🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉 Our Southwestern Elementary Fun Run starts TODAY! We’re raising $12,000 for our scholarship funds and school enhancements and need YOUR help — it only takes a minute to sign up and share your page with friends & family! We’re launching our fundraiser and need your help to reach our goal! ✅Be the first to donate $35 for your student and earn: 30 FREE Games at Chuck E Cheese 🎁Plus—you’ll be entered to win a FREE MEGA Birthday Party
🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!
about 3 hours ago, Southwestern Elementary
🍦 Join us for a Community Resource Fair & Ice Cream Social at Oscar Smith Middle School!
📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM
This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!
Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!
💙 This event will also be available in Spanish
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https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458 6 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
We're so excited to announce our Southwestern Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Connie Askew! 🏆 A huge congratulations to this amazing 2nd-grade teacher! Her dedication, passion, and creativity make a real difference in the lives of her students every single day. We're so lucky to have her! 💙 💛TeacherOfTheYear #CPSInspires #SWEBruins
7 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! 🙌
7 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
8 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
8 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Southwestern Elementary Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $12,000 for our scholarship funds and school enhancements and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/24/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/01/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/10/2025
13 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.
15 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Happy IT Professionals Day! This Tuesday, September 16, we recognize our school's IT staff and EdTech specialists. We especially want to thank our TSS, Ben, for keeping our equipment running smoothly, and our Technology Coach, Mrs. Breakfield, for helping us learn how to use our devices and software. #swebruins #CPSInspires
15 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm
👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans
❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!
23 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🐻 Show Your Bruin Pride! 2025-2026 Spiritwear is HERE! Spiritwear builds belonging, boosts school pride, and makes Spirit Fridays extra fun. Wear yours on field trips, assemblies, or any day you want to represent our Bruin family! Choose 1 or collect them all! Click here to pick your spiritwear: https://swepta1.givebacks.com/shop
25 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
The first day of school at Southwestern Elementary was a huge success! 🎉 So many smiling faces ready to learn and grow. We're looking forward to an amazing year! 🍎✏️ #SWEBruins #FirstDayCPSVA
29 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
Save the date for Southwestern Elementary's Title 1 Open House, September 9th from 5:30 - 7:00!
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Get ready, Bruins! Southwestern Elementary's Meet & Greet is on Wednesday, August 27, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Come say hello and get excited for the new school year!
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🚌 WE’RE HIRING! Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻? 𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲!
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school!
https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
📺 This morning, Lisa Kerry and Laura Lerf from our Department of Family and Community Engagement were featured on Coast Live, and shared exciting details about our upcoming Get on the Bus event that will be held tomorrow, July 31, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 🚌 Get on the Bus provides an opportunity for students and families to gear up for the upcoming school year. Families can enroll their children, receive free physicals, immunizations, school supplies and much more! 🔗 View more details about Get on the Bus here:
https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=40341020✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
📚 Ready, Set, Shop! School Supply Lists Are Here! 🖍️✂️ The new school year is just around the corner, and we're getting ready for an exciting year of learning! To help you prepare, the school supply lists for all grades are now available here:
https://tinyurl.com/4dph4ej53 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Families! It's time to GET ON THE BUS! 🚌
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year and join us for this free event on July 31st at the Chesapeake Conference Center.
📃 Enroll your child for school and update residency information
🏥Free school/sport physicals and immunizations
🎒 Free school supplies, community resources, games, and giveaways
For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🎉 The celebration continues for the Class of 2025! We proudly watched our graduates cross the stage on June 16-18, 2025, at the Chartway Arena, and we’re reliving those incredible moments together! 👉 📽️ View the video at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVx3wKIYL4 and join us in celebrating every smile, every hug, and every cap tossed in the air, honoring the achievements of our newest alumni! 🎓
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
