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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.

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 10:10 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
PM 12:25 – 2:40 p.m.

"B" Schools
AM 10:55 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
PM 1:10 – 3:25 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
A/B Schedules - 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
Virtual Virginia Does not apply Does not apply Please follow the Virtual Virginia schedule