Our front entrance is looking sharp thanks to the crew from Real Life Church! 🌿✨

Nothing beats seeing our community come together to support our campus. Thank you for living out the RISE motto with us through your incredible service today!
1 day ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Adult working on cleaning up the flowerbed.
Child kneeling on sidewalk.
Child kneeling on the sidewalk cleaning up.
Community working on cleaning up the mulch area in front of the building.
Cleaning up the mulch beds in the front of the building.
Family cleaning up the bed around a tree and sidewalk.
Two little kids helping clean up outside the school.
The energy was through the roof at our 4th & 5th Grade Pep Rallies! ⚡️

Watching our students RISE to the challenge is what it’s all about. Huge shoutout to our Honor Roll & Perfect Attendance stars! 🌟 Your dedication is inspiring—way to go! 🏆👏
2 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Staff and students competing on stage with cups and bolts.
Staff excitedly on stage for the RISE challenge.
Cheerleaders up front by the stage with admin presenting.
Students all sitting in the gym while Admin presents on stage with cheerleaders upfront.

What does student-centered learning look like in your child’s classroom? In Chesapeake Public Schools, our teachers are creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. In our latest episode, nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to highlight how this work is taking shape in our classrooms, from increasing student voice and choice to building stronger connections that support learning. 🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Tucker smiling proudly in front of the School Administration Building.
Making the Shift with Dr. Catlin Tucker - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Dr. Tucker smiling sitting on a chair. Episode 29
Shoutout to our latest "RISE & Review" scratch paper winners! 📸 Our students are working hard on their Tuesday/Wednesday review nights using IXL, Magic School AI, and our SOL review site. Keep showing that #BraveRISE and hard work pays off!
6 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
students with the We RISE arrow and the RISE and Review rocket.
students with the We RISE arrow and the RISE and Review rocket.
Yesterday's Battle of the Books at Chesapeake Public Library was a total page-turner! 🏆 Huge shoutout to our Rise and Read team for their amazing performance. Meeting author Cece Bell was the perfect way to celebrate their hard work! So proud of these Junior Braves!
8 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Ms. Alexander proudly standing with the RISE and Read team.
students smiling awaiting the competition
two students from the team excited about the competition.
our team huddled together.
Our team focused and working on answering the questions.
students smiling with author CeCe Bell
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our weekly "spirit" days for the month of April- Wednesdays: Wear PURPLE for Month of the Military Child! Fridays: Wear RED to Remember Everyone Deployed! Let’s show our military kids and families some extra love this month!
8 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Ms. Warner and a student showing off their purple.
Students posing with their red on for our Friday spirit days in April.
It's time to celebrate our latest RISE Recognition recipients. From the classroom to the hallways, these students and staff members have been caught doing "great things" and going above and beyond for our school community. Check out our RISE stars in the photos below! 📸
8 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Ms. Clarke holding up the “I rise” arrow.
Ms. Gilmore holding up the “I rise” arrow.
Mr. Monger holding up the “I rise” arrow.
Zoe holding up the “I rise” arrow.
Camille holding up the “I rise” arrow.
Eden holding up the “I rise” arrow.
We’ve had the best time celebrating Ms. Alexander all week long! From the kind notes to the extra smiles in the hallways, thank you to our entire school community for showing her so much love. Thank you, Ms. Alexander, for everything you do for our Junior Braves! 🏹💙
9 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Mr. Triolet excitedly showing off a framed AI photo of Ms. Alexander.
student made banner with “We RISE because of you"!
Join us in celebrating our March Jr. Braves of the Month! This month, our students focused on Self-Control—learning how to stop, think, and make the right choice, even when things get exciting. Swipe through to see our March stars! 📸 ➡️
9 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
students proudly holding up their books they earned for March Junior Brave of the Month.
students proudly holding up their books they earned for March Junior Brave of the Month.
students proudly holding up their books they earned for March Junior Brave of the Month.
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to the one and only Ms. Alexander! 🏆✨ Thank you for being a champion for our students and a rockstar for the SRI community. We appreciate you today and every day! 👏💻
13 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
professional photo of Ms. Alexander
The Feather of Honor ✨
A huge round of applause to Mrs. Koontz’s Class! They are our next Feather of Honor winners for their incredible dedication to using scratch paper during assessments. Way to show your thinking and take your time! 📝🖋️
23 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Students proudly showing off the Golden Feather outside their classroom.
National Reading Month Champions
The results are in for March, and we want to share out of top 4th and 5th grade classes! Congratulations to Mrs. Caswell’s Class and Mrs. Koontz’s Class for reading the most books during National Reading Month!
23 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Koontz's Class in the hallway in front of the Book Spine display of the books they read.
Caswell's Class in the hallway in front of the Book Spine display of the books they read.
Big shout out to this week’s RISE and REVIEW winners! These students didn’t just find the right answers—they showed us the journey. By using their scratch paper to map out their thinking, they’ve proven that the process is just as important as the result. Keep scribbling, keep solving, and keep rising! 🚀
23 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Students proudly standing by the RISE and Review rocket with the We RISE arrow.
Students proudly standing by the RISE and Review rocket with the We RISE arrow.

Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅

April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸

April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.

April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933

As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events

24 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Decorative
Game Night Highlights! Way to go, Junior Braves! A huge shout-out to our basketball and cheer teams for their incredible energy and hard work on the court last night. Thank you to everyone who came out to fill the stands. Your cheers make all the difference! #BravesRISE
24 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Sri student basketball team on the court
basketball teams on the court playing the game
cheerleaders watching the game
SRI basketball players together on the court
PTA and student seeking snacks at the concession stand
final score 74 home (Braves) and guest 27 (GRI)
We are thrilled to celebrate another round of outstanding students and staff who are consistently leading the way! Whether it’s through Responsibility, Integrity, Safety, or Engagement, these individuals make Sparrow Road Intermediate a better place every day, in every way.

Congratulations to our latest honorees—keep RISE-ing, Jr. Braves!
25 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Teacher proudly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Teacher proudly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding up the I RISE arrow.
What a night! 🌟 Huge thanks to all the families who joined us for our Family Fun, Fitness, and Reading Night last night.
Whether you were breaking a sweat or getting lost in a book, you made the evening unforgettable! 🏃‍♀️📖✨
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Students excitedly working together to play Vocabulary in Motion!
Students excitedly working together to play Vocabulary in Motion!
Students excitedly working together to play Vocabulary in Motion!
Student and coach focused on shooting the basketball!
Student running with soccer ball around cones to score a goal!
Parent, student, and staff dancing with Go Noodle!
Families having a little friendly competition!
Students focused on using their scooters to complete the obstacle.
Students relaxing doing Yoga!
Families exploring the healthy food options!
Yesterday was Guest Reader Day for #NationalReadingMonth. A massive thank you to our volunteers for sharing their favorite stories! Seeing the excitement in our classrooms reminds us why reading is magical. You inspired a new generation of bookworms! 🐛📖
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Students listening to a guest reader to spread the joy of reading!
Students listening to a guest reader to spread the joy of reading!
Students listening to a guest reader to spread the joy of reading!
History in the Making! Our 4th Graders are turning U.S. Presidents into Action Figures! 🇺🇸 Huge shout out to Ms. Clark-Thomas & Ms. Coleman’s classes for their amazing PBA projects. They researched key legacies and designed custom figures to show history in a creative way! 🛠️✨
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Student proudly showing off clay model.
student excited to make their clay model.
Student proudly showing off their clay figure.
Student showing off their Presidential Action figure.
Student showing off their Presidential Action figure.
Student showing off their Presidential Action figure.
Finished project on display
student holding up finished action figure.
Ready to move and read? 👟📖 Join us tomorrow night, Thursday, March 26, from 5:30–6:30 PM for Family Fun, Fitness, and Reading Night! Check out the Scholastic Book Fair, get active at our fitness stations, and try "Vocabulary in Motion." Big thanks to Title 1 and the SRI PTA for sponsoring! Find out more information here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/sri/events?id=52937397
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Family Fun Decorative Photo