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Virginia Beach Summer School
2023 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
Wellness Expo helps connect Virginia Beach families to valuable resources (opens in new window/tab)

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
2023-24 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 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
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition (opens in new window/tab)

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.

Appeals Process

Gifted Identification and Placement

Parents/guardians may appeal the decision of the Gifted Identification and Placement Committee if the parent is able to provide a concise explanation of an unforeseen or change in circumstance that may have impacted the committee’s decision if they were aware at the time of application review. Parents wishing to appeal may obtained a Google link to the appeal form the Gifted Testing Office by calling 757.263.6870 and speaking with an assessment specialist.

All appeal requests must be submitted via the Google form to the Office of K-12 and Gifted Programs by the deadline provided within the letter communicating the decision of the Gifted Identification and Placement Committee.

At the initial meeting of the appeals committee, the appeals letter written by the parent/guardian and the student’s original application packet will be reviewed. The committee will decide if additional assessment data are needed. Any additional assessments must be initiated by the committee and administered by Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). Assessments not conducted by VBCPS will not be considered by the committee.

The committee's decision may include:

  • Upholding the original decision of the Identification and Placement Committee;
  • Reversing the decision of the Identification and Placement Committee; or
  • Gathering additional or updated data.

The parents/guardians will be informed of the appeals committee’s decision by email.

Old Donation School Intellectual Program

Parents wishing to appeal the Old Donation School selection decision may obtained a Google link to the appeal form from the Gifted Testing Office by calling 757.263.6870 and speaking with an assessment specialist.

All appeal requests must be submitted via the Google form to the Office of K-12 and Gifted Programs by the deadline provided within the letter communicating the decision of the Old Donation School Selection Committee. Information about the appeals process is provided in decision letters sent to applicants. Questions regarding the selection and appeals process should be directed to the Gifted Education Testing Office at 757.263.6870.

Gifted Dance Education Program, Gifted Visual Arts Program

Requests for first-level appeals for the Gifted Dance Education Program or the Gifted Visual Arts Program are first addressed by the Old Donation School Appeals Committee. Second-level appeals are reviewed by the Office of K-12 and Gifted Programs.

Information about the appeals process is provided in decision letters sent to applicants. Questions regarding Old Donation School programming, the Gifted Dance Education Program or the Gifted Visual Arts Program should be directed to Old Donation School at 757.648.3240.