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!
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.
🎧 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!
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
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
☀️💲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
Reminder, rain or shine, our Family, Fun and Fitness Night starts at 5:30pm. We hope to see you here!
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! 🚀
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
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!
🏫💬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
🗓️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
🗓️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
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
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
💐 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 🌷
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
✨ 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!
Our 2nd graders had a fantastic learning experience today thanks to the Jamestown Settlement! Their presentation on the Powhatan Indians was captivating and sparked so much curiosity among our students. Thank you for making history hands on and interesting!
Thank you to our incredible military service members for joining our Month of the Military Child event, Treat for Troops! Big thanks to Oscar Smith ROTC for performing and our counselors, Ms. Snider & Mrs. Glatt, for making it happen.
