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

3 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Decorative
Senior shirts are now for sale in the Bruin Exchange during lunches. T-shirts are $20 and sweatshirts are $30, cash only and while supplies last. Get yours and more at the school store!
11 days ago, Western Branch High School
Class of 2026 shirts for $20 and sweatshirts for $30
Congratulations to James Craig on his first place win in Shot Put at the Adidas Track Nationals! With this victory, James has become the first Western Branch thrower to win the Triple Crown: Regionals, States, and Nationals!
13 days ago, Western Branch High School
Student standing proudly by shot put results sign (first place)
Representatives from Newport News Shipyard were here last Thursday, March 19, to present their high school and recent grad pipeline opportunity to a group of 40 seniors interested in a career right after high school. Thank you to NNS for working with our Bruins to help build their futures with one of the region's largest employers!
13 days ago, Western Branch High School
NNS visit
NNS visit
NNS visit
NNS visit
April is Month of the Military Child! Please show your support on Wednesday, April 15, by wearing purple to celebrate military kids and their families. Purple Up, Western Branch! 💜💜💜
19 days ago, Western Branch High School
purple up
⛈️ 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
21 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update with storm icon and CPS logo

🎶 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!

26 days 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
The final days of our West Side is the Best Side sale are here. Get your order in by March 14th! https://tinyurl.com/wsbs2026
28 days ago, Western Branch High
Western Branch Apparel Sale
Mrs. McClenney will be hosting a Scholarship Workshop in the Media Center on March 19, 2026. There will be a session before school from 8-9am and another one during 3rd and 4th blocks from 12:15-3:30pm. Please see Mrs.McClenney for more details. Sign up today!
29 days ago, Western Branch High School
scholarship workshop

🍎 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 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
teacher teaching at smartboard with text "we're hiring"
ACCESS' "Last-Dollar" Scholarship is now open! Visit accesscollege.org/apply to apply, and see Mrs. McClenney if you have any questions!
about 1 month ago, Western Branch High School
access event

We had an amazing day at our 4th Annual Teen Summit this past Saturday at Indian River High School! 🙌 We were honored to hear from former James Madison University All-Conference Running Back Dr. Eugene Holloman, who inspired students with a powerful message about perseverance and purpose. From mental health and money management to athletics, college prep, and stress management, our teens gained tools for success now and in the future. Thank you to our Department of Family & Community Engagement for organizing the event, and to our presenters, volunteers, and community members who made it such a success!

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Holloman speaking.
Students clapping.
Student volunteer instructing a class.
Student volunteer handing out flyers
Resource fair where families are obtaining information.
Classroom filled with people. during a breakout session.
A family smiling together.
Someone handout out resources at a table.
A student in the JROTC program smiling.
Dr. Cotton and members of the School Board and his staff.

✨👕 Show your pride and represent your school and the entire Western Branch Borough with our exclusive Western Branch borough apparel. Grab yours quickly! The store closes on March 14th! Click here to order.

about 1 month ago, Western Branch High
Western Branch Borough Apparel

Tomorrow we’re not just honoring history… we’re time traveling.
Join us for our thirteenth annual Black History production: Black to the Future ✨

📅 Friday, February 27
🕖 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
🎟 FREE & open to the community

The culture. The brilliance. The legacy. The future.
Be in the room. You don't want to miss it!

about 1 month ago, Western Branch High
Black to the future flyer featuring two afro-futuristic people.
🏃‍♂️🏀💪 Strong bodies. Healthy minds. Excellent habits. 💙💛
The WBHS Health & P.E. Department keeps Bruins active, informed, and ready to succeed. Let’s move into the week with energy and purpose! 🐾 #BruinExcellence #HealthyBruins
about 1 month ago, Western Branch High
Health & P.E. Department
The WBHS Black History Month production "Black to the Future" is showing next Friday 2/27 at 7:00 p.m. Our students will take you on a fantastic voyage through time and history, highlighting people, places, and events that have shaped us today. The show is free and open to the public.
about 1 month ago, Western Branch High
Western Branch High School Black to the Future
Black History shirts have arrived. If you ordered a shirt, you may pick it up in the main office at Western Branch High School. Show your support of our show by wearing your shirt next Friday, 2/27.
about 2 months ago, Western Branch High
Black History Month shirts can be picked up in the Main Office at WBHS.
🌍 Join us for Around the World Family Night on March 5th! This event is a celebration of global cultures, packed with fun for the whole family.

✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!

📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School

Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.

🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265

This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
around the world family with flags and a world with landmarks on it. all text in post
📢 Attention High School Students and Guardians: Want to unlock college credits before high school graduation?

Join us for Dual Enrollment Information Night to learn how your student can save time and money by earning an Associate’s Degree while in high school!

📅 When: February 17, 2026
⏰ Times: 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
📍 Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building (1428 Cedar Road)
👥 Who: Best for families of 9th-grade students!

📝 Register for your time slot here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420

Can't make it this month? We have sessions on March 17, April 21, and May 19!
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dual Enrollment Information Night with Chesapeake Public Schools and TCC logos
🎙️ This Black History Month, we’re proud to share stories rooted right here in Chesapeake. On our latest podcast episode, Dr. Ella Ward, educator, former School Board member, and current Chesapeake City Council Member, reflects on a lifetime of service and the lasting legacy of the historic Cornland School. You’ll also hear from Principal Wade Sloan of Portlock Primary School about how students honor Black History Month in meaningful ways that help them confidently say, “I can.”
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Principal Wade Sloan Smiling
City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward smiling in a podcast studio.
Local Voices & Continued Lessons with Wade Sloan & City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward - Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 27