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

<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. “While some eggstronauts survived the fall, others did not — but the kids had a fantastic time!” said fifth grade teacher Logan Berns. 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>

Blue Angels visit First Colonial to share military careers

By <a href="mailto:cynthia.focke@vbschools.com">Cindy Butler Focke</a> 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. 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>

Virginia Beach Middle School students ride high at new surf park

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. 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>

Back-To-School Care Fair prepares students for success

More than 7,000 attended the free Back-to-School Care Fair Aug.16 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. 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. 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>