Make sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House, "Meet the Team, Learn the Dream"! This event gives parents the chance to get crucial classroom insights to support a winning school year.
Date: October 8th
Presentation Times:
Pre-K – 2nd Grade: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
3rd – 5th Grade: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Food Trucks On-Site:
Enjoy dinner before or after your session! Food trucks will be serving from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Why Attend?
During your grade-level window, teachers will share specific classroom expectations, curriculum highlights, and key strategies to ensure your child has a smooth and successful year.
We look forward to partnering with you!
Showing up every day is how we practice, grow, and win together! We are so proud of our students for showing up ready to learn throughout September.
Pre-K: 97.82%
Kindergarten: 97.31%
First Grade: 98.72%
Second Grade: 98.57%
Third Grade: 98.02%
Fourth Grade: 97.81%
Fifth Grade: 98.71%
As we kick off October, let's keep showing up ready to learn, play, and win together!
We are beyond excited to announce that our very own music teacher, Erin Pollard, has been named HES TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
If you’ve ever walked down our hallways and heard beautiful songs, laughing voices, or joyful drumbeats, you already know how special Ms. Pollard is. From teaching us how to keep the beat to making sure every single student feels like a star, Ms. Pollard brings kindness, positivity, and harmony to our school family every single day.
Thank you for showing us that when we work together as a team, we can make the sweetest music!
This month’s theme was "All-Star Attitude," awarded to students who display positivity, kindness, and a winning attitude every single day.
Whether it's helping a classmate, brightening up the classroom with a big smile, or tackling every challenge with a positive mindset, these students shine bright like true All-Stars! ⭐🩵
Attention Hickory Elementary Hawks families! Join us for our Open House and get ready for a winning school year!
📅 Date: October 8th
⏰ Grade Level Schedule:
Pre-K – 2nd Grade: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
3rd – 5th Grade: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Food Trucks:
Grab dinner with us! Food trucks will be on site from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
What to Expect:
Parents will learn specific information directly from their child’s teacher to ensure a successful, fun, and productive school year!
We can't wait to see you there! 🩵🖤
Thank you to our amazing staff for bringing the sparkle every single day! 💖
We’re teaming up with Hickory High School to win the Battle of the Boulevard Cereal Wars, and our students are already crushing it!
So far, we’ve collected 455 unopened cereal boxes! Check out our huge pile!
We still have until Friday to keep the momentum going! Bring in your unopened cereal boxes every day!
Let’s fill the hallways, help our community, and show Hickory High what we’ve got! Which grade level can bring the most boxes this week? 🏆
Today, our first group of amazing students received special tokens to pick out a brand-new book to keep forever!
🎙️ 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! 🎧
We’ve been practicing, cheering, and getting everything ready just for YOU! The classrooms are set, the halls are shining, and we are overflowing with excitement to welcome you back! 🌟🎉
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
Hope to see you soon!
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
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 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.
We saw legendary home-run kicks, insane diving catches, and the loudest sideline cheering section in school history. Every single player left it all on the field and showed what 5th-grade teamwork is all about!
Our hallways were packed with high-fives, cheers, and maybe a few tears (mostly from the teachers!) as the seniors walked the halls where their journey first began. To our elementary kiddos, this is what your future looks like. To our graduating seniors, thank you for being incredible role models!
