
Today we recognize our School Security Officer and School Resource Officers. Thank you for always looking out for our Tiny Tiger Family!


Thursday's spirit day is Team Up for Kindness! As part of Black History Month, we are recognizing the Historically Black Colleges & Universities on this day. Wear any HBCU, college, or Portlock gear to show your team spirit.


Kindness makes the heart grow...wear your pink or red on Wednesday to celebrate Valentine's Day!


In honor of Black History Month, we had an exciting assembly featuring Orisirisi African Folklore performers. We danced, sang, and listened to stories of African heritage presented by Don and "Tutu" Harrell



Join us at our Title I Teacher Meet and Greet Hiring Event on March 7, 2024, at Oscar Smith Middle School!
New and experienced teachers are invited to learn about the resources, opportunities, and benefits of working with us. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/Title1Teach


Tuesday marks the 100th day of school. What better way to celebrate, than to dress like you are 100 years old.


Our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is proud to offer fully online courses to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. Serving students in grades K-12, CVA offers a wide range of core and elective classes, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and provides special education services for students with disabilities, gifted enrichment opportunities, and services for English language learners.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Students remain connected to their home schools and may participate in all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. New and returning students should apply online by March 5, 2024. Learn more and apply online: http://cpschools.com/cva


Monday kicks off our Kindness Spirit Week, starting with peace, love, and kindness day. Wear tie dye or colorful clothing!


Next week is Kindness Week. We will be celebrating all week with Spirit Days. Start getting those creative outfits together!



Ms. Carcana works with our students at Portlock Primary School! She has been a school counselor for five years and loves making an impact in the lives of the Tigers she serves! 🐯 We hope you have a great National School Counseling Week! 🎉 #NSCW24


Shout out to our fabulous school counselors, Mrs. Halleck and Ms. Carcana. They always make our Tiny Tigers their top priority. ❤️🐯


Congratulations to Sophia! Due to her amazing attendance the first semester of school, she won the drawing for a new bike.
Keep coming to school Tiny Tigers and you could win the next bike at the end of the year.
Thank you to Horace Mann for donating the bikes as part of our attendance incentive.


🎉 Join us in saluting the service of over 800 school board members in Virginia for School Board Appreciation Month! The 2024 theme — The Heart of Education: Our School Board — acknowledges that the school board is at the heart of the education system, guiding it with kindness and care. The month-long observance is an opportunity to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a constitutional republic. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. #CPSCelebrates


Tuesday is the 90th Day of School! Help us to celebrate the halfway point of the year by dressing up 90s.


As a reminder today, January 25, 2024, is an early release day for all schools. 📅
In addition, Friday, January 26, 2024, and Monday, January 29, 2024, are Teacher Workdays. Click here to view our full calendar: http://cpschools.com/calendar


Our first graders wrapped up their science unit this week by using robotic Legos to build and code examples of each type of movement




Last week, we were treated to a puppet show performance by Rainbow Puppets, courtesy of Sentara Health. We sang, clapped, and danced to nursery rhymes and learned about the Chesapeake Bay.




Children develop a life-long love of reading when they have access to a variety of materials and creative ways to read. 📚 Join us on February 1st at 6:30 p.m. to find fun ways to incorporate reading at home.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/WaystoRaiseaReader


Happy Virginia School Principals Week to our fabulous leader, Dr. Brusso. Your high energy and exceptional leadership have made such a positive impact. Thank you for your commitment to our staff, students, and community!


🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!
