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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).

Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal, School Closing Impact on School Operations

This chart provides parents, students, and staff with an overview of the impact on programs and services available in the schools should there be a delay, early dismissal, or closing. View detailed information on school closings and cancellations.

Program Delayed Arrival (2 hours late) Early Dismissal School Closed
Early Childhood Special Education "A" Schools
AM 10:05a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
PM 12:25 – 2:35 p.m.

"B" Schools
AM 10:45 a.m. – 12:55 p.m.
PM 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.		 Based on dismissal time, details will be communicated to parents of students served in ECSE program. Program Cancelled
Elementary School Delayed 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time. Program Cancelled
High School & Middle School Delayed 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time. Regardless of the number of days school is cancelled, the A/B days will not change upon return to school.
High School Assessments/Exams Should weather or any other condition cause a scheduled assessment/exam day to be cancelled, the cancelled assessment/exam will be administered on the first day school reopens.
Before/After-School Parks & Recreation Program No before-school
P&R programs		 No after-school
P&R programs
No Supper Program		 Program Cancelled
Breakfast/Lunch Varies from school to school
served (if possible) upon arrival		 Lunch served according to adjusted dismissal schedule No breakfast or lunch
Old Donation School Delayed 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time. Program Cancelled
Old Donation School Art & Dance Elementary School Art & Dance - Programs Cancelled
Middle School Dance - Program Cancelled		 Program Cancelled
Academy Programs Delayed 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time. Program Cancelled
Technical & Career Education Center,
Advanced Technology Center and Environmental Studies Program		 No AM session

PM sessions will arrive 1 hour later than normal starting time.		 No PM Session Program Cancelled
SECEP/TRAEP (at Renaissance Academy) Delayed 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time. Program Cancelled
SECEP (at VBCPS school sites) Delayed 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time. Program Cancelled
SECEP/Re-ED (at Windsor Woods Elementary) Delayed 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time. Program Cancelled
Before/After-School Activities/Athletics Elementary No before-school activities No after-school activities Program Cancelled
An Achievable Dream Academy: Seatack Elementary No before-school activities No extended day activities Program Cancelled
Before/After-School Activities/Athletics Middle No before-school activities No after-school activities Program Cancelled
Middle School Zero Bell Delayed 2 hours N/A Program Cancelled
Before/After-School Activities/Athletics High No before-school activities No after-school activities Program Cancelled
Governor's School for the Arts N/A Depends on early dismissal time Program Cancelled
Preschool Speech Services No transportation provided Program Cancelled
Private Day Schools Delayed for 2 hours Depends on early dismissal time Program Cancelled
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