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Great Bridge High — School Calendar 2026-27
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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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.
NO SCHOOL (online or on campus) for students enrolled in grades K-5.
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.
Join us at the Chesapeake Career Center (CCC) to learn about our programs and the application process for the 2027-2028 school year! ☑ Tour the building and see the programs in action. ☑ Current students will be available to answer any questions you may have about our programs.Chesapeake Career Center Programs are offered to students in grades 10-12.The window for Chesapeake Career Center Applications will open on October 9 and close on October 30.For more information on Chesapeake Career Center, visit the CCC homepage.
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Get ready for a Night in the Emerald City! Tickets are on sale on GoFan for $30. Tickets can be found by clicking HERE or searching Great Bridge Students on GoFan (access code is your STUDENT ID)
EventFor High School – End of Marking Period 1
EventSave 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.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Chesapeake City Public Schools. Great Bridge High follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Meet the Teacher (& drop off supplies)District-wide 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) |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Teacher Meet & Greet Grades 1st thru 5thDistrict-wide 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 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - Holiday District-wide 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! |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Spirit Week (Twin Day) match with someone or your teacher.District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | SAT School Day Registration Deadline This year, 12th-grade students have the opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) during the school day in October. Registration will take place from September 23 - September 30, 2026. The cost is $39.Testing Dates:The test will be administered in high schools the week of October 12–16. Specific details on the official test date for Great Bridge High School will be available on the school website. Registration: Registration: The registration window is September 23–30. Interested 12th-graders can sign up to take the SAT by paying the $39 fee through our Online Payments portal. These students should contact their school counseling office if they have questions.Cost:$39. Pay online using Givebacks - https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/online-paymentsThe SAT is digital! The test will be administered digitally, so students need to bring a charged Chromebook on their testing day.For more information and resources, visit cpschools.com/SAT . If you have questions, contact your school counseling department. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | PSAT Test Registration Deadline Each year, tenth-grade students throughout our district have the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) at no cost during the school day in October. Interested 9th and 11th-graders have the option to sign up to take the test for a fee. Testing Dates: The test will be administered in high schools the week of October 12–16. Specific details on the official test date for Great Bridge High School will be available on the school website. Registration: Registration: The registration window is September 23–30. 10th graders will automatically be enrolled but may choose to opt out. Visit cpschools.com/psat for opt out details.Interested 9th and 11th-graders can sign up to take the PSAT by paying the $12 fee on Givebacks. These students should contact their school counseling office if they have questions.Cost:10th Graders: Free. All 10th graders take the PSAT unless they opt out.9th and 11th Graders: $12. Pay online using Givebacks - https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/online-paymentsThe PSAT is digital! The test will be administered digitally, so students need to bring a charged Chromebook on their testing day.For more information and resources, visit cpschools.com/PSAT . If you have questions, contact your school counseling department. |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | GBHS Homecoming Dance Get ready for a Night in the Emerald City! Tickets are on sale on GoFan for $30. Tickets can be found by clicking HERE or searching Great Bridge Students on GoFan (access code is your STUDENT ID) |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | End of High School Grading Period For High School – End of Marking Period 1 |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Envision: A College and Career Readiness Night 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. |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Elementary Only Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL (online or on campus) for students enrolled in grades K-5. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | PSAT Testing 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. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Experience Chesapeake Career Center: Open House Join us at the Chesapeake Career Center (CCC) to learn about our programs and the application process for the 2027-2028 school year! ☑ Tour the building and see the programs in action. ☑ Current students will be available to answer any questions you may have about our programs.Chesapeake Career Center Programs are offered to students in grades 10-12.The window for Chesapeake Career Center Applications will open on October 9 and close on October 30.For more information on Chesapeake Career Center, visit the CCC homepage. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Testing Day (PSAT / SAT / ASVAB) District-wide 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! |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | SAT Testing All registered 12th-graders will take the SAT today during the school day. Students should bring their charged Chromebooks with them to their testing location. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Federal Impact Aid Card Day! 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! |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Chesapeake College Fair 🎓 Join us on October 26th at Indian River High School for the annual Chesapeake Public Schools College Fair! 📚🎓High school students and their families are invited to join us for this public event! College and university representatives from Virginia and beyond will be present to help you with information and resources regarding tuition, degree programs, financial aid and more! This event will also showcase Dual Enrollment Opportunities, the Chesapeake Career Center, and ACCESS presentations. Students and parents are encouraged to register in advance.For additional information or questions about this event, contact christine.sperelakis-babb@cpschools.com with questions about this event.This free event is open to all high school students enrolled with Chesapeake Public Schools |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Specialized Program Application Deadline 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. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Teacher Workday/In-Service Day Schools are closed for all students.Employees report for workday/in-service day events. |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Veteran's Day Hero's Breakfast🇺🇲District-wide |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | End of Grading Period K-12 For Elementary & Middle Schools – End of First Nine WeeksFor High School – End of Marking Period 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day - Holiday School is closed for all faculty, staff, and students. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Early Release Day Early release day for all schools. Schedule pending. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday 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. |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | End of High School Grading Period For High School – End of Marking Period 3 |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | ❄ Winter Break ❄ 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. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Schools Reopen We welcome back our students from winter break – today is the first school day in 2027! |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday Schools are closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Culminating Assessments Students should check with their teachers to verify specific times and dates for any final exams administered in their course. |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | End of Grading Period K-12 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. |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Teacher Workday/In-service Day Schools are closed for students. No scheduled teacher-led learning for online students. |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Teacher Workday/In-service Day Schools are closed for students. No scheduled teacher-led learning for online students. |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Second Semester Begins Semester 2 for all High Schools starts today. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day - Holiday 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. |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | End of High School Grading Period For High School – End of Marking Period 5 |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break 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. |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | End of Grading Period K-12 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. |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Teacher Workday 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. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | End of High School Grading Period For High School – End of Marking Period 7 |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - Holiday 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. |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 | Culminating Assessments Students should check with their teachers to verify specific times and dates for any final exams administered in their course. |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 | Early Release Days Early release schedule TBA |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students Today is the final day of the 2026-2027 school year! |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Great Bridge High School Graduation (2027) Congratulations, Wildcats!The Class of 2027 graduation ceremony will be held at Chartway Arena on the Old Dominion University Campus.WE WILL STREAM THIS EVENT LIVE!With the support of our district partners, WHRO, all of our seven graduation ceremonies will be live-streamed on our district YouTube channel and WHRO Livestream. Don't miss out on all the graduation celebrations...Please visit our district graduation page for the latest information on our graduation ceremonies. |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | Teacher Workday Friday, June 18, 2027, is a Teacher Workday. |
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Enrollment at Great Bridge High stands at 1,530 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.