A HUGE thank you to all our families for your incredible generosity during our Cereal Wars this week! As a whole school, we collected an amazing 1,588 cereal boxes! That's more cereal than we ever imagined! A special shoutout to our winning class: Mrs. Brown's class collected a phenomenal 186 boxes! Way to go!
To celebrate our success and watch the amazing cereal Domino Rally, remember to wear your pajamas on Monday!
🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
HES students SOAR when they come to school every day! #WatchMeSOAR #PassportToPossibilities
What a fantastic way to review place value! 🎉 Mrs. Hendrix's 4th graders had a blast at their Place Value Party today. Students rotated through different stations, using games and hands-on activities to reinforce their understanding of place value. #4thGradeMath #PlaceValue
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.
Rainy days are for reading! 📚 Mrs. Brown's class enjoyed some quiet reading time today!
🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm
👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans
❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Join us at HES to meet the teachers, drop off supplies, and join the PTA!
8:00-9:00 a.m. Last Names A-H
9:15-10:15 a.m. Last Names I-P
10:30-11:30 a.m. Last Names Q-Z
#WatchMeSOAR #PassportToPossibilities
Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Join us at HES to meet the teachers,
drop off supplies, and join the PTA!
8:00-9:00 a.m. Last Names A-H
9:15-10:15 a.m. Last Names I-P
10:30-11:30 a.m. Last Names Q-Z
#WatchMeSOAR #PassportToPossibilities
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
