
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs


To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.


Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


Wishing a happy holiday season and a wonderful winter break to our staff, students, and families! See you in 2025!🎄❤️🎁☃️


We are so proud of our Reflections Contest participants. Their entries were truly inspiring! Each piece reflected the theme of "Accepting Imperfection" in a unique and beautiful way.


The last few days were filled with laughter, games, and holiday cheer! Our winter parties were a huge success. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen! We hope everyone has a wonderful Winter Break⛄







🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition


🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS











We're spreading warmth and wonder! ❤️ Our Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive collected 365 pairs of pajamas, which will be paired with books from Scholastic. Together, we're making a difference in our community.


The Hot Cocoa & Dessert Bar was a delightful way to spread some holiday cheer. A special thank you to our PTA for making it happen. Our staff are grateful for your hard work and the treats you provided. Thank you for all that you do for our staff!☕🍪




There was standing room only at tonight's first-grade performance, "A Season of Light," and the students were oh, so, merry and bright! #WatchMeSOAR ##GetUpAndGlow 🎄❤️☃️🎁









Tacky Sweater Day is TOMORROW! Don't forget to wear your ugliest sweater! #TackySweaterDay #SchoolSpirit


Last night, we celebrated our amazingly talented 2025 TOY, Mrs. Kayleen Sanderlin, at the CPS TOY Ceremony. We are so grateful for everything she does for HES! She's the BEST! #CPSCelebrates #WatchMeSOAR #GetUpAndGlow 🎊🎉


Our 3rd graders' imaginations soared as they designed and created these incredible balloons. So proud of their hard work and creativity! ✨ #schoolparade #balloons









🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃


Mrs. Thomas' class brought a folktale to life! They transformed into bakers by following a recipe from the folktale "From Tale to Table." It was a hands-on learning experience that was both fun and delicious🍞 #breadmaking #folktales #Wonders








🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧


Congratulations to all of our November Students of the Month at Hickory Elementary! We're so proud of your hard work and dedication. 🎉 #StudentOfTheMonth





