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! 🎉

about 20 hours ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Perry Hunt smiling at his students.

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.

2 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Full Circle with Dr. Jared A Cotton on Amplified the Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast cover art.
Dr. Cotton talking in the studio.
Jay Lewter and Dr. Cotton speaking in the studio.
The halls are quiet. It is hard to believe that school is out and last week our 5th graders participated in our first RISE to 6th grade ceremony. Congratulations to our promoted students and good luck in 6th grade!
8 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Singing Junior Braves on stage for the RISE to 6th ceremony.
Guest speakers on stage at the RISE to 6th Grade ceremony.
Mrs. Rapier’s student walks across the stage.
Student at the photo opt balloon backdrop smiling.
Ms. Williams class smiling together in the cafeteria
Ms. Warner and Mrs. Brittingham’s class holding up certificates.
Selfie with students and teacher smiling.
Mrs. Tynes class smiling.
Ms. Smith’s student walking across the stage.
Two students smiling as they wait to be announced.

Full circle moment! 🎓 Former Sparrow Road Intermediate students returned yesterday for their Graduation Walk. Watching the current students cheer them through the halls brought all the feels. Congratulations, grads! 🎉 #BravesRISE

9 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
IRHS students in the cafeteria lining up and smiling with their caps and gowns.
IRHS students walking down the SRI halls.
SRI students giving out high fives to IRH students in the hallway.
IRH students walking down the halls with SRI students cheering them on.
Close up of IRH student walking down the hall with SRI students lining the halls.
IRH students starting their walk down the halls of SRI in their caps and gowns.
Group of IRH students smiling in their caps and gowns in front of SRI.
That’s a wrap on another amazing school year! 📚✨ From energetic Field Day competitions to fun class parties and bittersweet goodbyes, we have made so many wonderful memories together. Wishing all of our students and families a safe and happy summer break. You earned it!
10 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Group picture of Warners class at the bubble station.
Group of students enjoying their smoothies in Mrs.Tynes class.
Selfie time with smiling teachers at field day.
Students sitting in a square in the gym with a huge ball being pushed around.
Students wearing tie dye shirts outside playing volleyball.
Selfie with two students and Mrs. Shaughnessy outside at field day.
close up of two smiling students with a chromebook and smoothie.
Group of groups smiling outside at field day.
Group of students at field day bubble station.
Huge congratulations to Mrs. Boyles for being named Support Staff of the Year! 🏆 Her dedication, compassion, and kindness truly shine through in everything she does for our students and community. We are so lucky to have you, Mrs. Boyles!
10 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Mrs. Boyles smiling and holding her award plaque, standing next to the boxlight in the library.
Mr. Triolet and Ms. Alexander with Mrs. Boyles smiling and holding her award plaque.
It was a fantastic start to our Student Appreciation Week! Our students earned raffle tickets for consistently showing our school PBIS expectations. We are so excited to celebrate some of our lucky raffle winners! Great job, everyone! 🎟️🎉
12 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
A photo of happy students holding their prizes from the Student Appreciation Week raffle.
Congratulations to our SRI Jr. Braves of the Month for May! We are so proud of these students for demonstrating incredible perseverance throughout the month. Keep up the hard work!
12 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
A group of smiling students holing up their selected book with Mr. Triolet.
A group of smiling students holing up their selected book with Mr. Triolet.
A group of smiling students holing up their selected book with Mr. Triolet.
In May, our library hosted the Spring Read the Rainbow Book Challenge to wrap up the school year. Students explored books by cover color and earned a prize when they read four of the six rainbow colors.

Congratulations to all of our amazing readers who completed the challenge! 🌈✨ Here are just a few of the students who added some extra color to their reading journey. We are so proud of you!
14 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
A smiling student proudly holds up their prize in the school library, celebrating their completion of the Read the Rainbow Book Challenge.
☀️ SUMMER STRONG BAGS WENT HOME TODAY! 🎒💪 Today, students received their official Summer Strong Bags, packed with fun, engaging learning activities to keep their minds sharp all summer long! 📚✨ Check those backpacks tonight!
15 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
A group of elementary students smiling and holding up a special "Summer Strong" activity bags filled with books and learning games.
Our halls were a sea of vibrant colors today for Student Appreciation Week! Students rocked their best tie-dye, and Mrs. Tynes’ class even hand-dyed their own shirts. 😎 Tomorrow's Reminder: The future is bright, so don’t forget to wear your sunglasses to school!
15 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Student focused on tie dying their own shirt using rubber bands and a bag with different colors.
Student focused on tie dying their own shirt using rubber bands and a bag with different colors.
Student focused on tie dying their own shirt using rubber bands and a bag with different colors.
Student focused on tie dying their own shirt using rubber bands and a bag with different colors.
A group of elementary students smiling together in the classroom, wearing vibrant tie-dye shirts to celebrate Student Appreciation Week.
🌟 Celebrating excellence this week! Huge congratulations to our latest RISE award recipients and Positive Office Referral superstars. Thank you for making our school community a better place!
#BravesRISE
19 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Mrs. Jarvis excitedly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Mr. Hepner excitedly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up Positive Office Referral with the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up Positive Office Referral with the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up Positive Office Referral with the I RISE arrow.
It wouldn’t be the end of a school year without music performances! 🎵
Thank you, Dr. Ball and Ms. Neufville, for orchestrating the 4th Grade Recorder and 5th Grade Strings/Ukulele concerts. You rock! 🎸
20 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Ukulele students performing in the gym.
Orchestra students performing in the gym.
These two rockstars turned in their Math Review IXL skills sheets! 📝✨

They both practiced a variety of math skills on IXL, leveling up their knowledge and putting in the extra effort to review and prepare for the Math SOL test. 🧠💪

We are so proud of your dedication and hard work, boys. Keep crushing those goals! 🚀💯
25 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Smiling student proudly holding up the I RISE rocket-Smartemis for turning in the Math Review IXL skills sheet.
Smiling student proudly holding up the I RISE rocket-Smartemis for turning in the Math Review IXL skills sheet.
It’s time to celebrate this week’s RISE Recognition winners! Huge congratulations to our amazing students and staff for leading the way! Thank you for making our school community shine! #BravesRISE
26 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Staff RISE award winners smiling and holding the RISE arrow.
Student RISE award winner smiling and holding the RISE arrow.
Student RISE award winner smiling and holding the RISE arrow.
Staff RISE award winner smiling and holding the RISE arrow.

SRI Yearbooks are on sale now!

Students can purchase a copy for $20 in the Library. Please note that online orders are closed, so all remaining purchases must be made in person. All yearbooks will be distributed on Friday, June 12th. Get your today before they sell out!

30 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
SRI Yearboook on sale now!
What an incredible night! Huge congratulations to our 4th graders on a spectacular concert tonight. A special thank you to Dr. Ball and our amazing team for making this evening possible! 👏👏
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Fourth-grade students performing on stage during their evening music concert.
Crushing those Science SOL reviews! 🌕🌖🌗 Students used Oreos today to recreate the phases of the moon—proving that hard work can also be pretty sweet.
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Close-up of elementary students using Oreo cookies to review moon phases for the Science SOL. The cookies are scraped to show different amounts of cream, representing the phases arranged on a paper.
Close-up of elementary students using Oreo cookies to review moon phases for the Science SOL. The cookies are scraped to show different amounts of cream, representing the phases arranged on a paper.
Close-up of elementary students using Oreo cookies to review moon phases for the Science SOL. The cookies are scraped to show different amounts of cream, representing the phases arranged on a paper.
Close-up of elementary students using Oreo cookies to review moon phases for the Science SOL. The cookies are scraped to show different amounts of cream, representing the phases arranged on a paper.
Ready for blastoff! 🚀

Check out our new "Smartemis" rocket sign to celebrate students RISE-ing on their SOL tests!

#BravesRISE #ThisIsHowWeRISE
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Mr. Triolet smiling proudly with new I RISE rocket sign "Smartemis".
This is how we RISE! 🚀

Huge congratulations to our latest RISE Recognition and Positive Office Referral recipients. We are so proud of your leadership and hard work! 👏

#BravesRISE
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Staff member standing in the main office proudly holding the I RISE sign.
Student smiling and standing in the main office proudly holding the I RISE sign.
Student smiling and standing in the main office proudly holding the I RISE sign.
Student smiling and standing in the main office proudly holding the I RISE sign.
Student standing in the main office with the I RISE sign, proudly displaying their Positive Office Referral certificate.
Student standing in the main office with the I RISE sign, proudly displaying their Positive Office Referral certificate.
Student standing in the main office with the I RISE sign, proudly displaying their Positive Office Referral certificate.
Student standing in the main office with the I RISE sign, proudly displaying their Positive Office Referral certificate.