Smile! Fall Picture Day tomorrow at Portlock!

5 days ago, Portlock Primary
picture day is coming

THE BOOK FAIR IS HERE! OPEN ALL WEEK!

Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!


Portlock Primary's Scholastic Book Fair

#ScholasticBookFairs

9 days ago, Portlock Primary
Book fair The time is now create your book fair ewallet
Book fair The time is now create your book fair ewallet

🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

12 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Every Minute Counts with Dr. Fallon Graham. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 23
We are inviting all of our Tiny Tiger students, families and community partners to wear blue on Monday, October 6th to show that Portlock Primary School stands united against bullying!
16 days ago, Portlock Primary
October is bullying prevention month

Get ready to ROCK, Portlock families! ✨🎸
ROCK YOUR SCHOOL DAY is Thursday! and we’re turning up the energy for a day filled with excitement, creativity, and fun learning! Our building will be alive with music, movement, and school spirit as we celebrate the joy of learning in a BIG way. 🎶📚
Dress in your best rockstar gear, bring your energy, and get ready to make memories together. Whether it’s wild hair, cool shades, band tees, or funky accessories, we want to see our halls filled with star power! 💥🙌
Are you ready to rock with us? 🤘🔥

20 days ago, Portlock Primary
Rock your school Day October 2
🍦 Join us for a Community Resource Fair & Ice Cream Social at Oscar Smith Middle School!

📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM

This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!

Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!

💙 This event will also be available in Spanish

💻https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458
26 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
community resource fair and ice cream social graphic in pastels

🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

28 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.

Portlock Primary's Open House : Thursday, September 25

All 2nd grade, Preschool, and the following K: Long, Tempelman, Herrell, Knight, L. Leonard: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

All 1st grade and the remaining K: Murphy, Lyons, Delgado, Salway, Wood: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Learn about our Title I program, attend the PTA kick-off meeting for the year, and then head to the classroom for time with the teacher!

about 1 month ago, Portlock Primary
Open House Thursday, September 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m.  for 2nd grade, preschool, and some K, 6-7 p.m.  for 1st grade and remaining K
Open House Thursday, September 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m.  for 2nd grade, preschool, and some K, 6-7 p.m.  for 1st grade and remaining K

Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled.  YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update graphic

🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm

👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans

❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One stop job fair graphic

Come out this Thursday to our Meet and Greet! Stop in any time between 1:00-3:00 p.m. to locate your student's classroom, briefly meet the teacher, and drop off any school supplies you may have.

Log into your ParentVue account to find out who your teacher and bus assignments for the 2025-2026 school year! We can't wait to see our Tiny Tigers!

about 2 months ago, Portlock Primary
Meet and Greet flyer
Meet and Greet flyer

🎉 Portlock Tiny Tigers, get ready! The 2025-26 school year is almost here—join us for our Meet & Greet! We look forward to seeing you soon!

2 months ago, Callie Ream
Portlock Primary School Meet & Greet
🚌 WE’RE HIRING! Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8

📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One Stop Job Fair Graphic with information
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻? 𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲!
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Kindergarten Registration Now Open. Enroll Today! cpschools.com/kindergarten Picture of a student and backpack
📺 This morning, Lisa Kerry and Laura Lerf from our Department of Family and Community Engagement were featured on Coast Live, and shared exciting details about our upcoming Get on the Bus event that will be held tomorrow, July 31, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 🚌 Get on the Bus provides an opportunity for students and families to gear up for the upcoming school year. Families can enroll their children, receive free physicals, immunizations, school supplies and much more! 🔗 View more details about Get on the Bus here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=40341020
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Lisa, the host, and Laura smiling together.
Get on the Bus Family Fun Event: July 31: 4-6 pm Chesapeake Conference Center Free School/Sports Physicals and Immunization. Meet & Greed Administrators 7574825923
Lisa and the host celebrating.
Everyone laughing on the show.
The host talking.
The host speaking with Laura and Lisa listening and smiling.
Laura speaking on the show.
Lisa speaking with Coast Live Host.
Videographer from Coast Live Recording Show

Families! It's time to GET ON THE BUS! 🚌

Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year and join us for this free event on July 31st at the Chesapeake Conference Center.

📃 Enroll your child for school and update residency information
🏥Free school/sport physicals and immunizations
🎒 Free school supplies, community resources, games, and giveaways

For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
The attached image is a flyer for the Get on the Bus event hosted by Chesapeake Public Schools on July 31, 2024. The information is hosted on cpschools.com/gotb.
🎉 The celebration continues for the Class of 2025! We proudly watched our graduates cross the stage on June 16-18, 2025, at the Chartway Arena, and we’re reliving those incredible moments together! 👉 📽️ View the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVx3wKIYL4 and join us in celebrating every smile, every hug, and every cap tossed in the air, honoring the achievements of our newest alumni! 🎓
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Graduate happy to receive his diploma pointing out to the crowd.
📚 REMINDER: Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! 📚 Don't forget to secure your child's spot for 2025-2026! Haven't registered yet? No worries - it's not too late! ➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Kindergarten Registration Open graphic
🍽️Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first come, first serve basis. 💻 Please visit our website for more information including locations, meal service times, and application requirements: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2256195
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
summer meals
Reminder that Monday & Tuesday are both early release days. Portlock will dismiss at 12:04 p.m.
4 months ago, Portlock Primary
early dismissal