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💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱 🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝 👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app 🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks 👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document. 🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🩺 We are working with the Chesapeake Health Department to offer another immunization clinic tomorrow to rising 7th and 12th graders who still need to meet state vaccination requirements. 👤 Who: Any rising 7th or 12 graders in our district 🗓 When: Wednesday, August 21st 🕚 Time: 11 AM - 3 PM 📍 Where: Oscar Smith High School, 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 👉 For more information and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31468474 🤗Only 14 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🚨 It's that time of year again! 🚨 👉As the school year kicks off, all families need to complete the online student verification process. 📅This quick process through your ParentVUE account lets you review and update your contact and opt-out information, designate emergency contacts, and more. 🎯 Take Action Today so you don’t miss any important updates from the school or the district. 🖥️For more information, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618 🤗Only 15 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🚶🏾‍♂️ Walk-In Wednesdays Are Here! 🚶‍♀️ Looking for a rewarding career? Chesapeake Public Schools invites you to join us for Walk-In Wednesdays! 🎉 🗓 When: Every Wednesday from August 21st through September 25th 🕚Time: 11 AM - 2 PM 📍 Where: School Administration Building located at 1421 Kristina Way We're hiring for several key positions, including: 🚌 Bus Drivers: $22.16 per hour 🍎 School Nutrition Workers: $15.00 per hour 🧹 Custodians: $15.00 per hour 📝 Substitute Teachers: $15.00 per hour No appointment needed—just walk in and apply! This is your chance to make a difference in our community and help shape the future of our students. See you there! 👋#WalkInWednesdays #JoinOurTeam

🎒📚 FREE School Supplies Event! 🎒📚 Join us Saturday, August 24th, from 10AM to 12PM at Truitt Elementary for our Back-to-School Giveaway! 🖍️✏️ School supplies are provided by The Mount and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be present. Let's start the school year off right! 🎉 #BackToSchool #TheMount #FreeSchoolSupplies

👉Chesapeake Public Schools will offer free physical exams for uninsured CPS students on August 30th at Oscar Smith Middle School from 8:00 am -3:00 pm. Registration is required. 📝 *No Sports Physicals*

You are invited to our School Plants Job Fair at Oscar Smith Middle School on August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We are hiring! ⏭ HVAC technicians ⏭ Plumbers ⏭ Carpenters ⏭ Electricians ⏭ Groundskeepers ⏭ Painters Or apply directly online: HTTP://cpschools.com/jobs

📢 We're Hiring!! 📢 🌟Join our fun and dedicated School Nutrition Services Team! 🌟 Positions include: 🍎 Warehouse Workers 🍎 School Nutrition workers 🍎 Lunchroom Monitors 🍎 Delivery Drivers 🍎 And More! 📲 Visit http://cpschools.com/jobs to apply

🚍 Join us for this free event and let us help you get ready for the 2024-2025 school year 👉 Pre-registration for immunizations and school entry physicals is required 👉Visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1667336 for more information and to register See you there!

🌟💲 The Virginia SUN bucks program offers a one-time benefit of $120 for grocery purchases to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://virginiasunbucks.com/ As a reminder, we are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at select sites without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit our website for details: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178

Our schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸 View our full calendar on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events #CPSCelebrates

In observance of Juneteenth, our schools and offices will be closed today, June 19, 2024. To learn more about the history and significance of the day, visit: http://nmaahc.si.edu/events/juneteenth

Beginning this week, our district will operate on a 4-day week. Schools and administrative offices will have extended hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Fridays. ⏰ All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178

Congratulations to Emmanuel for winning our 2nd semester attendance bike. He didn't miss one day of school ALL YEAR! 🚲

Reminder that both TODAY and TOMORROW we have an early release. Dismissal will be at 12:04 p.m.!

We have been busy doing all the fun end-of-year events…career day, field day, domino cereal box rally, class parties, etc. Here are a few highlights.

We cannot believe how fast this school year has gone! You can download and print these Last Day of School grade-level signs at: https://cpschools.com/lastdaycpsva . Be sure to share your last day smiles and share your photos using #LastDayCPSVA!📷🌞🎉

Thursday is Field Day. Students will be participating in many games and activities, both inside and outside. Please send your student with a towel, a water bottle labeled with their name, and possibly a change of clothes for those that don't go directly home after school. There will be some water activities outside.

Today is Career Day! Please be aware we will have lots of emergency vehicles on our campus as participants in today's event.