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! 🐾
2 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!
3 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.
4 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!
5 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

5 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

16 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. ❤️
16 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)
16 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!
16 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! 📚✨
20 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
⛈️ Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 16, 2026, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will also be canceled.

For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update with storm icon and CPS logo
Our second graders got a special lesson from Mr. Swafford on Wednesday! He taught them how to be great audience members as they prepared for today's Alice in Wonderland field trip. 🐇🎩🩰
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Mr swafford giving a lesson to the second grade bees on Ballet etiquette for their field trip to see Alice in Wonderland
Mr swafford giving a lesson to the second grade bees on Ballet etiquette for their field trip to see Alice in Wonderland
Our February Students of the Month! These Wildcats were recognized for being respectful while at school. Way to go! 🐾💚🥳
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Feb students of the month - Guppies
Feb students of the month - Bees
Feb students of the month - Eagles
Feb students of the month - Owls
Feb students of the month - Dragonflies
Feb students of the month - Cats
One of our Feb students of the month
One of our Feb students of the month
One of our Feb students of the month
One of our Feb students of the month
Don't forget to swing by Buffalo Wild Wings (216 Charmichael Way) today! 10% of your bill (excluding tax, tip & promos) goes to GBP’s PTA!
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
eat wings raise funds - Buffalo Wild Wings PTA fundraiser

🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Orion and Taylor standing in from of the School Administration Building
Orion smiling in the studio with a microphone and headset.
Taylor Mercier smiling in the studio with a mic and headphones.
From First Not to Full Ensemble with Orion Burke & Taylor Mercier Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 28
What a fun day at our PTA Boosterthon DanceFit last Thursday! 🕺
Our students had a blast dancing and celebrating all their hard work. Thank you to our amazing families for supporting this fundraiser and helping make it such a success!
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
2nd Graders finish up dance fit!
Ms. Baker-Hardison and Mrs. Tucker dancing with students at DanceFit!
First graders and Mr. Mason dancing at DanceFit!
First graders at Dance Fit!
Kindergartners and Mr. Mason dancing at Dance Fit!

🍎 Your future starts here!

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:

1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair

2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair

✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:

  • ✅ Low-cost health insurance

  • ✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics

  • ✅ A supportive professional community

🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits

🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
teacher teaching at smartboard with text "we're hiring"
🎖️ April is Month of the Military Child! 🎖️

Join GBP as we honor our amazing military-connected students! We’re celebrating by showcasing your child with a personalized poster around the school.

✨ How to participate:
-Create an 18–24” poster featuring your military-connected child, your family, and any part of military life you’d like to share.
-Last year’s posters can be reused!
-Purple-themed or full-on creativity—your choice!

📅 Deadline: Turn posters in to your teacher by March 27.

Let’s show our military families some love and pride all April long! 💜🇺🇸
about 1 month ago, Great Bridge Primary
Month of the military child with dandelion in the background