Updated information for our cheer program! Please make sure you check out the dates and plan accordingly! Make sure a current CMSL physical has been uploaded on our Student-Athlete registration via Arbiter (more information on the website).
Please join us in welcoming our newest educators to the Nest!🪹
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Mrs. Circelli!
From creating a welcoming space to encouraging reading and creativity, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Mrs. Circelli!
From creating a welcoming space to encouraging reading and creativity, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
Updates for our Baseball Program! Please check out the dates and times and plan accordingly. Students must have a current CMSL physical uploaded in our Student-Athlete registration via Arbiter (more information on our website).
Please join us in welcoming our newest educators to the Nest! 🪹
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Mrs. Carey King!
From supporting our Hawks with special needs to encouraging their success and confidence, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Mrs. Carey King!
From supporting our Hawks with special needs to encouraging their success and confidence, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
Please join us in welcoming our newest educators to the Nest! 🪹
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Mrs. Boykin!
From supporting literacy to igniting creative young writers, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Mrs. Boykin!
From supporting literacy to igniting creative young writers, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
Please join us in welcoming our newest educators to the Nest! 🪹
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Ms. Boring!
From inspiring young minds to building meaningful connections with our students who are learning English, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Ms. Boring!
From inspiring young minds to building meaningful connections with our students who are learning English, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨
One of our Hawk families recently experienced the unimaginable—their home was destroyed in a fire, and they lost everything. As they begin the long journey of rebuilding, we'd like to surround them with the love and support that make our Hawk family so special.
We are collecting donations of:
Winter clothing
Clothing
Gift cards to restaurants
Gas gift cards
Donations will be accepted at Hickory Middle School through Thursday, July 30. Please see the summer hours in the post.
Every donation, no matter the size, will help provide comfort and hope to this family during an incredibly difficult time. If you're able to give, we would be deeply grateful.
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JCINOVNHZOBM?ref_=wl_share&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQFi27yjkduNTAVfoKRmYrIN8uBd_tbZbNFATi064wist4YoHbnHL7OK&channel_type=fb
We are collecting donations of:
Winter clothing
Clothing
Gift cards to restaurants
Gas gift cards
Donations will be accepted at Hickory Middle School through Thursday, July 30. Please see the summer hours in the post.
Every donation, no matter the size, will help provide comfort and hope to this family during an incredibly difficult time. If you're able to give, we would be deeply grateful.
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JCINOVNHZOBM?ref_=wl_share&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQFi27yjkduNTAVfoKRmYrIN8uBd_tbZbNFATi064wist4YoHbnHL7OK&channel_type=fb
Student-Athlete Registration Now in Arbiter!
Arbiter Registration is a new online system for managing student-athlete registration, forms, and athletic physicals. All Hawks participating in athletics must complete registration through Arbiter before tryouts or practices!
This streamlined system replaces paper forms and allows families to submit required documents and select sports in one secure portal. Please note that registration does not guarantee team placement, and final decisions remain with the school athletic staff. Families can learn more and access their school’s registration portal by visiting our website.
Arbiter Registration is a new online system for managing student-athlete registration, forms, and athletic physicals. All Hawks participating in athletics must complete registration through Arbiter before tryouts or practices!
This streamlined system replaces paper forms and allows families to submit required documents and select sports in one secure portal. Please note that registration does not guarantee team placement, and final decisions remain with the school athletic staff. Families can learn more and access their school’s registration portal by visiting our website.
Have you purchased your school supply kit yet? We know it may seem early, with fall still months away. Here are a few reasons you should consider buying now:
✨ Limited time offer: deadline is July 15
✨ Each supply kit is tailored to your child’s upcoming grade. Save hours of shopping!
✨ These kits are teacher-approved: get exactly what your teacher requested
✨ Impacks will be matching the first $5 of each donation made at check-out!
✨ Kits will be shipped directly to the school, where you can pick them up during open house
Get your school supply kit now: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/hickory-middle-school-chesapeake-va
✨ Limited time offer: deadline is July 15
✨ Each supply kit is tailored to your child’s upcoming grade. Save hours of shopping!
✨ These kits are teacher-approved: get exactly what your teacher requested
✨ Impacks will be matching the first $5 of each donation made at check-out!
✨ Kits will be shipped directly to the school, where you can pick them up during open house
Get your school supply kit now: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/hickory-middle-school-chesapeake-va
Last week our HMS administration and teacher leaders attended the Empower Summer Launchpad to review data, evaluate current practices, and start planning for the coming year with one goal in mind- Student Success! ✨👏
We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨
View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉
A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙
As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.
From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.
Back-to-school shopping made easy! Want to skip back-to-school shopping this summer while saving up to 20% compared to most major retailers? These affordable kits will be delivered right to the school. Be sure to purchase before the deadline of July 15. If you donate at checkout, our school supply partner, Impacks, will match the first $5! ✂️📓🖍️
Order today: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/hickory-middle-school-chesapeake-va
Order today: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/hickory-middle-school-chesapeake-va
We celebrated the end of the year by recognizing years of service, our Staffulty who are moving on and all our retirees who are flying the coop! 🫶🏽 we wish them all the best in their next adventure! A special thank you to William McNair for video filming and editing skills!
Summer is the perfect time to keep your skills sharp and build confidence for the new school year! ☀️
Students can access their IXL accounts anytime through Clever and work at their own pace on personalized lessons and skill practice.
Just a little practice each week can make a big difference when school starts back up!
Students can access their IXL accounts anytime through Clever and work at their own pace on personalized lessons and skill practice.
Just a little practice each week can make a big difference when school starts back up!
Save the date for our Fall Open House! 🍂📚
Date: 9/3/26
8th Grade: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
7th Grade: 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
6th Grade: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Each session will begin with a 20-minute presentation in the auditorium, followed by opportunities to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about the upcoming school year.
We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off an amazing year together! #FallOpenHouse #BackToSchool #SchoolCommunity
Date: 9/3/26
8th Grade: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
7th Grade: 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
6th Grade: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Each session will begin with a 20-minute presentation in the auditorium, followed by opportunities to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about the upcoming school year.
We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off an amazing year together! #FallOpenHouse #BackToSchool #SchoolCommunity
Attention rising 6th graders! Join us in August for 6th Grade Orientation! It's going to be a day of fun, and what to look forward to as a middle school Hawk! ✨
Save the Date:
8/11/26
Two Sessions:
Last Name A-M 9AM-11:30AM
Last Name N-Z 12:30PM-3PM
Save the Date:
8/11/26
Two Sessions:
Last Name A-M 9AM-11:30AM
Last Name N-Z 12:30PM-3PM
WE BAKED IT HAPPEN! ✨🧁
Huge round of applause and an even bigger sugar rush for our incredible SCA! Today's Bake it Happen bake sale for the Best Day Foundation was an absolute, runaway success! 🎉
Our amazing SCA Advisors, Mrs. Cigich and Mrs. Carawan, are bursting with pride. A massive, extra-special shout out goes to the dynamic duo, Elizabeth Michaelson and Ella Kelsey! 🌟 These two absolute rock stars organized, planned, and handled everything from start to finish to ensure the day was a sweet success. Girls, you are incredible!
Thanks to everyone who baked, bought, and devoured treats, we raised OVER $800 to support the Best Day Foundation! 🌊💙 Your generosity is helping kids with special needs experience safe, fun adventure days at the beach.
Now that is what we call sweet success! Thank you, SCA community! 🍪🎂🥳
#BakeItHappen #BestDayFoundation #SCAPride #SweetSuccess #CommunityFirst #HickoryMiddleSchool
Our Boys Soccer Team was recognized for their City Championship title and outstanding season! Congratulations Hawks and Coach Clark! ⚽️
OK, Hickory Hawks… we heard you!!! 💙🧁
You asked for a way to support our “Bake It Happen” Bake Sale for Best Day Foundation if you can’t attend in person — and now you can!
Every donation helps support an incredible organization that creates unforgettable experiences for our local children!.
✨ Want to help us “Bake It Happen”?
👇 Donate here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DD051-VAR81
Thank you for supporting our Hawks and helping us make a difference — one sweet treat at a time! 🦅💛
You asked for a way to support our “Bake It Happen” Bake Sale for Best Day Foundation if you can’t attend in person — and now you can!
Every donation helps support an incredible organization that creates unforgettable experiences for our local children!.
✨ Want to help us “Bake It Happen”?
👇 Donate here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DD051-VAR81
Thank you for supporting our Hawks and helping us make a difference — one sweet treat at a time! 🦅💛
