🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!

We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!

📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building

💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers

📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)

❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.

💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers

2 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
blue graphic with One stop job fair written with event details
Gobble, gobble! 4th graders at SWE are getting ready for Thanksgiving in the most creative way! They used Spike Prime LEGO kits to build contraptions to trap a turkey! 🦃
10 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
We're so excited that our school will be participating in the Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop to spread holiday cheer!This is a fun way for students to shop for family members and experience the spirit of giving while learning to earn, budget, and save! Our shop will be open from December 8th - December 12th!

We are looking for volunteers! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AADAF2FA7FCC61-58470894-penguin#/'
10 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop Experience December 8th - 12th, 2025
🎪 Don't Miss Out! STREAM Night is TONIGHT at SWE from 5:30 - 7! 🚀

The PTA is hosting our spectacular STREAM Night (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math)! Come out for a night of hands-on activities and learning!

📚 Plus, the Book Fair will be open in the SWE Library for some early holiday shopping or stocking up on great reads!
15 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
southwestern elementary stream night November 20th 5:30 - 7:00
What a great day for science at SWE! ☀️ We had the pleasure of welcoming WTKR Meteorologist Myles Henderson! He shared great insights into his job and how studying helps him understand the weather. ☁️ Thank you for inspiring our students!
16 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
WTKR Meteorologist Myles Henderson
teachers with WTKR Meteorologist Myles Henderson
WTKR Meteorologist Myles Henderson
WTKR Meteorologist Myles Henderson
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The PTA will be hosting STREAM night at SWE on Thursday, November 20th from 5:30 - 7:00! 🎪 book fair will be open for purchasing in the SWE Library during this time!📚 We hope to see you there!
22 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
southwestern elementary stream Night November 20th 5:30 - 7:00
🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to announce our Teacher Assistant of the Year: Mrs. Karla Henry! 🏆 Her dedication, amazing smile, and kindness light up the halls of SWE. Congratulations, Mrs. Henry!
25 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
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ta of the year

The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

28 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Lisa and Nischelle standing next together in from of the Chesapeake Public Schools Administration building and smiling.
Lisa smiling in the studio with a headset and mic.
Nischelle talking in the studio.
A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.
Thank you for supporting the United Way! 🙌 Because of your support, our students had a great time celebrating in their Book Character Costumes at the annual Boo Bash! 👻
30 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
Last Wednesday SWE wore pink in memory of Chrystal Sherrod, whose strength and kindness continues to inspire us! 💞
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
together we fight Chrystal Sherrod swe
staff wearing a pink
students in front of pink wall of hope
students wearing pink
staff wearing pink
Thank you for an amazing Treats on SWE Lane! The kids had a fantastic time, and we truly appreciate your donations and support — we couldn’t have done it without you! Check out our Facebook page for even more photos!
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
Don't forget tomorrow is Book Character Day! Remember to bring the book that stars your character. Click here to find the rules for storybook costumes: https://tinyurl.com/2wzzbftn
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
book character day 10/31
👻We can't wait to see you tonight at 6:00, in your costumes! ⚠ UPDATE We will have concessions available!🌭😋 Cash is preferred but we will be able to take Cash App as well! 💵
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
treats on SWE lane 6:00 - 7:30

🎃 ATTENTION SWE FAMILIES: EVENT CHANGE! 🌧️

Due to the forecasted rain, our annual Trunk-or-Treat is moving INDOORS and will now be a "Treats on SWE Lane" event! We Need Your Help! 👻 To make this indoor transition a success, we're swapping decorated trunks for decorated doors! If you or your family would like to reserve a door to decorate and pass out treats from you can still sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4aesj3 (Don't worry if you reserved a Trunk spot you already have a door reserved!)

What: Treats on SWE Lane (formerly Trunk-or-Treat)
Date: Thursday, October 30th
Time for Trick-or-Treating: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
southwestern elementary treats on SWE lane
🎃📚👻 Next Friday, October 31st, we're combining two of our favorite school traditions for a day of fun and giving back; Book Character Day and the Annual United Way Boo Bash! The Boo Bash will take place during the school day and the cost is $5 per student! 100% of the proceeds support the amazing work of the United Way! ➡️ CLICK HERE TO PAY NOW: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/DD030-196

🚨 Payment is due by next Thursday 10/30! 🚨
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
SWE United way boo bash dance
book character day 10/31
Goal crushed!💪 Because of all the hard work everyone put into our Boosterthon fundraiser, we didn't just meet our goal—we blew past it! The reward? A messy, hilarious Pie-a-Teacher event last week. Big thanks to all the staff who got pied in the face for a great cause!
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
Third graders at Southwestern Elementary had a fantastic Fire Safety Education Program last week! They learned vital fire prevention methods, how to identify emergencies, and the right steps to take. Plus, they got to explore a real fire engine! A big thank you to the Chesapeake Fire Department for their dedication to educating our students and community.
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
🏃A huge thank you for your support of our Boosterthon! Now, the fun continues with our annual SWE Trunk or Treat on October 30th 6:00 - 7:30! 🎃 We are looking for volunteers and candy donations! Sign up to host a trunk here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4aesj3

🏅Class Competition Alert!🏅The classes that donate the most bags of candy will earn one of these awesome prizes: a popcorn party, a snow cone party, or extra recess! 🍧🍿🛝 Let's make this the best Trunk or Treat yet!
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
southwestern elementary trunk or treat
📣BONUS WEEK! 📣Our Southwestern Elementary Fun Run was such a huge success we decided to keep keep myBooster.com open for one more week! With your help, we can EXCEED our goal and make an even bigger impact on the lives of our students at Southwestern Elementary. Thank you for all of your support! 🙏❤️
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
bonus time mybooster.com
🔔 Reminder: School Picture Day is TOMORROW, October 13th! 🔔
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
picture day Monday October 13th