🏀 MARCH MADNESS IS COMING! 🏀🔥
Get ready for an exciting night of school spirit as 5th Grade takes on Faculty at Great Bridge High School!
📅 March 5
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Great Bridge High School
🎟️ FREE entry for all!
🎉 Don’t miss the fun:
🧺 Basket Raffles (over 30 raffle baskets to bid on!)
🍿 Concessions
🍧 Kona Ice
🎟️ Raffle tickets will be available both online and in person at the game. More information on the raffle baskets coming soon, and trust us… you’re going to want in 👀

✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!
📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School
Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265
This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/

🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS

💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
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Today, these high schoolers and 5th graders came together to walk the halls of GBHS, sharing music, language, and holiday joy with students and staff alike. Seeing our WILDCATS learning, leading, and celebrating together was truly special 💙
Joyeux Noël and bravo to our amazing students!
#GreatBridgePride #GBHS #GBI #APFrench #JoyeuxNoël #StudentLeadership #WILDCATSTogether 🎄🇫🇷











🎙️ We’re kicking off a new special podcast series: Hall Pass to History!
Each episode spotlights one of our schools and connects traditions of the past with the voices of today. Our first episode celebrates Great Bridge High School, released today, which also coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge.
Hear from:
🐾 Marcy Stambaugh, student and second-generation Wildcat
🏫 Bob Robinson, retired principal
⭐ Karen Black, current principal
Together, they share stories of leadership, belonging, and the tradition and pride that continues to shape Great Bridge students today.
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS

🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!
We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!
📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building
💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers
📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)
❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.
💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers

Tuesday, December 16th is the last day to collect for Children Helping Children. Please consider sending in canned goods, non-perishable food items, mittens, gloves, hats, and/or monetary donations. IF we reach out CHC goal...Mr. Jones will dress as the GRINCH! We thank each of you in advance for your generosity during this time of year.











Kicking off the holiday season in style!
This afternoon, Great Bridge Intermediate hosted its annual Thanksgiving parade in advance of the upcoming holiday!
From Monopoly to Guess Who, students and teachers brought their "board game" theme to life, dressing up as their favorite tabletop games. Big thanks to the Great Bridge High marching band and Santa for joining the fun!
As a reminder, schools and offices are closed from November 26th to November 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates







The event is on WEDNESDAY, October 22nd, NOT Tuesday. We apologize for the error in our previous post!
🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓
Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!
📅 WEDNESDAY, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake Conference Center
Featured Programs:
✅ Chesapeake Career Center*
✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy*
✅ International Baccalaureate*
✅ Major Clarity
✅ ROTC Programs
✅ Science and Medicine Academy*
✅ SmithTech*
✅ TCC Dual Enrollment
✅ Work-Based Learning
✅ And MORE!
🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!
Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.
There's something for everyone!
💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877

Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!
📅 Tuesday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM 📍 Chesapeake Conference Center
Featured Programs: ✅ Chesapeake Career Center* ✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy* ✅ International Baccalaureate* ✅ Major Clarity ✅ ROTC Programs ✅ Science and Medicine Academy* ✅ SmithTech* ✅ TCC Dual Enrollment ✅ Work-Based Learning ✅ And MORE!
🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!
Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.There's something for everyone!
💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877

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🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

