Great night of hoops and spirit at IRHS! So proud of our Junior Brave Basketball and Cheer teams for their hard work against Carver last night. 🏀🙌
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
SRI and CAR basketball team on the court in the middle of an exciting shot.
SRI cheer team cheering our SRI basketball team on!
cheerleaders are cheering!
Basketball teams trying to score and block.
on the scoreboard for the Braves Home 41 and guest is 34
Our students absolutely crushed the Shamrock Final Mile over the weekend! Between the perfect weather and the incredible energy, it was a morning to remember. Watching months of hard work culminate in those final steps was the highlight of our week.
Huge congrats to all our runners—you earned that medal! 🏅
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Selfie of students and staff in the corral and getting pumped up for the race!
SRI Staff is all smiles and ready for the race!
Students and staff ready to take on the race!
Students excited and stretching before the race!
Congrats to our latest raffle winner for turning in their scratch paper and demonstrating true RISE values! 📝🏆 Seeing our students engage with our SOL review materials is what it’s all about!
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Students proudly standing by the RISE and Review Rocket.
Student proudly standing by the RISE and Review Rocket.
Student proudly standing by the RISE and Review Rocket.
Student proudly standing by the RISE and Review Rocket.
Students proudly standing by the RISE and Review Rocket.
Congratulations to our latest RISE Recognition recipients! Thank you for setting such a fantastic example for all of us. Keep shining! 👏✨ #BravesRISE
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Mrs. Jarvis proudly holding the I RISE arrow.
student standing by the I RISE arrow.
student proudly standing by the I RISE arrow.
Mrs. Shaughnessy showing off the I RISE arrow
Mrs. Young proudly holding the I RISE arrow.
Student proudly holding I RISE arrow.
student proudly holding the I RISE arrow.
Good luck to our Shamrock Final Mile racers! 👟 🍀 They are ready to tackle that mile in style with their new sneakers. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible for our students! Go get 'em! 🏁🏃‍♂️ #ShamrockFinalMile #BravesRISE
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
group shot with students and community proudly showing off their new sneakers.
students and sponsors focused on trying on their new sneakers
students focusing on trying their new sneakers on
two students excited about their new sneakers
student showing off her new sneakers
three students posing with their new sneakers
Thanks to everyone who came out to our away basketball game against Truitt on Thursday night. Great job Junior Braves!
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Basketball team huddling up
Basketball players on the court taking a shot and another player blocking
action shoot of the basketball game
showing our cheer team in action
final score of game is 11 home and 39 away
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming to S.R.I and students can shop March 23-27th. Create your Book Fair eWallet by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sparrowroadintermediatesch
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Scholastic Bookfair The time is NOW! Create your Book Fair eWallet
⛈️ Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 16, 2026, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will also be canceled.

For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update with storm icon and CPS logo
Ms. Warner and Mrs. Brittingham’s 5th graders didn't just read about Earth’s changes this week—they made them happen! From shifting continents to carving landscapes, our young scientists got their hands dirty exploring the forces that shape our world.
about 1 month ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
students working together on their erosion models
students working together on their erosion models
students working together on their erosion models
students working together on plate tectonics
students working together on plate tectonics
students working together on their erosion models
finished erosion model

🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Orion and Taylor standing in from of the School Administration Building
Orion smiling in the studio with a microphone and headset.
Taylor Mercier smiling in the studio with a mic and headphones.
From First Not to Full Ensemble with Orion Burke & Taylor Mercier Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 28
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures! ENJOY 10% OFF your order using this CODE: S2610OFF
Just visit: https://my.lifetouch.com/ to order your pictures.
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Lifetouxh-Capturing Memories for a Lifetime decorative image
Collaboration in action! 🤝 Mrs. Snow’s class tackled character comparisons yesterday. Students led their own group discussions to find out what truly makes a Hero. The "book talk" was off the charts! 📈📚
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Students sitting in chairs in a circle with books
Students sitting in a circle with their books having a discussion
Student's back with book in group discussion
RISE Recognition from this past week! 🌟 We’re proud of our students and staff for showing what it means to RISE every day. Thank you for setting a great example and making our school community stronger. Keep up the great work, Braves! 💙
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
student with RISE arrow
student with RISE arrow
student with RISE arrow
student with RISE arrow
student with RISE arrow

🍎 Your future starts here!

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:

1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair

2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair

✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:

  • ✅ Low-cost health insurance

  • ✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics

  • ✅ A supportive professional community

🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits

🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
teacher teaching at smartboard with text "we're hiring"
RiSE and Review Raffle! 🎉 These students turned in great scratch paper showing their thinking on Tuesday night’s SOL practice, or they logged on to MagicSchool AI to work with the AI tutor. We love seeing the effort and learning! Great job, Braves—keep RiSE-ing! 💙
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Students with the We RISE arrow and the RISE and review rocket
Episode 2 of Braves Book Buzz is LIVE! ⚡️🔱

Join Arabella and our guest, June, as they discuss the absolute classic: The Lightning Thief. Find out why this quest is a must-read for every Junior Brave! 📚✨. You can find it on our website:
https://www.cpschools.com/o/sri/page/sri-podcast
#BravesRISE
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Speaking at the Sparrow: Braves Book Buzz Eps. 2 decorative image
February’s Character Counts trait at SRI was Kindness! 💙 Congratulations to our February Junior Braves of the Month for showing compassion, helping others, and spreading positivity throughout our school. Keep leading the way and making SRI a kinder place every day! 🌟
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
students for kindness in front of book machine with Mr. Triolet.
students for kindness in front of book machine with Mr. Triolet.
students for kindness in front of book machine with Mr. Triolet.
More RISE Recognition and Positive Office Referrals! Keep RISE-ing!
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Tynes with RISE arrow
student with Positive Office Referral and RISE arrow
student with Positive Office Referral and RISE arrow
Mrs.Bunting with RISE arrow
Student with RISE arrow
Student with RISE arrow
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 23-27 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sparrowroadintermediatesch
about 2 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Major Scholastic Book Fairannouncement-The Best. Day. Ever. is coming!

🍎Don't miss our Title I Teacher Job Fair!
This is your opportunity to connect with principals and leaders and explore rewarding careers in Title I schools.

📅 March 11, 2026
⌚ 5-6:30PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School

What's Included:
✨ Casual networking with school leaders
✨ Career insights & resources
✨ On-the-spot interviews

Who Can Attend: Experienced teachers AND new candidates welcome!

Before You Come: ✓ Must be eligible for teaching license ✓ Apply at cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach ✓ Register at the link below

📍 Oscar Smith MS Cafeteria, 2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA

For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906

Can’t make this event? Check out our Virtual Job Fair March 23-27: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839 

To view our open positions and other upcoming job fair events, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers


about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
male PE teacher and elementary student holding yellow ball in auditorium.