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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

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

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

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).

After School Activities

  1. Students are subject to conditions of the Code of Student Conduct while attending and participating in after-school student activities and athletic events as provided in School Board of the City of Virginia Beach Policy 5-1. Regulations outlined in the Code of Student Conduct apply at all after-school activities (such as athletic events, club meetings, dances, etc.) and the like.
  2. Students are not allowed to loiter in concession areas.
  3. Students must be seated during athletic activities (when seating is available).
  4. Students are expected to leave school grounds at the conclusion of the activity.
  5. Students waiting for a ride should meet their ride at the school’s designated student drop-off/pick-up location.
  6. Metal detectors are utilized at after-school activities and special events in order to ensure the safety of students and spectators.
  7. Parental involvement is encouraged at all school-related activities.
  8. If parents/legal guardians are not attending a school-sponsored event, a plan should be made to pick up their child at the conclusion of the event.

If the Principal or his/her designee determines that the student’s presence at any after-school activity creates a continuing danger to persons or property or creates an ongoing threat of disruption, the student may be removed from the activity immediately.