Attention HES 5th Grade Students: Join us tonight for the Hickory Middle Sixth Grade Launch, an essential scheduling and information night designed to help rising 6th graders and their families prepare for the exciting transition to middle school.   Come learn about elective choices and life as a sixth grade student!
3 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Sixth Grade Launch
Join us for the Hickory Middle Sixth Grade Launch, an essential scheduling and information night designed to help rising 6th graders and their families prepare for the exciting transition to middle school.   Come learn about elective choices and life as a sixth grade student!
3 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Sixth Grade Launch
A huge shout-out to our Principal, Mrs. Nolette, for Virginia Schools Principal Appreciation Week! Mrs. Nolette is truly one of the best. Her love and excitement for our students and staff are evident every day, and we are so grateful for her hard work and constant support. #VAPrincipalsWeek
3 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Principal
Join us for the Hickory Middle Sixth Grade Launch, an essential scheduling and information night designed to help rising 6th graders and their families prepare for the exciting transition to middle school.   Come learn about elective choices and life as a sixth grade student!
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Sixth Grade Launch
Our 4th graders had a wonderful time stepping back in history for Colonial Day! They mastered the steps of traditional dances, challenged their friends to classic games, and practiced their best penmanship by writing letters with quills and ink. It was incredible to see history come to life through their hard work and curiosity!
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
Colonial Day
We wish our Hawk staff, students, and families a wonderful, relaxing, fulfilling holiday break and a happy new year! See you January 5, 2026! ❤️🎄☃️
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Holiday Card
Our 5th graders had so much fun at their winter parties today! ❄️ From fun games to a cozy hot cocoa bar, it was the perfect way to celebrate the season.
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
5th grade winter parties
5th grade winter parties
5th grade winter parties
5th grade winter parties
5th grade winter parties
5th grade winter parties
Our 4th graders had a wonderful time celebrating at their winter parties today! ❄️ From festive treats to holiday games, it was a joy to see so many smiles and happy memories being made.
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
4th grade winter parties
Huge shoutout to Mr. Sommers and his talented welding students at Chesapeake Career Center for creating this custom piece for Hickory Elementary.

The skill and detail are next level! We are so proud to showcase the work of Mr. Sommers' students on our campus. Thank you for making our school a little more special! 🛠️✨
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
ccc welding bench
ccc welding bench
ccc welding bench
ccc welding bench
ccc welding bench
Snowflakes, snacks, and a whole lot of smiles. ❄️🍪 Our 3rd graders had the best time at their winter parties this afternoon! There’s nothing quite like seeing the season through their eyes.
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
3rd grade winter parties
This morning was filled with so many smiles, laughs, and festive fun. We love seeing our 2nd Grade students celebrate together at their winter parties!
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
 2nd grade winter parties
 2nd grade winter parties
 2nd grade winter parties
 2nd grade winter parties
 2nd grade winter parties
 2nd grade winter parties
 2nd grade winter parties
 2nd grade winter parties
2nd grade winter parties
We are so proud to announce our December Students of the Month! This month, our focus was on the character trait of Caring, and these students truly went above and beyond to show kindness to their peers, teachers, and community. Keep up the SOAR behavior!
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
December student of the month
December student of the month
December student of the month
December student of the month
December student of the month
December student of the month
Kindergarten had a wonderful time celebrating at their Winter Parties! ✨ Just look at all the smiles and fun they were having. A huge thank you to all the volunteers and teachers who made this festive afternoon possible!
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
kindergarten winter parties
This morning, our 1st graders had a wonderful time celebrating at their Winter Parties! ❄️ Just look at all the smiles and the fun they had. From creative crafts to festive treats, it was the perfect way to celebrate the season together. ✨
4 months ago, Hickory Elementary
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
1st grade parties
Our school collected 487 pajamas that will be donated to ForKids. This generous donation will help the children of Chesapeake stay warm and sleep well. Scholastic will match our donation with 487 new books. We are so grateful for the kind and generous spirit of our HES community.
5 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive!
Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive!
Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive!
Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive!

📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!

We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!

Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs! 

📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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First grade is SNOW much fun! Thank you, Erin Pollard and the first grade team, for another sparkling performance! #WatchMeSOAR ❄️☃️🎼
5 months ago, Hickory Elementary
first grade performance
first grade
first grade
first grade
first grade
Thank you, HES PTA, for creating a magical Santa Breakfast for our families this morning. Snow, stories, crafts, and shopping made spirits bright! What a wonderful event! ☃️🎄🎅🎁 #BestPTAEver
5 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Storytime
Storytime
crafts
snow
santa
grinch
shopping

🌟 Please join us in honoring Alexis Brueggeman, 4th grade teacher at Hickory Elementary School, as a Teacher of the Year finalist!

An Old Dominion University graduate, Mrs. Brueggeman has touched countless lives over her 9-year career in education. She spent her first four years teaching fifth graders before finding her home in fourth grade, where she has taught for the past five years.

What sets Mrs. Brueggeman apart? She calls herself a memory maker and confidence planter. She nurtures self-confidence in every student and creates classroom moments that last a lifetime. She transforms learning into adventures that help students discover their potential inside the classroom and beyond.

Her fellow teachers call her a master of technology and the queen of keeping everything running smoothly! Mrs. Brueggeman also leads her grade level team as chair and guides social studies instruction throughout the school.

Mrs. Brueggeman, thank you for creating magic in your classroom every day! 🦅🩵 #CPSCelebrates #CPSTOY2026

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!

We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!

📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building

💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers

📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)

❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.

💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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