• Schools and Offices Closed - July 4th
• Summer School (virtual and at KHS) - July 7-31
• Building Closed for Construction - July 14-16th & July 21-23
• Fall Sports Registration Help Sessions - August 4th & 5th at Deep Creek Middle (Lobby)
• Teachers Back! - August 18th
• BCPS Freshman Orientation Day - August 21st
• Students First Day! - August 25th

Each Morning the televideo team creates a Live BNN show to share school wide. This show helps students stay informed with CHS & Community events! We post the show daily on Schoology through the CHS Hub Group but you can watch via The Peake Speaks Youtube Channel under the live tab.

We want to give a big Chesapeake welcome to our incoming Freshman and their families. We are so excited to have you as part of the CHS Family. Each month, we share a newsletter to highlight school and community events. We will share important dates, resources and pictures of our involvement in the community and school. If you ever have any questions, you can reach out to Ms. Miller, our Community School Facilitator at smiller18@bcps.org.

Administration:

Principal, Mrs. Amy Tyler

Assistant Principal, Mrs. Holly Kern - Last Names A-F

Assistant Principal, Mr. Mike McWilliams - Last Names G-O

Assistant Principal, Mr. Logan Belinda - Last Names P-Z

Counselors:

Ms. Lindsey Withrow - Last Names A-D

Ms. Jillian Ganley - Last Names E-J

Mr. Thomas Geilfuss - Last Names K-Q

Ms. Michelle Bell - Last Names R-Z & Department Chair

*Please note that counselors are 10 month employees. They will be back August 18th to assist with questions.

Follow us on Instagram to keep up with all things CHS!

@bayhawkpepsquad & @chesapeakehs_bcps

Summer school is regionalized this year and our school site is hosted at Kenwood High School beginning 7/7 through 7/31. All students participating this year have already been notified and should have received their bus information via email. Enrollment was prioritized by graduation year and requirements. If you have any additional questions, you can contact the main office at 443-809-0100.

CHS Staff will be at Deep Creek Middle on July 15th & 16th and July 22nd & 23rd from 8am-2pm to support families that need to turn in registration and residency paperwork. You must make an appointment to attend and bring all documentation listed below to your appointment. Email our counseling secretary, Lisa Diegel at ldiegel@bcps.org with any questions.

If at the time of your child's enrollment, you verified your domicile through the use of a Shared Domicile Disclosure Form, your child's enrollment must be renewed each year if you continue to live in a shared domicile arrangement at the given address.

You will need to verify your domicile for the school year by providing current residency documentation to the school:

1. A completed Shared Domicile Disclosure Renewal Form signed and dated by the parent/guardian and the homeowner/lease holder.

2. Three current documents, dated within the past sixty (60) days, verifying your domicile at the Baltimore County residence stated above in this letter.

3. Photo identification for parent/guardian is needed.

You can begin the reverification process by:

1. Email the documents to Ms. Bailey, mbailey8@bcps.org

2. Bring the documents to Chesapeake High School

a. Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

**If you do not provided these items by August 15th, your child will be withdrawn. If they are withdrawn, you will have to start the entire shared domicile process over again.**

Please help us plan for your child's educational program by giving prompt attention to this matter. Should you have any questions, please call Ms. Bailey, mbailey8@bcps.org or 443-809-0103.

More information about non-traditional enrollments, visit the BCPS Website.

For many children and teens, summer break means freedom, but for those who thrive on routine, it can also bring stress. Research shows that consistent structure and support systems are key to children’s mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Without them, some kids may feel anxious, irritable, or withdrawn. For caregivers and professionals, summer break can also feel far from restful.

A 2025 survey by the Kids Mental Health Foundation revealed that 1 in 10 parents feel more anxious about the obstacles to wellness their children could experience during summer than during the academic year. The top concerns were disrupted routines, increased screen time, and boredom. The good news? With preparation, summer can be smoother for everyone.

Here are ways to set up a successful summer:

• Maintain the daily schedule from the school year as much as possible
• Schedule plenty of summer activities early and keep children informed
• Encourage outdoor activities and movement
• Create a behavior system to track and reinforce positive changes
• Stay connected with caregivers, professionals, or support groups

The CHS website is a great resource for families. Informational Links about bus stops, the bell schedule, the handbook, monthly engagements calendars, and much more can all be found right on the main page of the website (These will be updated in August). There is also a tab for department contacts that have email contacts for all teachers and staff. As well as a translated resources page for Spanish speaking families.

Check out the Website today: https://chesapeakehs.bcps.org/

If you are not already signed up for BCPS text notifications, now is the time to do so to be ready for the school year. Text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587. Click the image to see all the BCPS Social and communication options.

Click the image below to shop our school store.

If you want to play football in the fall, join summer workouts! All incoming freshman are eligible to play and current CHS students must have a 2.0 GPA (no more than 1 E) from Q4 to participate. Contact Coach Acab for more information and updates due to heat and weather, cacab@bcps.org.

We know that the athletics registration process is complicated! We are here to help! Our Athletic Director, Mr. Downey, along with some coaches will be at Deep Creek Middle (1000 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221) on August 4th and 5th to help families register for fall sports. There will be computers for parents to use. Students should already have their physical completed to register.

Dates: August 4th and 5th

Times: 8 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 6pm.

To completely register, you must bring these MANDATORY items. We cannot start the process without these items:

1. BCPS username and password

1. NEW Student Physical all pages( 4 pages or more)/Kaiser Insurance ( physical packet)

1. Insurance card

1. Doctors name and contact information

Please visit the CHS Athletics portion of our website for step by step instructions for registration, physical forms and more!

For this July 2nd Medstar event, you must email medstaratc@medstar.net to register for an appointment.

You can also take your physical paperwork to Express Care, your primary care doctor or visit the Medstar Mobile Health Clinic (more information below, call 410-350-7511 for your appointment, They are at St. Stephens on Old Eastern on Tuesdays. They can also assist with insurance needs).

If your child is interested in becoming an EMT or Firefighter, please consider signing up for this amazing opportunity!

Beginning September 11, 2025, Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) began charging families for damages to school-issued devices following an amnesty period. Communication about these obligations are emailed to families. If you have received an invoice from IIQ, we kindly ask for your prompt attention to this matter, as the device is a vital part of your child's learning experience.

If you received an email from BCPS titled “Statement for Ticket,” please open the message and click the green “Pay with My School Bucks” button to make your payment. No account is necessary—just log in as a guest to complete the process. For your convenience, we’ve included helpful images below to guide you through the steps.

Important: Failure to pay the overdue invoice for the damaged device may result in your student being unable to participate in school-based activities up to and including prom and graduation.

Thank you so much for your support.

Below are the directions on how to find the invoice in your email:

Step 1: Locate email from Baltimore County Schools: Statement for Ticket #_______________________

Step 2: Click Pay with MYSCHOOLBUCKS Step 3: Checkout as a Guest

If you need food prior to July 30th, please email Ms. Miller at smiller18@bcps.org with a list of items to arrange a pick up date and time!

Listed below are items we currently have available:

Who is Eligible?

A school-aged child is eligible for benefits under the Maryland SUN Bucks program if they are:

• enrolled in a Maryland School that participates in Free and Reduced-Price School Meals (FARMS)
• aged 5-18 and their household already participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA),
• applied for and was enrolled in Free and Reduced-Price School Meals (FARMS) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) during School Year (SY) 2024-2025,
• in foster care, or homeless, migrant, or runaway,
• not meeting any of the criteria above but apply and are determined eligible for FARMS before August 31, 2025.

Important! Any unused Maryland SUN Bucks benefits that have been issued to you will expire 122 days after the date they were issued. Please check your Maryland SUN Bucks balance and use your benefits before they expire!

If you need food this summer, BCPS has you covered for kids aged 2-18. The closest location for us is the Essex (BCPL) Library at 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221. Register for meals here.

A comprehensive eye exams will be provided to your child (ages 4-17) per your consent. Your child will have the opportunity to pick out a pair of glasses, at no cost to you, if they receive a prescription. If your child needs further testing, they will receive a referral for follow care.

Please note, if you are booking multiple children, you will have to book an appointment for each child.

If applicable, vision services provided will be billed to your child’s Medicaid benefits. There will be no out-of-pocket cost.

You can contact us at maryland@visiontolearn.org with questions.

Too Book at the Essex (BCPL) Library location, click here.

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Se le realizará un examen ocular completo a su hijo (de 4 a 17 años) con su consentimiento. Su hijo tendrá la oportunidad de elegir un par de anteojos, sin costo para usted, si recibe una receta. Si su hijo necesita más pruebas, se le derivará a un centro de seguimiento.

Tenga en cuenta que si reserva varios niños, deberá reservar una cita para cada niño.

Si corresponde, los servicios de la vista proporcionados se facturarán a los beneficios de Medicaid de su hijo. No habrá ningún costo de bolsillo.

Puede contactarnos en maryland@visiontolearn.org si tiene preguntas.

BCPS has purchased a new tool to help connect families and teachers more directly. Teachers can text the primary contact in focus and it will translate to the contact's native language, automatically. We hope this will help increase two way communication with all families and improve student achievement.

Download for Iphone App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/families-talkingpoints/id1320244591

Use summer to maximize your time and reduce stress this fall! Here are some tips to knock out in the next couple months to set you up for a positive application season this fall:

1. Make a list of 10 schools.

• They should include your major of interest, be in an affordable price range for your family and possible for you to get to (you will have to travel to and from each semester and flights etc can add up!)
• Identify all of the deadlines for each school
• Early Action - you will apply earlier and be informed about acceptance earlier
• Early Decision - is a binding agreement that if you get in you MUST attend (only allowed for 1 school)
• Regular Decision - later deadline and spot reduced because of Early Action Seats

2. Identify All Requirements for each school

• Do they require teacher recommendations, an essay (if so see if there is a prompt/question/topic)
• Counseling will be incharge of sending official transcripts but you must request them in Xello.

3. Identify what teacher(s) you want to write letters of recommendation for you if your school is asking for them - They should be able to speak not only to your character but your academic abilities.

4. Write a rough draft of your essay

If you complete those steps, you will be in GREAT shape to start Senior Year. Remember, counselors are 10 month employees so they are not at work in the summer. They will be able to help you when school starts back up :) Don't stress, you got this!

All classes collect dues each year to support yearly class events and to prepare for prom and senior year events. Each student is expected to pay $15 per year they attend CHS. This money is going directly to their class fund to reduce ticket costs to students. Payment links can be found below by class.

Class Advisors' emails:

Jillian Ganley - jganley@bcps.org

Sarah Miller - smiller18@bcps.org

Please reach out to advisors with any Class Specific Questions.

Class dues payment link - Class of 2026: *Will be updated in August*

Class of 2026 Instagram: @chs.co2026

We have had a few questions about class rings. We, as a school, do not sponsor a sale but you can purchase individually through Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/jewelry/class-jewelry/high-school/?rcrdu=395

Class Advisors' emails:

Shaun Downey - sdowney2@bcps.org

Lindsey Withrow - lwithrow@bcps.org

Class dues payment link - Class of '27: *Will be updated in August*

Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.co2027

Please reach out to advisors with any Class Specific Questions.

Class Advisors' emails:

Rachel Wilson - rwilson16@bcps.org

Courtney Rohde - crohde@bcps.org

Class dues payment link - Class of '28: *Will be updated in August*

Class of 2028 Instagram: @chs.co2028

Class Advisors' emails:

Becky Lynagh - rlynagh@bcps.org

Tara Funkhouser - tfunkhouser@bcps.org

Class dues payment link - Class of '29: *Will be updated in August*

Class of 2029 Instagram:

If your student (anyone under 18) is trying to get a job, they will need a work permit. Once a student accepts a job offer, they must complete a work permit and enter their place of employment and personal contact information. They then print the form and take it to their place of work to keep on file.

Work permits are found online at: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/ChildWorkPermit/web/content/Home.aspx

Ms. Miller needs volunteers for both delivery day unpacking and distribution day (last wednesday of the month). If you are interested in getting involved to support our community please email her today, smiller18@bcps.org Parents are welcome to volunteer and students can earn SSL hours for their time. We will also need students for Freshman Orientation!

The following agencies are approved partners for Baltimore County Public School's (BCPS) student service learning requirement. Agencies will added to this list on an ongoing basis.

B&O Railroad Museum

Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc.

Deaf Shalom Zone, Inc.

Gallagher Services

Goucher Prison Education Partnership

I AM MENtality | Baltimore County Volunteers (baltimorecountymd.gov)

Lutheran Social Services of National Capital Area (LSSNCA)

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

The Boone Foundation, Inc.

There Goes My Hero

Winfield RAC

Yieldcamp, LTD | Baltimore County Volunteers (baltimorecountymd.gov)

If you volunteer anywhere, helping the community be sure to fill out the form below and turn it in to Mr. Lalia (dlalia@bcps.org). Summer is a GREAT time to get your hours knocked out!

Teen Service Council (TSC) engages 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students in the greater Baltimore area who are passionate about service and committed to making a difference in the lives of children facing food insecurity. The program is rooted in four key values: purposeful service, consistent engagement, community connection, and leadership through action.

Through monthly hands-on volunteer projects, peer collaboration, and mission-driven experiences, the Teen Service Council nurtures a sense of responsibility and compassion. Students are encouraged to ask, “What can I do right now to help children in my community thrive?”

PROGRAM FEE:

• The program involves a $125 fee per student.
• Acceptance to the Teen Service Council program is solely merit-based and need-blind. Financial aid, including full and partial scholarships are accessible and will be offered upon acceptance to the program.

Please direct inquiries to: teenservicecouncil@baltimorehungerproject.org.

Apply here! Deadline to Apply is July 20th.

Here is a list of the clubs that were happening at the 'peake last school year! We hope to add even more opportunities this school year.

Fall sports eligibility is based on quarter 4 grades (incoming freshman are exempt from this requirement). Students must have a 2.0+ unweighted GPA with no more than 1 E to play any sport in the fall. Fall Sports normally begin, August 13th. You can access the registration information for athletics on the CHS Website.

Secondary school sites (English):

Did you know that our school has clinic in the health suite to provide additional health services? Click here to view a brief video about our school-based health center. They can help provide medications, get vaccinations, do health screenings right at school. To enroll your student, see the school nurse, salbrecht@bcps.org or click here for forms.

Secondary school sites (Spanish):

¿Sabía que nuestra escuela cuenta con una clínica en la enfermería que brinda servicios de salud además de los que ofrece la enfermera escolar? Haga clic aquí para ver un video que describe el centro de salud escolar. Para inscribir a su estudiante, consulte con la enfermera escolar o haga clic aquí para obtener los formularios.

Next School Year, Nurse Meg will be working with a group of students interested in pursuing Health Professions. Please fill out this survey if you are interested in participating.

A reminder from Nurse Albrecht that if you are ill, please stay home to minimize spreading illness to others. If your child is ill, please upload a note to FOCUS or send it in to the main office so their absence can be marked excused.

If your child misses a day of school the parent can now upload their note directly into FOCUS. Doctor's notes, personal notes, court summons, whatever proof you would normally send in with your child, can now be directly uploaded for verification. Follow the steps below to learn how

(Visual Steps are also provided below in a PDF).

1. Log into the Focus Parent Portal. Navigate to the Alerts section and click on the “Student’s name has X days with unexcused absences/tardies without a note or reason” link. Note: You can also locate your student’s attendance information by navigating to your student’s name on the left menu. Click the down arrow to expand additional menu options. Select Absences.

2.Scroll down the page. Locate the Date column to find the date you wish to submit the note. Locate the Excuse Note column, hoover over the No Files section, and select Scan, Upload, or Take Photo to upload the note for that day’s absence. Select the file to be added.

3.The file name/image will be displayed in the Excuse Note column if the attendance note has been uploaded successfully.

7130 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220 410-887-2817

baltimorecountymd.gov/marshy

Program Registration Information Advance registration for all programs recommended.

Programs begin promptly at start time.

Go to: www.BaltimoreCountyMD.gov/CivicRec for availability & information.

School’s out. Now it’s time to crush. Whatever you're into—whether it's a hobby, a passion, or a new pursuit—we're handing you the keys to sprint full tilt at it with a FREE membership to Planet Fitness from June 1 to August 31.

Use your days of freedom to their full potential. No excuses. No holding back. No cost. Teens ages 14-19 can pre-register for High School Summer Pass™ today!

June 7 through August 30

Add a splash of imagination to your summer with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, “Color Our World.” Children of all ages are invited to join the fun and track their reading on Beanstack or a paper game board. Read for 10 hours to earn a colorful completion prize and be entered into exciting prize drawings!

Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.

We offer offsite, virtual, and on-site driver education courses. We have experience in the past teaching inside of schools during the scheduled school day.

Learning the right way to drive from a certified driving school and the instructor is now more important than ever. With more cars on the road, busy highways, the rise in distracted driving, and with vehicles with more technology and features than ever before, having the core driving skills is essential to being a safe and effective driver.

"According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), teenage drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash than adult drivers. Traffic crashes are the #1 cause of death and injury for people ages 16-20, with more than 5,600 teens dying in motor vehicle collisions each year. Problems which contribute to the high crash rate of young drivers include: driving inexperience, lack of adequate driving skills, risk taking, poor driving judgement and decision making, distraction, alcohol consumption and excessive driving during high risk hours (11PM-5AM)."

Ultimately, driving is a pertinent life skill. Adequately preparing high school students with life skills prior to high school graduation statistically increases their success in adulthood. Our driver's education services could have a positive impact on the success of your students!

We are currently offering promotional rates for students who enroll when mentioning this promotion. Tell them you were referred by Chesapeake high school and you will only have to pay $315 instead of $350!

Contact Information:

Top Tier Driving Academy

Phone: 443-946-1831

Website: https://www.toptierdrivingacademy.com/

7902 Belair Road

STE 2

Nottingham MD 21236

Information about Learner's Permits: https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/rookie-driver-general-learners.aspx

If you’re a teen or young adult who's getting ready to live on your own, UnitedHealthcare OMWTM(UnitedHealthcare On My Way) is for you. You’ll learn what it takes to be independent. Like finding housing, getting a good job, managing your money – and more. It’s easy. It’s fun. And it’s all right here. You do not have to be a United Healthcare member to participate and the service is FREE!

Through UnitedHealthcare OMW, users can learn about important life topics, engage with their peers and be rewarded with virtual points, badges and messages of encouragement as they progress through six life tracks:

• Money: Create a budget and learn how to save money and do taxes

• Housing: Understand and compare affordable housing options

• Work: Create a resume and get interview tips

• Education: Decide what to do after high school

• Health: Learn important health information and get answers to common health questions

• Transportation

Find out how to get around Using the UnitedHealthcare OMW virtual vault housed in the cloud, users can upload important documents like immunization records, medication lists, school transcripts and resumes for on-the-go access. This can be especially helpful for young people in foster care that often live in a mix of group home locations and transitional housing. The virtual vault allows them to easily access their important paperwork no matter where they are currently living.

To learn more about the UnitedHealthcare OMW, view our YouTube video or go to uhcOMW.com > Questions.

Search our online, local resource directory for free or low-cost services to support your family, such as help with medical care, food, utilities, transportation and more.

Baltimore County has a new web tool displaying community partner food distribution sites across the County.

Developed by Baltimore County’s BCSTAT team, the Food Pantry Locator web tool includes detailed information about community food access locations. Residents should enter an address or select "Use my location" and adjust the distance slider to view food pantries near them; selecting a pantry's entry in the list will reveal contact information, hours of operation, and special instructions.

Please read through this article for more information about the program and other food assistance resources: Baltimore County Releases New Food Pantry Locator (baltimorecountymd.gov)

See the flyer below for more information.

Below is a resource to various programs throughout Baltimore County. Health care, mental health, food resources, housing and utility, judicial and legal services and much more.

As a result of Baltimore County's participation in the CEP Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to students, all families are eligible to receive a discount of $30 per month off your internet bill. Please visit GetInternet.Gov to apply and/or ask questions.

https://getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D

Check out these BCPS approved providers:

GIFTS Psych

The Children's Guild

Thrive Behavioral Health

BMORE Counseling

Key Point Health Services - Dundalk

Changing Lives at Home, Mental Health, INC.

GIFTS, Children's Guild and Thrive all meet with students within the CHS building weekly. You can reach out to your student's counselor for help with a referral if you are interested.

Did you know you can get an automated grade report and missing assignments to be sent straight to your email every week so you don't have to remember to go looking for them? It's an amazing way to stay informed about your student's academic performance. If you haven't created an account in Focus, you'll have to do that first. Directions Below.

Schoology groups are created to share information outside of courses for specific groupings. AP Students, Graduation Cohorts, CHS Hub (School wide) , and various clubs all have different groups where they share info. To join groups once you have logged into Schoology, click Groups at the top, and then click the My Groups link on the top right corner, on the next page click join group on the right and enter the join code.

The CHS Hub is where all the School wide news, events, and information is posted. To join the CHS HUB on Schoology, use join code WMTMX-CXF6X.

Each Graduating Class also has their own group to discuss class events and class dues and fundraisers, The join codes for those are listed below in bold:

Seniors- Class of 2026: S4HF-SS5W-QF24W

Juniors- Class of 2027: MWBM-K6TF-HHGZ8

Sophomores- Class of 2028: KFN4-4HRS-BVF42

Freshman- Class of 2029: 62H4-MMMJ-CZ4FZ

If your child has an issue with their device, such as it is physically broken, won't hold a charge, missing a key...please complete a technology support request by using the student's google log in to be added to the list and our tech liaisons will connect with them as soon as possible. You can also complete the form if your child does not have a device because it is lost or stolen (charges may apply see below for chart).

If your issue is not related to the physical device (like resetting a password or an issue with schoology/microsoft) you must contact the BCPS Help Desk by calling 443-809-4672.

Repair/Charges information in Spanish: https://youtu.be/46Yc2TikeRs?si=mVIaIbHRk8XRHTOt

We have created a new portion of our website to better support our Spanish Speaking families. There is a link to BCPS created videos and resources as well as community resources. We will continue to add materials as we get them.

As a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, meals are available to all students at no cost. An application does not need to be completed. Breakfast and Lunch well be provided each day.

Menus can be found at: https://bcps.nutrislice.com/menu/bcps-weekly-menus

All BCPS cafeteria's are cashless.If you would like to add money to a student account to purchase additional snacks, drinks and/or items from our vending machines after school please set up a School Bucks Account (information is below).