More from our 5th grade kayaking adventures.
Thank you Jason Samuels and Betsy McAllister for stopping by! Hampton City Schools

Kayaking, Oyster Gardening, & Exploring the local watershed...those are all the fantastic experiences our FLEx 5th graders embarked on today! Thank you James River Assoc and ShoredUp for a wonderful learning adventure! Jennifer Thomason Jennifer Lockett Stacey Smithley candace horsley Gary Skeen

Another Flextastic Day! 6th graders took over the wildlife cam from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources & were able to explore the marsh in Surry County, VA. Check out some of the cool things they found using the marsh cam! Jennifer Thomason Jennifer Lockett Gary Skeen

Our FLEx 5th graders took what they have learned in the classroom & applied it in real life today Virginia Institute of Marine Science . They used classification keys to determine the various critters they found from a habitat cage & even had the chance to go seining to find the critters themselves!

Have some ideas that will make FLEx even MORE Innovative? This is the job for you! Come work with this amazing department #edutwitter #edtech #edleadership #principals #innovate

It’s not every day you get to work with the ODU Outstanding Master”s student AND the ODU Oustanding Doctoral Student.
However, it IS every day in our department ! Congratulations Gary Skeen

We are proud of you!

Jennifer Thomason Hampton City Schools HCS Innovation & Digital Learning

What a week in FLEx land! Our 2nd graders had a field trip in which they read, designed, built, & explored! Also, our 6th graders went to the Mariner's Museum to test water quality & classify macro- & micro- invertebrates! Jennifer Thomason Belinda Flucker Jennifer Lockett Gary Skeen

Today in FLEx, Mrs. Rueb's 3rd grade class celebrated World Down Syndrome Day! Thank you Kristen Rueb for coordinating this awesome presentation and thank you Ms. Yullari & Kanoa for sharing with the class! Jennifer Thomason Gary Skeen Jennifer Lockett

Our 6th graders and FLEx adults are excited for the Jefferson Lab field trip. It is the first time some our students have met our teachers in person! Hampton City Schools Jennifer Thomason Gary Skeen Belinda Flucker Jennifer Lockett

Our FLEx students & staff are SELebrating SEL day today with a school-wide pep rally! Each class chose their SEL Superpower and class motto and were able to share it out with the whole school! Jennifer Thomason Jennifer Lockett Gary Skeen Belinda Flucker Heather Peterson Alexis Carrington

This sounds like a great opportunity for Middle Level Educators across the state of Virginia!

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What a great way to engage students by using Immersive Adventures in the classroom! Belinda Flucker Did an amazing job discussing this topic at the 2024 Blended Learning Conference hosted by Virtual Virginia

Great Job Meryl Innerfield in presenting at the 2024 Blended Learning Conference hosted by Virtual Virginia

Congratulations to our FLEx teacher of the year, Ms. Jessica Thomas! Her dedication to education and her students is truly remarkable. Her passion for teaching shines through in everything she does, inspiring both students and colleagues alike! Congratulations! Jessica Thomas

Exciting adventures occurred this week in FLEx! Our FLEx 3rd and 4th graders embarked on unforgettable field trips to the Mariner's Museum and Colonial Williamsburg! Jennifer Thomason Jennifer Lockett Gary Skeen Kristen Rueb Mike Lewis

Our school counselor, Ms. Wilson, plays a crucial role in providing guidance, counseling, & support to our students. Whether it's academic planning, career exploration, or addressing personal concerns, she is always there to lend a helping hand and provide a listening ear.

Congratulations to our FLEx Teacher of the Year Nominees!! They have been recognized by their colleagues for having an unwavering commitment to shaping young minds and fostering a positive learning environment! Kristen Rueb Stacey Smithley Meryl Innerfield Jessica Thomas

Hampton City Schools will operate on a two-hour early dismissal today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, for all students and all staff members. 

All FLEx classes will conclude today at 1:00pm. There will be no classes or after school activities, including bonus tracks.

Our 2nd grade Nikki Gaydos class is having a great time at the Learn to Swim Program which started today! Hampton Aquaplex Hampton City Schools Jennifer Thomason