
💻🔬JOIN US for the Computer Science Lab School Family Nights!💻🔬
The following events are available for all current 5th through 8th graders and their families:
🗓️October 10, 2024, 5-6:30: PM Byte-sized Adventures: Intro to Computer Science
🗓️November 19, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Opportunity: Paths in Computer Science
🗓️December 12, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Inspiration: Make & Take Night
🗓️January 16, 2025, 5-6:30 PM: Family Bytes: Application Session
These events are hosted by the Computer Science Lab School (CSLS) at Oscar Smith Middle which will open for the 2025-26 school year for 6th and 7th grade students. The Lab School will focus on providing innovative learning opportunities in the computer science field.
👉For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/osm/page/computer-science-lab-school


Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates
👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/


Join the Deep Creek Middle School PTSA today!
Parents, guardians, and grandparents are $10, and students are just $5!
Copy and paste the link:
https://dcmsptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true


Last week, the staff at DCMS were honored to support their colleague, Mrs. Simmons, through wearing their Who Dat, fighting ALS? t-shirts. We are #teamtracy all the way. Once a Hornet; always a Hornet! 💯💜



Get ready for the sixth grade open house, Tuesday! Starts at 5:30.🎉
Seventh and eighth-grade families, come join us for your open house on Thursday at 5:30pm.🎉


We observed World Suicide Prevention Day today by wearing out Purple and Teal.
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." Phil Jackson




🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧
💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24


Wear your purple and teal tomorrow to bring awareness to World Suicide Prevention Day. We remind ourselves to look out for one another!💜


🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA


🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam


Mrs. Doran's had a great time today Saving Sammy, a classroom activity. We are having a great first week of school!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet


🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 .
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708


#FirstDayCPSVA 📢 We are so excited you, all DCMS students, are here! It will be a great year, and we are so glad you are a part of it. 💜
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet


🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!


🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.


Our 6th Grade Meet and Greet is tomorrow, Thursday, August 29! 6th graders and their parents are welcome to meet their teachers from 1:30-4:00 pm!


Thank you to our Navy volunteers who came out to help assist with needs around the building. For example, they helped Mr. Thieman with getting YOUR 💻chromebooks ready!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet


We are getting ready for you! Look at our beautiful courtyard that we know you all will enjoy. Thank you, Mrs. Suttmiller, Hampton Roads Show, and Easton Outdoors to make this happen!

💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱
🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝
👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA


Welcome back teachers and staff to the new school year!
