🚌 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
🎅 Treakle Elementary's 12 Days of Holiday Cheer! ❄️
Get ready to show your school spirit! We are counting down to the holidays with fun themes every single day starting December 4th. Check the schedule below and join the fun!
🗓️ The Spirit Schedule:
Dec 4: 🍬 Candy Cane Day: Sweeten up your style by wearing Red & White!
Dec 5: ❄️ Winter Wonderland: Let it snow! Wear Blue & White.
Dec 8: 🪵 Flannel Frenzy: Cozy up and wear your favorite Flannel or Plaid.
Dec 9: 🎩 Festive Headwear Day: Time to break out the antlers and Santa hats!
Dec 10: 💚 Grinch Day: Don't be mean, wear GREEN!
Dec 11: 🧦 Holiday Socks Day: Show off those festive toes!
Dec 12: 🧶 Ugly Sweater Day: The tackier, the better! Wear your favorite Ugly Sweater.
☃️ The Final Countdown:
Dec 15: 🧣 Snowman Day: Bundle up and wear your favorite Scarf.
Dec 16: ✨ Sparkle & Shine: Time to glow! Wear your Lights or Sequins.
Dec 17: 🔔 Jingle Bell Rock: Make some noise and wear your Bells!
Dec 18: 🛌 PJ Day: Roll out of bed in your favorite Holiday PJs.
Dec 19: 🎉 Festive Day!: Go all out! Wear your favorite Holiday Swag.
⛔ School Closed:
Dec 22 – Jan 2: 🎆 HOLIDAY BREAK! Enjoy your time off! See you next 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
Get your Hornet spirit on! 🥳 Our official Treakle Spirit Wear sale is LIVE! This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite purple and gray gear to show your school pride. 💜👕
You have three easy ways to order:
Look for the order form sent home with your student (return it with cash to their teacher).
Scan the QR code found on the order form
The sale closes on November 21st, so don't wait! We can't wait to see our hallways filled with #TreaklePride! 🐝
🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.
📅 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
💻https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458
🌟 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!
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.
🚌 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!
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!
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
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
