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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

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.

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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
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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.

Students with "EllRay Jakes is Magic!" book
VBCPS plans a magical month of reading with All District Reads (opens in new window/tab)

Ask any Virginia Beach fifth grader what they’re reading in March, and they’ll all answer the same thing — “EllRay Jakes is Magic!” That’s because Virginia Beach City Public Schools is participating in an exciting literacy program called All District Reads, which puts a free book into the hands of every fifth grader and encourages them to read aloud and discuss the story with their families, classmates and community.

Academics

Academics are at the core of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, with a goal of having each student achieve their full academic potential by the time they graduate. Students are challenged to learn to communicate in foreign languages; explore and value the fine and practical arts; and understand the interrelationships of the countries and cultures of the world. Academics are at the core of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, with a goal of having each student achieve their full academic potential by the time they graduate. Students are challenged to learn to communicate in foreign languages; explore and value the fine and practical arts; and understand the interrelationships of the countries and cultures of the world.

From early childhood through high school, VBCPS provides challenging instruction in language arts, math, science, and social studies; including advanced academic programs, honors classes in high school, and enrichment programs. Fine and performing arts, physical education, career and technical education, and world languages are integral parts of each child's education, from elementary through high school.