🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
🍕👩🏫 Exciting News for Our Amazing Parents! 👨👩👧👦🍕
You're invited to a delightful evening of Pizza with the Principal! 🍕🤝 Let's come together to share some delicious slices, chat, and build a stronger connection between school and home. 🏫❤️
📅 Date: Thursday, March 14
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Hickory Middle School Cafeteria
🖊RSVP: https://forms.gle/oviqdj6K11RFxZoe8
It's a fantastic opportunity to discuss any thoughts, suggestions, or questions you might have. Your input is valued, and your presence will make this gathering extra special. Let's make it an evening full of fun, food, and fruitful conversations! 🎉🍕
See you there! 🤗👋
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
🎙 NEW podcast episode alert! 🎧Listen today at 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or your favorite podcast platforms.
Christine Sperelakis-Babb, Coordinator of College Readiness, and Holly Desteli of Tidewater Community College guide us through a better understanding of our dual enrollment program. They share how dual enrollment not only accelerates academic achievement but also paints a clearer path for students stepping into higher education. Tune in as they unravel the benefits of dual enrollment, from earning college credits to gaining a head start on career-focused certificates. 🎓 #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline
🎉🎤 Kudos to our incredible Forensics Team! 🗣🎉
Yesterday was nothing short of phenomenal as our Forensics Team showcased their exceptional talents and left us all in awe. 👏 A heartfelt congratulations to each member for their hard work, determination, and the countless hours invested in preparing for this moment. 🌟 This year's team consisted of 6th grader Allison Roulaine, 7th grader Alicia Comaniciu, and 8th graders Rebecca Lee and Baylee Yager. 🥉Rebecca placed 3rd in prose and 🥇Alicia Comaniciu won first place in original oratory.
The team's commitment to excellence truly shined through, and we are immensely proud of their achievements. Their coaches Cindi Halloway and Shanda Cigich are so proud of what the team accomplished this year.🏆
Let's celebrate this remarkable accomplishment together and look forward to more success in the future! 🎊👏
💕 The SCA and PTSA are absolutely bursting with love and pride for the extraordinary generosity shown by our HMS community! The donation of over 650 toys for the CHKD Toy Drive is heartwarming and showcases our community's incredible kindness. Stay tuned for the announcement of the toy drive winners tomorrow and let's continue to spread the love! 💕🧸
Our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is proud to offer fully online courses to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. Serving students in grades K-12, CVA offers a wide range of core and elective classes, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and provides special education services for students with disabilities, gifted enrichment opportunities, and services for English language learners.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Students remain connected to their home schools and may participate in all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. New and returning students should apply online by March 5, 2024. Learn more and apply online: http://cpschools.com/cva
Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on Feb. 20 at Indian River High School. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
🏆❄️ Exciting News: Winter Athletics Awards Night! ❄️🏆
🎉 Get ready to celebrate the outstanding achievements and unforgettable moments of our winter sports teams at the Winter Athletics Awards Night! 🌟 Join us for an evening of recognition, camaraderie, and the joy of sportsmanship.
🤼♂️💪The Hickory Middle School wrestlers competed in the final event of the middle school wrestling season Saturday at the Chesapeake Middle School City Championship. The team ended up with 4 wrestlers in the 1st/2nd place match and 6 wrestlers in the 3rd/4th place match at the end of the day. 💪🤼♂️
Big congrats to the following wrestlers:
🥇Denny Bruin - 1st place at 129lbs and second consecutive undefeated season and city title
🥈Spencer Foutz - 2nd place at 92lbs but made it to finals unseeded
🥈Quinton Stice - 2nd place at 98lbs
🥈Elijah Foy - 2nd place at 74lbs
🥉Cory Pasiliao - 3rd place at 108lbs
🥉Micheal Porinni - 3rd place at 143lbs
🥉Micheal Mortensen - 3rd place at 150lbs
🏅Ben Mayfield - 4th place at 103lbs
🏅Max Caddy - 4th place at 136lbs
🏅Noah Brannon - 4th place at 220lbs.
️⚽️Mark your calendar!!️⚽️
📢 Attention Soccer Enthusiasts! ⚽️
👦🏻 Boys Soccer Tryouts & Parent Information Meeting 📆
We're excited to announce tryouts for the upcoming boys' soccer season! If your child has a passion for soccer and dreams of being part of an incredible team, this is the opportunity they've been waiting for! 🌟
📣 PARENT INFORMATION MEETING:
We understand that parents play a crucial role in supporting their young athletes. Please join us for an informative session where we'll discuss important details about the upcoming season, team expectations, and answer any questions you may have.
🔊Calling all rising 7th and 8th graders 🔊
Students will be selecting courses for next school year by the end of this month. Come check out our Mastering the Middle event on Thursday, February 15th to learn about the different course pathways available to students.
RSVP by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/RUY5j422eC374ukG8
🎉 Join us in saluting the service of over 800 school board members in Virginia for School Board Appreciation Month! The 2024 theme — The Heart of Education: Our School Board — acknowledges that the school board is at the heart of the education system, guiding it with kindness and care. The month-long observance is an opportunity to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a constitutional republic. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. #CPSCelebrates
📚✨ Exciting Classroom Adventures in 8th Grade English! 🎉📝
Check out the awesome learning journey happening in Mrs. Quidley's 8th-grade English class! 📖🚀On Thursday, students took a creative twist to study indefinite pronoun agreement, and played English Jenga! 🤯🧊
Each Jenga block had a sentence with an indefinite pronoun, and the challenge was to correctly identify and agree on the pronoun. 🤓💬 It's amazing to see how much enthusiasm and engagement this brought to the lesson! 🌈👏
The room was buzzing with laughter and friendly competition as students skillfully pulled blocks, discussed grammar rules, and reinforced their understanding in a super fun way! 🤩🎲
🏐 Join Us for Volleyball Open Gym and Tryouts! 🏐
We're thrilled to announce Open Gym and Tryouts for the upcoming volleyball season! 🎉 Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this is YOUR chance to showcase your skills and be part of an incredible team! 🏐
As a reminder today, January 25, 2024, is an early release day for all schools. 📅
In addition, Friday, January 26, 2024, and Monday, January 29, 2024, are Teacher Workdays. Click here to view our full calendar: http://cpschools.com/calendar
✨📚 Our incredible Shaka Hawk students are delving into a captivating history activity on the Revolutionary War, and we couldn't be more proud of their enthusiasm for learning! 🌟
Check out these snapshots of our students in action, collaborating, researching, and bringing history to life! 🌐📖
Let's celebrate the joy of learning and the curiosity that fuels these bright minds! 🎉👏 Keep up the fantastic work, Shaka Hawks! 🚀🩵
Our 2nd Annual Teen Summit will be held on February 24, 2024, at Great Bridge High School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All middle and high school students and families are invited to attend. See session topics and RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/2024TS
