Our students had such a great time at Career Day last week! Thank you to everyone who came out to share your careers and help make the day fun and meaningful. 🚒👷‍♂️🍕🚓🌸📚🚑🦷🛩️
2 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Class of students seated outside, listening attentively to firefighters speaking in front of a fire truck during Career Day
Students excitedly getting to walk through an ambulance on Career Day.
A student posing proudly beside the plane that visited GBP on Career Day.
Dental hygienist visiting the school on Career Day, speaking with students and demonstrating dental tools while students watch and listen attentively.
Crane divers presenting to a classroom of students during Career Day, standing at the front with their diving tools and materials displayed while students watch and listen attentively.
Welder presenting to a class during Career Day, showing tools and protective equipment while students watch and listen attentively.
Employees from Chesapeake Pizza speaking to a class during Career Day, sharing about their jobs and daily responsibilities while students listen attentively.
Sheriff and two students gearing up to race on Career Day
Teacher Mrs. Bigland posing and showing off the pretty floral arrangement she was given after her class visited the florists.
Pediatric physical therapist presenting to a class of students, sharing about her job, while they listen attentively.
We're sorry for the delay in posting these, but we couldn’t miss celebrating our March Students of the Month! These Wildcats were recognized for trustworthiness. Way to go! 🐾💚🥳
3 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
March Students of the Month pose with school administrators and smile for a group photo recognizing trustworthiness.
Don't forget to support GBP and our PTA this week (until April 25th) by eating at the Chick-fil-A Edinburgh Commons location!

How to support us:
Step 1: Order using the Chick-fil-A mobile app.
Step 2: Ensure your location is set to Edinburgh Commons.
Step 3: Click the "Support Community Care Event" tab.
Step 4: Enter our case-sensitive code: Wildcats

Treat your family and help our school! Thank you for your support!
4 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
An image of a Chick-fil-A meal. A chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and a drink.
Earth Day fun for Mrs. Kiskinis' kindergarteners! 🌍💙💚
4 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
A group of kindergarteners sitting on a colorful classroom rug, holding handmade paper Earth crafts with googly eyes and folded paper arms over their faces. A screen in the background reads "Let's take care of Earth!".
Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day with appreciation for the incredible work of Mrs. Naas, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Chandlee! 💐

Thank you for your dedication, organization, and the countless ways you keep everything running smoothly each day. Today and everyday, we appreciate all of you so much! 💚
4 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Mrs. Naas, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Chandlee stand proudly together as they are celebrated on Administrative Professionals Day.
Five staff members sit around a small table in a decorated office, smiling at the camera during an administrative professionals appreciation celebration. The table is covered with a pink gingham tablecloth and holds flowers, snacks, drinks, and small gifts. Behind them, a large handmade banner with pink decorations and balloons thanks our administrative professionals for all they do.
Our Book Fair starts TODAY! Join us now through Wednesday, April 29th from 7:45 AM–2:45 PM to shop for some amazing reads! The Book Fair will be open late on Wednesday, April 29th from 7:45 AM–5:15 PM — and Kona Ice will be there from 2:15–5:15 PM.

Don’t forget to visit our Book Fair homepage for more details and to set up your child’s eWallet:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/greatbridgeprimaryschool

We can’t wait to see our Wildcats discovering their next great read! 📖💚
4 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
A bright, colorful graphic with large, playful letters spelling “BOOK FAIR” in different bold colors. The design features stacks of books, an open book at the bottom, and scattered stars and confetti shapes. A small badge reads “Discover your next great read!” creating a fun and inviting feel for a school book fair.

What does student-centered learning look like in your child’s classroom? In Chesapeake Public Schools, our teachers are creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. In our latest episode, nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to highlight how this work is taking shape in our classrooms, from increasing student voice and choice to building stronger connections that support learning. 🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Tucker smiling proudly in front of the School Administration Building.
Making the Shift with Dr. Catlin Tucker - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Dr. Tucker smiling sitting on a chair. Episode 29
Reminder, Wildcats! Tomorrow is an asynchronous remote learning day. Chromebooks were sent home with students today. Your child’s teacher will share more details about assignments and expectations for the day.
6 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Graphic with a dark green background and large white text reading “Asynchronous Remote Learning Day,” alongside a yellow icon of a laptop.
We had a great time welcoming our rising kindergarten families at Kindergarten Kickoff last night! 💚 We can’t wait to see our future Wildcats this fall! 🐾
9 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Kindergarten teachers smiling and greeting families at Kindergarten Kickoff, helping welcome incoming students and sharing information about the upcoming school year.
School administrators smiling and welcoming families at Kindergarten Kickoff, representing leadership support for incoming kindergarten students and their families.
PTA board members standing together and smiling at Kindergarten Kickoff, representing the school’s parent-teacher organization and welcoming families to the event.
Tonight’s the night! 🎉
Kindergarten Kickoff is at 5PM! We can't wait to welcome our newest Wildcats and their families!
10 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Flyer for GBP Kindergarten Kickoff
Yesterday, Mr. Mason visited local preschools to read with future kindergarteners and spread the word about GBP’s Kindergarten Kickoff tomorrow night! We invite families with kindergartners enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year to join us at 5PM.
11 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Mr Mason reading to excited preschools to promote GBP’s Kindergarten Kickoff event.
We are celebrating Ms. Baker-Hardison this Assistant Principal’s Week! 💚💛 Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and for helping our Wildcat community shine every day!
12 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
Ms. Baker-Hardison posing with a bouquet of flowers and a card
Ms. Baker-Hardison excitedly pulling the seeds out of a pumpkin in a kindergarten classroom
Ms. Baker-Hardison proudly cheering for GBP with green and gold pom poms
Ms. Baker-Hardison gearing up for a new school year at the transportation station at Meet and Greet!
Ms. Baker-Hardison joining in on the fun at Dance Fit with the kindergarten classes
Ms. Baker-Hardison delivering a Valentine's Day treat to staff members

Our Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. 🚸 CPI is a free, full-day program that gives eligible children a head start on their education.

What makes a child eligible?
Must live in the City of Chesapeake
Must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026
Must meet program eligibility criteria

Visit our website to review the details and start your application today: http://cpschools.com/cpi

12 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Child is excited for the open registration of the Chesapeake Preschool Initiative

Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅

April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸

April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.

April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933

As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events

23 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Decorative
Ms. Shinn’s class had such a special time celebrating Reading Month in March! 📚✨

They loved welcoming their wonderful guest readers into the classroom—each one bringing stories to life and sharing their love of reading with the class. These moments have inspired great conversations, lots of smiles, and an even deeper excitement for books!

Thank you to all of Ms. Shinn's guest readers for making last month so memorable for her students. ❤️
23 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
A student stands next to their parent, a guest reader, in Ms. Shinn’s 2nd grade classroom.
A student smiles while posing with their parent after a guest reader visit in Ms. Shinn’s class.
A student and their parent pose together after a guest reader visit in Ms. Shinn’s class.
A student smiles beside their parent, who volunteered as a guest reader in Ms. Shinn’s classroom.
A student stands with their parent, who visited as a guest reader, in 2nd grade.
A student poses with their parent, a guest reader, in Ms. Shinn’s 2nd grade classroom.
A proud student poses with their parent following their visit as a guest reader in 2nd grade.
A student and their parent, a guest reader, pose together in a 2nd grade classroom setting.
We are proud to continue recognizing and celebrating our military-connected students throughout April! Check out our spirit days for the week of April 13-17 below! 💜 4/13: No School (Teacher Workday) 4/14: Proud to Be an American Day (Wear red, white, and blue) 4/15: Purple UP Day! (Wear purple) 4/16: Super Hero Day! (Wear a super hero shirt) 4/17: Stars, Stripes, and Sparkles (Wear stars, stripes, sparkles, or school colors)
23 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
brave hearts, bright futures - Month of the Military Child April 2026
Some of our staff and PTA members had a great morning at the State of the Schools Breakfast yesterday!
23 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
A group of GBP staff and PTA members enjoying their morning at the State of the Schools breakfast
Highlights from second grade's Vocabulary Parade last week! Our students did a fantastic job bringing their vocabulary words to life! 📚✨
27 days ago, Great Bridge Primary
students proudly walking in 2nd grade’s vocabulary parade
student dressed in a disguised as word “Incognito"
student dressed as a gift excitedly showing off her vocabulary word “Present”
group of boys showing off their words and costumes in the vocabulary parade
two girls dressed as Mystical and Magical for the vocabulary parade
two girls excitedly posing before the vocabulary parade
student showing off his rodent in the vocabulary parade
second grade teachers posing in their growth mindset costumes after the vocabulary parade
ms Addington’s class showing off the words they chose for the vocabulary parade
student dressed as the word pickle laughing as she walks in the vocabulary parade
Spring picture day is coming! Students will be taking both class and individual pictures on Friday, March 20! 📸🌸

Online orders can be made at mylifetouch.com using the picture IDs below:
Class Pictures: EVT4SJP6G
Individual Pictures: EVTRZJFC8
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Picture Day is coming! Order this year's school pictures today.
Our second graders tumbled down the rabbit hole on Friday at the Alice in Wonderland ballet! They enjoyed experiencing storytelling through music and dance! 🐇🩰🎩
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Alice in Wonderland put on by Ballet Virginia
2nd grade students seated and ready to watch the Alice and Wonderland ballet
2nd grade students seated and ready to watch the Alice and Wonderland ballet
Ballet Virginia getting ready to perform Alice in Wonderland
Ms Shinn’s students at the Sandler Center for the Alice in Wonderland ballet