Welcome to the SEE family, Eryka Jones! 🎉 Eryka joins us as a K/1 Special Education Teacher, bringing 19 years of experience in special education. We’re excited to have her working and learning alongside our students and staff! 💙🦅 #SEEHawks
Welcome to the SEE family, Brooke Adams! Ms. Adams joins our administrative team as our new Administrative Specialist. She brings extensive experience in elementary education and is excited to begin her journey in school leadership. We’re so excited to have her at SEE! 🩵🦅
Welcome to the SEE family, Katlyn Templeton! Katlyn joins us as a Teacher Assistant and brings experience supporting elementary students. She looks forward to building relationships with our students and becoming part of the SEE community. We’re excited to have her! 🩵🦅
Welcome, Mr. Russell Ruszas! Mr. Ruszas joins the SEE family as our School Security Officer. With a background in law enforcement and school security, he is excited to serve the students, staff, and community at SEE. We’re so glad to have him as a SEE Hawk! 🩵
📚✏️ Meet & Greet is almost here! ✏️📚
Mark your calendars and get ready to kick off a brand-new school year! Come meet your teachers, see your classroom, and drop off your school supplies before the first day.
💙 We can’t wait to see our Lil’ Hawks and families back at SEE! 💙
STOP🛑Are you enrolled for school yet? Let’s get your bus ride ready!
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 👇
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 👇
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.
Goodbye, 2025–2026 school year! 💙💛 As we wrapped up the last day, our halls were filled with goodbyes, hugs, happy tears, and special memories. We wish all of our Little Hawks a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. See you next year! ☀️🦅
See our Goodbye Video Here: https://x.com/seelilhawks/status/2067049853671092619?s=46
Today we celebrated our 5th graders with our annual Clap Out! 🎉 Students and staff lined the hallways with cheers, posters, and applause as we wished our Little Hawks the very best on their journey to middle school. We are so proud of all they have accomplished! 💙💛 #SEELittleHawks
Watch the Clap Out video here:
https://x.com/seelilhawks/status/2067044418075480546?s=46
Our 5th Grade Little Hawks made memories to last a lifetime at their final party! From snow cones, tug-of-war, dancing, bounce houses, games, and time with friends, the fun never stopped. We are so proud of our students and wish them all the best as they head to middle school.
Today, we celebrated our amazing 5th grade students at their Promotion Ceremony! 🎓 We are so proud of their hard work, heart work, and accomplishments. As they move on to middle school, we know they will continue to do great things. #SEEProud #5thGradePromotion ✨🎉
Today was SEE’s last Field Day of the school year! Our students were beyond excited and had an absolute blast participating in all the fun activities. A special thank you to Ms. Burke and Ms. Brandon for their hard work, planning, and dedication in making this day such a success.
🚀 Mrs. Brown’s class at Southeastern Elementary School explored Force and Motion through LEGO Robotics! Students enjoyed investigating how pushes, pulls, speed, and movement affect their robotic creations during this hands-on scientific investigation. Great job, young scientists and engineers! 🤖🔬💡 #SEEitSTEM #ForceAndMotion #FutureEngineers
☀️ Fourth and fifth graders had a fantastic Field Day at Southeastern today! Students enjoyed a day full of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition. A special thank you to the Hickory High School student volunteers for helping make the day such a success. We appreciate your time, energy, and support! 💙💛🏃♀️🏃♂️🎉 #SEEProud #FieldDayFun #StudentVolunteers #HickoryHighSchool
☀️ Kindergarten and 1st grade students enjoyed an amazing Field Day at Southeastern! It was a beautiful, warm Friday filled with fun activities, teamwork, laughter, and lots of great memories. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special! 💙💛🏃♀️🏃♂️☀️ #SEEProud #FieldDayFun #SoutheasternElementary
🎓 Calling all Southeastern Elementary students from the Class of 2026! 🎓
Take one last walk through the halls where your journey began! Join us for the Graduation Walk at SEE on Fri., June 12 at 1:00 PM. Wear your cap and gown and inspire the next generation of Little Hawks!
🐟✨First grade artists created a glowing underwater masterpiece! Under the black lights, these neon fish came to life with vibrant colors and creativity. Amazing work by Mrs. Boone’s class and a big thank you to Mrs. Abbott for this fin-tastic art experience! 🎨💡 #SEELittleHawks
Congratulations to Peake Mosier on her new role as Assistant Principal for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉 Mrs. Mosier currently serves as our Administrative Specialist and is a caring, knowledgeable, and supportive leader for both students and staff. 💜💛 #SEELittleHawks
Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨
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. 🌟
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. 🌟
