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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 Division Services

Jack Freeman, Chief Operations Officer, 757.263.1040
Thomas DeMartini, Director of Security & Emergency Management, 757.263.2450
Melisa Ingram, Executive Director of Facilities Services, 757.263.1090
James Lash, Executive Director of Transportation and Fleet Management Services, 757.263.1545
Sean Barnes, Director of Transportation, 757.263.1545
Sam Nix, Director of Custodial and Distribution Services, 757.263.2470
Viorica Harrison, Director of Food Services, 757.263.1101
Eric Woodhouse, Director of Maintenance Services, 757.263.2500

The Department of School Division Services is the operational arm of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. This department is staffed by more than 2,500 outstanding employees who deliver top-quality services in proud support of an award-winning, world-class public education system. The mission of the School Division Services Department is to provide excellent educational facilities that are safe, clean, well maintained, and free from health hazards; to ensure that students are served nutritious and affordable meals; and to transport students to and from school in a safe and efficient manner.