
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month


Congratulations to all students who have artwork at the Chesapeake City Wide Art Show! Please visit the Chesapeake Central Library to see their creations! Work will be on display from May 2nd to May 14th! #artistichawks #creativity #talent #artshow


Join us for our second School Safety Forum on Wed., May 22nd at Western Branch High School at 5:30 p.m. Representatives of the School Safety Taskforce (SSTF) will provide a brief update on policies and procedures followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: www.cpschools.com/safety


This fitness class requires relies on a heart rate monitor and integrated weights, treadmills, assault bikes, bosu balls, resistance bands, slam balls, and the ab dolly for a fantastic workout and a unique experience. #healthylife #flyfearlessly






On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.

Today, 3 Hickory High School students were awarded scholarships by the New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation! 🎉
A special congratulations to Louis Igwe, Jonathan McNair, & Elijah Woods!









Mrs. Owens' and Mrs. Gardner's class went to the Virginia Zoo to check out the different animals and learn about their habitats!




Make every day Earth Day 🌎
Environmental Club hosted a plant a flower activity during lunches on Earth Day! 🌱💚






We are wrapping up National Student Leadership this week and are celebrating the MVPs of our schools for all they do to promote service, spirit, and community! #NSLW2024
Congratulations to four of our student councils who were recently named 2024 National Gold Councils of Excellence. 🥇
Western Branch Middle School was the only middle school in Virginia to earn the recognition. Western Branch High School received the award for the first time, and Grassfield High and Hickory High both earned the honor again this year.
Deep Creek High, Grassfield High, Hickory High, and Western Branch High were also recognized with the VSCA State Achievement Award.
In addition, Western Branch High received the VSCA Outstanding Service Project Award and had two students, Jayla Washington and Amari Sykes, elected to state VSCA officer positions.


The State of Schools Event is always a wonderful event highlighting all the amazing schools in the 'Peake! A special congratulations to Pride of the 'Peake, Mrs. Claudia Cuddyer for her heart for education. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to Chesapeake🫶🏽



Communication Systems students at Hickory High School applied the elements and principles of design to decorate doors and bulletin boards for staff! #creativity #design



The Red Cross Club invites parents & community members to sign up! With a huge student response in December, we would love to see more join the effort!
Every unit of blood can save up to 3 lives! There is no substitute for blood, it is always needed and always in short supply.


The Culinary Hawks were one of 10 national/international teams to compete in Houston at the NASA Hunch Culinary Challenge. They presented their dish in front of 25 judges, explaining how it met the nutritional needs of astronauts. We will get the results in a few weeks.... stay tuned! They did an absolutely amazing job!
They were even able to sign a locker that will be sent to the International Space Station!








✨ Happy National Student Leadership Week! Some of our OUTSTANDING Student Leaders will be recognized today with a special treat! Thank you for your efforts to help Hickory SHINE! ✨ #studentleaders #flyfearlessly #nslw2024


Construction Technology students learned first-hand about the residential building process at Edinburgh Cottages. Sincere thanks to Tara Preston and Doug Fuller for showing Mrs. Emery's students around their construction site. #hawkyeah #constructiontech #fyfearlessly


Happy Earth Day 🌎, Hawks! During a SOAR Block our Environmental Club added these stickers to our windows to prevent birds flying into them and injuring themselves. What can you do to improve our Home? #earthday #flyfearlessly #mothernature


This week we celebrate our Student Leaders at HHS! Each year they "Level Up" and make our programs, events, and community outreach a great success! Thank you for all you do! #studentleaders #flyfearlessly # involved #community #nslw2024


Students in 4th Block Intro to Culinary visited the Centerville Baptist Community Garden to do service work as a part of their co-curricular organization, FCCLA. The students enjoyed their afternoon in the sun & knowing that their efforts will serve five local food pantries.




Felicidades to these Spanish students: Daniel Hasbun, Addie Hewitt, Elizabeth Koble, & Isabelle Rice earned the Seal of Biliteracy by achieving a passing score on the AAPPL Test. We are proud of them & their commitment to a bilingual world! #flyfearlessly #globalcommunity


Our Hawks made it to Houston! 🚀 They are heading into competition and we are wishing them all the best! #hawkstohouston #chefsinthekitchen #NASA

