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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.

Department of School Leadership

Matthew D. DelaneyChief Schools Officer
Dr. Walter BrowerSenior Executive Director of High Schools
Dr. James SmithSenior Executive Director of Middle Schools
Dr. Melanie HamblinSenior Executive Director of Elementary Schools
Dr. Janene GorhamDirector of Professional Growth and Innovation
Dr. Linda HayesDirector of Elementary Schools
Michael McGeeDirector of Student Leadership
Dr. Sterling WhiteDirector of Elementary Schools

The Department of School Leadership will ensure all schools achieve world-class status through visionary leadership, focused professional development, and heightened accountability. The mission of the Department of School Leadership, as the voice of the schools, is to provide world-class leadership, professional development, support, guidance, and resources necessary to achieve world-class excellence.