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2024 Back-to-School Care Fair

Join VB Schools and over 100 youth-serving organizations, agencies and school division departments for an informational and fun-filled day that gives families the opportunity to connect with valuable resources which promote youth development and well-being.

2024 Elementary Summer School Information

VBCPS is offering amazing summer learning opportunity to all pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students who were enrolled in Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) during the 2023-24 school year!

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.