🎙️ Season 4 of Amplified is here! We’re starting the new season with Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker, who sits down with us to talk about his first weeks in Chesapeake. From what has impressed him about our schools and students to what brought his family to Chesapeake, Dr. Brubaker shares his early impressions and what he’s looking forward to in the year ahead.
Listen today at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧
Administration surprised our staff with snack cart treats to celebrate an amazing first week. 🥳
Photo 2: How our admin team, staff, and students feel after crushing the first week of school! ✌️
What an incredible start to the school year at Georgetown Primary School. Our administrative team brought the vision, our dedicated staff brought the passion, and our amazing students brought their best energy to crush week one. Have a wonderful and restful weekend, families. We'll see you bright and early on Monday morning! 🪶
🗓️ Date: September 3, 2026
📍 Location: 436 Providence Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23325
⏰ Sessions:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: ECSE, CPI, Kindergarten, First Grade, K & 1 SPED
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Second Grade, Third Grade, 2 & 3 SPED
Braves are who we are, RISE is what we do! 💙
You can find everything you need to start the year off right by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/page/supply-lists. 💻
Our incredible A-Team had a fantastic time representing our school at the Get on the Bus event! 🚌 We loved connecting with our community and helping our families get a jump start on preparing for the new school year. 🎒 It is going to be an amazing year of learning and growing together. 🌱 Braves are who we are, RISE is what we do. 🪶
Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.
Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌
Register today:
Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten
New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment
Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇
We are also overjoyed to introduce our new administrative team for the upcoming school year! Please help us welcome our new Principal, Khadijah Alexander, and our new administrative specialist, David Albor. Plus, we are absolutely thrilled that a familiar face, Ashley Gurkin, will be staying with us in her new role as Assistant Principal. 🎉
We are ready to RISE together into a fantastic new chapter! 🪶
We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨
View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉
A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙
As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.
From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.
Lights, camera, action at Georgetown Primary! Mrs. Johnson's second graders are diving deep into the world of myths and drama. Some of our talented friends even took the stage to act out the play, The Starry Asters. They showed fantastic teamwork and respect for each other's creative expressions during the performance. 🎬✨
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. 🌟
