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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.

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. Catherine Susewind
757.648.4900
Health Sciences Academy
at Bayside High School
Ms. Terry Mejia
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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