The decades are colliding in our hallways, and the looks are absolutely epic. 🕺✨ Our students and staff went all out for Throwback Thursday!

#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
A teacher and two students dressed in 90s gear
A teacher dressed as a hippie and two 90s kids
Two girls in sock hop outfits and a girl in 80s rock outfit
A teacher and student in 90s gear!

💻 Academy Information Night Webinar 💻

Ready to discover your perfect high school pathway? Join us online to learn about Chesapeake Public Schools' academies!

📅 Tuesday, October 14th | 6:30-7:30 PM 💻 Platform: Zoom Webinar

Perfect for current 8th graders planning for high school.

🚨 NEW FOR 2025: UPDATED APPLICATION WINDOW! 📝 Applications Open: October 15th ⏰ Applications Close: November 5th

Whether you're passionate about STEM, healthcare, international studies, or career training, we'll help you find the specialized pathway that's right for you! This is your chance to discover programs that could shape your entire high school experience and beyond.

📋 Register Now: tinyurl.com/CPSAcademies2025

💻 Learn More: cpschools.com/academies for detailed information about all district academies and specialized programs.

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Webinar graphic for academy night with logos for each
The team spirit is STRONG today at DCMS! 🤩

We're loving all the hats and jerseys in the hallways for Team Day! From the NFL to the NBA, and every team in between, you are all showing up and repping your teams with pride.

But the best team of all? It's all of us, right here at Deep Creek.

#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
a student and teacher wearing jerseys
two girls wearing jerseys
Students  wearing jerseys
Students with Mr. Boyle wearing jerseys
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?! 🏈 Our Hornets are FIRED UP after today's incredible pep rally! The energy was off the charts on this beautiful day.

A huge thank you to Mr. Bray for getting the whole school hyped and ready to cheer on our team!

Now, let's carry that spirit over to the field! Come out and support your team at the home game tonight. Let's get loud! 📣

(P.S. This is just a sneak peek... we'll be posting more photos from the rally throughout the week!)

#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Mr. Bray
softball girls putting toilet paper around coach in a game
band students entering stadium
kids at the pep rally
PINK OUT! 🩷 DCMS understood the assignment for the first day of Spirit Week!

We are blown away by the incredible spirit today. Seeing our hallways flooded with pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month was a powerful reminder of what this community is all about: coming together and supporting one another. The energy was amazing!

#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
One teacher and one student in pink for spirit day
two students in pink or Spirit Day
Three students in pink or Spirit Day
Two teachers and two students in pink or Spirit Day
Kicking off Spirit Week with a powerful message! As we "Pink Out" our hallways today, let's also remember that October is National Bullying Prevention Month. 💜

We are so proud of our incredible DCMS Student Council Association (SCA) for leading the way. Here they are, hard at work creating posters to spread kindness and awareness throughout our school. Their dedication to making our community a better place is truly inspiring!

Creating a safe and supportive community takes every single one of us. Being an upstander, offering a kind word, or including someone can make all the difference.
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Students working on antibullying month posters.
Tuesday's Spirit Day! Wear your purple and white! And as always: #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet 💜🤍
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Tuesday's Spirit Day! Wear your purple and white! And as always: #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet 💜🤍
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!
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Spirit 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!
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Students Raising their hands
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. 🐝
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Mrs. Yerabek and Family
Mrs. Yerabek TOY!
Mrs. yerabek surprised by family!
Staff- waiting to hear who the teacher of the year is.
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!
about 1 month ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Fundraiser Mega Blast Wednesday students in an auditorium raising their hands with a magician in front.
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
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
We need candy! Trunk or Treat!
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
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Smiling Girl with a heart sweatshirt!
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!
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 30- 5pm to 7pm
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
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Mrs. Rodriquez and Mrs. Thompson standing by their door

🌟 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!

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.
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.
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
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.
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!
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Open House for 78 Grade Canceled For Tonight

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.

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update graphic
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
about 2 months ago, Deep Creek Middle School
Scout Table Displaying Badges
Scout Leader talking to students in cafeteria
Scout Leader talking to  three students in cafeteria