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Logo Virginia Beach City Public Schools Charting the Course

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).

Drugs and Vapes

Drugs

Awareness and education are two of the best defenses against substance misuse and overdose. In Virginia, drug overdoses are the leading cause of unnatural death and have been since 2013. More Virginians die every year from overdoses than from automobile crashes. Opioids - specifically fentanyl - has been the driving force behind the large increases. Parents and caregivers are the first line of defense in protecting their child against substance use and overdose. This page provides families with information, resources, and support. Please use the information on this page to start conversations with your children on substance safety and awareness.

Vapes

Many teens think vaping is safer than smoking. Vaping is not just inhaling water vapor. The aerosol is loaded with chemicals not safe to be inhaled including nicotine. A single vape cartridge may contain more nicotine than one pack of cigarettes. Teens can get hooked on nicotine more easily than adults, thus making it harder to quit. Nicotine also harms brain development, comprehension, critical thinking, attention and mood.