Straight 1s across the board! 🏆🎹

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! 🎶✨
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Our 7th and 8th grade chorus students celebrating their excellent scores!
Stepping into a great story! 🧦📚

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.
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A student and a teacher showing off their fun socks
Two teachers showing off her fun socks
A student showing off her fun sock
Two students in their fun socks!
Breaking a sweat... and a few chapters! 🏃💨📖

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.
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A teacher and student posing and smiling in their athletic gear
A teacher and two students wearing a their athletic gear
a teacher and two students wearing a their athletic gear
A teacher and two students posing their athletic gear
The thinking caps were ON today! 🎓📚

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!
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Two students wearing a their favorite hats for spirit month
two teachers wearing their favorite hats for reading month.
A teacher and two students wearing a their favorite hats for reading month.
Two students wearing their favorite hats for spirit week.
🎉 Huge congrats to Melodie Surratt, the VDOE 2026 Computer Science Champion of the Year (Grades 6–8)! 🏆

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
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Mrs. Surratt posing with her students after a robotics tournament.
Mrs. surratt teaching her class.
Mrs. Surratt helping a student on the computer
A posed picture of Mrs. Surratt
⛈️ Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 16, 2026, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will also be canceled.

For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update with storm icon and CPS logo

🎶 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!

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Orion and Taylor standing in from of the School Administration Building
Orion smiling in the studio with a microphone and headset.
Taylor Mercier smiling in the studio with a mic and headphones.
From First Not to Full Ensemble with Orion Burke & Taylor Mercier Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 28
Our first Labs & Ladle STEM Night was a huge success! 🧪🌶️ Students explored hands-on STEM displays and a chili cook-off. Huge thanks to our partners like ODU, VT, and Clark Nexsen for inspiring our future innovators. One lab and one ladle at a time! #STEM
2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Students checking out the STEM program at Grass field High School
Students attending a booth at Lab and Ladle Night
Students listening to the Forgotten Heroes Foundation
Students checking out the ODU technology booth.

🍎 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

2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair

✨ 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

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
teacher teaching at smartboard with text "we're hiring"
Help support the PTSA, and enjoy a yummy milkshake! Join us at the Milkshake Factory-648 Grassfield Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323!

Join us next week! Tuesday, March 10th!
2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
An image of a milkshake
Leaving a mark—literally! 🎨✍️

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!
2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Our three contest winners standing in front of our Welcome to deep Creek Middle School Hornet Sign

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!

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Holloman speaking.
Students clapping.
Student volunteer instructing a class.
Student volunteer handing out flyers
Resource fair where families are obtaining information.
Classroom filled with people. during a breakout session.
A family smiling together.
Someone handout out resources at a table.
A student in the JROTC program smiling.
Dr. Cotton and members of the School Board and his staff.
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not." — The Lorax 🧡

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.
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A teacher and two students with their Dr. Seuss books.
Two students carrying their favorite Dr. Seuss book
A student standing with her favorite Dr. Seuss book in front of a sign that says "cool kids Read books:"
A student wearing a Dr. Seuss headband
One building, so much excellence. 🎤🥁 Our #BlackHistoryMonth assembly featured:

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
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Ms. Lamb at our Black History Month Assembly
Our step team performing at the Black History Month Assembly
Our Chorus performing at the Black History Month Assembly
Our speakers at the Black History Month Assembly
Thank you to our students for their hard work and our teachers for sparking such important conversations. We’re so proud to be a place where history is honored, and every student is seen.
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A door celebrating Black history month.
A beautiful quilt door celebrating Black History Month
A black history month door that says Let the world Catch up with you!
a door celebrating black history month. With a sign that says, " We love black history month!"
Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 One of the best parts of our BHM door contest? Seeing our students collaborate. These doors represent hours of brainstorming, shared supplies, and a whole lot of school spirit. Our community is stronger when we celebrate together.
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A door that says "100 Years of Excellence ...still loading."
A red door that says "If Rosa Parks did not have the courage, where would we be?"
A Black History Month Door that shows a woman and a phrase, "I am not my hair...I am not my skin...I am souls that lives within."
Another terrific day of our Black History Month doors! It’s all in the details. 🔎 Today we’re highlighting the research that went into these designs.
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A door celebrating the harlem renaisance.
A door that says celebrating 100 years with pictures of famous African American figures.
A blue door that says Black History
Our staff doesn't just show up; they show out. We are so excited to announce our latest staff award winners! These educators go above and beyond every single day to make our hive the best place to be. 🐝✨

Help us celebrate:

Purple Pride Award: Mr. Bray & Mrs. Dangerfield 💜

Leading the Hive: Mrs. Dorsey and Mrs. Long (not pictured) 👑

Hornet Hero: Ms. Burgos & Mr. Thieman 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Mrs. Dorsey and Her award
Ms. Burgos and her award
Mr. Bray and his award
Mrs. Dangerfield and her award
Mr. Thieman and his award!
🚪✨ Our hallways just got a major upgrade. To celebrate Black History Month, our students have been transforming their classroom doors into tributes to icons, movements, and milestones. We aren’t just decorating; we’re learning, honoring, and building community one door at a time. Stay tuned this week as we showcase each door!
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A door decorated for black history month with a woman in traditional African clothing.
A black door decorated for Black history month that says We choose Love not Hate.
A green door decorate for Black History Month. It has a woman with flowers around her.
So proud of this crew! 🗣️✨

Our debate team did a great job representing us at the competition this Saturday. We hope they had a blast at the city-wide tournament!
3 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Our debate team posing together!