This year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has the highest on-time graduation rate on record (93.3 percent). In support of this effort, administration has provided resources and staff for graduating seniors. For example, Denise Lawson is one of six full- and part-time graduation coaches who works alongside counselors, teachers and administrators to help support students in their journey to graduation. See more of her story and how she helped Kempsville High School reach a school record high graduation rate, 91.9 percent.