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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.

Seatack Elementary School

Why Seatack Elementary School?

After extensive conversations with organizers of An Achievable Dream, site visits and examining the schools’ data, the School Board became convinced that this is a program that would benefit Virginia

Beach school children. An Achievable Dream has an impressive track record. Upon graduation, 100 percent of its graduates were attending college or trade school or had enlisted in the military.

The School Board entered into a contract with An Achievable Dream to start a program in Virginia Beach. Seatack Elementary School was selected as the home for many reasons:

  • There is a proud history of community and parental support that school administration believes will facilitate a successful program start-up;
  • School system leadership believes the expanded opportunities inherent in An Achievable Dream will improve the chances of success for some very deserving students.
  • The student enrollment at both Seatack Elementary and Birdneck Elementary is lower than what the buildings will accommodate. This is important as An Achievable Dream provides students the opportunity to participate in extended school day offerings, including enrichment and remedial assistance. These kinds of activities do require adequate space. Those Seatack families that do not want to commit to having their children particiapte in the program will be able to receive an out-of-zone transfer to Birdneck.