
🛡 Keeping our schools safe takes teamwork, innovation, and connections. Hear from educators Lesley Sarver at Hickory High, Matt Barker at Deep Creek Central Elementary, Brittany Meier at Greenbrier Middle, and School Resource Officer Dave Ellyson at Great Bridge Middle, as they share valuable insights and practical tips on creating a safe, secure, supportive school environment. 🔗 Listen to the full episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!🎧 #EngageCPS


Congratulations to Addi Hoy, Cam Fross, and Will Hodl for being chosen to represent GBMS as All-Virginia Chorus Delegates! We're so proud of you!


📢 Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice!
🗓 When? March 11
⏰ Time? 6:30 PM
📍 Where? School Admin Building
🎯 Topic of Discussion: I'm Determined: Transition & Inclusion
Join us for an important conversation about empowering students with disabilities through transition planning and inclusion!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
JOIN US:
When: March 11
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Science of Reading
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


Updated Spring Athletics Tryout Schedule
Boys Soccer- Feb 26-28- 4:00-6:00 at GBMS
Field Hockey- Feb 26-28- 4:00-6:00 at GBHS (A bus will take athletes to GBHS for tryouts)
Boys and Girls Track- March 3-5- 4:00-6:00 at GBMS
Volleyball- March 4-6 at GBMS (6th graders from 4:00-5:00, 7th/8th graders from 5:00-6:15)
For more information about Tryouts, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/gbm/page/athletics


💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake.
📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420


Due to this week's inclement weather, Volleyball conditioning will now be held Feb 24-25 from 4:00-6:00.


🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️


🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️


🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️


❄️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day❄️
Due to severe winter weather, Chesapeake Public Schools will shift to asynchronous remote learning on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 💻
All school buildings & offices will be closed. We’re closely monitoring the weather and will share updates as needed. Stay safe! ❄️
🔗 For more details, visit www.cpschools.com/emergency


🏆 Congratulations to Great Bridge Middle School for claiming the top spot at the Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) Speech Tournament!
We’re so proud of all the winners. Keep using your voices to inspire! 🎙️#CPSCelebrates


🚨 Attention Middle & High Schoolers! 🚨
Feeling overwhelmed with school, extracurriculars, and everything in between? You're not alone! Join us for TEEN SUMMIT on February 22 at Deep Creek HS from 11 AM - 2 PM for an empowering event led by students, for students 📚
🎥 Check out this video from presenters at Grassfield High School who will address "Overcoming High School Burnout: Mastering the Balance Between Success and Stress."
💡 Learn practical tips to stay on top of your academics while taking care of yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=modiecipTeI


📢Middle and High School Students, did you know that not all teachers are adults? It’s true!
⛰️ Come see for yourself at Teen Summit on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Deep Creek High School from 11AM - 2PM. Students from across the city will present a variety of sessions on topics that matter to you. Get ready for a day filled with fun, student-led presentations and activities designed to help you boost your skills and your confidence.
💻 For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420903
🎥 Check out this message from a few of the presenters from Indian River High School: https://youtu.be/7lDTpffdBZI


It's almost time for GBMS Spring Athletics Tryouts!
**All participants must have a valid athletic physical on file in order to participate!**
Please visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/gbm/page/athletics for tryout dates and times.


🏫💬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


Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled.
Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule.
For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency


This past Friday, members of the GBMS orchestra participated in the Junior District Orchestra concert at Lakeland High School. Great Bridge was well-represented, as 27 of our seventh and eighth graders took part in the performance. Way to go, Wildcats! We're so proud of you!


Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
