
Congratulations to our HES Battle of the Books team for their 1st place victory in the semifinal!



April is Month of the Military Child 💜 HES would like to honor our military children all month long, especially during the following days in April.


Be sure to stop by the Chesapeake Central Library from now until April 26, 2024, to check out H.E.S. student artwork on display as part of the CPS city-wide elementary art show. 🎨 #WatchMeSOAR #LevelUp



Is your child ready for kindergarten? Join our school on April 23, 2024 at 6:00PM to discuss registration, health information, child care resources, and more. Learn more on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/kindergarten


🎉 April is here, and it’s time to kick off School Library Month! 📚
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, this month is dedicated to celebrating our incredible school librarians and the vital role of school libraries. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these devoted professionals who inspire learning and transform our educational journey!


🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month! Join us and the American Occupational Therapy Association as we honor the dedicated occupational therapists and the impactful differences they make every day. Together, let's celebrate how occupational therapy brings possibilities to life!


♾ April is Autism Acceptance Month! 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the 5th year of the theme "Celebrate Differences." Let's come together to raise awareness, promote autism acceptance, and celebrate the unique differences of every individual. Together, we can foster inclusivity and connectedness, and support children with autism and their families. It's a time to honor their unique perspectives and help each child reach their full potential. 💙 #CelebrateDifferences #CPSCelebrates


Our annual Operation Military Families event will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Indian River High! Take free family 📷's, enjoy a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quintet and dinner.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily2024


🌟 April marks National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in honoring the rich history, culture, and immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to our nation. It's a time to celebrate diversity, combat prejudice, and foster understanding. Join us in recognizing and appreciating the richness of Arab American heritage. #CPSCelebrates


🇺🇸 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Community and Family of Policy, April is designated the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to applaud military families and their children for the sacrifices and the challenges they overcome each day. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to the United States Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Space Force, and The National Guard and Reserve families. #CPSCelebrates 💜 Don’t forget to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day. The day pays tribute to the sacrifices of the members of our military community and their families. 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School. We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302


🔍 We are looking for citizens interested in applying to participate in one of our advisory committees! Each advisory committee works in one of the following areas: career and technical education, gifted education, school health, special education, and Title I programming. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2024, to be considered.
🔗 Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4vp9whvk for more details and to apply!


Are you looking for a place to call home? Join us on April 10, 2024, to discuss the Family Self-Sufficiency Program with the Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority. We will also discuss budgeting your way to home ownership. 🏠
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSHome2024


Happy Assistant Principals Week to our very own, Mrs. Haist! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You are truly an amazing leader to our students and staff. #CPSCelebrates


Congratulations to our March Students of the Month. This month we focused on the character trait Generous. Keep up the SOAR behavior!







Career Day was a huge success! Our students had a wonderful day learning about different careers.











This afternoon, HES staff participated in the final MTSS PD of the school year.
Thank you, Arlene Lee, MTSS coach, for providing this meaningful & engaging PD for our staff! You are a master at your craft. #TeacherLeadersRock #MTSS #LevelUp





Mrs. Jernigan's Class used the Lego Spike Robotic kits to build and code cars.









🎉 National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 1–5, 2024. Since this coincides with our district's spring break holiday, we are observing and celebrating our district's assistant principals the week of March 25-29, 2024. #APWeek24 In collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators join us in honoring the positive impact our assistant principals have on the success of our schools. Thank you to all of our assistant principals for your countless contributions and commitment to our schools and community! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducators


Mrs. Williams' class is had a fun day filled with Spring activities.








What a wonderful family literacy night filled with admiring art at the glow gallery, shopping at the book fair, guessing characters at the wax museum, and laughing at the magical storyteller show! #LiteracyMonth #LevelUp #LoveToRead









