Family Updates: Important Information for All Families

AUGUST 21, 2025

Welcome Back to School. Chesapeake Public Schools. Chalkboard with our logo, an airplane and globe.

We are excited to begin a new school year together and look forward to seeing our students back in classrooms on Tuesday, September 2, 2025!

đź”— Visit cpschools.com/b2s to see important back to school resources.

You’ll find resources such as:

📌 Back to School Signs (#FirstDayCPSVA)
🚌 Bus Routes/Stopfinder
🗓️ District Calendar
🎟️ GoFan Ticket Information
🍽️ Meal Payments
⏰ School Start/End Times
đź“– Student Handbook
📝Student Schedules
âś” ... and more!

First Day of School #FirstDayCPSVA 2025-2026

👉 For school-specific details, be sure to check your child’s school website. We’re ready for another great year and can't wait to see you on Tuesday, September 2, 2025!

✨ Kicking Off the 2025–2026 School Year With Success

Click the links below for more details to help ensure your have a great #FirstDayCPSVA!

ONLINE STUDENT VERIFICATION

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Each year, families must complete the online student verification process to confirm or update household and contact information. This ensures you stay connected with your child’s school and the district. Click here to begin your online verification process.

INTRODUCING STOPFINDER

Stopfinder. Coming Soon. Phone with bus routing software. Image of a school bus.

We have a new transportation routing system, Stopfinder, that will be used at all schools! Stopfinder uses the global positioning system (GPS) technology already installed on our bus fleet to locate and track your child’s school bus. Complete your online verification and update your contact information today to get your child's bus route info next week. Click here to learn more about Stopfinder.

Stay Engaged With Us!

FOLLOW YOUR SCHOOL

CPSCHOOLSVA APP mobile phone with alerts. Alerts, News, Events, Docs, and More

Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to know! Download to receive push notifications from your school and the district. Our app allows you to access documents, events, news updates, and emergency notifications. Click here to download the app today!

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Let's Talk How can we help?

We invite you to share your questions, concerns, compliments, and suggestions through Let’s Talk, our two-way communication platform. Your submission will be sent to the district employee best suited to support your input or request. Click here to submit your inquiry today.

Let's Talk!: CPS Let's Talk
Website: cpschools.com
Mobile Apps: cpschools
Facebook: @cpschoolsva
Instagram: @cpschoolsva
X: @cpschoolsva

YouTube: @ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA
Podcast: Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast
EBB: Electronic Bulletin Board (Cox Channel 46)

Chesapeake Public Schools Family and Community Engagement

Click the links below for more information.

Moving Up To Middle School Webinar

Moving Up To High School Webinar

These programs and others are a part of our Peake Parent University.
Click here for more information.

Chesapeake Public Schools
1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-0153

Inspire | Engage | Empower

Chesapeake Public Schools