📺 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
9 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
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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

10 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! 🎓
10 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
10 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🍽️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
10 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
summer meals
Reminder that Monday & Tuesday are both early release days. Portlock will dismiss at 12:04 p.m.
10 months ago, Portlock Primary
early dismissal
🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Beyond the Scoreboard with Caleb Neal, Sophie Rambo, & Jaden Dabbs. Episode 21: Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast - Picture of all three student-athletes.
The Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. 🎒 CPI is a FREE full-day program for children who will be four years old by September 30th and live in Chesapeake. 💻Please review our website for eligibility criteria and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/cpi 🎥 You can also check out this webinar exploring the preschool options that are available for Chesapeake families as well as learn next steps for enrolling your child: https://youtu.be/OpG0nmF_XcA
11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Portlock will be hosting a Career Spirit Week next week to inspire students and help us prepare for our annual Career Day on Friday.
11 months ago, Portlock Primary
Spirit Week in English
Spirit Week in Spanish
☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt
11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. 💻 Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025 is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar

12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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💐 As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we invite you to reflect on the educators who've made a difference in your life or your child's journey. Who is that special teacher who goes above and beyond, planting seeds of curiosity and helping students grow into their best selves? 🏵️

❤️ Now's your chance to let them know how much they matter! We've created a simple way to send your teacher a heartfelt message of gratitude that will brighten their day during this special week. Your words of appreciation will be delivered directly to them and might even be featured on our platforms to inspire our entire community.

👉 Share your appreciation: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2176065

🌦️ Let's shower our amazing educators with the recognition they deserve! #CPSTAW25 🌷

12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
our teachers grow futures with lightbulb plants
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice! When: May 13 Time: 6:30pm Where: School Admin Building TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: I'm Determined - Transition and Inclusion For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
SEAC General Meeting Dates
✨ Kindergarten registration is here! ✨ 🎒 As we begin to prepare for the next school year and to welcome the next group of young learners, let’s take a moment to hear from this year’s kindergartners about their future goals. 💬 🎥 https://youtu.be/pOebY_W6kYs 📅 Ready to register your child for the 2025–2026 school year? 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details!
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Do you or someone you know in the Portlock district have a rising Kindergartner? This Thursday, we will be hosting our Kindergarten Kick-Off Event. Learn about the registration process, readiness skills, and resources available to assist you. Help us spread the word!
about 1 year ago, Portlock Primary
Kindergarten kick off Thursday April 24 5:30-7:00 at Portlock Primary
🍎 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is officially OPEN! 🎒 📚 Ready to get started? Head to https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details and to register your future kindergartener. 🎥 Want to learn more? Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnpLPCAbm0 We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2038 this fall! 💛✏️
about 1 year ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Good afternoon Portlock families! All buses have left campus at this time. Have a wonderful afternoon.
about 1 year ago, Callie Ream
Good afternoon again, Portlock families. While all buses left Portlock at the same time, students on routes 250 and 242 may be delayed as they were a double up route today. We appreciate your patience.
about 1 year ago, Callie Ream