Dr. Daisy Wood, executive director for the Office of Programs for Exceptional Children (OPEC), received the 2014 Kuhn-Barnett Award from the Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). The award is the highest honor bestowed by the council, which recognizes one nominee for his/her exemplary leadership or meritorious service on behalf of exceptional children. Wood was Read More…
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Twenty three VB teachers named Gold Star Teachers
In Virginia Beach, 23 teachers were named Gold Star Teachers by the educational non-profit organization, Working in Support of Education (WISE). To receive the Gold Star Award, a teacher must achieve a 90-percent pass rate in at least one of their classes on the WISE Financial Literacy Certification test during the 2013-2014 school year. According to the Read More…
WalMart gives back to College Park teachers
After school dismissed on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014, representatives from Walmart surprised College Park Elementary School staff members with a celebration and gift cards totaling $1,000. As part of Walmart’s Teacher Rewards program, each Walmart store selects one local kindergarten through eighth grade public school to and gives $50 reward cards to 20 teachers. College Read More…
VBCPS staff can now receive text messages through AlertNow
Get news and information regarding school delays and closings, upcoming events and more by signing up for AlertNow text messaging. This convenient and effective communication tool will enable you to stay connected with your school and the division. Signing up is simple. Visit the Wise Employee Self Service (ESS) page on vbcps.com and login using Read More…
PAHS celebrates good news
Princess Anne High School staff had cause for celebration at the October faculty meeting. Over the past several years, the school has worked towards improving the graduation rate, especially for key cohorts, including in African Americans and students with special needs. When last year’s data was revealed, everyone was shocked by the growth. The school’s Read More…
You’re invited to the Compass Showcase Event
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Isabelle Reutzel-Hood at 263-1103 or Isabelle.Reutzel-hood@vbschools.com by Wednesday, Nov. 5. Tell your friends! Follow us!
Erickson earns Community Service Award
Social studies teacher and Princess Anne High School wrestling coach Marty Erickson is being recognized by the Virginia Beach Freemasons with the Community Service Award, given to people who are dedicated to working with high school kids achieve success in sports and community service. Erickson started a non-profit (501C3 tax exempt) organization aimed at community Read More…
French inducted into Virginia High School Hall of Fame
Former Virginia Beach City Public Schools principal J. Wylie French was surrounded by friends, family and supporters at his recent induction into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame. The 25th induction ceremony took place on Oct. 15 in Charlottesville. According to the Virginia High School League, the Hall of Fame “recognizes those who have contributed Read More…
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…
Landstown hosts LEAD Virginia
It was a busy weekend at Landstown High School this Saturday as the school hosted representatives from LEAD Virginia. The nonprofit organization brings leaders from all industries and all parts of the state together to learn about the state of the Commonwealth. At the event, Dr. Aaron Spence welcomed the crowd and spoke about some of the Read More…
