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VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall
VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall

Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

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VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall
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Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

VB Technical & Career Education Center celebrating 50 years
VB Technical & Career Education Center celebrating 50 years (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center (Tech Center, 2925 N Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house reunion on Wednesday, March 29, from 6-8 p.m., for all students and staff both past and present. The Tech Center opened its doors in September 1972 to provide career-training opportunities for students in grades 11 and 12. Over the past 50 years, the Tech Center has maintained focus on career preparation and employability for its students and continues to evolve to meet the demands of the ever-changing workforce. Having served more than 40,000 students, the Tech Center currently has 682 students enrolled in programs for the 2022-23 school year.

Virginia Beach high schools to compete in interscholastic lacrosse for first time this spring
Virginia Beach high schools to compete in interscholastic lacrosse for first time this spring (opens in new window/tab)

For the very first time, Virginia Beach high schools will be playing lacrosse interscholastically starting this spring. With the Beach District season recently underway, each high school is fielding a varsity boys and a varsity girls team. On Tuesday, March 28, Kempsville and Ocean Lakes will play in a girls/boys doubleheader at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex (2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.) The Beach District schedule for all VBCPS schools begins on April 4.

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Community Listening Sessions Scheduled March 25 – April 3 ​​​​​​​ to Gain Resident Input on Future Election System

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2023) – The City of Virginia Beach, in partnership with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, will hold a series of community listening sessions between March 25 and April 3. Residents will have an opportunity to provide their input on the City’s election system and how they elect their representatives. Feedback will be captured by the event moderators and provided to City Council in a final report.

Two Virginia Beach schools recognized as national models for college and career readiness
Two Virginia Beach schools recognized as national models for college and career readiness (opens in new window/tab)

Great Neck and Salem Middle schools in Virginia Beach have once again received distinction as AVID National Demonstration Schools. This elite designation has been awarded to only 200 of 8,000 AVID schools in the United States and around the world. AVID National Demonstration Schools exhibit a college and career readiness culture through rigor and high expectations for all students throughout the school.

Testing Information and Dates

Division and Virginia State Mandated Tests

For specific dates, contact your child's school.

Updated 9/2022

DATES TESTS STUDENTS TESTING
Sep. 19-28, 2022 VDOE Fall Growth Assessment Students in grades 3-8 for reading and mathematics.
Oct. 12, 2022 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
Test (PSAT/NMSQT)		 Available to all students in grade 11.
Oct. 17-Nov. 3, 2022 Fall SOL Writing
High School		 Students completing English 11 4x4 classes in Term 1 and SOL verified credit retakers.
Dec. 5-9, 2022 Fall SOL Writing (Online)
High School Second Opportunity		 Students who were term graduates for the fall SOL test administration who need the writing SOL test for verified credit; online testing only.
Jan. 17-Mar. 24, 2023 English Language Proficiency Test (ACCESS FOR ELLs)
Academic Language of the Content Areas (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking)		 English learner students in K-12.
Jan. 9-13, 2023 Fall SOL Non-Writing
High School and Middle School		 Students completing high school 4x4 classes in Term 1 and MS and HS SOL verified credit retakers.
Jan. 4-26, 2023 WorkKeys Students who passed the grade 11 English course and have taken and failed, at least once, the EOC* writing or reading SOL test. Students enrolled in a grade 11 English course who are trying to graduate by Jun. 2023.
Feb. 2-9, 2023 VDOE Winter Growth Assessment Students in grades 3-8 for reading and mathematics.
Feb. 22, 2023 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT 10) Available to all students in grade 10.
Mar. 6-24, 2023 Spring SOL Writing
High School		 Students completing English 11 classes and SOL verified credit retakers.
Mar. 20-24, 2023 Spring SOL Writing
Middle School		 Students completing English 8 classes.
Apr. 24-28, 2023 Spring SOL Writing(Online)
High School Second Opportunity		 Students who were term graduates for the spring SOL test administration who need the writing SOL test for verified credit; online testing only.
Apr. 19-28, 2023 Apr. Term Grad Testing High school students in EOC* classes and retakers who are scheduled to graduate by August 2023.
May 1-12, 2023 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Students completing AP classes during 2022-2023.
May 2-19, 2023 International Baccalaureate (IB) Testing Students completing IB classes during 2022-2023.
May 8-19, 2023 WorkKeys Students who passed the grade 11 English course and have taken and failed, at least once, the EOC* writing and/or reading SOL test. Students enrolled in a grade 11 English course who are trying to graduate in Jun. 2023.
May 22-Jun. 6, 2023 Spring SOL Non-Writing
Middle School		 Students completing grades 6-8 classes with associated SOL tests.
May 23-Jun. 7, 2023 Spring SOL Non-Writing
Elementary School		 Students completing grades 3-5 classes with associated SOL tests.
May 30-Jun. 2, 2023 Spring SOL Non-Writing
High School		 High school students completing classes with an associated SOL test and SOL verified credit retakers.

*End-of-Course - Students completing an EOC class and need the test for verified credit or as required under ESSA or students who have previously failed an EOC test and need to retake the EOC test for a verified credit.

 

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