🎉 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! 🎓
11 days 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
17 days 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
18 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
summer meals
Our last day was filled with bounce house fun for our attendance winners. Thank you to The Mount Church for providing the fun. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Summer Break! We will see you back in September!
24 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Students enjoying ice cream after bounce house fun
Miss Jahn and student sliding
Ms. Snider enjoying the bounce house
Students on bounce house
Student enjoying ice cream
Mrs. Carnrike and students at the bounce house
Student playing in the gym with bounce houses
What an amazing couple of days we had for Field Day! Our PreK,Kindergarteners, & SPED students brought so much energy on Thursday, and our 1st and 2nd graders kept the fun going strong today. So many smiles, so much laughter! A huge thank you to Mr. Brock and our volunteers for organizing such fantastic events for our students!
28 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Students with water squirters at Field Day
Students at sack race during Field Day
Students drawing with chalk at Field Day
Students getting balls off targets from Field Day
Student in potato sack race at Field Day
Student playing game at Field Day
parachute with Navy Volunteers
Our 2nd graders wowed us last week at the 🎤 Talent Show and impressed us this week in the 🐝 Spelling Bee! So proud of their creativity, confidence & brain power! We will miss them as the transition on to Truitt Intermediate next year.
29 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
2nd Grade Talent Show
2nd Grade Talent Show
2nd Grade Talent Show
Spelling Bee Winners
Spelling Bee Winner
Spelling Bee runner up
🎧 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!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
CPS Presschool initiative with kid clapping
Calling all 2nd Grade Families! It's time to get ready for 3rd grade! Be sure to register for Truitt's Gearing Up for 3rd Grade Event happening on Thursday, June 12th at 6:00 PM. Click for details and to register: https://www.cpschools.com/o/tis/article/2230860
about 2 months ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Gearing Up for 3rd Grade Thursday June 12 at 6pm
☀️💲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
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Sun bucks logo
Reminder, rain or shine, our Family, Fun and Fitness Night starts at 5:30pm. We hope to see you here!
about 2 months ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
We're still buzzing from the success of our Career Day last Friday, May 16th! A massive shout-out to the incredible local businesses that came out to share their expertise and inspire our students. It was fantastic to see such engagement and learning. Thank you for investing in the future of Chesapeake! 🚀
about 2 months ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Optometrist demonstrating how our eyes work.
LinkBelt presenting to K & 1 students.
Crime Scene Investigator presenting to 2nd grade.
Chesapeake Mosquito Department presenting.
Mr. Tillet and a student working to record their movements for animation.
Mr. Childs talking about his job as a nurse.
Sheriffs presenting to our students.
Dominion Workers showing how to use their tools
1st grade students in police cruiser
Parents, have you been missing a jacket, lunchbox, or other item? Our Lost & Found is overflowing! To help reunite items with their owners, we've uploaded photos to a presentation. Please take a few minutes to look through the images and fill out the form if you recognize anything. Let's get these items back home! Visit: https://forms.gle/NunEeNWe9jgCFdBb9
about 2 months ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Lost and Found Image
Get ready for some fun! 🎉 Join us for Rena B. Wright's Family Fun and Fitness Night on Wednesday, May 21st, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM! We'll have tons of exciting games and competitions for the whole family. Don't miss out on the laughs and friendly challenges! See you there!
about 2 months ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Family Fun and Fitness Flyer
🏫💬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
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Gifted Advisory graphic with dates
🗓️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
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
FYI for elementary workday graphic

🗓️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

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
graphic for elementary workday
Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week brought ALL the snacks! 🤩 Our amazing admin, Dr. Dace and Mr. Jones, rolled in a cart overflowing with goodies generously donated by our wonderful community. Fueling our incredible teachers one treat at a time! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SnackAttack #BestAdminEver #ThankATeacher
2 months ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Mr. Jones left and Dr. Dace right with the snack cart
Our staff enjoyed a fantastic lunch today thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club! The pizza and cake were a wonderful treat and a great way to show your appreciation. Thank you for supporting our educators! 🍎 #TeachersRock #MakingADifference
2 months ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Lions Club Members and Mrs. Smith with pizza lunch

💐 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 🌷

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
our teachers grow futures with lightbulb plants