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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.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Model Partner

Students and staff of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) benefit from the support of over 1,000 community partners each year. Partnerships between community groups, businesses and schools are integral to public education in Virginia Beach. These partnerships are mutually supportive. They improve student wellness while enriching the relationship between schools, businesses, government agencies, faith-based groups and other organizations.

School Emergencies

How will I be notified if there is an emergency at my child’s school?
Should there be an emergency situation at your child’s school, parents will be notified by phone and email via AlertNow. As new information on the emergency situation becomes available, updates will be provided. All parents are encouraged to check with the office staff at your child’s school to make sure your home, cell and work phone numbers and email addresses are correct.

Parents also may call the VBCPS Emergency Hotline at 757.263.1000. This phone number is manned by staff Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or may visit the homepage of vbschools.com.

As a parent, how often will I be updated on the school emergency?
To ensure that every parent has the most accurate account of the emergency situation, parents will be updated by school division staff via AlertNow. These updates will be communicated to parents when new information becomes available and when the emergency has ended.

Should I report to the scene of the incident/emergency?
Should there be an emergency situation in a school or at a school-sponsored activity, access to the scene will be limited and controlled by fire or police officials.

When parents are notified of the emergency situation, information will be provided to parents, by school staff, giving direction on how they should respond. Parents are encouraged to remain close to their source of communication, whether it is phone or email, to ensure they are receiving accurate and timely updates on the emergency from school division staff.

Once the emergency is declared "over," will parents be able to report to their child’s school?
When school staff communicate to parents that the school emergency has ended, direction will be provided on how parents will reunite with their child. Parents will be directed to a specific location that could be located off campus. It is important that parents follow these directions for the safety of all students, staff and parents.

Remember, a student can only be released to an adult that is documented as an emergency contact. If you are a non-custodial parent, you must be listed with your child's emergency contact information as a guardian and show proper identification.

If the school building is evacuated, how will I be able to locate my child?
Each school has a procedure for helping parents locate their child. Parents will be directed to a specific location where they will be required to show proper identification. Remember, a student can only be released to an adult who is documented as an emergency contact. If you are a non-custodial parent, you must be listed with your child's emergency contact information as a guardian and show proper identification.