✨ Appreciation Post for NHP's Amazing SRO & SSO ✨ Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely appreciate our incredible SRO and SSO for their unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to our school community. Their hard work behind the scenes does not go unnoticed. From organizing activities and supporting students to ensuring everything runs smoothly, they both consistently go above and beyond their responsibilities. Their guidance, patience, and positive attitude inspire us every day. They create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment where students feel heard, valued, and empowered. Thank you for your tireless efforts, your willingness to step up whenever needed, and your genuine care for everyone around you. We are truly grateful for everything you do! 💙 We appreciate you more than words can express! 💙#Gratitude #nhp#ThankYou #SchoolHeroes

4 days ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Mr. A. Jennings, our school officer
Mr. Clayton, our school security officer
Thank you note from kindergarten
🌍 Join us for Around the World Family Night on March 5th! This event is a celebration of global cultures, packed with fun for the whole family.

✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!

📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School

Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.

🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265

This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
around the world family with flags and a world with landmarks on it. all text in post
🎙️ This Black History Month, we’re proud to share stories rooted right here in Chesapeake. On our latest podcast episode, Dr. Ella Ward, educator, former School Board member, and current Chesapeake City Council Member, reflects on a lifetime of service and the lasting legacy of the historic Cornland School. You’ll also hear from Principal Wade Sloan of Portlock Primary School about how students honor Black History Month in meaningful ways that help them confidently say, “I can.”
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
12 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Principal Wade Sloan Smiling
City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward smiling in a podcast studio.
Local Voices & Continued Lessons with Wade Sloan & City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 27
💛 Kindness Week Spirit Week at NHP! 💛

Let’s spread kindness all week long at Norfolk Highlands Primary! Join us in celebrating Kindness Week by participating in our daily spirit days and showing how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Together, let’s make NHP a place where kindness shines every day! ✨

#KindnessWeek #NHPKindness #SpiritWeek #BeKind
19 days ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Spirit Week at NHP flyer
❄️ 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
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
20 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Big news for our community — we are officially a Heart Safe School! ❤️
Congratulations to our incredible team for going above and beyond to make this happen! We’ll be receiving a banner soon to celebrate this milestone, and we’ll share more details when we have them. Thank you all for your commitment, care, and hard work. This is something to be proud of! 👏
20 days ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Certificate of Recognition for Heart Safe School
Happy National School Counselors' Week to the calm in the chaos, the smile in the hallway— Mrs. Whitt! 💙She helps us navigate challenges, celebrate wins, and reminds us that we’re capable of more than we think. NHP is a better place because of her compassion, guidance, and the calm support she brings to our school community. Thank you, Mrs. Whitt, for everything you do for us — today and every day! 🌟
20 days ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Picture of out guidance counselor, Tammy Whitt

🎙️ Hall Pass to History: Indian River High School

Last week was Virginia Principals Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the leadership that helps schools “RISE.” In this episode, IRHS junior Adrian Langaster sets the stage for a conversation with Principal Naomi Dunbar and former Principal James L. Frye on what makes IRHS feel like family and how they “RISE” together. From murals and modernization to pep rallies, mentorship, and moments of care that define a community, this story shows how culture is built day by day, person by person.

🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Principal Naomi Dunber speaking on the podcast.
Principal Frye talkin on the podcast..
Adrian Langaster, student, smiling in the podcast studio.
Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Hall Pass to History: Indian River High with Jimmy Frye, Naomi Dunbar, & Adrian Langaster

🌟 Happy Principal Appreciation Week! 🌟
This week, we proudly celebrate Mrs. Colby, the incredible principal of Norfolk Highlands Primary. Her dedication, leadership, and genuine care for our students, staff, and families make our school a place where everyone feels supported and inspired. Mrs. Colby leads with heart, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Because of her, Norfolk Highlands Primary continues to thrive as a welcoming community where students grow, learn, and succeed every day.
Thank you, Mrs. Colby, for all that you do — today and always! 💙📚🍎

about 1 month ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Mrs. Colby

📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!

We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!

Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs! 

📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
blue and white with Earlyl Childhood Education Centers Survey written on it

🎉📚 Congratulations to Mrs. Archie! 📚🎉
We are bursting with pride at Norfolk Highlands Primary as we celebrate Mrs. Archie, our Reading Teacher of the Year! 🌟Her patience, creativity, and passion for early literacy in Kindergarten make her classroom a place where stories come alive and young readers grow with confidence every single day. From joyful read-alouds to the magical moment when a child reads their first word, she turns learning into an adventure. Thank you, Mrs. Archie, for inspiring our students, supporting families, and spreading a love of reading that will last a lifetime. We are so grateful for you!

3 months ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Mrs. Archie with her Kindergarten Team
Mrs. Archie with her beautiful family
🌟We are thrilled to celebrate Grace McNeal, 1st grade teacher at Norfolk Highlands Primary, as a Teacher of the Year finalist!

A graduate of Grassfield High School and Old Dominion University, Mrs. McNeal brings fresh energy and innovation to her four years in education. She has been recognized as one of our district's "Canvas Champions" for her exceptional use of technology to enhance learning!

Mrs. McNeal's teaching philosophy is powerful yet simple: there are no limitations in her classroom. Every challenge becomes an opportunity for resilience, creativity, and problem-solving. Her superpower is creativity because she connects with and inspires her students through engaging, dynamic approaches both inside and outside the classroom.

Movement is essential in Mrs. McNeal's classroom, fostering active engagement and joyful learning. She is also celebrated for her passion and dedication to teaching within the EL community, ensuring every student feels welcomed and empowered.

Mrs. McNeal, thank you for showing your students that they are capable of anything and for making learning an adventure every single day! 💙🩵#CPSCelebrates #CPSTOY2026
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
red and gold tones in a comic book them with Grace McNeal's name in big letters, a cut out image, and 3 candid photos.

🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!

We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!

📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building

💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers

📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)

❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.

💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
blue graphic with One stop job fair written with event details

The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Lisa and Nischelle standing next together in from of the Chesapeake Public Schools Administration building and smiling.
Lisa smiling in the studio with a headset and mic.
Nischelle talking in the studio.
A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.
✨ Thank You, Families! ✨ A huge thank you to all of our amazing parents and guardians who came out to support Title I XSTREAM Night at NHP! Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and partnership made the evening such a success. We loved seeing families explore hands-on activities, learn together, and celebrate the power of science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math as a community. Your participation helps create meaningful learning experiences for our students—and we are so grateful! Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of the NHP family. 💙 We can’t wait to see you at our next event!
4 months ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Multiple images from the event including chip the robot, dash, ozobots, and beebots
🗓️ November 5, 2025
🎯 Extreme Escape Night | 5:00–7:00 PM

Come early at 4:30 PM to enjoy special musical selections from the Indian River Rivertones! 🎶

Please bring your family and join us for an evening of fun and teamwork as you solve puzzles together in exciting adventures. It’s the perfect night to laugh, think, and play as a family! 💡🔍✨
4 months ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Title One X-Stream Escape flyer
Don't forget "Dine to Donate" is happening tonight! 🤠
Join us tonight, October 21st, at Texas Roadhouse for a fun and delicious way to support NHP!
📍 Location: Texas Roadhouse
💰 Details: 10% of your food sales will be donated back to NHP!
Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and make a difference — every bite helps our community! ❤️ #DineToDonate #TexasRoadhouse #CommunitySupport #NHP #GiveBack
4 months ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Dine to Donate Flyer
🍂🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉🍂
Join us for NHP’s Fall Festival on Friday, October 24th from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM at Norfolk Highlands Primary! 🏫🍁Bring your family and friends for an evening full of games, prizes, and fun giveaways! 🎯🎟️✨ Don’t miss this chance to celebrate fall with our amazing community — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛🍂

#FallFestival #NHPRocks #CommunityFun #FamilyEvent #AutumnVibes
4 months ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Fall Festival Flyer
📚✨ Book Character Dress-Up Day! ✨📚

Get ready, NHP! Our Book Character Dress-Up Day is coming on 10/31, and we can’t wait to see our students’ creativity shine.

👕 Dress up as your favorite character from a book you love!
🚫 Please remember: no masks are allowed as part of costumes.
📖 Bring the book with you (if possible) to show off your inspiration!

This is a wonderful way to celebrate reading and share the joy of books with our school community. We can’t wait to see all the amazing characters walking our halls! 💙
4 months ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Book Character Dress Up Flyer for 10/31

🎃 Pumpkin Voting Time! 🎃
It’s time to pick your favorite pumpkin! During lunch, bring in your spare change and drop it into the jar for the pumpkin you think deserves to win. 💰🎃 Each coin counts as a vote, and the pumpkin with the most votes will be crowned our Pumpkin Champion! 🏆✨ Best of all, every penny collected will be donated to the United Way to help people in our community. ❤️So check out the pumpkins, grab your change, and vote during lunch all week long! Let’s make a difference — one pumpkin at a time! 🎃💪

4 months ago, Norfolk Highlands Primary
Pumpkin Contest for United Way Flyer
Pumpkin Choices so far