Great Bridge Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

Meet the teacher and drop off school supplies on Thursday, September 3rd. Times are assigned by the first letter of the student's last name (see image). Great Bridge Primary (GBP) and Great Bridge Intermediate (GBI )coordinated to make sure parents that have students at Great Bridge Primary and Great Bridge Intermediate would be able to attend both schools' meet the teacher event. Times are in the image linked below.Meet The Teacher (& drop off school supplies)

Last Names A - H: 9:00 am to 10:00 amLast Names I - O: 10:00 am to 11:00 amLast Names P - Z: 11:00 to 12:00 pm

All Chesapeake Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.All schools and offices will open on their regular schedules on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year!

Review the team notice for practice schedule and details.

Check the team notice for practice location and schedule details.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

Wear your mismatched, inside out or backwards pajamas.

Wear Pink

Review the team notice for practice schedule and details.

Check the team notice for practice location and schedule details.

Wear bright and neon clothes and accessories!

Room 719

For High School – End of Marking Period 1

Twin Day! - Dress up and match with one or two friends OR dress in "Wicked" colors of pink and/or green

Check the team notice for practice location and schedule details.

Save the date and plan to join us at the Chesapeake Conference Center for Envision: A College and Career Readiness Night! 🚀Attend to learn about the specialized programs and academies offered to Chesapeake Public Schools students and how to apply! 📝Programs and Presentations include:Chesapeake Career CenterInternational Baccalaureate Science and Medicine AcademyGovernor's STEM AcademySmithTech Computer Science Lab SchoolEntrepreneurship and Innovation AcademyPeake CafeEVMS Health Sciences AcademyJROTC ProgramsMajor ClarityTidewater Community College Dual EnrollmentWork Based LearningIndustry TestingACCESS Presentations🚨NEW IN 2026! 🚨Chesapeake Public Schools is adding a new high school academy! Opening in the fall of 2027, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Academy will be hosted at Indian River High School and will offer 3 curriculum pathways focused on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship! The new Entrepreneurship and Innovation academy coordinator will be at Envision night to answer your questions!For more information on academies and specialized programs visit our webpage.

Wear Green, Gold and any Great Bridge merchandise you have

NO SCHOOL (online or on campus) for students enrolled in grades K-5.

Review the team notice for practice schedule and details.

Review the team notice for practice schedule and details.

All 10th-grade students and registered 9th and 11th-graders will take the PSAT today during the school day. Students should bring their charged Chromebooks with them to their testing location.

Check the team notice for practice location and schedule details.

This online webinar takes place on Zoom, please register using this link: tinyurl.com/CPSAcademies2026This virtual event is open to all students (& their families) interested in applying to one of our high school academies. An in-person event covering the same information will be held at Envision: A College and Career Readiness Night on October 8, 2026 at the Chesapeake Conference Center🚨NEW FOR 2026-2027: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Academy at Indian River High School🚨The application window opens on October 9. The application window closes on October 30. More information about our district academies and specialized programs is available on our website at cpschools.com/academies

Fall Testing Day 202610th Graders: All Sophomores will be taking the PSAT!9th & 11th Graders: You can sign up to take the PSAT for $12.11th & 12th Graders: You have the option to take the SAT for $39.11th & 12th Graders: If you are not taking the SAT or PSAT, you can opt-in to take the ASVAB instead!Registration and payment open September 23rd and close September 30th. Don’t miss out—make sure to sign up on time!

Check the photo session notice for scheduling and details.

Federal Impact Aid Program Survey Cards will be sent home today with all students. Please complete the card and return it to your school as soon as possible. The Federal Impact Aid Program Survey is required each fall to determine the number of students who are federally connected. The survey card is informally referred to as the “federal card.” To learn more about our Federal Impact Aid Program, visit our website!

Review the team notice for practice schedule and details.

Check the team notice for practice location and schedule details.

Check the team notice for practice location and schedule details.

Check the team notice for practice location and schedule details.

Specialized Program and Academy Application Deadline: October 30, 2026Today is the last day to submit applications for the 2027-2028 school year for students applying to:Chesapeake Career CenterInternational BaccalaureateScience and Medicine AcademyGovernor’s STEM AcademyEntrepreneurship and Innovation AcademySmithTech Computer Science Lab SchoolFor more information on the application process and our academies and specialized programs, visit our Specialized Programs webpage.

Schools are closed for all students.Employees report for workday/in-service day events.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

For Elementary & Middle Schools – End of First Nine WeeksFor High School – End of Marking Period 2

School is closed for all faculty, staff, and students.

Review the fair notice for dates, times, and volunteer opportunities.

Review the fair notice for dates, times, and volunteer opportunities.

Early release day for all schools. Schedule pending.

Schools will be closed November 26 - 27 (Thursday, and Friday) for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no school (on-campus or virtual) for students, faculty, and staff.District and school offices will also be closed November 26 - 27 (Thursday, and Friday) for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

Check the athletics notice for photo session dates and ordering information.

For High School – End of Marking Period 3

All schools will be closed for students and teachers from Wednesday, December 23, through and including Friday, January 1, 2027, for winter break.Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, January 4, 2027.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

We welcome back our students from winter break – today is the first school day in 2027!

Schools are closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Students should check with their teachers to verify specific times and dates for any final exams administered in their course.

ALL GRADE LEVELS. ALL SCHOOLS.For high schools – this marks the end of the first semester/marking period 4.For elementary and middle schools – this marks the end of the second quarter.

Schools are closed for students. No scheduled teacher-led learning for online students.

Schools are closed for students. No scheduled teacher-led learning for online students.

Semester 2 for all High Schools starts today.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

No School - Presidents' Day HolidayPlease note that there will be no school for students on Monday, February 15, 2027, in observance of Presidents' Day, a federal holiday.All school employees will also have the day off.Regular school operations will resume on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.

For High School – End of Marking Period 5

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

Review the picture day notice for scheduling and ordering information.

Check the program notice for photo session details and scheduling.

Schools are closed for students and teachers.Please be aware that school offices and administrative office buildings may have limited availability during this holiday. If you require support or services, we strongly encourage you to call or email the specific office before visiting to ensure staff is available to assist you.Regular school operations will resume on Monday, April 5, 2027.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

Today is the end of a grading period for all grade levels.For High School – End of Marking Period 6For Middle & Elementary Schools – End of the third quarter.

No School for Students - Teacher WorkdayToday is a scheduled teacher workday. This means that students do not report to school buildings and there will be no virtual learning sessions on this day.Regular classes will resume on Thursday, April 15, 2027.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

For High School – End of Marking Period 7

No School - Memorial Day HolidayPlease note that there will be no school for students on Monday, May 31, 2027, to commemorate Memorial Day, a federal holiday.All school employees will also have the day off.Regular school operations will resume on MTuesday, June 1, 2027.

Show your pride and wear your favorite college/military/trade shirt

Students should check with their teachers to verify specific times and dates for any final exams administered in their course.

Early release schedule TBA

Today is the final day of the 2026-2027 school year!

Friday, June 18, 2027, is a Teacher Workday.