📢 Attention High School Students and Guardians: Want to unlock college credits before high school graduation?
Join us for Dual Enrollment Information Night to learn how your student can save time and money by earning an Associate’s Degree while in high school!
📅 When: February 17, 2026
⏰ Times: 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
📍 Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building (1428 Cedar Road)
👥 Who: Best for families of 9th-grade students!
📝 Register for your time slot here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420
Can't make it this month? We have sessions on March 17, April 21, and May 19!
Join us for Dual Enrollment Information Night to learn how your student can save time and money by earning an Associate’s Degree while in high school!
📅 When: February 17, 2026
⏰ Times: 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
📍 Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building (1428 Cedar Road)
👥 Who: Best for families of 9th-grade students!
📝 Register for your time slot here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420
Can't make it this month? We have sessions on March 17, April 21, and May 19!
🎙️ 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
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Congratulations to the #Smith Gymnastics team for winning the District Title and the Region 6A Championship. The team will be competing for the state title Feb 20th at Kellam High School. #coachsuter
We love and appreciate all the hard work our counselors do every day! THANK YOU!!!
❄️ 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
💻 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
REMINDER!! It is the time of the year again that the ELL Family will gather for a family social. We are excited to announce the English Language Learners (ELL) Parents' Night! This evening is dedicated to celebrating our multilingual students and providing families with valuable information about the opportunities available through our ELL program.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Senior Dining Hall
Food: Free pizza will be served for all attendees!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Senior Dining Hall
Food: Free pizza will be served for all attendees!
🏔️ Join our 4th Annual Teen Summit, a FREE conference for students in grades 6-12 that tackles real issues that matter. Hear from student peers, teachers, community members, and our featured speaker!
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
It is the time of the year again that the ELL Family will gather for a family social. We are excited to announce the English Language Learners (ELL) Parents' Night! This evening is dedicated to celebrating our multilingual students and providing families with valuable information about the opportunities available through our ELL program.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Senior Dining Hall
Food: Free pizza will be served for all attendees!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Senior Dining Hall
Food: Free pizza will be served for all attendees!
Tiger Den Study Hall will be closed tomorrow, January 27th. @ofsambushnation #smithset
Congrats to our #Staffulty Huddle award winners for the week. Each of these magnificent educators were recognized for going above and beyond the last week!! #smithset #MrsCollins
Join us for our monthly Dual Enrollment Information Night to discover how your student can earn college credits while still in high school!
Date: January 20, 2026
Time(S): TWO sessions offered: 4:00 - 5:00 PM or 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building 1428 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
What You'll Learn:
🎓 How dual enrollment works and who qualifies
📚 The opportunity for students to earn a Social Science Associate's Degree during grades 10-12
💰 Cost savings and benefits of earning college credits early
📝 Application process and important deadlines
🗓️ Course scheduling and how it fits with high school requirements
✅ Next steps to get your student enrolled
Who Should Attend:
This event is perfect for families of 9th grade students who want to explore advanced academic opportunities. Parents, guardians, and students are all welcome!
💻 For more information and TO REGISTER for a time slot, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215419
Can't make this date? This event will also be offered on these upcoming dates:
February 17: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420
March 17: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215421
April 21: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215422
May 19: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215423
Hosted by: Chesapeake Public Schools College and Career Readiness Department
Date: January 20, 2026
Time(S): TWO sessions offered: 4:00 - 5:00 PM or 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building 1428 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
What You'll Learn:
🎓 How dual enrollment works and who qualifies
📚 The opportunity for students to earn a Social Science Associate's Degree during grades 10-12
💰 Cost savings and benefits of earning college credits early
📝 Application process and important deadlines
🗓️ Course scheduling and how it fits with high school requirements
✅ Next steps to get your student enrolled
Who Should Attend:
This event is perfect for families of 9th grade students who want to explore advanced academic opportunities. Parents, guardians, and students are all welcome!
💻 For more information and TO REGISTER for a time slot, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215419
Can't make this date? This event will also be offered on these upcoming dates:
February 17: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420
March 17: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215421
April 21: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215422
May 19: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215423
Hosted by: Chesapeake Public Schools College and Career Readiness Department
🎓 Please join us in celebrating the International Baccalaureate Class of 2025 from Oscar F. Smith High School! Today, these graduates returned to campus for the IB Diploma and Certificate Award Ceremony. After four years as Tigers, they are prepared with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective to positively impact the world. Congratulations to our students and the educators who helped guide them along the way! 🐯💛💙 #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Proud to welcome back our #Smith IB Graduates for their Diploma & Certificate Awarding Ceremony! Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!!
Our Admin team was spreading the holiday joy with a fully stocked hot chocolate bar during all lunches today!! Thank you! #smithset
Congrats to this HUGE group of amazing educators who were recognized at our #Staffulty Huddle for going above and beyond this week. Happy Holidays!!
Come enjoy the Smith Art Department Winter Art Show this Thursday, December 18th, from 4-6 PM in the Theater Lobby. The show is free and open to the public. There will also be a "seconds" pottery sale which makes for amazing gifts! #Art
Congratulations to Andrew Mills and Kalie Stewart on winning a CPS Educational Foundation Grant for $2,886.99!!! They are using the money to enhance the Modern Classroom Project at #Smith.
Back 2 Back State Champions!! 44-0!!
Thanks to our Admin team for keeping spirits high by passing out some sweet treats to the #Smith faculty today!!
@OscarSmithFB defeats James Madison in a nail biter, 34-28. We move on to the State Title game at JMU next weekend!! Great work Tigers!!!