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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.

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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).

Assessment & Graduation

This page provides parents with information about the participation of students with disabilities in the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessments. Important decisions and planning that ultimately determine the type of diploma the student receives upon graduation from high school are related to participation in this assessment. As students with disabilities increasingly access the general education curriculum, we expect higher rates of participation in the assessments that measure progress in the curriculum.

Students with disabilities may earn Advanced Studies Diplomas, Standard Diplomas, Modified Standard Diplomas, and Special Diplomas. Each type of diploma has certain requirements. It is important for Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to fully understand the criteria for awarding each so that appropriate planning decisions are made.

Additional information is also available through the Virginia Department of Education. Other resources you may access include your school's guidance counselor, the administrators, and special education teachers. In the Office of Programs for Exceptional Children, the Parent Support & Information Center also is available as a resource. For information call 757.263.2066.

Thank you for your participation in the educational program planning and implementation for your child. Your support and informed participation are vital to your child’s educational progress.