🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm

👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans

❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!

4 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One stop job fair graphic
Our hallways were buzzing with excitement this past week! It was wonderful to welcome everyone back and see so many smiling faces, both new and familiar. Our students and staff truly made the first week unforgettable. Here's to a year of exploration and endless learning!
5 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
2nd grade students reading books
2nd graders making name tags
Kindergartner with class goose
Kindergartner with class goose
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Vaught ready for 1st day
Mrs. Steadman ready for the 1st day.
We hope all of our Tiny Tigers had a great first day! Reminder, to check your childs bookbag for any important papers and double check your childs afternoon dismissal procedures. Send in a note with any changes.
10 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow! Reminder, the doors will not open until 7:15am. If you are entering the building for any reason, you must have a photo id. Dismissal will begin at 2:04pm, please be sure you have communicated with your child's teacher on how they will be getting home.
11 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Thank you so much to @Iski Bakehouse for donating some scrumptious cookies and @The Donut Dugout for donating delicious donuts to our teachers and staff during teacher work week. Everyone has been working so hard to get the school and their classrooms ready for our students arrival on the first day of school next Tuesday. These sweet treats really hit the spot!
14 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Cookies for Staff
Donuts for staff
We had an amazing turnout for Meet & Greet. It was great to see our student's smiling faces. Have a great Labor Day weekend and we will see you at 7:15am Tuesday!
15 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Families picking up school supplies.
Mrs. Steadman looking up bus information.
ForKids Representative talking with families.
What an inspiring afternoon! Today, our team had the chance to have lunch with the amazing people at ForKids and learn more about their incredible educational programs for children. ​Thank you to the ForKids team for all that you do for our community! #ForKids #CommunitySupport #Inspired
16 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Teacher filling plates of food.
Teachers ready to listen to ForKids presentation.
Ms. Butte receiving prize from ForKids Representative.
🎒Reminder: Meet and Greet is tomorrow! If your child doesn't have a teacher assigned in ParentVUE, please call the office to see what paperwork is missing.
16 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Meet and Greet Flyer
It's a great day to welcome our amazing teachers back to the building! We are so happy to have them here and can't wait to see our students for the Meet & Greet this Thursday. A huge thank you to River Oak Church for supplying a delicious breakfast this morning! We appreciate your support.
18 days ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
River Oak Church Volunteers with breakfast
Teachers choosing donated breakfast items
Teachers working on professional development
Teachers working on professional development
Teachers working on professional development
It's almost time for the 2025-26 school year! Join us on Thursday, August 28th to meet your child's teacher and tour the school. Due to parking restraints and construction, please follow the schedule below based on your child's last name.
A-O: 9:00 - 9:45 am
P-Z: 10:00 - 10:45 am

Please follow the detour signs down Perry Street and around to the back of the playground to enter the parking lot. We can't wait to see you!
about 1 month ago, Rena B. Wright Primary
Detour route to enter school parking lot down perry street
🚌 WE’RE HIRING! Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8

📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One Stop Job Fair Graphic with information
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻? 𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲!
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Kindergarten Registration Now Open. Enroll Today! cpschools.com/kindergarten Picture of a student and backpack
📺 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
about 1 month 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
Lisa and the host celebrating.
Everyone laughing on the show.
The host talking.
The host speaking with Laura and Lisa listening and smiling.
Laura speaking on the show.
Lisa speaking with Coast Live Host.
Videographer from Coast Live Recording Show

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

about 2 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! 🎓
2 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
3 months 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
3 months 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!
3 months 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!
3 months 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.
3 months 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