Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
Big news at Indian River Middle School! 🎉 We’ve officially been revalidated as an AVID National Demonstration School—an honor that recognizes our commitment to rigorous instruction, meaningful student engagement, and preparing students for success beyond middle school. Even more exciting: we’re one of only FOUR schools in Virginia with this distinction and the longest-standing demonstration school in the Commonwealth! 💙
Congratulations to Indian River Middle School! 🎉 The Braves have officially been revalidated as an AVID National Demonstration School, and one of only FOUR schools in Virginia to earn this distinction!
This honor reflects the dedication and determination of Indian River Middle's staff and students. From strong reading strategies and focused note-taking to collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking, AVID strategies are alive in every classroom!
As a National Demonstration School, IRMS serves as a model for others across the country, showcasing what high-quality instruction and student engagement look like in action.
Congratulations on your commitment to excellence! Keeping Rising! #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
This honor reflects the dedication and determination of Indian River Middle's staff and students. From strong reading strategies and focused note-taking to collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking, AVID strategies are alive in every classroom!
As a National Demonstration School, IRMS serves as a model for others across the country, showcasing what high-quality instruction and student engagement look like in action.
Congratulations on your commitment to excellence! Keeping Rising! #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Congratulations to our band and chorus students on a wonderful spring concert! Under the direction of Mr. Parke, Mrs. Dudley, and Dr. Owens, our students delivered an outstanding performance that showcased their talent, dedication, and hard work. Well done to all! 🎶
In Mr. Riffle’s Math 7 classes, students reviewed for their upcoming Unit 10 test on surface area and volume by playing a game of Connect 4! The activity kept students engaged and helped them feel confident and well-prepared for their unit test!
We are so proud of our entire track team for an amazing showing at the 2026 Chesapeake Middle School Championship Track Meet! #CPSCelebrates @cpschoolsva
6th grade Civics students took learning to the next level with a hands-on economics project! Students created their own businesses, identified resources, explored economic systems, graphed supply & demand, and developed strategies to attract customers using incentives. To bring it all together, they pitched their business proposals to an investor—their teacher Mr. Lowman!—to see if they could secure funding. We are proud of their creativity, critical thinking, and hard work!
Our students have been putting in the work as we prepare for SOL testing! We’re so proud of the dedication and effort they’re showing every day! A big shoutout to those who have stayed after school for our SOL Power Sessions. Your commitment does not go unnoticed! 👏
We still have a few more power sessions coming up:
May 13 – Civics & Science
May 19 – Math
May 26 – English
Let’s finish strong! Join us and keep the momentum going! 🚀
We still have a few more power sessions coming up:
May 13 – Civics & Science
May 19 – Math
May 26 – English
Let’s finish strong! Join us and keep the momentum going! 🚀
What does student-centered learning look like in your child’s classroom? In Chesapeake Public Schools, our teachers are creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. In our latest episode, nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to highlight how this work is taking shape in our classrooms, from increasing student voice and choice to building stronger connections that support learning. 🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.
Huge congratulations to Jalen Williams on being honored as a recipient of the Chesapeake Men for Progress Black Male Achievement Middle School Award! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates @cpschoolsva
Purple Up Day! 💜 What an incredible show of support today! So many students and staff wore purple to celebrate the Month of the Military Child and honor our military-connected students.💜#CPSCelebrates
During the Month of the Military Child, we proudly celebrate our military-connected students at Indian Rive Middle. All month, we recognize the strength and resilience of children in military families. 💜 Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families make—we are honored to support you! #CPSCelebrates
Behind every strong school community is an assistant principal helping make it happen. From solving challenges to supporting students and staff, assistant principals lead with dedication, resilience, and heart. Join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders during National Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to Mr. Kesner, Mrs. Bonds, and Dr. Wynne for ALL you do!! #CPSCelebrates #APWeek #AssistantPrincipalsWeek
Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅
April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸
April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.
April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933
As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events
Our 7th grade STEM Rise Time group has been busy exploring and getting creative! 🌱🎨 From planting potatoes and flowers to creating colorful Easter marbling sheets, these students are diving into hands-on activities and bringing their ideas to life every day!
Our Lady Braves volleyball team has been putting in the work this season! 🏐 It’s been a busy schedule filled with growth and determination every step of the way! Keep up the good work, Braves!
The IRMS Boys Soccer Team is putting in the work this season! ⚽ We are proud of their hustle, teamwork, and heart on the field! 👏
Back-to-back wins for IRMS field hockey! 🏑🔥 2-0 vs Oscar Smith and 3-0 vs Crestwood! Keep up the amazing work, ladies!
Big wins for IRMS FBLA, led by Ms. Julie Bailey!🎉
🥇 Jeremiah Howard – Exploring Customer Service🥇
🥇 Ella Litzenberger – Slide Deck Applications🥇
💻 Cyber Security Certificates: Aydyn Litzenberger, Ella Litzenberger, Jeremiah Howard
AMAZING JOB TO ALL! Ella & Jeremiah advance to Nationals in San Antonio this June!
🥇 Jeremiah Howard – Exploring Customer Service🥇
🥇 Ella Litzenberger – Slide Deck Applications🥇
💻 Cyber Security Certificates: Aydyn Litzenberger, Ella Litzenberger, Jeremiah Howard
AMAZING JOB TO ALL! Ella & Jeremiah advance to Nationals in San Antonio this June!
IRMS Field Hockey showed incredible effort and determination against Jolliff last night!
