For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
🍎 Your future starts here!
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:
1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair
🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.
📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair
🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026
📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)
🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:
✅ Low-cost health insurance
✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics
✅ A supportive professional community
🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits
🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU
🍎Don't miss our Title I Teacher Job Fair!
This is your opportunity to connect with principals and leaders and explore rewarding careers in Title I schools.
📅 March 11, 2026
⌚ 5-6:30PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
What's Included:
✨ Casual networking with school leaders
✨ Career insights & resources
✨ On-the-spot interviews
Who Can Attend: Experienced teachers AND new candidates welcome!
Before You Come: ✓ Must be eligible for teaching license ✓ Apply at cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach ✓ Register at the link below
📍 Oscar Smith MS Cafeteria, 2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA
For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
Can’t make this event? Check out our Virtual Job Fair March 23-27: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
To view our open positions and other upcoming job fair events, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
✨ 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
✨ 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/
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
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
💻 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
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! 👏
🎙️ 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.
🌟 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! 💙📚🍎
📢 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
🎉📚 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!
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
🚌 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
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
🎯 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! 💡🔍✨
