Thank you for coming out to our Kindergarten Kickoff! 🎒 It was a busy night at SWE, and we appreciate all of the families that took the time to join us to discuss registration, health info, and more.

Missed the event? Don’t worry! You can still get your child ready for their big debut:

💻 Online Registration: Click the following link to start the process: https://www.cpschools.com/page/register-online-enrollment
📞 Questions? Give our front office a call at 757-465-6310.

We can't wait to see these little ones in the hallways this fall! 🖍️✨
about 21 hours ago, Southwestern Elementary
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off
students and families at kindergarten kick off

So proud of our Battle of the Books Team! They competed fiercely in the Battle of the Books last weekend and they tackled every question with focus and supported each other every step of the way! Way to represent SWE with heart and spirit! We are so proud of our readers. 📚✨#CPSCelebrates #BattleOfTheBooks #swebruins

2 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
SWE battle of the Books students
SWE battle of the Books students
SWE battle of the Books students
SWE battle of the Books students
SWE battle of the Books students
SWE battle of the Books students
SWE battle of the Books students
We want to give a massive shout-out to the incredible United Way of South Hampton Roads volunteers who spent their day at Southwestern Elementary! Our garden beds have never looked better. Thank you for making a difference! 🧤✨
3 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
volunteers gardening at swe
volunteers gardening at swe
volunteers gardening at swe
A huge thank you to all the military families who joined us for our 'Camo and Coffee' event! ☕️🪖 It was an honor to celebrate our resilient military children and show our appreciation for the sacrifices your families make every day. We loved seeing everyone there!
3 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
military members and their students at the camo and Coffee event
We’ve been celebrating our Administrative Professionals all week long! 🌟

Today’s highlight? Our Kindergarteners surprised these amazing ladies with handmade signs of appreciation. There’s nothing quite like a 'thank you' from our youngest learners to make the day extra special! 🎨❤️
3 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
kindergarten students with heart signs appreciating the secretaries
kindergarten students with heart signs appreciating the secretaries
kindergarten students with heart signs appreciating the secretaries
kindergarten students with heart signs appreciating the secretaries
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated team whose hard work ensures our school runs smoothly! Incredible talent like theirs is hard to find—we’re lucky to have them!
5 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! thank you  Mrs. donely
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! thank you Mrs. carter
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! thank you Ms. drake

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.

6 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
Reading Month went out with a BANG at SWE! 💥📚

SWE students celebrated by comparing the Charlotte’s Web book and movie before heading to Spring Break. The best part? Every single student walked away with a new book thanks to our Book Blast by Books Are Fun and the amazing support of our community!

Huge thanks to TowneBank for supporting One School, One Book and keeping the magic of reading alive at SWE. 🌟
12 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
students with books and prizes
teachers wearing reading shirts
students with books and prizes
students and teachers wearing reading shirts
students with books and prizes
volunteers making popcorn
volunteers making popcorn
students with books and prizes
students with books and prizes
students with books and prizes
Spring Break may have paused our calendar, but it didn't pause our appreciation! We are officially celebrating National Assistant Principals Week this week to honor the amazing Mrs. Johnson.

From supporting our teachers to mentoring students, Mrs. Johnson’s leadership keeps our school running smoothly every single day. We are so grateful for her hard work and dedication.

Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Johnson! 🍎✨
12 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
national assistant principals week southwestern elementary Mrs. dawn Johnson with a photo of the assistant principal
a group of teachers and the assistant principal with a sign showing appreciation
the assistant principal with a sign showing appreciation
Poppin in and post-it to say thanks for all you do sign and popcorn for staff to appreciate the assistant principal

Our Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. 🚸 CPI is a free, full-day program that gives eligible children a head start on their education.

What makes a child eligible?
Must live in the City of Chesapeake
Must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026
Must meet program eligibility criteria

Visit our website to review the details and start your application today: http://cpschools.com/cpi

13 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Child is excited for the open registration of the Chesapeake Preschool Initiative

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
Who says math has to stay in the classroom? 📐✨

Last week, our 3rd-graders took over the hallways to master Area and Perimeter! Our "Math Detectives" used clipboards and tape diagrams to solve problems and collaborate.🧠💪

So proud of these hard-working mathematicians!

#3rdGradeMath #HandsOnLearning #AreaAndPerimeter #MathDetectives #SWEBruins
28 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
students solving area and perimeter math problems
students solving area and perimeter math problems
students solving area and perimeter math problems
students solving area and perimeter math problems
⛈️ 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
Great job completing your Book Blast Treasure Maps and we hope you’re enjoying your fun prizes! We will celebrate soon with all the books heading our way. Jump for joy and get ready for book delivery day! Contributions will be accepted through Sunday. To help all students at the school, make a school-wide contribution: https://app.booksarefun.com/SouthwesternES23321/donations/new/k4o9enhl

#bookblast #bookblastadventures #letsread
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
mission accomplished

🎶 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
Attention Book Blaster families! We have only a few days left! Now is the time to contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or to make a school-wide contribution: https://app.booksarefun.com/SouthwesternES23321/donations/new/k4o9enhl. You have until Sunday night to contribute.


Thank you to everyone in our community and beyond that have contributed to our Book Blast event! Your support will help students take home as many books as possible, up to 10 each. In our quest to promote literacy and reading, every new book is like gold to be treasured!
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
books are fun

What’s your "Must-Have" book? 📖 We’re celebrating Reading Month by spotlighting our favorite hallway fixture! Our Book Vending Machine stays stocked with the best titles, giving our students the power to build their very own home libraries. 🏠📚 #ReadingMonth #Literacy #StudentChoice #swebruins

about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
students with books
students with books
students with books
students with books
students with books
students with books
students with books
students with books
students with books
Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books. After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Plus there’s still a chance to be entered into the Disney trip giveaway!

#booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
destination disney
Guess what we’re reading? 📖✨ SWE is officially diving into "Charlotte's Web" for our One School, One Book initiative! From the front office to the playground, everyone is talking about Wilbur & Charlotte!🐷🕸 #varob2026 #readtothem
about 2 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web
students & staff reading charlottes web

🍎 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"