Our teachers had the best first day! We hope our Wildcats had a wonderful first day, too! We can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow. #FirstDayCPSVA


🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.

🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!

Tomorrow is the day! 🎉 We are super excited to welcome our students and families into the building for Meet and Greet! Can't wait to see you all there! 💚💛

💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱
🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝
👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks
👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document.
🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🩺 We are working with the Chesapeake Health Department to offer another immunization clinic tomorrow to rising 7th and 12th graders who still need to meet state vaccination requirements.
👤 Who: Any rising 7th or 12 graders in our district
🗓 When: Wednesday, August 21st
🕚 Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
📍 Where: Oscar Smith High School, 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
👉 For more information and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31468474
🤗Only 14 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🚨 It's that time of year again! 🚨
👉As the school year kicks off, all families need to complete the online student verification process. 📅This quick process through your ParentVUE account lets you review and update your contact and opt-out information, designate emergency contacts, and more.
🎯 Take Action Today so you don’t miss any important updates from the school or the district.
🖥️For more information, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
🤗Only 15 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

Meet the Teacher is officially two weeks away! Be sure to drop in during your time slot that is designated by last name. We can’t wait to see our wildcats so very soon! 💚💛

🚶🏾♂️ Walk-In Wednesdays Are Here! 🚶♀️
Looking for a rewarding career? Chesapeake Public Schools invites you to join us for Walk-In Wednesdays! 🎉
🗓 When: Every Wednesday from August 21st through September 25th
🕚Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 Where: School Administration Building located at 1421 Kristina Way
We're hiring for several key positions, including:
🚌 Bus Drivers: $22.16 per hour
🍎 School Nutrition Workers: $15.00 per hour
🧹 Custodians: $15.00 per hour
📝 Substitute Teachers: $15.00 per hour
No appointment needed—just walk in and apply! This is your chance to make a difference in our community and help shape the future of our students.
See you there! 👋#WalkInWednesdays #JoinOurTeam

Some of our teacher leaders had a blast attending day two of the Empower Conference with Mr. Mason and Ms. Baker-Hardison last week! The new school year is off to a great start! 🐾💚

👉Chesapeake Public Schools will offer free physical exams for uninsured CPS students on August 30th at Oscar Smith Middle School from 8:00 am -3:00 pm. Registration is required. 📝
*No Sports Physicals*

You are invited to our School Plants Job Fair at Oscar Smith Middle School on August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We are hiring!
⏭ HVAC technicians
⏭ Plumbers
⏭ Carpenters
⏭ Electricians
⏭ Groundskeepers
⏭ Painters
Or apply directly online: HTTP://cpschools.com/jobs

📢 We're Hiring!! 📢
🌟Join our fun and dedicated School Nutrition Services Team! 🌟
Positions include:
🍎 Warehouse Workers
🍎 School Nutrition workers
🍎 Lunchroom Monitors
🍎 Delivery Drivers
🍎 And More!
📲 Visit http://cpschools.com/jobs to apply

Here are the GBP supply lists for the upcoming school year! 📚✏️✂️

GBP Meet and Greet is scheduled for Thursday, August 29! Time slots are designated by last name. We look forward to seeing our GBP Wildcats! 💚🐾

🚍 Join us for this free event and let us help you get ready for the 2024-2025 school year
👉 Pre-registration for immunizations and school entry physicals is required
👉Visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1667336 for more information and to register
See you there!

Our schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸
View our full calendar on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events
#CPSCelebrates

🌟💲 The Virginia SUN bucks program offers a one-time benefit of $120 for grocery purchases to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://virginiasunbucks.com/
As a reminder, we are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at select sites without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit our website for details: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178

Student ID Badge Update:
If your child did not return their ID badge prior to the end of the school year, we kindly ask that you return it to the school sometime next week. Summer office hours are 7:30-5:00 Monday through-Thursday (closed Friday) and closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 each day. Thank you.
