🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025 is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar

12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
graphic for elementary workday
Mrs. Rumbaugh's 4th graders were completely absorbed in their flower dissection lab today. The buzz of excitement filled the room as they carefully examined each part. 🔬🌻
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
flower lab
flower lab
flower lab
flower lab
flower lab
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/HickoryES23322 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure. ​ The first 250 to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event. #bookblastadventures #booksarefun
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Book Blast
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts this week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home this week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟  @go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Book Blast

💐 As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we invite you to reflect on the educators who've made a difference in your life or your child's journey. Who is that special teacher who goes above and beyond, planting seeds of curiosity and helping students grow into their best selves? 🏵️

❤️ Now's your chance to let them know how much they matter! We've created a simple way to send your teacher a heartfelt message of gratitude that will brighten their day during this special week. Your words of appreciation will be delivered directly to them and might even be featured on our platforms to inspire our entire community.

👉 Share your appreciation: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2176065

🌦️ Let's shower our amazing educators with the recognition they deserve! #CPSTAW25 🌷

12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
our teachers grow futures with lightbulb plants
A huge shoutout to our incredible School Lunch Heroes! 🎉 Today, on School Lunch Hero Day, we celebrate the amazing individuals who nourish our students' bodies and minds. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the love you put into every meal. ❤️ #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYou #SchoolNutrition
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
School lunch Hero Day
Mrs. Hendrix and Ms Brueggeman's classes had an amazing time on their field trip to the Learning Barge today! 🌊 They got to explore the unique floating wetland classroom and learn so much about the Elizabeth River ecosystem. It was a hands-on adventure filled with discovery! #LearningBarge #FieldTrip
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip
4th grade Field Trip

🎉 HUGE congratulations to our incredible Students of the Month! This month, we're shining a spotlight on students who exemplify Diligence! Keep up the amazing work! ✨#StudentOfTheMonth

12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
April SOM
April SOM
April SOM
April SOM
April SOM
April SOM
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice! When: May 13 Time: 6:30pm Where: School Admin Building TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: I'm Determined - Transition and Inclusion For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
SEAC General Meeting Dates
Kindergarten is just around the corner! Join us tomorrow, April 29th at 5:30 PM for an informational meeting to learn about the registration process, required health information, available childcare resources, and more. We look forward to welcoming our newest students and their families.
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Kindergarten Kickoff
✨ Kindergarten registration is here! ✨ 🎒 As we begin to prepare for the next school year and to welcome the next group of young learners, let’s take a moment to hear from this year’s kindergartners about their future goals. 💬 🎥 https://youtu.be/pOebY_W6kYs 📅 Ready to register your child for the 2025–2026 school year? 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details!
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
chalkboard with what do you ant to be when you grow up written on it
🎉 Calling all rising kindergartners! 🎉 Get ready for a fantastic journey! Join us on April 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM to kick off the excitement of kindergarten! We'll cover registration info, important health details, childcare resources, and more. Learn more on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/kindergarten
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Kindergarten Kickoff
Mrs. E Brown's 5th Grade Poetry Cafe was a HUGE success! 🎉 Our students blew us away with their thoughtful and imaginative poems! 🎤✍️ #YoungPoets #PoetryInAction
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
poetry cafe
poetry cafe
poetry cafe
poetry cafe
poetry cafe
🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing team! 🎉 We're so grateful for Robin Phillips, Charlene Brueggeman and Kalley Fletcher's hard work, dedication, and all they do to keep things running smoothly. Thank you! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
administrative professionals day
Huge shoutout to our incredible Support Staff Person of the Year, Jessica Tersillo-Kuhn! Her unwavering dedication and hard work in the cafeteria make a world of difference to our school. We are so grateful for her commitment! #SupportStaffAppreciation
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Support Staff Teacher of the Year
Kickoff the excitement of kindergarten! Join our school on April 29, 2025 at 5:30 to discuss registration, health information, childcare resources, and more. Learn more on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/page/kindergarten
12 months ago, Hickory Elementary
Kindergarten Kickoff
🍎 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is officially OPEN! 🎒 📚 Ready to get started? Head to https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details and to register your future kindergartener. 🎥 Want to learn more? Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnpLPCAbm0 We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2038 this fall! 💛✏️
about 1 year ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Kindergarten registration open red blue green yellow
Mrs. Sutherland's 4th graders are having a peep-tastic time with their spring STEM activity! They engineered some impressive Peep nests today. So much innovation in one classroom! ✨
about 1 year ago, Hickory Elementary
Spring STEM Activity
Spring STEM Activity
Spring STEM Activity
Spring STEM Activity
Spring STEM Activity
STEM activity
🎉 Huge thanks to Newbery Medal winner Jerry Craft for an inspiring visit with our amazing 5th graders today! They were so engaged and excited to meet the author of New Kid and Class Act. What a memorable experience! #JerryCraft #NewberyMedal #ReadingIsFun
about 1 year ago, Hickory Elementary
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author Visit
Battle of the Books Finals are underway at the Chesapeake Central Library. Go Hawks!!! 🩵🩶🤍
about 1 year ago, Hickory Elementary
author with students
photo from above