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

3 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Decorative
Mrs. Farley's class learning about mosquitoes from Chesapeake Mosquito Control at GFE this week. Chesapeake Mosquito Control presented an engaging and informative session! Mrs. Farley's students loved learning all about mosquitoes and how to stay safe!
7 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
A presenter speaks to a group of elementary students seated closely together, while a screen behind her displays a Chesapeake Mosquito Control presentation.
A presenter stands in front of a large screen showing the Chesapeake Mosquito Control logo, addressing a group of attentive third-grade students.
Several third-grade students sit facing a presenter, with multiple students raising their hands to participate during a Chesapeake Mosquito Control presentation displayed on a screen at the front of the room.
Mrs. Vogels' using Cheez-its to learn about perimeter and area.
10 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
Mrs. Vogels' using Cheez-its to learn about perimeter and area.
Mrs. Vogels' using Cheez-its to learn about perimeter and area.
Mrs. Vogels' using Cheez-its to learn about perimeter and area.
Mrs. Vogels' using Cheez-its to learn about perimeter and area.
Mrs. Vogels' using Cheez-its to learn about perimeter and area.

GFE Kindergarten Information Night
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting beings at 6:00 p.m.
Grassfield Elementary School
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Join us as we discuss topics such as online registration, health information, FREEBIES and more!
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/GFEKindergarten2026-2027

14 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
A colorful welcome graphic for kindergarten featuring the words “Kindergarten Here We Come” on a blue sky background with clouds, and five smiling children dressed as flowers in bright pots along the bottom.
Miss Stafford's first graders had fun planting marigold and sunflower seeds today! 🌻🌱"
18 days ago, Cindy Foster
A round table in a classroom is set up for a planting activity, with several black trays arranged around it. Each tray holds a small pot with soil, a colorful plant marker, and a clear plastic cup. A container of potting soil sits in the center of the table, and classroom shelves and supplies are visible in the background.
Three young children sit at a table in a classroom, each focused on planting in small pots placed on black trays. Soil is spread across the table, with a large container of potting mix in the foreground. The children are using their hands to fill pots and plant seeds, while classroom posters and shelves are visible in the background.
Three young children sit at a table in a classroom, each focused on planting in small pots placed on black trays. Soil is spread across the table, with a large container of potting mix in the foreground. The children are using their hands to fill pots and plant seeds, while classroom posters and shelves are visible in the background.
A group of small potted plants arranged in trays on a countertop, each pot filled with soil and labeled with colorful cartoon-style plant markers. The markers show illustrated characters or shapes in pastel colors, making the seedlings easy to identify.
Two students planting seeds in a classroom.

Last chance to participate in Grassfield Fun Run! We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of $30,000, can you help? Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!

Tonight is the last night for donations. Donate at mybooster.com

BONUS CHALLENGE
The class with the most new donations gets to level up their recess with a Booster Recess Kit.

18 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
Last Night for Donations Social Media 25-26 mybooster.com
RECESS KIT - GFE
⏰It’s not too late to sign up! We’re getting closer to reaching all of our goals, but we need your help to cross the finish line! Sign up at MyBooster.com today. ✅ Just a few minutes of your time can make a BIG difference! 🙏

50 State Challenge
Get a Donation from all 50 States
If we get a Donation from all 50 States, the Booster team will get Ice Bucketed! We only need donations from four more states; they are North Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma

Tonight's Challenge
The class with the most new donations gets to pie one of the members of the Booster team in the face.

Log all donations at mybooster.com
19 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
50 State Challenge - GFE
PIE Booster Team - GFE
We’re about halfway through our Grassfield Fun Run fundraiser! If you haven’t signed up, there’s still time. Plus when you register at MyBooster.com, your student receives a FREE prize! Join the fun today.

Tonight's Challenge
Every student with a new donation get to wear pajamas to school tomorrow. Log all donations at mybooster.com
20 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
We’re about halfway through our Grassfield Fun Run fundraiser! If you haven’t signed up, there’s still time. Plus when you register at MyBooster.com, your student receives a FREE prize! Join the fun today.
Have a minute? That’s all it takes to share about our Grassfield Fun Run and help us raise $30,000! Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌

Tonight's Challenge
The class with the most new donations will get to turn the Booster Team into a human burrito.
Log all donations at mybooster.com
21 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
Have a minute? That’s all it takes to share about our Grassfield Fun Run and help us raise $30,000! Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌
⛈️ 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
21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update with storm icon and CPS logo

Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋‍♀️ Get a $60 flat donation or $2 per minute donation before Monday and you’ll score a GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION key-chain. Good luck!
Weekend Challenge! The class with the most new donations EARNS a BOOSTER GAME TIME. Register at mybooster.com

24 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋‍♀️ Get a $60 flat donation or $2 per minute donation before Monday and you’ll score a GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION keychain. Good luck!
Weekend Challenge - Bonus Prize Social Media 25-26

🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉 Our Grassfield Fun Run starts TODAY! We’re raising $30,000 for Instructional Materials, Playground Equipment & School Beautification and need YOUR help — it only takes a minute to sign up and share your page with friends & family!

🎉 Tonight's Challenge🎉

The class with the most registered students earns a dance party with Booster.🕺🪩

Log all donations at my booster.com 💻

🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!🧡💙

25 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
Boosterthon - Tonight's Challenge The class with the most registered students earns a dance party with Booster Log all donations at my booster.com

📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit!

We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖

A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊

26 days ago, Grassfield Elementary
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊
📚✨ Guest Reader Day at GFE was a hit! We loved welcoming so many wonderful visitors who came to share stories with our students today. There’s nothing better than great books and great company—what a fantastic day! ❤️📖 A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Duda for all the hard work you put into making this day so fun and successful. We appreciate you! 👏😊

🎶 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!

26 days 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

🍎 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"
We are Gator Proud of one of our amazing little Gators who confidently recited the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday before the School Board at the School Board meeting! 🇺🇸💚
about 1 month ago, Grassfield Elementary
We are Gator Proud of one of our amazing little Gators who confidently recited the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday before the School Board at the School Board meeting!
🌍 Join us for Around the World Family Night on March 5th! This event is a celebration of global cultures, packed with fun for the whole family.

✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!

📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School

Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.

🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265

This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
around the world family with flags and a world with landmarks on it. all text in post
100 days brighter with Mrs. Charlton’s crew!
about 2 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
100 days brighter with Mrs. Charlton’s crew!
100 Days Smarter with som of Mrs. Escobedo’s Golden Oldies.
about 2 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
100 Days Smarter with Mrs. Escobedo’s Golden Oldies!
100 Days Smarter with Mrs. Escobedo’s Golden Oldies!
Our Valentine’s Day celebration was a "spectacular" success! 👓 Miss Collar’s students are rocking their shades today because their futures are truly shining.
about 2 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Our Valentine’s Day celebration was a "spectacular" success! Miss Collar’s students are rocking their shades today because their futures are truly shining.