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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).

Impact Aid

What is Impact Aid?

Impact Aid is a vital federal program that provides financial assistance to school districts affected by the presence of tax-exempt federal property, such as military bases. Since its inception in 1950, the program has aimed to compensate for the loss of local tax revenue and the increased expenditures associated with educating federally connected children. These federally connected children include those who live on military bases, federal housing properties, have parents in uniformed services, or are employed on eligible federal properties but do not live on federal property.

How does Impact Aid benefit my student?

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) receives federal Impact Aid based on the total number of federally connected students reported annually. These funds are locally managed and included in the school division's Operating Budget to support ALL students by providing instructional materials, staff salaries, transportation, technology, and more. Additional funding opportunities may be available based on the data collected through the Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey.

How can I help?

It is through your support that VBCPS can receive Impact Aid funds! You can do your part by completing the green Impact Aid Program Survey Card sent home with your student on Monday, October 13, 2025. Completed, signed and dated cards should be returned to the student's school by Friday, October 17, 2025.

Contact us

For questions about the Impact Aid program, please contact the Office of Budget Development at 757.263.1163 or email ImpactAid@vbschools.com.