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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).

Recognition of Students and Staff by the School Board 7-45

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 7-45

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Recognition of Students and Staff by the School Board

It is the policy of the School Board to recognize publicly at School Board meetings the outstanding accomplishments of those students and staff members whose designated achievements may be considered exemplary. These recognitions may include a national or state-level win in a competition, event, or achievement. Examples would be those of National Merit Finalists, taking first place for a state-level sports competition, or other similar meritorious recognitions.

Honors for consideration should be School Division or educational-based, or directly related to their role as a student or staff member within the School Division.

  1. Recognition criteria include:
    1. Achievement of first or second place in national competitions/events.
    2. Achievement of national recognition for outstanding achievements, i.e., National Merit Finalists.
    3. Achievement of first place in multi-state (i.e. east coast region, etc.) competitions/events.
    4. Achievement of first place in state competitions/events.
    5. Achievements beyond the scope of regular academics/activities and/or job performance.
  2. Submission of names for recogntion

    Citizens, School Board Members and School Division employees are encouraged to contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement for instructions on how to submit the names of students and employees whose accomplishments warrant such recognition.

Adopted by School Board: October 20, 1992
Amended by School Board: May 25, 2004
Amended by School Board: August 19, 2014
Amended by School Board: April 6, 2022