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Virginia Beach City Public Schools students outperform state on SOL tests
Virginia Beach City Public Schools students outperform state on SOL tests

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) students continued to demonstrate strong academic performance on the 2025-2026 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, outperforming the state on every reading, writing, science and history assessment, and on all mathematics assessments except Grade 7 Math.

2026-27 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2026-27 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 12 meeting. For the 2026-27 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $18.9 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).

Partners in Education

Virginia Beach City Public Schools works with businesses, military commands, faith-based groups, and civic organizations to create innovative partnerships that support student wellness, success and growth.

Why Partner?

  • Enrich curriculum and enhance learning experiences.
  • Extend teachers’ capacity to meet individual student needs.
  • Strengthen connections between schools and the community.
  • Show your commitment to preparing students for success today and into the future.

How to Get Involved

Your organization can start the process to become a Partner in Education by:

Partnerships
Make a difference in the lives of students—partner with us today!

The Partners in Education program supports collaborative efforts between schools and our community that promote academic success and personal growth for the division's students. Community partners from businesses, military commands, faith-based groups and civic organizations work with schools to design innovative educational opportunities to meet the unique needs of students and schools. By matching school goals with the expertise, expanded materials and financial resources and skills of the community organization, partnerships enrich curriculum and enhance learning experiences, extend teachers' capacity to meet the individual needs of all students and improve communication between the schools and the community.

Community engagement not only makes a positive impact on education, helping to relate academic learning to real-world applications, but it also demonstrates that the community values education and is committed to helping prepare students with the foundation they need to be successful today and into adulthood.

Become a Partner in Education today and make a difference in the lives of students!

Your business or organization may initiate a partnership by:

  • Contacting the school you wish to partner with and speaking with the school’s Community Engagement Liaison (CEL);
  • Completing our online Partners in Education Information Form to be introduced to schools as a potential new parter;
  • Calling the Office of Family and Community Engagement at 757.263.1799 to learn more about how your organization can become a VBCPS Partner in Education.

 

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