Last night, the Grassfield High School Governor's STEM Academy hosted its annual STEM Showcase which allowed students to display and demonstrate their work over the last semester. Projects included architecture, video game design, engineering, community service initiatives, and more! 🎮🏚🔭
Governor's STEM students from Landstown High School also attended to see the Showcase as part an ongoing collaboration with the Grizzlies. #InspireCPS
🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!
🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🏫
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.🌟#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals 🍎📚 #CPSCelebrates
Congratulations to all of our contestants! 👑Introducing your 2024 Mr and Miss Grassfield-Senior Cole Briggs and Senior Regan Davis. #gogrizzlies #thegrizzlyway
Learn more about transition planning to prepare students with disabilities for after high school on Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join VA Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services as they share more information on their services.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/DARS101
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 9, 2024, are canceled, including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
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 get important updates, events and more!
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
📕Just a quick reminder: The last day to order senior ads for the yearbook through Jostens is February 8th. Please visit the link below for more information.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1627136/Grassfield-High-School/
👏🦅 Huge congratulations to David Gosik, an outstanding Eagle Scout in the Tidewater area and Grassfield alumnus! 🏕️ He soared to new heights by being elected as the 2024 National Chief of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s Honor Society. 🌟 David is the 3rd scout from his troop to achieve this incredible honor, marking a legacy of excellence. 🎉 Additionally, their lodge makes history with back-to-back National Chiefs and a youth serving as the 2023 Chief. A remarkable achievement for a remarkable scout! 🦉 #OrderOfTheArrow #ScoutingExcellence
👑 Save the date! 📅
✨ The 2024 Mr. and Miss Grassfield Pageant, featuring the awesome contestants below, is happening on Saturday, January 13th, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or in advance from our fabulous contestants:
Caroline & Micah
Rachel & Erik
Rowan & Evan
Julia & Dylan
Lainie & Vincent
Alexandra & Cole
Reagan & Spencer
Let's make it a TOTALLY RAD evening! 🌟 #GrassfieldPageant #BeKindRewind
If you are interested in learning more about our Chesapeake Virtual Academy, plan to join us for an upcoming webinar on Jan. 17th as we explore learning opportunities, expectations, and requirements for students and families. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CVA2024
Our next One-Stop Job Fair will be held on January 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the School Administration Building. We are looking for teachers, bus drivers, school nutrition services, custodians, and more. Or you can always apply directly online: https://www.cpschools.com
Join the Chesapeake Career Center to learn more about the application process for next school year at their Open House on January 11, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. Tour the building, see programs in action, and hear from current students.
See a full list of course offerings and requirements online: https://www.cpschools.com/o/ccc/page/course-offerings
📢 Tomorrow's schedule is adjusted as we gear up for the last day before winter break! Students will attend the Winter Showcase during their fourth bell classes. 🌨️ Wishing everyone a fantastic break filled with joy and family time.🎄 #WinterBreak #CelebrateTogether
🎙️ 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episode that highlights leaders in the classroom and on the field. ✨ https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified
Hudson King and Spencer Cocuzzo, SCA presidents from Grassfield High School and Hickory High School, discuss their roles as SCA presidents and how SCA positively impacts their high school experience. Whitney Roberson and Abigail Swisher from the Jolliff Middle School Jaguars Girls Soccer championship team, share their experiences of being a part of the inaugural middle school soccer season. ⚽ The Deep Creek High School Orchestra Quartet also provides some wonderful holiday music! 🎻❄
🔊 Don’t forget to subscribe or follow "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast,” on your favorite podcast platforms, where we share the stories behind our story!
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”) provides eligible households with food benefits.
Students in households that receive SNAP are also eligible for meals at no cost at school. Students who have access to SNAP are more likely to be in good health and miss less school. Many households may not be aware they qualify. To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
Five of our high schools were awarded top honors from W!SE! W!SE is dedicated to improving economic mobility through programs that develop financial literacy and readiness for college and careers.
⭐ Grassfield High School (Platinum Star)
⭐ Hickory High School (Blue Star)
⭐ Deep Creek High School (Blue Star)
⭐ Western Branch High School (Blue Star)
In addition, 20 of our teachers, representing all 7 high schools, were named Gold Star Teachers ⭐ for earning a 93% pass rate in at least one of their classes in either the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test administration.
The Virginia Board of Education will be in Chesapeake Wednesday, December 13 as an opportunity for Virginians to learn more about new accountability measurements and discuss their expectations for the upcoming accountability measurements.
Register here: https://ow.ly/CpGS50Qgt7B
🏆🎉 Congratulations to our Forensics Team! 🌟👏
Yesterday at the Tidewater Forensics League's December tournament, Taylor Price secured an outstanding 2nd place in the Extemporaneous category among 18 competing schools!
🥈🔥 This marks another achievement after Taylor's 2nd place last month and Lauren Price's impressive 3rd place in the same category. 🌟🏅 They're proudly showcasing their well-deserved trophies from both competitions! 🏆
🌟 Way to go, team! 🙌 #Forensics #GoGrizzlies 🎉🔥
✨We are very happy to announce that 7 members of our Business & Marketing/Social Studies Department achieved the Gold Star Teacher award for the 22-23 school year.✨
🎉Additionally-CONGRATULATIONS to our W!SE Teachers-Platinum School for 2nd Consecutive Year!🎉
The Hour of Code is a global initiative to support Computer Science Education Week and introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. All students (PreK-12) can participate!
Visit https://hourofcode.com/us/learn, pick an activity and spend at least one hour coding a solution.
Let us know when you have completed an Hour of Code! Students, teachers and families are encouraged to share a photo holding the Hour of Code certificate sign. Download your copy here: https://5il.co/299hj
Be sure to include our hashtag #CPSHourofCode 😁🖥️
