❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
💻 Visit our website for additional 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/4pncEZl
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💻 Visit our website for additional 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/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX

🏔️ Join our 4th Annual Teen Summit, a FREE conference for students in grades 6-12 that tackles real issues that matter. Hear from student peers, teachers, community members, and our featured speaker!
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767

2/3 will be a remote learning day.

Elevating our practice and our teamwork! 🧠🤝
Today’s PD stations focused on instructional growth, followed by a high-energy dodgeball tournament. Grateful for a team that brings passion to the classroom and the court!


Upcoming 7th grade dance!! 🐠🐟
February 13th
3:30-5:30 pm

Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Upcoming parents of rising 6th graders information night will be held on February 11th at 6:00 pm at Hugo Owens Middle School.

History in the making! 🇺🇸 Mrs. Powers’ 7th-grade Social Studies classes took over the Media Center today for a high-stakes American Revolution test prep game. Students rolled the dice, navigated the board, and tackled tough questions to get "test ready."



During Virginia Schools Principal Appreciation Week, we recognize Dr. Joppy for your continued dedication to Hugo Owens Middle. Your leadership and support help move our school forward each day. Thank you for all you do!
#VAPrincipalsWeek #HugoOwensMiddle

Upcoming event at Hugo Owens! Come join the fun at the faculty vs student basketball game 🏀


Upcoming GFHS scheduling night for rising 9th graders attending Grassfield High School.

Just in case you missed it on the Hugo Owens website tonight there is an elective fair and scheduling information meeting at DCHS. GFHS information to come later.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an amazing Toys for Tots drive! Nearly 250 gifts were donated, and our 8th graders helped sort and distribute them. The U.S. Marines shared their gratitude your generosity truly brightened many children’s holidays!



❄️ Wishing all our Hugo Owens Mustangs a wonderful winter break filled with joy, rest, and cheer!

Our annual Deck the Halls Winners! 6th Grade Thoroughbred ,7th Grade Discovery (Overall Winner),8th Grade Navigators, Honorable Mentions: Mrs. Jarboe & Coach Cori. The Discovery Team takes home The Golden Tree, our traveling award passed on each year!


Day Two of Colonial Day! Our 7th graders continued their journey back in time with hands-on activities, games, and colonial traditions brought to life.







Ended Spirit Week strong with Color Day! 🎉
6th grade rocked white, 7th grade showed up in green, and 8th grade brought the red. Way to show your grade pride!




🐎✨ Celebrating our Scholars of the Month at the Hugo Owens breakfast! So proud of our hardworking Mustangs—keep shining!



Mr. Goard’s technology class designed and built wooden ornaments just in time for the holidays. We love seeing creativity come to life!

Today our 7th graders traveled back in time for Colonial Day—hands-on history with colonial games, making pomanders, and butter!








