The elementary school curriculum has seen a variety of adjustments and changes this year due to changes in the Standards of Learning. In light of these changes, many teachers have requested additional resources to aid in the day-to-day implementation of the new curriculum. From that feedback, administration has worked to create several avenues for teachers Read More…
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Practical Nursing Program welcomes your feedback
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) will be stopping by the Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing program at the Technical and Career Education Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 for a site visit necessary in continuing the accreditation program. You are welcome to meet the site visitors and share your comments regarding the Read More…
Carroll earns Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators
Robert Carroll, a seventh grade science teacher in the Middle Years Program (MYP) at Plaza Middle School, was awarded the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. The award comes from the White House Council on Environmental Quality, in partnership with the US EPA. The award recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers and local education agencies across the Read More…
‘Teach at the Beach’ brings new interest
The VBCPS Human Resources Department held its annual “Teach at the Beach” event on Sept. 13 at the Advanced Technology Center. More than 50 student teachers were given an overview of the teacher application process, benefits and learned about division’s strategic Plan, “Compass to 2015”. The annual event has proven to be a successful teacher Read More…
Extreme ‘Lounge’ Makeover at Tallwood Elementary
Tallwood Elementary School teachers walked in to a new teachers’ lounge this school year. Tell your friends! Follow us!
Board votes in changes for ODC and KLMS
Changes are on the way for students at the division’s two gifted schools. At its Sept. 5 meeting, the School Board voted to increase the student enrollment capacity and modify the admission process for the consolidated Old Donation Center (ODC) and Kemps Landing Magnet school slated to begin in 2016-17. When the new building opens, Read More…
Partners at Parkway
Parkway Elementary’s Partners in Education help launch the school year. Tell your friends! Follow us!
First day and first year at Renaissance
Made it through the first day! Tell your friends! Follow us!
Asbestos (AHERA) management plans available
The Environmental Protection Agency, as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of October 1986, requires all school facilities to have an inspection for asbestos-containing building materials and to have a detailed management plan identifying these materials. The AHERA Management Plans are available in each school’s main office for review by parents, teachers Read More…
Bennis makes a bundle on ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’
When it comes to earning some extra cash, one VBCPS staff member is “game.” Courtney Bennis, a data support specialist at Old Donation Center, took center stage and took home $13,050 during an episode of the popular television game show, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” “It’s just been a whirlwind of a summer,” Bennis Read More…
