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VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall
VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall

Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

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VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall
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Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

VB Technical & Career Education Center celebrating 50 years
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The Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center (Tech Center, 2925 N Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house reunion on Wednesday, March 29, from 6-8 p.m., for all students and staff both past and present. The Tech Center opened its doors in September 1972 to provide career-training opportunities for students in grades 11 and 12. Over the past 50 years, the Tech Center has maintained focus on career preparation and employability for its students and continues to evolve to meet the demands of the ever-changing workforce. Having served more than 40,000 students, the Tech Center currently has 682 students enrolled in programs for the 2022-23 school year.

Virginia Beach high schools to compete in interscholastic lacrosse for first time this spring
Virginia Beach high schools to compete in interscholastic lacrosse for first time this spring (opens in new window/tab)

For the very first time, Virginia Beach high schools will be playing lacrosse interscholastically starting this spring. With the Beach District season recently underway, each high school is fielding a varsity boys and a varsity girls team. On Tuesday, March 28, Kempsville and Ocean Lakes will play in a girls/boys doubleheader at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex (2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.) The Beach District schedule for all VBCPS schools begins on April 4.

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Community Listening Sessions Scheduled March 25 – April 3 ​​​​​​​ to Gain Resident Input on Future Election System

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2023) – The City of Virginia Beach, in partnership with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, will hold a series of community listening sessions between March 25 and April 3. Residents will have an opportunity to provide their input on the City’s election system and how they elect their representatives. Feedback will be captured by the event moderators and provided to City Council in a final report.

Two Virginia Beach schools recognized as national models for college and career readiness
Two Virginia Beach schools recognized as national models for college and career readiness (opens in new window/tab)

Great Neck and Salem Middle schools in Virginia Beach have once again received distinction as AVID National Demonstration Schools. This elite designation has been awarded to only 200 of 8,000 AVID schools in the United States and around the world. AVID National Demonstration Schools exhibit a college and career readiness culture through rigor and high expectations for all students throughout the school.

School Hours

Elementary School Hours

Group "A" Elementary Schools
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Arrowhead Lynnhaven
Bayside
 Ocean Lakes
Birdneck Pembroke
Centerville Providence
Christopher Farms Red Mill
College Park Rosemont
Dey Shelton Park
Fairfield Thalia
Glenwood Three Oaks
Holland Trantwood
Landstown Williams
Luxford Windsor Woods

Old Donation School
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Student Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3:54 p.m.
Elementary Art & Dance - Follows normal student hours
Group "B" Elementary Schools
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Alanton
 Newtown
Brookwood North Landing
Cooke Parkway
Corporate Landing Pembroke Meadows
Creeds Point O'View
Diamond Springs Princess Anne
Green Run Rosemont Forest
Hermitage Salem
Indian Lakes Seatack
Kempsville Strawbridge
Kempsville Meadows Tallwood
King's Grant Thoroughgood
Kingston White Oaks
Linkhorn Park Windsor Oaks
Malibu Woodstock
New Castle  
   

Middle School Hours

  Student Hours Office Hours
Grades 6 - 8 9:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Bayside Sixth-Grade Campus 9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Old Donation School 8:50 a.m. - 3:54 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Old Donation School Middle School Dance 8:50 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Renaissance Academy Middle School Program 9:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

High School Hours

 Student Hours Office Hours
Grades 9 - 12 7:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
   Renaissance High 7:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
   
Advanced Technology Center   7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
   Morning Session 7:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
   Afternoon Session 11:05 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.
   
Technical & Career Education Center   7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
   Morning Session 7:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
   Afternoon Session 11:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
   
Environmental Studies Program   7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
   Morning Session 7:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
   Afternoon Session 11:05 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.

Notification Process of School Closing or Cancellations

Should schools be closed or cancelled due to an emergency, inclement weather, or any other condition that may affect the safety of our children and staff, parents and staff will be notified through a telephone call and/or email using the AlertNow notification system. For your convenience, an official notice pertaining to the status of the emergency and/or school operating hours will also be posted on the home page of the school division's website - vbschools.com.

You may call 757.263.1000 for the most current information on school openings or closings.

Adjusted Dismissal Schedule for All Students

School/Program Adjusted Dismissal Schedule
Elementary Schools
A Elementary School including Pre-K Programs 8:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
A Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) morning session 8:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
A Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) afternoon session 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
AADA @ Seatack ES - all students 8:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
B Elementary School Including Pre-K Programs 8:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
B Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) morning session 8:55 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
B Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) afternoon session 10:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Old Donation School (no art or dance on adjusted dismissal days) 8:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Middle Schools
Middle School 9:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Bayside 6th Grade Campus 9:20 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Old Donation School 8:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Renaissance MS 9:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
High Schools  
High School 7:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ATC a.m. session 7:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
ATC p.m. session No PM Session
Environmental Studies @ Brock a.m. Session 7:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
Environmental Studies @ Brock p.m. Session No PM Session
Gov School No Gov School
Renaissance HS 7:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Renaissance TREAP 7:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
TCE a.m. session 7:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
TCE p.m. session No PM Session