We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨

View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉

about 3 hours ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Perry Hunt smiling at his students.

A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙

As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.

From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

1 day ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Full Circle with Dr. Jared A Cotton on Amplified the Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast cover art.
Dr. Cotton talking in the studio.
Jay Lewter and Dr. Cotton speaking in the studio.
GBP is all ready to host summer school! Shout out to our amazing and talented TA, Mrs. Browne, for creating this bulletin board masterpiece!
2 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
summer school bulletin board
summer school bulletin board
That’s a wrap on another amazing year! 
So proud of this team, the memories we’ve made, the challenges we’ve conquered, and the impact we’ve had. 
Wishing all our staff and students a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer break! 💚☀️📚
8 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
GBP staff gathered around, posing excitedly after waving good bye to students for the last time this school year
Our June Students of the Month! These students were recognized for showing citizenship while at school. Way to go! 🐾💚🥳
9 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
June SOTM - KG dragonflies
June SOTM - KG guppies
June SOTM - First Grade Cats
June SOTM - First Grade Owls
June SOTM - 2nd Grade Eagles
June SOTM - 2nd Grade Bees
A June student of the month
Our second graders had a fun-filled Ready for Summer STEAM Day on Friday! Students used Beebots and Bluebots to "Catch the Mermaid," created 3D sandcastle masterpieces, shared their summer stories through pattern bracelets, and engineered flash card towers strong enough to hold a beach ball. Such a creative way to celebrate a fantastic year of learning! 🌊☀️🐚
9 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
students with bluebot on steam stay
student showing off her 3D sand castle
student creating a pattern bracelet
students working together to build a tower of flashcards to hold a beach ball
students testing their beebot maze
student with a beebot max
students catching the mermaid with their beebot maze
students showing off their beebot maze
student with 3D sandcastle
student building her pattern bracelet
Lost & Found Reminder!

The last day to claim items from our Lost & Found is Monday, June 16. Please encourage your child to check for any missing jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, hats, or other belongings before the last day of school. Any items remaining after the last day of school will be donated.

Thank you for helping us reunite these items with their owners. Have a safe, fun, and wonderful summer, Wildcats!
13 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
A picture of GBP's lost and found that includes many jackets and other clothing items that students are missing.
Our second graders visited GBI on Monday for Move Up Day! They had the opportunity to tour their future school and learn what third grade will look like next year. While we're excited to see all they accomplish in the years ahead, we're definitely going to miss this special group of Wildcats. Once a GBP Wildcat, always a GBP Wildcat! 💚💛🐾
13 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
2nd graders visiting GBI to see what next year will look like for them
Mrs. Sabato, GBI principal, presenting to our 2nd graders.
A GBI staff member presenting to our 2nd graders.
Just a reminder: Now through Tuesday, June 9, our PTA is collecting new or gently used board games on behalf of the Great Bridge Woman’s Club to donate to Treakle Elementary. Games can be sent in with students and brought to the front office.

Let’s help make sure every student gets to take home a board game before summer break! 🎲💛
20 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Colorful promotional graphic for a Board Game Drive. Large bold text reading “BOARD GAME DRIVE” appears in the center. Surrounding the text are bright board game elements, including stacked game boxes, game pieces, dice, a game board, stars, and colorful decorative accents. The design uses vibrant shades of blue, yellow, red, green, and teal on a light background, creating a fun and inviting feel.
Our May Students of the Month! These students were recognized for showing fairness while at school. Way to go! 🐾💚🥳
20 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
A group of Students of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A group of Students of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A group of Students of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A group of Students of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A group of Students of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A group of Students of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A group of Students of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A Student of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
A Student of the Month for May posing with the school principal and assistant principal, smiling for the camera in a celebratory recognition photo.
YEARBOOK FLASH SALE!

Missed out on ordering a yearbook? We have a limited number of leftover yearbooks available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis!

Cost: $20 per yearbook

To purchase:
Visit https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/
Select the Elementary tab and choose GBP.
Click "Yearbook Flash Sale 2026" and complete your purchase.

The flash sale begins today, June 5, and will continue until all yearbooks are sold or through Wednesday, June 10, whichever comes first. Don't miss your chance to grab a copy of this year's memories!
20 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
A picture of the 2026 GBP Yearbook with the theme "Out of this World"
Mrs. Teeman’s and Mrs. Scott’s classes are published authors! They worked hard to turn their how-to writing into a published class book. They surprised Mr. Mason with his own copy and shared that they dedicated the book to him. Such a special way to celebrate their hard work, creativity, and achievement! 📝📚
21 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Mrs Teeman and Mrs Scott’s students showing off their published book filled with their how to writings
Friday was another fun-filled day for our 2nd graders! Students enjoyed Field Day, end-of-year celebrations, a sweet treat from Sundae Scoop, and time together as they soak up their final weeks at GBP. We’re going to miss this wonderful group of Wildcats, but we know they’ll do amazing things at GBI! 🎉🍦☀️
23 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
some of Ms. Addington’s 2nd graders enjoying ice pops on field day
Ms. Moore’s student excitedly posing before starting the relay at field day
Ms. Shinn’s students enjoying the parachute station at field day
Mr Mason and a student having fun jump roping on field day
Deputy Spruill hula hooping with Mrs Biglands class on field day
A TA and student at the water relay on field day
A student ready for their relay on field day
students enjoying a much needed break and ice pop on field day
students playing beach ball volley ball on field day
2nd grade end of year parties
Another day of Field Day and party fun for our first graders yesterday! From exciting activities to another visit from the Sundae Scoop ice cream truck, our students had a great time celebrating the end of an amazing school year together! ☀️🎉🍦
27 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Students enjoying ice pops at field day!
Mrs green’s class at the parachute station on field day
Ms. Thompson helping a student with the plunger relay at field day
A student having fun at one of the relays on field day
Mrs Warber joking in on the fun at the water relay station at Field Day
students enjoying ice pops at field day
students running the obstacle course at field day
students playing with the parachute at field day
A student and Mrs. Brinn at the ice cream place truck on field day
Mrs Teeman and Mrs Scott presenting class awards to their students
Our kindergartners had the BEST time celebrating at Field Day and their end-of-year parties yesterday! ☀️🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our PTA for funding the Sundae Scoop ice cream truck so everyone could enjoy a special treat! 🍦💙 Thank you to Coach Rafter for planning such a fun Field Day, and to our PTA and room parents for helping make this event so special for our students!
28 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Kindergarten students playing with the parachute at field day
Kindergarten students playing a competitive game of beach ball volleyball at field day
kindergarten students smiling and enjoying their ice pops at field day
Students at the water relay station at field day
Students waiting to get their yummy treat at the ice cream truck on field day
Student having fun at one of the relays at field day
Mr Mason racing with some students on the relay races at field day
student who fell and is laughing at one of the relays on field day
Classroom tents lined up for end of year parties
Mrs Jones handing out an award to a student during her end of year party
It's Field Day and End of Year Party Week! We can't wait to celebrate with our students over the next three days! Kindergarten – Wednesday 1st Grade – Thursday 2nd Grade – Friday *KG Families- a decision will be made tomorrow morning regarding weather/field day. Please be on the lookout for a text message and email. Gates will open each day at 8:30 a.m. for check-in. Be sure to review the Field Day map below before your child's event so you know where activities will be located. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to celebrating a fantastic school year with you!
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
GBP field day map
Custodial Staff Appreciation Week concluded with the 2026 Custodial Banquet on Saturday, where our custodians were celebrated for their outstanding work! We’re proud to share that our school received a Superior Award for exemplary customer service! We are so appreciative of our custodians and all they do every day.
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Our custodians posing with Mr. Mason proudly after receiving a superior award at the Custodian Banquet on Saturday, May 16th.
Our custodians posing with Mr. Mason proudly after receiving a superior award at the Custodian Banquet on Saturday, May 16th.
Our head custodian, Mrs. Harper, posing proudly as she accepts the superior award that was presented to GBP.
We loved welcoming Miss Indian River to GBP this morning! She spent time with our first and second graders sharing an engaging lesson about the importance of education. Our students loved hearing her message! Thank you for inspiring our young learners and reminding them that education can open so many doors for their future. 💙✨👑📚
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Miss Indian River poses smiling with the school principal and a professor during her visit to the school.
Miss Indian River stands at the front of a classroom beginning her lesson with the first grade Owls team as students listen attentively.
Miss Indian River asks students a question during her lesson as children eagerly raise their hands to participate.
Students eagerly raise their hands during Miss Indian River's lesson as she points to call on a student to answer a question.
Miss Indian River stands at the front of a classroom beginning her lesson with the second grade Eagles team as students listen attentively.
Miss Indian River reads a story to students
Miss Indian River starting her lesson with first grade
It has been an egg-citing few days at GBP! 🐣

We’ve officially been on chick watch as eggs have started hatching in our incubators. Thanks to our new PTA-funded incubator in the STEAM Lab, we already have 11 chicks hatched and more on the way! Kindergarten and second grade have both welcomed five chicks too!

Students have loved observing the process up close and watching these tiny chicks make their big debut. 💛
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Chicks that hatched in the STEAM lab
Student excitedly seeing a chick for the first time
First chick that hatched in the STEAM lab incubator
Mrs. Scott and students looking at the incubator
Front office TV displaying the live cam of the incubators with the chicks hatching
Student looking in the incubator

Last month, we had our very own April Power of the Peake recipient, our amazing Cafeteria Manager, Mrs. Moore!

Mrs. Moore does an amazing job in our cafeteria each day, helping ensure our students are cared for and have a positive mealtime experience. We are so thankful for her hard work and dedication to GBP!

Congratulations, Mrs. Moore! 🎉

about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Mrs. Moore, cafeteria manager, smiling while holding her “Power of the Peake” award certificate in recognition of her outstanding support of students and staff.
Group photo of Mrs. Moore, cafeteria manager, standing with school administrators and the superintendent while holding her “Power of the Peake” award certificate in recognition of her support and service to the school community.