Congratulations to Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ new National Board Certified Teachers: Kelly Boyd English Teacher, Princess Anne High School Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts Kelly Dausel Seventh-Grade Teacher, Kemps Landing/Old Donation Center Early Adolescence/Social Studies-History Jenna Free English Teacher, Tallwood High School Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts Lacy Krell English Teacher, Salem Read More…
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BEWell coming in 2016
The saying, “out with the old and in with the new” has never been truer than for Wellness & Prevention in 2016! Beginning January 4th, the program is getting a new look, a new name, BEWell (Beach Employee Wellness – a name chosen by City and School employees), and will include several new offerings. BEWell, Read More…
VBCPS launches new “Be Social, Be Smart, Be Safe” campaign
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence sent a letter to all VBCPS staff and families Wednesday night. In it, Spence addressed some of the recent social media threats made against Virginia Beach schools, and reminded families of the importance of digital citizenship. Additionally, Spence announced the launch of the Be Social, Read More…
Salem High’s SRO named ‘Top Cop’
Salem High School Resource Officer, Herbert Brandon, was recently recognized as the “Top Cop” for the Virginia Beach Police Department. In order to be honored, Brandon was nominated for his “high level of commitment to a safer Hampton Roads community.” The award was given at the 15th Annual Celebration of the Greater Hampton Roads Regional Crime Read More…
Arrowhead’s relaxing time with the VBRC
Teachers at Arrowhead Elementary School were recently given the opportunity to get together and learn more about the Virginia Beach Reading Council (VBRC). Arrowhead Elementary’s Reading Resource Teacher Silvia Babcock and Library Media Specialist Kellee Kraft set up a “relaxation station” where snacks and door prizes were offered. Many teachers showed their support for literacy Read More…
Johnson takes part in Western Bayside College-Community Initiative
Dr. Paula Johnson, principal at Bayside Middle School, recently participated in the Western Bayside College-Community Initiative held at Virginia Wesleyan College (VWC). This initiative seeks to build mutually beneficial campus-community partnerships committed to enhancing both the Western Bayside area and VWC by changing perceptions, improving quality of life, and increasing civic involvement. Tell your friends! Read More…
Sticking to a good cause
Everyone knows that administrators are connected to their buildings, but some have taken it one step further. Administrators have once again allowed themselves to be duct-taped to the wall of their school in exchange for their students raising funds and goods for worthy causes. At Arrowhead Elementary, students and staff were given the opportunity to Read More…
2016-17 school year calendars up for review
This January, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) administration will present a recommended 2016-17 school year calendar to the School Board for consideration. Before making a final recommendation, a calendar committee has been asking for feedback from teacher groups, principals and community members. The 2016-17 Calendar Committee has presented these calendar options to all of Read More…
Ocean Lakes and Landstown high schools only two 21st Century Learning Exemplar Schools in Virginia
Landstown High School has been named a 21st Century Learning Exemplar School by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). Landstown now joins Ocean Lakes High School as two of just 60 schools nationwide (and the only two schools in Virginia) to earn this honor. “Landstown High School is deserving of this incredible honor,” said Read More…
Dr. Spence talks on national radio program about digital learning
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence was invited as a guest on the national Internet radio program, “Education Talk Radio: Pre K-20,” with host Larry Jacobs. The daily national radio show features leading education administrators and experts to talk about education trends as well as innovative products and initiatives. Spence was Read More…
