Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
Neal Challa was recognized as a Top 20 Under 20 award recipient by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council for his community service initiative ColorinSight that works to bring awareness about color vision deficiency.
Congratulations!
Students, colleagues, and community members across the district are sending in their thanks for our incredible teachers. 🍎 Here is a shout-out for Adam Casassa at Grassfield High:
“Mr. Casassa has made a profound impact on my junior year. He is my STEM teacher, and while he is great at teaching global communications, I appreciate him even more as a person. He is always willing to help me, but he does it in a way that actually makes me learn. He doesn't just give me the answer; he makes me really think about the material taught and try to apply it in different ways. He tries to remind us each day that in the real world, things won't just be handed to you, and I wish more teachers did that. I adore going to his class, and every day he pushes me to become a better person.” -A Student
It's not too late to shout out your teacher! Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
“Mr. Casassa has made a profound impact on my junior year. He is my STEM teacher, and while he is great at teaching global communications, I appreciate him even more as a person. He is always willing to help me, but he does it in a way that actually makes me learn. He doesn't just give me the answer; he makes me really think about the material taught and try to apply it in different ways. He tries to remind us each day that in the real world, things won't just be handed to you, and I wish more teachers did that. I adore going to his class, and every day he pushes me to become a better person.” -A Student
It's not too late to shout out your teacher! Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
Shout out to our amazing PTSA and all the awards they were presented tonight at the Chesapeake Council PTA Banquet!
Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and school community!
Dominique Sexton was recognized at this evening’s school board meeting for being selected as one of just 100 students nationwide to attend the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy. This incredible achievement highlights Congratulations on this well deserved honor!
Today we celebrate our incredible Lunch Heroes!
Thank you for the early mornings, the warm smiles, and the care you put into serving our students every single day.
We appreciate your hard work and dedication. Be sure to show some extra love and gratitude to our Lunch Heroes today!
You are invited to attend Grassfield High School Theatre Company's last show of the year, The Comedy of Errors. The play starts at 7:00 p.m. and runs April 30, May 1, and May 2. Tickets are $7.00 and available on GoFan.
CALLING ALL CUBS
Come dance, twirl, and grow with us at our 1st Annual Grizzly Cubs Dance Camp! From first steps to big leaps, it’s the perfect place to build confidence, make friends, & see what the Grassfield Dance Team is about
Join the Grizzly family & let your cub’s love for dance come to life! This camp is available for all rising 1st - 6th graders
When: June 29 – July 1
Times: 9 AM – 3 PM
Registration Fee: $105
Each cub will receive a t-shirt and get to show off their moves at our end-of-camp showcase on July 1 at 3 PM in the auditorium!
Register through the Linktree in our bio (GoFan + Google Form required)
We can’t wait to dance & have a beary fun time with our future Grizzlies #GrizzlyCubs #FutureGrizzlies
Come dance, twirl, and grow with us at our 1st Annual Grizzly Cubs Dance Camp! From first steps to big leaps, it’s the perfect place to build confidence, make friends, & see what the Grassfield Dance Team is about
Join the Grizzly family & let your cub’s love for dance come to life! This camp is available for all rising 1st - 6th graders
When: June 29 – July 1
Times: 9 AM – 3 PM
Registration Fee: $105
Each cub will receive a t-shirt and get to show off their moves at our end-of-camp showcase on July 1 at 3 PM in the auditorium!
Register through the Linktree in our bio (GoFan + Google Form required)
We can’t wait to dance & have a beary fun time with our future Grizzlies #GrizzlyCubs #FutureGrizzlies
Nutrition & Wellness is cooking up something special 🍽️🌍
They dove into African cuisine & explored how minimally processed foods can be both incredibly healthy and packed with flavor.
On the menu: Ethiopian Doro Wat, Egyptian Salata Baladi, Nigerian Jollof Rice, and Kicha.
Big things happening with our STEM crew!
A dedicated group of students spent their Saturday competing in the Digital Ship Challenge after months of designing, building, testing, and documenting their projects.
Students competed in two divisions: One team designed submersible devices that could dive underwater, navigate a path, and return to the surface. The other built robotic devices controlled with zero visibility, relying only on sensors to navigate a grid of obstacles.
A dedicated group of students spent their Saturday competing in the Digital Ship Challenge after months of designing, building, testing, and documenting their projects.
Students competed in two divisions: One team designed submersible devices that could dive underwater, navigate a path, and return to the surface. The other built robotic devices controlled with zero visibility, relying only on sensors to navigate a grid of obstacles.
Today we had a great time at our Grassfield Military Cookout! 🇺🇸
This event was open to all of our students who are military kids as part of Month of the Military Child. It was a small way for us to show appreciation for the strength, resilience, and sacrifices these students make every day.
We are proud to celebrate and support our military connected Grizzlies, not just today, but all year long. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community! 💜
This week, we celebrate National Student Leadership Week and we couldn’t be more grateful for our incredible student leaders!
Thank you for the energy, dedication, and heart you bring to our school each and every day. Whether you’re leading by example or stepping up when it matters most, you make a difference in ways big and small.
Keep leading and thank you for making our school better!
Today we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day and the incredible ladies who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We are so grateful for all that you do. ❤️💙
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.
Recently our National Honor Society assembled some treat bags for staff to get them through the “home stretch”
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🎉
This week (and every week), we celebrate the incredible work of our Assistant Principals who keep our school running smoothly behind the scenes. From supporting students and staff to solving problems before most even know they exist, their dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you!
💜 Purple Up Day 💜
We are so proud of our military families and the strength, resilience, and courage they bring to our school community every single day. 💜
🎉Please help us welcome our new STEM Academy Coordinator, Mr. Thomas Gizzi!🎉
#gogrizzlies #thegrizzlyway #communityofexcellence
The STEM Leadership Development Class is collecting clothing donations this week at school and Saturday at CCC! 👕👖
If you’re bringing items to school this week, please drop them off in the collection boxes located in front of the forum or near the bus ramp.
All donations are greatly appreciated; thank you for supporting our community!
If you’re bringing items to school this week, please drop them off in the collection boxes located in front of the forum or near the bus ramp.
All donations are greatly appreciated; thank you for supporting our community!
💜 Purple Up Day : April 15 💜
Tomorrow, we invite all students and staff to wear PURPLE in support of Purple Up Day and the Month of the Military Child!
Purple represents all branches of the military coming together as one and honors the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military connected students.
Let’s show our support and fill the halls with purple! 💜
Tomorrow, we invite all students and staff to wear PURPLE in support of Purple Up Day and the Month of the Military Child!
Purple represents all branches of the military coming together as one and honors the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military connected students.
Let’s show our support and fill the halls with purple! 💜
