🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
💚😺💛HANNAH FERRELL is the Great Bridge High School’s Senior Class President.
She will attend Old Dominion University to major in Education.
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What is your best advice for the rising senior class?
Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Try new things, make new friends, go to all the events. Enjoy every moment with the people you've grown up with.
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
Teachers for Tomorrow! It validated my interest in pursuing teaching as a profession and opened the door to being selected for a guaranteed teaching contract with Chesapeake Public Schools after college graduation!
#Classof2025! #CPSCelebrates
🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
Seniors first!!!
👏 We’re proud to congratulate seven of our exceptional seniors who each received a $2,000 scholarship from the Cavalier Auto Group.
🎓 Dane Cunningham - Deep Creek HS
🎓Colby Dominek- Great Bridge High
🎓Ian Shickley - Grassfield High School Sadie Larson - Hickory High School
🎓Paige Ratcliff - Indian River High
🎓Hailey Ward - Western Branch High School
🎓Tina Pan - Oscar Smith High
We appreciate your support of our students and your continued partnership with the Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation. #CPSCelebrates
☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements.
To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public.
💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
💐 As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we invite you to reflect on the educators who've made a difference in your life or your child's journey. Who is that special teacher who goes above and beyond, planting seeds of curiosity and helping students grow into their best selves? 🏵️
❤️ Now's your chance to let them know how much they matter! We've created a simple way to send your teacher a heartfelt message of gratitude that will brighten their day during this special week. Your words of appreciation will be delivered directly to them and might even be featured on our platforms to inspire our entire community.
👉 Share your appreciation: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2176065
🌦️ Let's shower our amazing educators with the recognition they deserve! #CPSTAW25 🌷
Open to rising 3rd-9th graders.
For more information & to register, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUlbLiTGTwjepQVNaoCoD9u3XvpyA10cydBfeByWZ23wLqJA/viewform?pli=1
Senior news!
Bridge Bites are back tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29th.
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
When: May 13
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: I'm Determined - Transition and Inclusion
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
This Tuesday during all lunches!
Support our school programs by taking a night off from cooking!
Mark your calendar!!! Tickets will go on sale at gofan.co after the break.
It's Assistant Principal's Appreciation Week and we have some of the best.
April 7th kicks off our annual spirit week!
Please consider donating items for the different collections!
College Commitment Day is April 29 at the Chartway Arena! Be sure to sign-up with your Access Advisor!
April 6th is the last day to order your senior tshirt and/or your senior yard sign. Students can order on their class of 2025 canvas portal and then make payments using the OSP! See Ms. Downs or Mr. Varela with any questions.
*This just in!*
Congratulations to these students for being chosen for the 25-26 Causeway Yearbook Staff!
GBHS National Art Honor Society is headed to NYC! We will be going to INTER, Banksy Museum, Graffiti Tour and learn how to do some ourselves, MoMA, Guggenheim, Rockefeller Square, Essex Market, Cuchifritos, and Time Square! They will get immersed in Art and Culture! We have launched a fundraiser to help them get there! Any help spreading the word or donations would be extremely helpful! Each student is trying to raise $450.00! Thanks you for your support.
https://raise.snap.app/donate/donation-levels/great-bridge-high-school-national-art-society-2025?share_type=clipboard_sharewizard_v2
