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And they all fall down: Firefighters help students test their engineering skills

<p><a href="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-14268" src="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="768" height="1024" srcset="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-768x1024.jpg 768w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-225x300.jpg 225w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-400x533.jpg 400w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop.jpg 1512w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a><a href="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-14264" src="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-3-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-3-300x300.jpg 300w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-3-150x150.jpg 150w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-3-768x768.jpg 768w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-3-400x400.jpg 400w, http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/egg-drop-3.jpg 929w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Students at Cooke Elementary School designed “eggstronauts” that were dropped from a ladder truck from Virginia Beach Fire Department Station 11.</p> <p>“While some eggstronauts survived the fall, others did not — but the kids had a fantastic time!” said fifth grade teacher Logan Berns.</p> <p>The event was held the same … <a href="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/and-they-all-fall-down-firefighters-help-students-test-their-engineering-skills/" class="read-more">Read more </a></p>

Blue Angels visit First Colonial to share military careers

<p style="text-align: center;"><em>By <a href="mailto:cynthia.focke@vbschools.com">Cindy Butler Focke</a></em></p> <p>The Blue Angels took to the First Colonial High School auditorium stage before taking off to perform at the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show on Sept. 19.</p> <p>Health and physical education teacher Valerie Loschiavo invited them to speak to juniors, seniors and members of the … <a href="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/blue-angels-visit-first-colonial-to-share-military-careers/" class="read-more">Read more </a></p>

Virginia Beach Middle School students ride high at new surf park

<p>For a group of Virginia Beach Middle School students, the last days of summer break brought more than just sunshine. They brought the chance to ride the surf at the brand-new <a href="https://atlanticparksurf.com/">Atlantic Park Surf</a> attraction, which provided free lessons on opening day.</p> <p>Joining them was Jason Borte, who taught sixth … <a href="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/virginia-beach-middle-school-students-ride-high-at-new-surf-park/" class="read-more">Read more </a></p>

Back-To-School Care Fair prepares students for success

<p>More than 7,000 attended the free Back-to-School Care Fair Aug.16 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.</p> <p>The event was organized by Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the Virginia Beach Education Foundation to help prepare students and their families for the 2025-26 school year.</p> <p>Kendra Grissette attended with her four … <a href="http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/back-to-school-care-fair-prepares-students-for-success/" class="read-more">Read more </a></p>

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