
📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs


To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.


Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for 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/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


Have a wonderful winter break!!!! #BravesRISE


🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition


Holiday accessories (holiday glasses and headbands) are available this week at the school store for Thursday's Holiday Accessories Spirit Day. Stop by and get yours either Tuesday or Thursday morning before school!!


FUNDRAISER ALERT!!! Support the Indian River High School Theatre Department with your purchase of Raising Cane's on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 4:30-9:00 pm. 15% of all sales go to support theatre at the River.


🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS











Our school store is hoping to get your holiday break started off the right way this week. With a $4 or more school store purchase, you will receive a free candy cane (while supplies last)! Stop by December 16 - December 20!!! #BravesRISE #BravesWear #BravesGear


Needing a perfect gift for someone...or even yourself? Stop by the Braves School Store! We just got in new, cozy, comfortable flannel pajama pants. We also have hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, long sleeves and more! #BravesRISE #BravesGear #BravesWear


🏀🎉 Join us Monday, Dec. 16, for the Indian River Varsity Doubleheader!
📅 Lady Braves tip-off at 6PM, followed by Boys Varsity!
🎄 Kids Night: Free snack for ages 2-13! Wear your holiday sweater for our holiday raffle
🎟 Tickets: GoFan.co
Let’s pack the house #BravesRISE #BBall


👏 Shoutout to the Indian River High Project Adam Cardiac Emergency Response Team, led by Nurse Goodwin, for being the first CPS school to complete their cardiac emergency drills! They're on their way to becoming the first Heartsafe School in Hampton Roads. Way to go, IRHS! ❤️



Congratulations! Varsity Cheerleader Brianna M. was recognized by the Chesapeake Sports Club today for competition cheerleading. The ceremony was held at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Her family, friends, Coach Estes, Mr. Overton, and Mrs. Dunbar were all in attendance. #BravesRISE



IRH Braves' Families & Community - please take a moment to read the December 2024 Braves RISE Together Newsletter!
https://secure.smore.com/n/p82hn


Happy Thanksgiving Braves!
We are so thankful for the IRH Family! 💙


As you enjoy your Thanksgiving and begin to celebrate the holiday--think of giving to the IRH Drama/Theater Department. Give our students the gift of creativity. Support us today! We have 3 days left!!!
https://raise.snap.app/donate/indian-river-high-school-theater-2024?


We would like to give a big shout out to our AFJROTC Cadets who recently did a stadium clean-up! They rounded up about 6 bags of trash! Thank you students for your hard work in keeping our school area beautiful. #BravesRISE #KeepIRHBeautiful #AFJROTC




🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃


🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
