SRI Yearbooks go on sale starting Monday, May 18th!

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

about 22 hours ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
SRI Yearboook on sale now!
Thanks to the YMCA for bringing snacks and treats for our staff last week for Teacher Appreciation Week.
2 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
ymca employees with Mr. Triolet and the We RISE sign.
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. 🌟
6 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Retiree celebrating on stage!
Superintendent Dr. Cotton receiving his retirement plaque with the School Board Chair.
Retiree smiling for the camera.
A retiree crying in a happy way for being honored for her contributions.
Retiree shaking hands with the Superintendent.
Retiree smiling speaking and laughing with his principal.
Retiree waving to the crowd on stage.
Retiree smiling for the camera.
Two retirees smiling together.
Retiree celebrating on stage!
Science SOL prep is in full swing! 🔬 Mrs. Rapier’s class used chocolate chip cookies to simulate the mining of non-renewable resources. A sweet way to make tough concepts stick! 🍪✨ #BravesRISE
6 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Fifth-grade student using a toothpick to carefully extract chocolate chips from cookies during a science lab.
Fifth-grade student using a toothpick to carefully extract chocolate chips from cookies during a science lab.
Fifth-grade student using a toothpick to carefully extract chocolate chips from cookies during a science lab.
Fifth-grade student using a toothpick to carefully extract chocolate chips from cookies during a science lab.
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for a beautiful Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 🌸 From delicious snacks to stunning flowers, you truly helped us bloom.

At our school, #WeRise together! #BravesRISE
7 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Sign that says We couldn't have picked a better staff at SRI! Table filled with buckets of flowers.
Flowers in buckets that are labels with the types of flowers to select from.
Two carts with drinks and snacks and a sign that says Petal Power Snacks.
How do we get ready for SOLs? With GIANT inflatables at dismissal, obviously! 🎈🦕 Our staff loved surprising the kids on Friday to pump them up for next week. You’ve worked hard all year—now go shine! 🌟💪 #BravesRISE
8 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
unicorn, dinosaur, and chicken blow costume with signs about the SOLs.
all of the staff in blow up costumes and SOL signs.
koala and tree blow up with SOL signs.
kids walking to buses with blow up costumes around them.
Celebrating a season of hard work and high energy! 📣🎉 A massive thank you to everyone who made this year possible for our SRI cheer squad and basketball team. These smiles say it all! 📸 #BravesRISE
10 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
SRI cheer team at the end of season celebration in the gym and posing together with peace signs.
Student smiling and holding a bow they are going to decorate.
Student holding up decorate bow proudly.
Student holding up decorated bow.
Cheer team around a table coloring.
Basketball team getting awards.
Student decorating bow.
The PTA kicked off the week with a RISE and Shine Breakfast for our teachers and staff! 🥞☕️ It was wonderful to see our amazing teachers fueling up for another week of making a difference.

Thank you to our educators for all the heart and hard work you put into our school. You are the reason our students shine! ✨

#cpstaw26
11 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Thanks a bunch sign with flowers.
Display of gifts, planters with seeds, for the staff.
Gifts to raffle off.
Display of all of the breakfast treats with a sign that says, "We couldn't have picked a better staff at SRI!" with pictures of flowers.
The energy was electric! 🏀 🔥

We couldn't help but share a few more highlights from our final basketball game on April 30th. Our athletes left it all on the court!

#BravesRISE
14 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Some of the SRI Faculty Basketball Team sitting in chairs.
SRI Student basketball player taking a shot during the game!
Cheerleaders cheering on the back of the court during the game.
2026 SRI Faculty Basketball Team pissing with Coach Alexander
Both teams at the end of the game walking past each other to say good game.
Teams running up the court during the game.
Student have the basketball and is getting ready to pass.
Some of the SRI Student basketball team sitting in chairs smiling.
Celebrate our amazing educators! 🍎 ✨

May 4th – May 7th is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Sparrow Road Intermediate.

Our teachers and staff go above and beyond every day to inspire, engage, and empower our students. Let’s show our staff how much we appreciate their dedication! Check out the details here:
🔗 https://www.cpschools.com/o/sri/events
14 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Decorative Image
Out of this world! Our 5th graders hit the lab to explore the solar system today while reviewing for the Science SOL. These young scientists are ready to shine! 🪐✨
16 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
students working together to order objects based on the size of the planets.
students ordered the object by size and labeled them based on the size of the planets.
ordering objects based on the line of the planet.
Students order the planets from the sun.
Tonight’s SRI Student vs. Faculty matchup was electric. The students fought hard, but the teachers took the "W" this time around! 🏆 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to cheer and support. The energy was unmatched!
16 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Faculty coming out getting excited for the game to start with cheerleaders.
action shot of student players.
Action shot on the basketball court during the game.
Action shot during the basketball game
Cheerleaders and Triolet and Calliste.
Action shot during the basketball game
Close up of the student team on the court
Action shot during the basketball game
Action shot during the basketball game
Final approach! Our last group of 5th graders cleared for takeoff at the Air and Space Museum today. A stellar way to wrap up our field trip season! 🌟 We are so proud of these students for showing us how Braves RISE. 🏹🚀
18 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
teachers and students posing for a picture in a mirror.
students in front of volunteer discussing spacecraft.
students smiling in front of space exhibit.
Boys smiling in front of space exhibit.
students using Ozobots on space maps.
students working together on snap circuits.
Teachers and student huddled together smiling for a selfie.
students sitting in some chairs inside a plane.
Students working together on a snap circuit project.
students on the bus smiling and excited for the field trip.
What a night! 🎒 Our RISE to 4th Grade tours were a blast. Huge thanks to our SRI Cheer Team, staff, Student Leadership Council, and all the families who joined us. We can’t wait for next year! 🌟
18 days ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Families in the office listening to Ms. Alexander.
families entering from the gym surrounded by cheerleaders.
families in our Science Lab.
Families in the Science Lab with one of our Student Leadership Council members.
Ms. Pierce at our Together we RISE table.
Dr. Ball with students in the music room.
Students participating with mini white boards to answer questions.
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!
22 days 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! 🏆👏
22 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.

26 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!
26 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!
28 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!
28 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.