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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
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
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

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
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

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
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

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).

Reporting Incidents to the Police 5-37.1

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Regulation 5-37.1

STUDENTS

Reporting Incidents to the Police

Certain infractions or violations of the Code of Virginia shall be reported to the police. These infractions include the following:

  1. Truancy
  2. Theft, vandalism, and arson
  3. Indecent exposure
  4. Hazing
  5. Extortion
  6. Illegal Gambling
  7. Manufacture, possession, or triggering of firebombs
  8. Inciting to riot
  9. Threats to bomb
  10. Trespass
  11. Homicide and Robbery/Larceny
  12. Drinking or possession of alcohol on public property
  13. Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing controlled substance or drug paraphernalia
  14. Assault and battery
  15. Threats of death or bodily injury
  16. Possession, use, or distribution of weapons
  17. Possession or use of tobacco products by students less than 18 years of age
  18. Gang activity
  19. Cyberbullying
  20. Possession and use of look-a-like drugs

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 18.2-46.1, et seq., as amended. Definitions.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.3:1, et seq., as amended. Reports of certain acts to school authorities.

Virginia Board of Education Student Conduct Policy Guidelines 2009, as amended.

8VAC20-560-10, as amended. Reportable incidents.

Approved by Superintendent: July 16, 1991
Revised by Superintendent: June 11, 2001
Revised by Superintendent: July 31, 2001
Revised by Superintendent: March 17, 2006
Revised by Superintendent: March 18, 2013