Big News from 5th Grade!
A huge congratulations to our Top 5 finalists for the 5th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest! We are so blown away by the creativity and talent in 5th grade—choosing a winner wasn't easy.

🏆 The winning design has been selected and will be available for purchase soon! Ordering details will be shared in the near future. You won’t want to miss the chance to wear this year’s official masterpiece!

4 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Big News from 5th Grade! A huge congratulations to our Top 5 finalists for the 5th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest! We are so blown away by the creativity and talent in this class—choosing a winner wasn't easy. 🏆 The winning design has been selected and will be available for purchase soon! You won’t want to miss the chance to wear this year’s official masterpiece!
Small hands, big hearts, and a whole lot of love in Mrs. Beaty’s & Mrs. Spauldings’ Pre-K!
4 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Small hands, big hearts, and a whole lot of love in Mrs. Beaty’s & Mrs. Spauldings’ Pre-K!
Small hands, big hearts, and a whole lot of love in Mrs. Beaty’s & Mrs. Spauldings’ Pre-K!
🎙️ This Black History Month, we’re proud to share stories rooted right here in Chesapeake. On our latest podcast episode, Dr. Ella Ward, educator, former School Board member, and current Chesapeake City Council Member, reflects on a lifetime of service and the lasting legacy of the historic Cornland School. You’ll also hear from Principal Wade Sloan of Portlock Primary School about how students honor Black History Month in meaningful ways that help them confidently say, “I can.”
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Principal Wade Sloan Smiling
City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward smiling in a podcast studio.
Local Voices & Continued Lessons with Wade Sloan & City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 27
National School Counseling Week
We love our counselors!
Miss Fuller, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Conkel, and Miss Sanchez
5 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
National School Counseling Week We love our counselors! Miss Fuller, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Conkel, and Miss Sanchez
❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency

Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.

Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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GFE Kindness Spirit Week - February 9th - February 13th

Monday - Workout our problems with KINDNESS
Wear work-out clothes

Tuesday - Team up with KINDNESS
Wear your favorite team Jersey

Wednesday - Spirit of KINDNESS
Wear your Grassfield Gator gear

Thursday - Peace, Love, and KINDNESS
Wear Tie-Dye

Friday - KINDNESS makes the heart grow
Wear red and pink for KINDNESS

5 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Kindness Spirit Week 2026
GFE Family Literacy Night 2026
5 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
GFE Family Literacy Night
Mrs. Charlton's class had a special guest reader today, Mr. Heberling. Her students thoroughly enjoyed having him as their guest and they loved the story that he read.
#InspireCPS #GFEGatorGreat
5 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Mrs. Charlton's class had a special guest reader today, Mr. Heberling. Her students thoroughly enjoyed having him as their guest and they loved the story that he read.
Mrs. Ottley surrounded by creativity and love—kindergarten students proudly displaying the portraits they created of her in appreciation during Principal Appreciation Week 💙
#GFEGatorGreat #InspireCPS
5 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Mrs. Ottley surrounded by creativity and love—kindergarten students proudly displaying the portraits they created of her in appreciation during Principal Appreciation Week.
Mrs. Green is helping to warm up our amazing Parent Parade team members with some hot chocolate ☕❄️ Thank you for braving the cold and helping our mornings run smoothly! #InspireCPS #GFEGatorGreat
5 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Warming up our amazing Parent Parade team members with some hot chocolate ☕❄️ Thank you for braving the cold and helping our mornings run smoothly!
Warming up our amazing Parent Parade team members with some hot chocolate ☕❄️ Thank you for braving the cold and helping our mornings run smoothly!
Warming up our amazing Parent Parade team members with some hot chocolate ☕❄️ Thank you for braving the cold and helping our mornings run smoothly!
🏒 5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!🏒
#NorfolkAdmirals #GFEGatorGreat #InspireCPS
5 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
5th grade took learning on the road with a field trip to the Norfolk Scope! Our students visited with the Norfolk Admirals for a fun-filled lesson on force and motion—science in action, hockey-style!
Mrs. Mays' class reading holiday stories with their reading buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class!
6 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Mrs. May's reading buddies reading Christmas stories to their Kindergarten buddies in Mrs. Escobedo's class
Twinning in Mrs. Rosenberg's class this holiday season.
6 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Twinning in Mrs. Rosenberg's class this holiday season.
Mrs. Whalen’s classroom was filled with warmth, creativity, and holiday spirit as students donned their festive sweaters and brought their melted snowmen to life.
6 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Mrs. Whalen’s classroom was filled with warmth, creativity, and holiday spirit as students donned their festive sweaters and brought their melted snowmen to life.
Mrs. Whalen’s classroom was filled with warmth, creativity, and holiday spirit as students donned their festive sweaters and brought their melted snowmen to life.
Mrs. Whalen’s classroom was filled with warmth, creativity, and holiday spirit as students donned their festive sweaters and brought their melted snowmen to life.
Mrs. Whalen’s classroom was filled with warmth, creativity, and holiday spirit as students donned their festive sweaters and brought their melted snowmen to life.
Mrs. Whalen’s classroom was filled with warmth, creativity, and holiday spirit as students donned their festive sweaters and brought their melted snowmen to life.
Mrs. Whalen’s classroom was filled with warmth, creativity, and holiday spirit as students donned their festive sweaters and brought their melted snowmen to life.
Holiday party time with Miss Stafford and her little elves.
6 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Holiday party time with Miss Stafford and her little elves.
Holiday party time with Miss Stafford and her little elves.
Holiday party time with Miss Stafford and her little elves.
Holiday party time with Miss Stafford and her little elves.
Holiday party time with Miss Stafford and her little elves.
Holiday party time with Miss Stafford and her little elves.

📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!

We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!

Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs! 

📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys

7 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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GFE Gators Annual Project PJ Drive
December 8th - 17th
Help us fill the box in the GFE foyer with warm, snuggly PJs for kids who need them.
We are looking for sizes 5t to small adult
7 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
GFE Gators Annual Project PJ Drive December 8th - 17th Help us fill the box in the GFE foyer with warm, snuggly PJs for kids who need them. We are looking for sizes 5t to small adult

Our kindergarten students had a blast building Lego cars and coding two algorithms to measure and calculate how far their car bots would travel at different speeds!

7 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.
Kindergarten students building a Lego car to measure and then measure the distance it will travel at varying speeds.

🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!

We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!

📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building

💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers

📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)

❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.

💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers

7 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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GFE Cafe Visitor Sign Up
Join Your Child for Lunch!
Starting Monday, December 1, 2025
Reservation Link - https://signup.com/go/QoKjByh

Reserve your spot at least 24 hours prior to your visit
Due to space limitations only one adult per student
7 months ago, Grassfield Elementary
GFE Cafe Visitor Sign Up Join Your Child for Lunch! Starting Monday, December 1, 2025 Reservation Link - https://signup.com/go/QoKjByh Reserve your spot at least 24 hours prior to your visit Due to space limitations only one adult per student