
🏀🔥The Braves played hard and secured a WIN against Jolliff as the season nears its end! 🎉👏 Let's keep up the momentum, Braves! #CPScelebrates


🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ In our latest episode, we’re highlighting the dedication and leadership of three of our outstanding principals: Quentin Hicks (Western Branch High), Brenna Stanley (Indian River Middle), and Chad Triolet (Sparrow Road Intermediate). They share their experiences, challenges, and the strategies they use to build positive school environments. From fostering meaningful relationships to engaging with students, staff, and families, their insights remind us how vital school leadership is to education. Tune in to the full episode celebrating these incredible leaders at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EngageCPS #VASchoolPrincipalAppreciationWeek


Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled.
Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule.
For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency


🎶 It was an exciting day for Sparrow Road Elementary! Indian River Middle School music students visited to showcase all the amazing music opportunities waiting for next year’s 6th graders. From band, orchestra, and chorus, the future is sounding bright! 🎵👏 #InspireCPS


🏀🎉 Big wins for both the boys and girls basketball teams tonight! The players gave it their all and came out on top. Way to go, Braves! 🎉🏀 @cpschoolsva


🎉✨ Happy Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week! ✨🎉 This week, we celebrate Mrs. Stanley, our Indian River Middle School Principal! Thank you, Mrs. Stanley for the positive impact you make every day in our school!


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program


📢 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


🎉Wishing a Happy New Year to our IRMS community! Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a joyful and inspiring 2025. Let’s make this year one of growth, success, and unforgettable memories! 💫 #CPSCelebrates @cpschoolsva


🎁✨ IRMS staff revealed their Secret Santas during a festive bagel breakfast sponsored by our amazing PTSA. A huge thank you to the PTSA for providing breakfast! 🥯🎄 #CPSCelebrates @cpschoolsva






📚 IRMS STUDENTS: Interested in earning a PRIZE and some BEHAVIOR POINTS!? Join our Winter Break Book Challenge! Choose any book that interests you that you have NOT read in class! (Fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and audiobooks all count!) After, WRITE a book review summarizing the book and sharing your thoughts about the story, including plot, details you found interesting, and whether or not you recommend it to others! EMAIL your book review to Mrs. Stanley (Brenna.stanley@cpschools.com) by 5pm on January 5th! ALL participants will receive 10 behavior points and a prize. SPECIAL PRIZES will be awarded for each grade level based on details, spelling, and grammar! Let's make this winter break one to remember with fantastic books and endless imagination! ~Happy Reading!~📚


🎻✨ A big round of applause to our talented orchestra students who filled the halls with holiday cheer during homeroom! Their festive performances throughout the school were a hit with both staff and students, spreading joy and setting the perfect tone before winter break! 🎶🎄




❄️✨ We wrapped up spirit week with "Twas' the Night Before Break Friday!" Our @cpschoolsva students and staff brought their spirit all week long and are now ready to relax and enjoy a well-deserved winter break. Have a safe and joyful holiday season, everyone! 🎉🎄




🧸 Toymaker Thursday is here! 🧸 Braves showed their creativity today and dressed up as many different holiday characters! Tomorrow is our last day of winter spirit week. Don't forget to wear your favorite winter themed PJ pants! ✨



Braves Basketball took home a double win last night against Hickory Middle. Well done, @cpschoolsva Braves! #CPSCelebrates


🎙️ 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


Today was Winter Headwear Wednesday! Just two more days of spirit week until winter break! Keep showing that spirit, Braves! @cpschoolsva ❄️❄️


