We had an amazing day at our 4th Annual Teen Summit this past Saturday at Indian River High School! 🙌 We were honored to hear from former James Madison University All-Conference Running Back Dr. Eugene Holloman, who inspired students with a powerful message about perseverance and purpose. From mental health and money management to athletics, college prep, and stress management, our teens gained tools for success now and in the future. Thank you to our Department of Family & Community Engagement for organizing the event, and to our presenters, volunteers, and community members who made it such a success!
Tonight the Class of 2027 stepped onto the red carpet and into the spotlight for a Hollywood-themed Ring Dance! ⭐
This Black History Month, students took learning beyond the classroom and into the kitchen! 🧑🏾🍳✨
Students learned how to make the original mac and cheese recipe inspired by James Hemings, trained chef who introduced macaroni and cheese to America after studying culinary arts in France.
Hemings’ influence on American cuisine is still felt today, and this hands-on experience gave students a chance to connect history, culture, and creativity in a delicious way.
Celebrating Black history means honoring contributions in every space, including the kitchen. 🖤
Our halls were filled with creativity, culture, and pride as students and staff decorated doors in celebration of Black History Month! Each door told a story honoring influential leaders, highlighting powerful voices & celebrating the impact on past and present of Black culture.
On Friday, we were proud to welcome representatives from Norfolk Naval Shipyard to the Den! Our students had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with industry professionals, gaining valuable insight and firsthand knowledge to help guide their future career pathways. Thank you for investing in our students and their futures!
The Grassfield High School Speech Team is headed to states!!!! They placed 3rd overall, as a team, at the 6AB Super Regional tournament. The following students placed in their categories and will be competing at states on March 28th:
Alicia Comaniciu- 1st place Original Oratory
Eric Parsons & Tehami Ullah- 2nd place Humorous Duo
Byron Gibson- 3rd place Extemporaneous Speaking
Alicia Comaniciu- 1st place Original Oratory
Eric Parsons & Tehami Ullah- 2nd place Humorous Duo
Byron Gibson- 3rd place Extemporaneous Speaking
Grassfield proudly hosted TSA Regionals this past weekend and what a weekend it was!
🏆 13 First Place finishes
🥈 8 Second Place finishes
🥉 6 Third Place finishes
And to top it off, 3 of our Grizzlies were elected to Regional Office serving as President, VP, and Secretary!
🌍 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/
✨ 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/
Tonight was a special milestone for our Junior Class! 💍
Our juniors officially received their class rings! They are a symbol of the hard work, dedication, and memories that have shaped their high school journey so far. This tradition represents pride, perseverance, and the legacy they are building each day.
We can’t wait to see them wear their rings proudly as they continue making their mark on this school year and beyond. Congratulations, Juniors!
The GFHS Speech team was 2nd place overall for 6A Regionals.
The following students placed in their categories and qualified for Super Regionals:
Alicia Comaniciu- 1st place Original Oratory
Byron Gibson- 2nd place Extemporaneous
Kevin Tao-1st place Humorous Interpretation
Josselyn Allen-4th place Poetry
Eric Parsons & Tehami Ullah- 1st place Humorous Duo
Bhuvanesh Skandaraj & William Crosby- 2nd place Humorous Duo
Honorable Mentions:
Trey Brunson- prose
Ian Valdez- prose
Huge congratulations to the Grassfield Wrestling Team on bringing home the 6A Regional Championship! 🏆🔥Next stop... STATES!
Celebrating Coach Jones and his 32 years of coaching basketball at all different levels. Thank you for sharing your love a knowledge of the game!
Grassfield Theatre Company competed in the Region 6A Super Regionals yesterday at JR Tucker High School and took FIRST place🏆 under the direction of Ms. Laura Agudelo. They had two best actors - Ayden Swallow and Avry Le Alcozar. The troupe advances to their 5th consecutive State Final on March 7. Good luck at States!
📢 Attention High School Students and Guardians: Want to unlock college credits before high school graduation?
Join us for Dual Enrollment Information Night to learn how your student can save time and money by earning an Associate’s Degree while in high school!
📅 When: February 17, 2026
⏰ Times: 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
📍 Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building (1428 Cedar Road)
👥 Who: Best for families of 9th-grade students!
📝 Register for your time slot here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420
Can't make it this month? We have sessions on March 17, April 21, and May 19!
Join us for Dual Enrollment Information Night to learn how your student can save time and money by earning an Associate’s Degree while in high school!
📅 When: February 17, 2026
⏰ Times: 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
📍 Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building (1428 Cedar Road)
👥 Who: Best for families of 9th-grade students!
📝 Register for your time slot here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420
Can't make it this month? We have sessions on March 17, April 21, and May 19!
🎙️ 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
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Valentine's desserts are on sale Friday
And they are waiting for you!🩷
Violets are blue,
Valentine's desserts are on sale Friday
And they are waiting for you!🩷
❤️Senior Night 💙
Celebrating our Girls Basketball 🏀 and Winter Cheer 📣 seniors tonight! Thank you for your dedication, school spirit, and leadership. We’re so proud of you! ✨
JUNIORS! 💍✨ Ring Ceremony and Ring Dance are right around the corner! Ring Ceremony will be held February 18th at 6:30 PM at Grassfield High School. Be sure to RSVP, the link is available on your Class Canvas page. We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you! 🎉
What a night celebrating the Class of 2026 at the Senior Banquet! A huge shoutout to our senior class officers for planning an amazing evening and keeping everyone entertained with their creative skits during the senior superlatives! Congratulations to all the winners tonight!
Last night we had 7 students compete in the Speech Tournament of Champions! Alicia Comaniciu came in 2nd place in Original Oratory and Byron Gibson came in 2nd place in Extemporaneous Speaking! Congratulations!
