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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 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).

Digital Literacy

Welcome to the VBCPS AI Guide for Families

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is preparing every student to be future-ready. As part of our Compass to 2030 Strategic Framework, we are helping students build the skills outlined in the Future-Ready Profile — becoming lifelong learners, critical thinkers, resilient individuals, collaborative communicators, responsible leaders, and culturally competent citizens.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the emerging technologies shaping the world our students are entering. As part of digital literacy and citizenship education across K–12, students are taught that AI can support their thinking but cannot replace it. They are expected to think critically, evaluate information, and contribute their own original ideas. In VBCPS, we are preparing students to understand and use AI in ways that are safe, ethical, and purposeful.

AI will never replace the role of teachers, or the importance of human judgment, creativity, and relationships. Instead, it can enhance learning by helping students:

  • Strengthen skills like critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Brainstorm and explore ideas in new ways
  • Discover innovative pathways and careers for their future