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Virginia Beach Summer School

The school division's 2023 Summer School programming will offer opportunities for elementary, middle and high school levels.

Family and Student Wellness Expo, Bayside High School Stadium, June 3, 2023, Noon to 3 PM, 4960 Haygood Rd, Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 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).

2023-24 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 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).

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

For the 14th straight year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Requesting Student Records

Current and former Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) students may obtain copies of their education and/or health records pursuant to the following procedures for requesting records.

In accordance with federal and state laws, the school division maintains a student’s permanent academic record – containing the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record and year of graduation or withdrawal – for 75 years. Also in accordance with federal and state laws, special education records are maintained only for five years after a student withdraws or graduates from VBCPS. Special education record contents may include: Individualized Education Program (IEP), psychological assessments, social histories, triennial evaluations, eligibility review meeting notes and any other documents related to the eligibility review process for special education services.

Record Requests