🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
The Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. 🎒
CPI is a FREE full-day program for children who will be four years old by September 30th and live in Chesapeake.
💻Please review our website for eligibility criteria and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/cpi
🎥 You can also check out this webinar exploring the preschool options that are available for Chesapeake families as well as learn next steps for enrolling your child: https://youtu.be/OpG0nmF_XcA
☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements.
To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt
📣 Attention Parents!
Take a look at these pictures of our Lost and Found items. If you spot anything that belongs to your child, please remind them to pick it up. Any unclaimed items will be donated on May 28.
Let’s help get these items back to their owners! 👕🎒🧥
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public.
💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
💻 Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025 is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
💐 As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we invite you to reflect on the educators who've made a difference in your life or your child's journey. Who is that special teacher who goes above and beyond, planting seeds of curiosity and helping students grow into their best selves? 🏵️
❤️ Now's your chance to let them know how much they matter! We've created a simple way to send your teacher a heartfelt message of gratitude that will brighten their day during this special week. Your words of appreciation will be delivered directly to them and might even be featured on our platforms to inspire our entire community.
👉 Share your appreciation: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2176065
🌦️ Let's shower our amazing educators with the recognition they deserve! #CPSTAW25 🌷
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
When: May 13
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: I'm Determined - Transition and Inclusion
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
✨ Kindergarten registration is here! ✨
🎒 As we begin to prepare for the next school year and to welcome the next group of young learners, let’s take a moment to hear from this year’s kindergartners about their future goals. 💬
🎥 https://youtu.be/pOebY_W6kYs
📅 Ready to register your child for the 2025–2026 school year?
👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details!
🍎 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is officially OPEN! 🎒
📚 Ready to get started? Head to https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details and to register your future kindergartener.
🎥 Want to learn more? Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnpLPCAbm0
We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2038 this fall! 💛✏️
🎉 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year!
We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2038! 🚌📚
Ready to get started? Visit 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten to enroll today!
🎒📚 Are you ready to enroll your child in Kindergarten? Join us for this virtual event to learn more about our online registration process, Kindergarten readiness, and more!
📅 Tuesday, April 1
⌚6:30pm
🖥️ Via Zoom
👉 Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=39515562
Kickoff the excitement of kindergarten! Join our school on April 24 at 6:00 pm to discuss registration, health information, childcare resources, and more. Learn more on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/kindergarten
Spring Picture Day is coming on March 26! Please use the link to pay as photos are only available to purchase by preorder. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/?ac=0037162SG
⛈️ Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 5, 2025, are canceled. Please note, this includes YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
💻 For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, March 7th, 2025, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
📢 Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice!
🗓 When? March 11
⏰ Time? 6:30 PM
📍 Where? School Admin Building
🎯 Topic of Discussion: I'm Determined: Transition & Inclusion
Join us for an important conversation about empowering students with disabilities through transition planning and inclusion!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
JOIN US:
When: March 11
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Science of Reading
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake.
📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420
