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Virginia Beach Summer School

The school division's 2023 Summer School programming will offer opportunities for elementary, middle and high school levels.

Family and Student Wellness Expo, Bayside High School Stadium, June 3, 2023, Noon to 3 PM, 4960 Haygood Rd, Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

2023-24 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

For the 14th straight year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Academies & Advanced Programs

The Academy and Advanced Academic Programs represent an exciting expansion of curricular options for all students across the city. Recognizing that no educational program should adopt a “one size fits all” philosophy, the division developed these programs to provide additional academic choices for our students.

Academies & Advanced Academic Programs*
Entrepreneurship and Business Academy
at Kempsville High School
Ms. Meghan Timlin
757.648.5450
International Baccalaureate Programs*
at Princess Anne High School
Ms. Jamie LaCava-Owen
757.648.5600
Environmental Studies Program
at Brock Environmental Center
Mr. Christopher Freeman
757.263.1121
Legal Studies Academy
at First Colonial High School
Ms. Angelique Phillips
757.648.5300
Global Studies and World Languages Academy
at Tallwood High School
Ms. Jessica Windish
757.648.5700
Mathematics and Science Academy*
at Ocean Lakes High School
Mr. J. Michael King
757.648.5550
Governor's STEM* & Technology Academy
at Landstown High School
Ms. Rachel White
757.648.5500
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
at Plaza Middle School
Ms. Laura Purvis
757.648.4900
Health Sciences Academy
at Bayside High School
Ms. Kristen Johnson
757.648.5200
Visual and Performing Arts Academy
at Salem High School
Ms. Amy Schuiteboer
757.648.5650

For information about gifted education services at the elementary, middle and high school levels, including admission to Old Donation School as well as the Gifted Dance Education Program and Gifted Visual Arts Program, visit Gifted Education.

For information about admission to Green Run Collegiate, the Advanced Technology Center or the Technical and Career Education Center, please contact the school/center or visit their websites.

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