Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Celebrated a very special moment today at Thurgood Marshall Elementary! 🐾🎉
Huge congratulations to Ms. Aubreya Robinson on being named 2026 Teacher of the Year! 🏆✨ Surrounded by colleagues, friends, and family, we had the best time showering her with the love, flowers, and appreciation she so truly deserves.
Thank you, Ms. Robinson, for your dedication, passion, and heart—you make our school community brighter every single day! ❤️️🍎
#InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates #TME #Teacheroftheyear2026

about 4 hours ago, Ronnie Riffle

Digital announcement graphic celebrating Ms. Aubreya Robinson as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for Thurgood Marshall Elementary. A photo of Ms. Robinson holding a bouquet of flowers in front of a school wall painting that reads "Home of the Cubs" is set against a red background with spotlight beams, red stage curtains, and a gold banner.

A speaker holding a microphone addresses Ms. Aubreya Robinson during a indoor celebration, with a digital display screen featuring a autumn cartoon illustration in the background.

Group photo of Ms. Aubreya Robinson smiling alongside three colleagues in a school hallway. Ms. Robinson stands near the center holding flowers and gifts in front of a colorful school wall painting.

Large group photo of school staff, colleagues, and family gathered inside a school library to celebrate Ms. Aubreya Robinson, who stands in the center holding gifts and flowers.

Building big ideas with simple materials! 🛠️📦✨ Our creative young engineers put their problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test in the classroom! Using everyday items like egg cartons, cardboard tubes, wooden craft sticks, and string, students designed and built incredible custom structures. From testing balance and structural integrity to showcasing suspended containers and model platforms, our students showed off true ingenuity. Seeing their bright smiles and proud presentations was the highlight of our week! Way to go, future architects and engineers! 👏💡 #STEM #InspireCPS

about 7 hours ago, Ronnie Riffle

Two young elementary students smiling and standing together in a classroom, holding up a handmade craft project constructed from an egg carton, paper towel rolls, and tape. Educational charts decorated with calendar math and motivational posters line the classroom walls in the background.

Three elementary students standing together in a classroom and proudly holding a model bridge or vehicle project crafted from an egg carton, cardboard tubes, and popsicle sticks.

Three smiling elementary students displaying a STEM project together in a classroom. The students on the left and right support a black shoe box with a small wooden craft structure secured to the top, while the student in the center stands behind them.

Three elementary students standing in a line in a classroom, presenting a small container decorated with stickers suspended between two long blue pipe cleaners or strings held by the students on either end.

"Letters are the code, and our students are cracking it!" 🗝️📖 Early reading is all about building confidence through interactive practice: ✨ Reviewing letter sounds together ✨ Decoding CVC words at the board ✨ One-on-one guided spelling on whiteboards So proud of the enthusiasm and determination in these classrooms! 👏❤️

6 days ago, Ronnie Riffle

An elementary school classroom during a phonics lesson. A young boy stands at an interactive smartboard pointing to a short story about "Dad and Sid in the pit," while a female teacher in a red sweater and jeans stands beside him with a yellow marker. Surrounding students sit at tables with their hands raised to answer.

A female teacher sitting on a stool in front of an interactive display screen showing a letter review slide for the letter "Aa" with the prompt "a apple /a/". Several young students sit on a colorful classroom rug facing the screen and listening attentively.

A teacher in a denim jacket and colorful skirt sits next to a young female student. Both are holding small dry-erase whiteboards framed in red plastic and comparing their written work in a bright elementary classroom setting.

So proud to be part of the celebration for the one and only Counselor Extraordinaire: Mrs. Avelyn Chambers! 💙 She received the prestigious 4Cs Community Recognition Award at Delegate Cliff Hayes' "Sunday Blue Crescendo" event. Her smile says it all, but her work in the community speaks even louder. Congratulations, Mrs. Chambers! You are an inspiration. 🌟

#CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS

7 days ago, Ronnie Riffle

A smiling, elegantly dressed older Black couple standing in front of a dark blue backdrop repeated with "Cliff Hayes" and four stars. The woman wears a sleeveless dark blue layered lace dress, and the man wears a classic dark suit with a black bow tie. They are framed on both sides by large blue, white, and floral balloon arches.

A projected presentation slide on a blue background. On the left, an oval frame contains a portrait of a smiling Black woman in a blue blazer. On the right, gold and white text reads: "Delegate Cliff Hayes presents Sunday Blue Crescendo Honoring Avelyn Chambers, 4Cs Community Recognition Award."

This week, third grade students began their investigations of simple machines! Our fifth grade students have also begun their investigations on Matter, exploring Physical Properties! We have featured Ms. Finkbeiner's 3rd Grade Class and Ms. McClary's 5th grade class!

#InspireCPS #STEM #TME

10 days ago, Ronnie Riffle

A student kneels on a classroom floor to roll a small object, while three classmates stand nearby watching.

A student crouches on a classroom floor, watching a small toy car roll across the open tile space.

Over-the-shoulder view of a student adjusting a triple beam balance on a blue desk during a science activity.

A young student writes on a clip-board worksheet next to a small tabletop scale in a classroom, with a classmate watching nearby.

High-angle shot of young students sitting on the floor around a colorful classroom carpet patterned with brightly colored squares and alphabet letters. One child reaches out as a small toy car rolls across the center squares.

These past three weeks have been amazing here at Thurgood Marshall Elementary! We have had a visit from the school board and central office, students engaged, and a fantastic turn out to our Title 1 Open House night. Thank you so much to our community for helping us be Tiger Strong! #InspireCPS

10 days ago, Ronnie Riffle

A young student proudly holding up a Stitch lunch box or tin next to a classmate.

School administrators chatting while walking together down a school hallway.

Two school staff members posing for a photo in the gymnasium.

A smiling staff member in a glittery gold top standing near a doorway as a line of elementary students walks into a classroom.

Two women laughing together in a school hallway featuring blue and yellow wall stripes.

A teacher and two young students smiling together in front of a classroom banner styled like a composition notebook that reads "Welcome to Ms. Robinson's Classroom."

Jets, cool mascots, and a giant rubber duck... safe to say last Friday’s Airshow was a hit! ✈️🦆✨ Swipe to see the team enjoying the action! 👉 #tme #thurgoodmarshallelementary #oceanaairshow #InspireCPS

12 days ago, Ronnie Riffle

A group photo of several young students posing cheerfuly outdoors alongside a green sea turtle mascot named "Stewie".

A large group of students and visitors gathered around a gray U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeye radar aircraft parked on an airfield under a clear sky.

A young boy outdoors wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, light blue sneakers, and a black military flight helmet labeled "FROGS".

A group of six people—two adults and four kids—posing together outdoors in front of a large black military fighter jet on a sunny day.

A selfie of three adults smiling outdoors on a tarmac, with a massive yellow rubber duck inflatable in the background.

Strong leadership makes a strong community! 🐾

Meet our administrative team at Thurgood Marshall Elementary:
• Mrs. Robinson, Principal
• Mrs. Green, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Royster, Administrative Specialist

Drop a comment below to send our admin team a warm welcome! 👇💙

#TME #ThurgoodMarshallElementary #MeetTheTeam #InspireCPS

12 days ago, Ronnie Riffle

A graphic titled "Meet the TME Admin" featuring headshots and titles for three school leaders at Thurgood Marshall Elementary: Mrs. Robinson (Principal), Mrs. Green (Assistant Principal), and Mrs. Royster (Administrative Specialist).

🎙️ Season 4 of Amplified is here! We’re starting the new season with Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker, who sits down with us to talk about his first weeks in Chesapeake. From what has impressed him about our schools and students to what brought his family to Chesapeake, Dr. Brubaker shares his early impressions and what he’s looking forward to in the year ahead.
Listen today at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Amplified: Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker - Dr. Brubaker speaking on the mic.

STOP🛑Are you enrolled for school yet? Let’s get your bus ride ready!

Attention families of rising kindergartners and students new to the City of Chesapeake: If you haven’t completed enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year yet, please submit your registration by August 3, 2026.

Registering by this deadline guarantees bus transportation for your child on the first day of school! Enrollments completed after August 3, 2026, will still receive a bus assignment as soon as possible, but enrolling early helps us plan for a smooth start to the school year! 🚌

Register today:

Kindergarten: cpschools.com/kindergarten

New to Chesapeake Students (Grades 1-12): cpschools.com/enrollment

Know a new neighbor? Help us spread the word and tag them below 👇

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Smiling crossing guard ready for school. Text states: are you enrolled for school, yet?

We are hiring, and stories like Perry Hunt’s reflect the impact educators have in Chesapeake Public Schools. From iteach participant to Portlock Primary School Teacher of the Year, Perry’s journey highlights the opportunities available for individuals ready to step into education and make a difference. ✨

View Perry's story here and learn how you can join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We are currently hiring reading specialists, media specialists, general education teachers (preK–5), special education teachers (K–12), and math teachers! Visit cpschools.com/careers to apply today! 🎉

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

A special episode of Amplified is now available! 🎙

As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton joins us for a candid conversation about his time leading Chesapeake Public Schools and the journey that brought him back home to serve the community that helped shape him.

From navigating the challenges of a pandemic to expanding opportunities for students and supporting employees, Dr. Cotton reflects on the experiences, accomplishments, and people that have made an impact throughout his career.
Join us as he shares memories, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and a final message to the Chesapeake community. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Full Circle with Dr. Jared A Cotton on Amplified the Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast cover art.

Jay Lewter and Dr. Cotton speaking in the studio.

Happy Last Day of School! 🌟🎉

To our phenomenal teachers, staff, and families: This year’s successes belong to you. It takes a village, and we have an incredible one. 🙌💙💛

4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate

🌞 Despite the heat, our Tigers had an incredible day at Field Day and the Glow Party! ☀️🎉

The day was filled with laughter, teamwork, friendly competition, and lots of smiles.

Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families for helping make today such a fun and successful event. 🙌

4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate

Yesterday we celebrated our amazing 3rd and 4th grade students at the End-of-Year Awards Ceremony! 🎉

We are proud of their hard work, growth, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout the school year. 💙 💛

4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate

Today we celebrated our Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students during our Awards Ceremony! 🎉 We are so proud of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the school year.

4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony

Summer is almost here, but our students are still hard at work! 🌟

From finishing projects and reviewing important skills, our students continue to show determination and perseverance every day.

4 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate

TME Students working hard on core skills

Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨

Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS

📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs

From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Superintendent Dr. Cotton receiving his retirement plaque with the School Board Chair.

A retiree crying in a happy way for being honored for her contributions.

Retiree shaking hands with the Superintendent.

Retiree smiling speaking and laughing with his principal.

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Dixon on his upcoming retirement! Thank you for your years of dedication and the positive impact you’ve made on our students and staff. Wishing you happiness and new adventures in this exciting next chapter! 💙

5 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate

Mr. Dixon, our music teacher, is retiring

This amazing group of 2nd and 4th grade students participated in the Great Computer Challenge this past weekend. They brought home 1st place in Visual Programming/Block Coding and Digital Presentations! 💻🏆

These students worked incredibly hard to prepare, showing creativity, teamwork, and determination every step of the way. We are so proud you! 👏

5 months ago, Butts Road Intermediate