Welcome #BacktoSchoolVA! 🍎
Anticipation is in the air as our Chesapeake School Board eagerly awaits the return of over 40,000 students to our schools on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Here’s to an incredible #FirstDayCPSVA and a fantastic year ahead! 🎉🌟
📚👋 🐻 Welcome back, Grizzlies! We hope you had a fantastic summer break. It's time to dive back into the world of learning and fun. 🎉
📅 Tomorrow is an A day. Don't forget to check your schedules on StudentVue and, if possible, print your schedule for reference on the first day. Students may not enter the building prior to 8:35 a.m. Upon arrival, students should report directly to their homeroom or directly to the food court for breakfast. Students may drop off instruments before they report to homeroom. On your first days of arrival, staff members will be in the hallways, at the student parking and drop-off entrance (2A), and on the bus ramp to direct students where to go.
💻 Students who have not picked up their Chromebook will be called down during their homeroom. Passwords did not get reset this year, so students should be able to login through OneLogin with ease.
🍔 Lunchtimes are determined by who you have for 3rd period teacher. Ask your homeroom teacher for more information.
🚍 Bus routes may be found on the CPS website (www.cpschools.com). Students should review and memorize their bus route number. Students will remain on the buses until 8:35 a.m.
🚘 Students should be dropped off and picked-up at entrance 2A (the auditorium entrance) and can be dropped off no earlier than 8:35 a.m. Students may be picked-up beginning at 3:53. Please watch for students crossing the parking lot and medians during these times.
♥️💙 Finally, Let's make this school year the best one yet! Don’t be afraid to ask any staff member for help locating a classroom or navigating the hallways.🌟 #BackToSchool #TheGrizzlyWay
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Chesapeake Public Schools! 🎉
It's everything Chesapeake, in your pocket. 📱
Download for Android https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3KcIghX
Back to School Countdown 🕗
Looking for a way to celebrate the new school year? Check out these printable #BacktoSchool signs and share your smiles with us using #FirstDayCPSVA. 📷
Download and print yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
💻Haven't picked up your Chromebook yet? Never fear! We will have Chromebooks available for distribution tonight at our Club Fair and Open House💻#gogrizzlies #thegrizzlyway
💻 Chromebook distribution will take place all this week from 9 to 4 in the media center. Please make sure you stop by and pick up your school-issued Chromebook. Students will no longer be able to bring a personal device to use in class. #backtoschool #gogrizzlies
🎉 Our Debut Episode is Here! 🎧
Exciting news, everyone! We're thrilled to present the INAUGURAL installment of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we kick-start this incredible journey.
In this premiere episode, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton shares his educational journey and commitment to guiding students toward their own unique paths. 📚💡 He also reveals new initiatives and programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
Ready to dive in? Head over to cpschools.com/amplified or your preferred podcast platforms to listen today! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
Student schedules and teacher assignments will be available by the end of today! 🍎
You will be able to view schedules in ParentVue and StudentVue. Schedules are still subject to change between now and the first day of school. Please check back for updates. If you have any specific scheduling questions, please contact your school directly. While not all requests can be accommodated, school counselors will do their best to provide changes necessary for required academic pathways.
Your teachers can’t wait to meet you! #FirstDayCPSVA 🎉
Get back to school ready! 🎒📚 Now is the time to ensure that all of your child's required vaccinations are up-to-date! Vaccines are required to enter kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. 🩹
We encourage you to review these requirements by visiting the Virginia Department of Health website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/
❔ Additional FAQs for families are also available on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
Get back-to-school ready! 🎒📚 Now is the time to ensure that all of your child's required vaccinations are up-to-date! Vaccines are required to enter kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. 🩹
We encourage you to review these requirements by visiting the Virginia Department of Health website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/
❔ Additional FAQs for families are also available on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
Please find the August edition of our Grizzly Growl by following the link: https://www.smore.com/71wmu. #gogrizzlies #thegrizzlyway
Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2023. One of the most important things you can do to be ready for the school year is to complete the Online Student Verification process through your ParentVue account.
The deadline for ALL families to complete this important step is September 29, 2023; however, we encourage you to complete this process before the start of the year to provide updated emergency contact information and to ensure you continue to receive important communication from the school and district.
For more information, please visit: www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
IMPORTANT MEAL BENEFITS REMINDER: 🍴
Each year, families who qualify for free and reduced meal benefits must reapply so that there is no gap in benefits. ✅
The cost of reduced-price meals is being waived again this school year; therefore, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will also continue to receive meals at no cost. Families who are not automatically qualified via a Community Eligibility Program (CEP) school or other benefits should apply as soon as possible. The online application is available here: frapps.horizonsolana.com/chec04
Families that do not qualify for meal benefits should make sure their child has funds available in their MyPaymentsPlus account. Visit our website for more information: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/school-nutrition-services
William Darden is a rising junior at GFHS🐻 and a Grow Our Own intern in the Communications Department. He enjoys working with other interns and editing videos for his department. He is happy that he was a part of this program and hopes to come back next year.
Join us for our next One-Stop Job Fair on August 3, 2023, at the School Administration Building from 10:00 - 4:00. Positions include bus drivers, custodians, school nutrition, information technology, security, and more!
Pre-registration is now available for immunizations and school physicals for our "Get on the Bus" event! 🚍 Pre-registration for both is required by the Chesapeake Health Department. 🩹
Visit their website today: www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesapeake/health-care-services/
🍎This back-to-school event is your one-stop shop! You can enroll or update your residency with us, get free food and school supplies, connect with community resources, and much more!
Join us on July 12 from 10 - 4 at our Job Fair!
We are looking for:
Bus Drivers
Custodians
School Nutrition Workers
Lunchroom Monitors
Information Technology
School Security Officers
School Nurses
Or apply online: cpschools.com/human-resources/employment-opportunities/
We are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. 😎🍴
Beginning June 26, 2023, meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first-come, first-served basis at select locations (Monday - Thursday). Click here for more details: share.peachjar.com/flyers/2499502/districts/2791
If you need additional food assistance or to check your Supplement Nutrition Program (SNAP) eligibility, please visit: commonhelp.virginia.gov/
