
🎙Episode 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now available! September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we have something special for you! 🎧
Join us as we feature Kiera Whiteman, a high school senior and SCA president at Deep Creek High School. She'll give you a peek into the life of a multitasking senior, juggling everything from Scholastic Bowl 🧠 to raising chickens 🐔. Plus, she'll share her top three "nuggets" of advice for incoming high school students. 💡
But that's not all! We also spoke with Yvette Lagares from the Office of Student Enrollment and Attendance. Yvette shares the crucial role of attendance in student success and how it shapes future adults. 🌟 #AttendanceMattersVA #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
Don't miss this enlightening and inspiring episode! Tune in today: https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13635528


Members of the #Smith Orchestra got to see the @VASymphony "Beethoven Festival" concert on Friday night AND got to meet members of the Symphony. An experience they will cherish forever!! #InspireCPS @OFSAmbushNation #smithset #Arts #Kringel




Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities for today, September 22, 2023, must conclude by 5:00 p.m., including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club. All activities on Saturday, September 23, 2023, are canceled.


@OscarSmithFB powers past @grassfield_hs 34-7 @OFSAmbushNation #smithset

@OscarSmithFB up 20-7 half
Lonnie Andrews throws a 50
yd td bomb with :06 seconds left in the half!! @OFSAmbushNation #smithset @grassfield_hs

Please note the following changes due to impending weather. @OscarSmithFB @smithset @OFSAmbushNation


As we celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, it's important to note that attendance is a school quality indicator and a factor in the accreditation process. 🎓💯
It's one of the many reasons that #AttendanceMattersVA!
Read more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108


Please use the link below to purchase your Yearbook or Senior Ads! @ofsambushnation #smithset #Classof2024 #YearbookLady
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1120127/Oscar-Smith-High-School/

This morning, our student leaders from all seven high schools attended their first SCA Citywide meeting. The group had a chance to meet with Dr. Cotton to share some of their successes from last year and to plan for the future which included brainstorming ideas for the second annual Teen Summit Conference. #InspireCPS








A strong set of skills and talents is needed to fill the shoes of an Information Technology Professional. We are very fortunate to have a team that works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our students and staff connected. Today is a great day to thank your school’s IT professionals!
Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates


Don't forget to join us for Johnny's Ambassadors: Youth Marijuana Prevention Program at Grassfield High School on September 28th.
Register to attend at: http://JAsept2023.eventbrite.com
There will be two sessions offered; one session for adults and one for middle and high school students. Childcare will be available for younger children.


Join us as we bring our diverse community together for a night of Multicultural Family Fun! The event includes food, performances, activities, and more!
When: October 5, 2023 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Deep Creek High School
Register: http://tinyurl.com/CPSmulticultural23


Join us in celebrating the International Week of the Deaf.
Annually recognized by the World Federation of the Deaf Ry, this week is a time to recognize the strength and endurance of our deaf community including our students and their families. This year's theme is "A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere" #IWDP2023 #CPSCelebrates
Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2023/


Special thanks to our secondary ISS coordinators who just completed four days of Responsive Classroom training at Jolliff Middle School. The goals included developing a student-centered approach designed to create safe and engaging classrooms and school communities. #InspireCPS


National #HispanicHeritageMonth is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. Join us this month as we recognize and celebrate the impact and influence of our Hispanic students and their families on our community. #CPSCelebrates
Learn more: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html


We want you to join our Division of Technology Innovation! 💻
Current opportunities include:
💻 Technology Support Specialist
💻 Application Systems Analyst
💻 Web Developer
Visit our website to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities


FLYING HIGH! ✈
Thank you so much to the NAS Oceana Air Show for allowing one student media representative from each of our high schools the opportunity to attend the Blue Angels Media Day. 📷 Students were escorted to the flight line and had the unique opportunity to interview members of the elite flight exhibition team as they prepared for this weekend’s airshow! #InspireCPS 🎤











September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📅🍎 Did you know that by the time students reach 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates better than 8th grade test scores? #AttendanceMattersVA
Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108


We will be hosting a One Stop Job Fair on Saturday, September 16th at the School Administration Building (312 Cedar Road) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Applicants can complete applications and fingerprinting on-site.
Apply directly: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities


Are you 👀 for a career in Chesapeake? Plan to attend our webinar on Sept. 20th at 6:30 p.m. with panelists from our school district and the City of Chesapeake! Learn about openings and get tips on the application process!
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCareers23
