Our 5th Graders Soared into STEM at NAS Oceana!
September 25, 2025
Our 5th-graders from all twenty elementary and intermediate schools expereinced the thrill of STEM at Naval Air Station Oceana! From hands-on science experiments to engineering challenges and tech explorations, students discovered the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and math. We would like to extend our gratitude to NAS Oceana for providing this amazing opportunity for our students. 📷 Explore more highlights and see our young innovators in action!
📅 Friday, October 3, 2025, is an Elementary Only Teacher Workday.
There is no school (online or on campus) for students enrolled in grades PreK through 5.
View our calendar of events here.
Everyday Essentials
Specialized Program Application Opens October 15!
We are excited to announce our new, unified application window for several of our specialized academic programs for the 2026-2027 school year. The application window is open from October 15 to November 5, 2025. This new application window includes a variety of high school and middle school programs designed to provide students with unique learning opportunities. Interested students and their families can learn more about these programs by attending our in-person or virtual information nights.
High School Academies Webinar
October 14
Webinar Registration
6:30 PM
A Fresh Start: Episode 22
Don’t miss our latest conversation with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! Curious about what’s ahead for this year? In our latest episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton shares his vision for the year, offers behind-the-scenes insights into new programs like SmithTech, discusses our Empower 2030 strategic plan, and explains how we’re putting students first in everything we do. Our podcast serves as a platform to share the voices and stories of our people - our learners and employees - who shape the vision of Chesapeake Public Schools.
You can listen to the stories behind our story by subscribing on your favorite podcast platforms or by visiting cpschools.com/amplified.
Save the Date!
Click the links below for more details.
September 30
Virtual Event: Register Here
7:00 PM
October 1
Virtual Webinar: Register Here
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
These programs and others are part of our Peake Parent University.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Our Department of Human Resources is hosting a One Stop Job Fair for classified positions on October 8, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Remember to bring two forms of ID, and one must be a valid driver's license. This is a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in education and our community!
We are currently hiring:
✔️ Bus Drivers
✔️ School Nutrition Workers
✔️ Custodians
✔️ Substitute Teachers (please bring a copy of your transcripts)
Full-time positions come with excellent benefits, including:
✔️ Health & Dental Insurance
✔️ Access to the CPS Employee Wellness Center
✔️ CPS Pharmacy Services
✔️ Retirement Benefits
Stay Engaged With Us!
Let's Talk!: CPS Let's Talk
Website: cpschools.com
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Facebook: @cpschoolsva
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YouTube: @ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA
Podcast: Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast
EBB: Electronic Bulletin Board (Cox Channel 46)
Chesapeake Public Schools
1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-0153
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