🐾 Welcome back, RBW Tigers! We can’t wait to kick off the new school year. Join us for our Meet & Greet to visit classrooms, meet your teachers, and connect with fellow school families!
Location: Rena B. Wright Primary School
🗓 Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ Arrival Schedule (by Student Last Name):
Last Names A–O: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Last Names P–Z: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
🔔 First Day of School Reminder:
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Start Time: 7:35 AM
Welcome back, RBW Family!Our new principal, Mrs. Foard, and assistant principal, Mrs. Szymborksi are thrilled to welcome you to an amazing new school year filled with learning and growth!
📌 Important Details:
⏰ School Starts: 7:35 a.m. daily
🌟 Goal: Be an Attendance HERO (Here Every day, Ready to learn, On time)
👋 Meet & Greet: Thursday, September 3rd
🏫 Open House: Thursday, September 24th
Watch the video below to hear their full message and preview all the exciting family events coming up this year! 🎥👇
https://tinyurl.com/welcomebackrbw
School Supply Pickup Event
Is your student ready for the new school year? Truitt Intermediate and Rena B. Wright Primary are hosting a school supply giveaway!
Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: In front of Truitt Intermediate School
Who: Open to all Truitt Intermediate and Rena B. Wright Primary students
Stop by to pick up a backpack and essential school supplies as we ROAR into the new school year! 🐯🎒🐾
Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.
Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌
Register today:
Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten
New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment
Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇
New month, new chapters! 🗓️✨
As of July 1st, we are celebrating some leadership changes in our school community.
First, we want to say a huge thank you to Dr. Dace for her wonderful leadership at Rena B. Wright Primary. While we are sad to see her go, we wish her the absolute best as she becomes the Principal of Southwestern Elementary!
Second, let’s roll out the red carpet for our incoming Principal, Mrs. Pamela Foard! Coming to us from Georgetown Primary, Mrs. Foard brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our Tiny Tiger family. We can't wait for you all to meet her!
Let’s show both Dr. Dace and Mrs. Foard some love today! 🥳👇
We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨
View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉
A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙
As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.
From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.
Yesterday, we officially said goodbye to the 2025-2026 school year, and what a bittersweet day it was! We sent our amazing 2nd graders off in style with our traditional clap-out. 👏❤️ There were smiles, high-fives, and maybe a few happy tears as they walked down the halls one last time.
To our 2nd graders: We are so incredibly proud of how much you've grown. We are going to miss you like crazy, but we know you are going to do amazing things as you head off to Truitt next year!
📝 Important End-of-Year Reminder:
Final report cards will be available sometime today. Please be sure to log into ParentVue to view your child's progress.
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer, everyone! Read some great books, play outside, and make amazing memories. We can't wait to see our returning students in the fall! 🌴🍦🕶️
🐝 Bee-utiful Job, 2nd Grade! 🐝
Last Friday, our amazing 2nd graders wrapped up the week with an exciting Spelling Bee! Everyone worked so hard, and we couldn't be prouder of the incredible growth they've shown this year.
Huge congratulations to our top 3 winners!
🥇 Kalia
🥈 Issac
🥉 Aceyn
We are so proud of all our 2nd graders and how much they have learned during their time here at Rena B. Wright. Keep shining, tiny tigers✨
Thank you to the incredible number of families who joined us on May 28th. The turnout was amazing, the energy was high, and it’s safe to say everyone had an absolute blast getting active together! 🏀🌟
What was your family's favorite activity of the night? Let us know! 👇
📅 When: Thursday, May 28th at 5:30 PM
❌ Sign-up: None needed—just show up!
👕 Dress: Comfortable clothes & sneakers
Get ready for an evening of fun, movement, and great memories with the family. We can't wait to see you there! 🙌🎉
Get ready to move, groove, and win big! Join us for the RBW Family Fun and Fitness Night at Rena B. Wright!
This is a FREE event and all families are welcome. Make sure to dress for activity!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 28th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
What’s in Store?
*GRAND PRIZE: 50" TV Giveaway!
* Family Fitness Challenges!
* Music & Fun!
*Community Connection!
We can't wait to see our amazing community come together for a night of health, happiness, and high energy. See you there! 🙌🏃♂️🎉
Our kindergartners turned into "pattern detectives" this week! Using colorful toys and geometric pattern blocks, students practiced identifying and building their very own sequences.
Beyond the cuteness overload, our students are getting a front-row seat to the life cycle of a chicken, observing firsthand how a little bit of warmth and a lot of patience leads to new life.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Steadman for turning the library into a living laboratory!
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
