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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).

Student Social Activities Sponsored by School Division 5-48

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 5-48

STUDENTS

Student Social Activities Sponsored by School Division

  1. Generally

    All school-sponsored dances, parties and social activities must be limited to students of the school and invited guests approved by the school principal. All social activities sponsored by the school must be approved by the principal and faculty sponsors. These functions must be chaperoned by school personnel or authorized volunteers designated by the principal.

  2. Off-Campus School Sponsored Student Social Activities

    School-sponsored student social activities to be held off of school property must have the prior approval of school principal and the Department of School Leadership. Such activities shall not be permitted in areas where: supervision of students is impractical or impaired; where reasonable safety precautions cannot be implemented; or students and staff will have access to alcohol, tobacco or tobacco products; drugs; vaping products; electronic cigarettes or products; weapons or unauthorized materials. The Code of Student Conduct and all applicable policies, regulations and laws will be enforced during such activities.

Adopted by School Board: June 15, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: July 3, 2001
Revised by Superintendent: March 26, 2019
Reviewed by School Board: June 10, 2024