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🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧

Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates 👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/

🍎Parents and students are invited to join us as we discuss the transition to high school. Our panelists will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, student activities, and more! For more info & to register visit, https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588709

🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧 💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24

🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎 📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present! 👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912 ‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA

🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨 🗓 September 19, 2024 ⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Oscar Smith Middle School 📌 Spread the word and bring your resume! 💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers #JoinOurTeam

🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.

🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎 🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA 🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school 🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!

💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱 🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝 👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app 🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

GET IN THE GAME WITH GoFan! 🏈🏀🏐 🎟️All tickets for middle and high school athletic events must be purchased online. GoFan offers mobile tickets for ALL middle and high school games—home and away. Annual passes are also available, giving you access to any regular season game in Chesapeake. Buying tickets online allows fans to easily access and share them via email or text, skipping the lines. 👏 Got questions ? We've got answers! 💻Visit our website for details or to purchase tickets today: https://www.cpschools.com/page/athletics-student-activities 🤗Only 12 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks 👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document. 🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🩺 We are working with the Chesapeake Health Department to offer another immunization clinic tomorrow to rising 7th and 12th graders who still need to meet state vaccination requirements. 👤 Who: Any rising 7th or 12 graders in our district 🗓 When: Wednesday, August 21st 🕚 Time: 11 AM - 3 PM 📍 Where: Oscar Smith High School, 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 👉 For more information and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31468474 🤗Only 14 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🚨 It's that time of year again! 🚨 👉As the school year kicks off, all families need to complete the online student verification process. 📅This quick process through your ParentVUE account lets you review and update your contact and opt-out information, designate emergency contacts, and more. 🎯 Take Action Today so you don’t miss any important updates from the school or the district. 🖥️For more information, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618 🤗Only 15 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🚶🏾‍♂️ Walk-In Wednesdays Are Here! 🚶‍♀️ Looking for a rewarding career? Chesapeake Public Schools invites you to join us for Walk-In Wednesdays! 🎉 🗓 When: Every Wednesday from August 21st through September 25th 🕚Time: 11 AM - 2 PM 📍 Where: School Administration Building located at 1421 Kristina Way We're hiring for several key positions, including: 🚌 Bus Drivers: $22.16 per hour 🍎 School Nutrition Workers: $15.00 per hour 🧹 Custodians: $15.00 per hour 📝 Substitute Teachers: $15.00 per hour No appointment needed—just walk in and apply! This is your chance to make a difference in our community and help shape the future of our students. See you there! 👋#WalkInWednesdays #JoinOurTeam

👉Chesapeake Public Schools will offer free physical exams for uninsured CPS students on August 30th at Oscar Smith Middle School from 8:00 am -3:00 pm. Registration is required. 📝 *No Sports Physicals*

🏥 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take an ultrasound or even participate in an anatomy lab? Sevaral our students were able to do just that by participating in the 2024 Health Sciences Academy at Eastern Virginia Medical School! 🥼 Our students were joined by students from Portsmouth Public Schools and Northhampton Schools in a 2-week exploratory program that allowed students to learn about the different health sciences occupations and careers. It provided a knowledge of career building and technical skills to understand how to be successful in this industry. Students received hands-on experience through pathology, anatomy, physiology lab work, and suturing, and even traveled to Old Dominion University to practice speech therapy, dental hygiene, nursing, and more! This is our second year participating and our students loved it! 🎉

You are invited to our School Plants Job Fair at Oscar Smith Middle School on August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We are hiring! ⏭ HVAC technicians ⏭ Plumbers ⏭ Carpenters ⏭ Electricians ⏭ Groundskeepers ⏭ Painters Or apply directly online: HTTP://cpschools.com/jobs

📢 We're Hiring!! 📢 🌟Join our fun and dedicated School Nutrition Services Team! 🌟 Positions include: 🍎 Warehouse Workers 🍎 School Nutrition workers 🍎 Lunchroom Monitors 🍎 Delivery Drivers 🍎 And More! 📲 Visit http://cpschools.com/jobs to apply

🚍 Join us for this free event and let us help you get ready for the 2024-2025 school year 👉 Pre-registration for immunizations and school entry physicals is required 👉Visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1667336 for more information and to register See you there!

Our schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸 View our full calendar on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events #CPSCelebrates