
🧠🪱 Mrs. Kerr’s 2nd graders showed a growth mindset as they used teamwork and creativity to Save Fred! In this fun scientific investigation, they practiced problem-solving and persisted through challenges! 🛟💡 #SavingFred #STEM #GrowthMindset #MrsKerrsCrew




🌸📚 We at Southeastern Elementary are so excited for the first day of school! 🎉 We can’t wait to watch our students bloom & grow 🌱💖 all year long. Here's to an amazing year full of learning & shining bright! 🌟🍎 #FirstDayOfSchool #GrowingTogether






🌼 What an amazing day welcoming our students and their families at today’s teacher meet & greet! We're so excited to bloom and grow together this 2025–2026 school year. Go little Hawks! 🦅💛📚 #LittleHawks #BackToSchool #MeetAndGreet


Don't forget tomorrow to meet your teacher and drop off your supplies:
🎉 Get Ready, Southeastern Families! 🎉 We’re so excited to invite you to our Southeastern Elementary Meet & Greet — the date is set, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! 📚💙 📅 Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 28! This is your chance to: ✅ Meet your teachers ✅ See your classroom ✅ Drop off school supplies ⏰ Come during your scheduled time based on your child’s last name: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: A–G 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: H–O 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: P–Z Let the countdown begin — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎈✏️📓


🎉 Huge thanks to Dr. Cioppa, Ms. Parke, and Ms. Mosier for leading us through engaging and energizing training to launch the 2025–2026 school year. We're ready! 💪📚 #BackToSchool #SoutheasternStrong





Quack-tastic news! 🐥🎉 Some amazing teachers at Southeastern Elementary are proud winners of the Golden Duck Award, sharing their exciting summer adventures with smiles and stories! #GoldenDuck #TeacherLife #SoutheasternProud


🎉 Get Ready, Southeastern Families! 🎉 We’re so excited to invite you to our Southeastern Elementary Meet & Greet — the date is set, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! 📚💙 📅 Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 28! This is your chance to: ✅ Meet your teachers ✅ See your classroom ✅ Drop off school supplies ⏰ Come during your scheduled time based on your child’s last name: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: A–G 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: H–O 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: P–Z Let the countdown begin — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎈✏️📓


🚌 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!
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!


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
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten


📺 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
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray










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


🎉 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! 🎓

📚 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


🍽️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


The 2024–25 school year is a wrap at Southeastern Elementary! We'll truly miss our amazing students. Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and restful summer. ☀️💙




🌟 Huge THANK YOU to Southeastern Elementary PTA for purchasing STEM on the Move 🚀 mobile learning carts for grades K–2 & 3–5! This will make a BIG impact on STEAM learning next year. 🙌 Your support is truly appreciated! 💡📚
#CPSInspires #STEMeducation #ThankYou 💙




🎓 Full circle moment at Southeastern Elementary today! 💫
Our grads from Hickory HS, Great Bridge HS & Grassfield HS came back to walk the halls where it all began. 🏫
We're SO proud of our little Hawks 🦅 who are soaring into bright futures! 🌟
#HawkPride #GraduationWalk





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📲 Order here: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
Early Discount Deadline 6/15/25
Use School ID: SOU179
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🎧 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
