directly benefits our kids and school community!
Get Started in 3 Easy Steps (Takes Just 5 Minutes!):
1. Go to: www.themegablast.com/join/DeepCreek
2. Register your student
3. Enter 10 or more adult email addresses of friends & family
Register & Send 10 Emails = 5 Instant Prizes!
A 4-foot Light-Up Universal Charger
A bag of Cosmic Freeze-Dried Candy
An Octo-grip Pop Socket Phone Stand
A Mega Blast Wristband (redeemable for candy at lunch!)
500 Tuition Rewards Points for college
BONUS!
Send 20 or more emails and your student will be entered to win an LED Infinity Mini-Fridge — perfect for their room!
More Incredible Prizes Ahead!
Top-performing students will have a chance to earn:
Brand-name electronics
A Kona Ice Party
The Video Game Truck Party
A whirl in the Money Machine Event
AND a live, in-school Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Show with ramps, tricks, and pro riders!
TAKE ACTION TONIGHT!
Register and send out those emails today — it’s fast, easy, and helps us make this year even more memorable for our students.
THANK YOU for supporting Deep Creek Middle School!
Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet!
We’re excited to kick off our Fall Mega Blast Fundraiser with the entire student body — and we need YOUR support to make it a huge success!
What’s Happening Today?
Students will be bringing home their fundraiser flyer outlining details and exciting opportunities. Our campaign will run for two weeks, so don’t wait to jump in!
Your participation directly benefits our kids and school community!
Get Started in 3 Easy Steps (Takes Just 5 Minutes!):
1. Go to: www.themegablast.com/join/DeepCreek
2. Register your student
3. Enter 10 or more adult email addresses of friends & family
Register & Send 10 Emails = 5 Instant Prizes!
A 4-foot Light-Up Universal Charger
A bag of Cosmic Freeze-Dried Candy
An Octo-grip Pop Socket Phone Stand
A Mega Blast Wristband (redeemable for candy at lunch!)
500 Tuition Rewards Points for college
BONUS!
Send 20 or more emails and your student will be entered to win an LED Infinity Mini-Fridge — perfect for their room!
More Incredible Prizes Ahead!
Top-performing students will have a chance to earn:
Brand-name electronics
A Kona Ice Party
The Video Game Truck Party
A whirl in the Money Machine Event
AND a live, in-school Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Show with ramps, tricks, and pro riders!
TAKE ACTION TONIGHT!
Register and send out those emails today — it’s fast, easy, and helps us make this year even more memorable for our students.
THANK YOU for supporting Deep Creek Middle School!
Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet!
That feeling when you get to celebrate one of the absolute best! ✨ We're still thinking about how much fun we had yesterday afternoon celebrating our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Yerabek!
From her dedication in the classroom to her impact across our campus, Mrs. Yerabek pours her heart into our school. Thank you for everything you do! We are so lucky to call you a DCMS Hornet. 🐝
From her dedication in the classroom to her impact across our campus, Mrs. Yerabek pours her heart into our school. Thank you for everything you do! We are so lucky to call you a DCMS Hornet. 🐝
Deep Creek Middle School Fall Fundraiser – Starting this Wednesday! Get Started Early, Win Prizes!
Dear Deep Creek Middle Families,
Our Mega Blast Fall Fundraiser kicks off this Wednesday, October 1st! It’s quick, easy, and packed with fun rewards for students. If you want to get an early jump and start participating before our kickoff, simply follow the below steps.
How It Works:
Students bring home fundraiser packets after the kickoff assembly.
First step takes less than 5 minutes on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Go to www.themegablast.com/join/DeepCreek and click “Register.”
Prizes for Sending Emails:
Send 10 emails: Get a light-up charger, Octo-grip Pop Socket, a bag of freeze-dried candy, a Mega Blast wristband for extra candy, and 500 college Tuition Rewards points.
Send 20+ emails: Entered to win an Infinity Mini Fridge!
Big Incentives:
BMX stunt show with ramps and 3 pro riders performing at Deep Creek Middle during the school day.
Video Game Truck, Kona Ice Truck, inflatable money machine
Brand-name electronics and more!
We’re raising money for student rewards/incentives and classroom improvements. Thanks for helping your child support our school!
More info coming this Wednesday!
Dear Deep Creek Middle Families,
Our Mega Blast Fall Fundraiser kicks off this Wednesday, October 1st! It’s quick, easy, and packed with fun rewards for students. If you want to get an early jump and start participating before our kickoff, simply follow the below steps.
How It Works:
Students bring home fundraiser packets after the kickoff assembly.
First step takes less than 5 minutes on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Go to www.themegablast.com/join/DeepCreek and click “Register.”
Prizes for Sending Emails:
Send 10 emails: Get a light-up charger, Octo-grip Pop Socket, a bag of freeze-dried candy, a Mega Blast wristband for extra candy, and 500 college Tuition Rewards points.
Send 20+ emails: Entered to win an Infinity Mini Fridge!
Big Incentives:
BMX stunt show with ramps and 3 pro riders performing at Deep Creek Middle during the school day.
Video Game Truck, Kona Ice Truck, inflatable money machine
Brand-name electronics and more!
We’re raising money for student rewards/incentives and classroom improvements. Thanks for helping your child support our school!
More info coming this Wednesday!
The countdown to our Trunk or Treat on October 30th has begun, and we need YOUR help to make it memorable for our Hornets!
As you start seeing Halloween candy in the stores, consider grabbing an extra bag for our school. We're on a mission to create a mountain of treats for our students! 🍬🍫🍭
All donations of individually wrapped candy can be dropped off at the main office anytime during school hours. Thank you for helping us kick off the spooky season!
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Join us for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating with our Deep Creek Middle School family. Event is for DCMS families only.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 30th
⏰ Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek Middle School
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
As you start seeing Halloween candy in the stores, consider grabbing an extra bag for our school. We're on a mission to create a mountain of treats for our students! 🍬🍫🍭
All donations of individually wrapped candy can be dropped off at the main office anytime during school hours. Thank you for helping us kick off the spooky season!
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Join us for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating with our Deep Creek Middle School family. Event is for DCMS families only.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 30th
⏰ Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek Middle School
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
It's not every day you get to pose with... yourself! 😊
We captured this perfect moment with Zara, whose smile is as bright as her sweatshirt. It’s a reminder to all of us to put our whole heart into this week—in our classes, in the hallways, and with our friends.
Thanks for the inspiration, Zara! Let's make it a week full of heart (and music 😊)!
#ItsAGreatDayTobeAHornet
We captured this perfect moment with Zara, whose smile is as bright as her sweatshirt. It’s a reminder to all of us to put our whole heart into this week—in our classes, in the hallways, and with our friends.
Thanks for the inspiration, Zara! Let's make it a week full of heart (and music 😊)!
#ItsAGreatDayTobeAHornet
Get your costumes ready, Hornets! 🐝👻 Our FIRST Trunk or Treat is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you there for a spooktacular evening!
Join us for a fun and safe night of trunk-or-treating with our Deep Creek Middle School family.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 30th
⏰ Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek Middle School
A huge thank you to our incredible PTSA and SCA for hosting this amazing event for our community!
A few friendly reminders:
This event is for DCM families only.
All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Want to help make this the sweetest event yet? We are accepting donations of individually wrapped candy in the main office. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Join us for a fun and safe night of trunk-or-treating with our Deep Creek Middle School family.
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 30th
⏰ Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek Middle School
A huge thank you to our incredible PTSA and SCA for hosting this amazing event for our community!
A few friendly reminders:
This event is for DCM families only.
All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Want to help make this the sweetest event yet? We are accepting donations of individually wrapped candy in the main office. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Building a global community right here at DCMS! 💜 Meet our amazing ELL teachers, Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Thompson. ✨
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor how they champion our students from Spanish-speaking countries. But their classroom is a true snapshot of the world, welcoming learners from every corner of the globe. 🌍
They prove every day that our diversity is our greatest strength.
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor how they champion our students from Spanish-speaking countries. But their classroom is a true snapshot of the world, welcoming learners from every corner of the globe. 🌍
They prove every day that our diversity is our greatest strength.
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
New Date: 7th/8th Grade Open House Thursday, September 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see you there to meet our teachers and learn more about your student's classes.
We can't wait to see you there to meet our teachers and learn more about your student's classes.
Deep Creek Middle School Families, due to the inclement weather, the 7th and 8th Grade Open House scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, September 16, has been canceled.
Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date. Thank you for your understanding!
Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date. Thank you for your understanding!
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.
What a great way to spend a lunch break! 🤩 We had a special guest from Scouting America Tidewater Council on campus today sharing all about the incredible work they do.
It was awesome to see our students so engaged and asking great questions about making a difference in their community. Thanks for stopping by and inspiring our students!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
It was awesome to see our students so engaged and asking great questions about making a difference in their community. Thanks for stopping by and inspiring our students!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
You're invited to our 7th and 8th Grade Open House on September 16th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet your child's teachers and the entire administrative team. We are so excited to meet you and share our vision for our school. You'll also have a chance to connect with other parents and learn more about our amazing PTSA. We can't wait to see you there!
❤️🤍💙 Our students looked amazing in their red, white, and blue spirit wear for Patriot Day. What a wonderful way to honor and remember together.
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm
👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans
❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!
Buzzing with excitement for the first day of school! 🐝💜 Wishing all our Deep Creek Hornets a fantastic day. Let's make it a great year, Hornets! #FirstDayCPSVA #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
Kicking off the new school year with smiles, teamwork, and a delicious breakfast sponsored by Hatcher and Frey Orthodontics! We’re so excited to kick off a brand-new school year with you! This week’s welcome back meetings included important professional development sessions designed to set us up for success.🥐☕🍎
📢 DRILL REMINDER: Chesapeake Public Schools and the City of Chesapeake will hold a Public Safety Training Exercise at Deep Creek Middle School (1955 Deal Dr) and Deep Creek High School (2900 Margaret Booker Dr) TOMORROW - Thursday, August 14 - for most of the day. You'll likely see more emergency vehicles and activity than usual in the area. This is simply a planned training exercise for our first responders and school/city staff to practice emergency procedures. No cause for concern, just routine preparation! 🚨
Our Purple Palooza for rising 6th graders was a huge success! 💜 167 students participated, 11 student volunteers, 5 military volunteers, 32 staff volunteers, and 400 slices of pizza 🍕
