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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.

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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).

Cell Phone-Free Education - Cellular Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices- Student Use 5-52

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 5-52

STUDENTS

Cell Phone-Free Education - Cellular Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices- Student Use

Student use of cellular phones (cell phones) and personal electronic communications devices during the school day is disruptive to the educational environment, not conducive to productive learning experiences, and often the source of disciplinary incidences. Extensive social media usage and widespread cell phone possession by children is closely related to mental health and chronic health conditions that are adversely affecting students. The School Board authorizes the Superintendent and designees to develop regulations and procedures concerning possession and use of cell phones and personal electronic communication devices by students during the school day, while traveling to and from school, and while students are participating in school sponsored activities.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.6. Board of Education guidelines and model policies for codes of student conduct; school board regulations, as amended.

Virginia Department of Education Guidance for Cell Phone-Free Education Pursuant to Executive Order 33. September 16, 2024, as amended.

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School Board Regulation 5-52.1

Adopted by School Board: December 10, 2024