Community Partners A variety of partnering organizations are supporting schools with human, material, and financial resources. Read more about partners’ assistance with back-to-school activities, mentoring programs, work-based experience, and Spirit Nights. School Volunteers See how PTA members, parents, grandparents, community members, and business professionals are helping schools with special events, sharing career expertise, and serving as mentors. Parent Involvement Parents are students’ most important partners in education. Throughout the fall, schools and the school division have provided resources and hosted events to support parents and encourage their involvement. Education Foundation The Virginia Beach Education Foundation funds innovative and creative learning programs for students and to reward educational excellence. Find out more about the Foundation’s House Project, TGIF Grant Celebration, and new Pearls of Wisdom event.

Giving Back As community members and organizations provide their time and resources to support public education, VBCPS students and staff are returning that generosity by giving back through their own local, national, and global service efforts. See snapshots of other school activities as provided by school media liaisons.