Shazam! In an instant Kellam High School’s central commons area was instantly transformed into something that would activate anyone’s spidey senses. Up in the sky—or risers, it wasn’t a bird, or a plane. It was the Three Oaks Elementary School fifth-grade chorus performing a medley of heartfelt super hero songs. One could say that the Read More…
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Tweet, Tweet: #VBEdChat Promotes Growth and Excellence
Educators across the division are invited to join the monthly #VBEdChat, a Twitter chat hosted by Teacher Forum and the Office of Professional Growth and Innovation specifically designed for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) community. “In so many ways, teaching can be an isolating profession in that we come into our classrooms, close Read More…
Exhibit showcases talents of art teachers through May 15
The Teaching Artists Exhibit is held annually to showcase the creative talents of the school division’s elementary, middle and high school art teachers. The exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is open through May 15. A reception will be held Tuesday, May 10, from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate the exhibit and the work Read More…
Marlin named VBCPS TCE Counselor of the Year
Congratulations to Robert Marlin, Jr. for being named VBCPS Technical and Career Education (TCE) Counselor of the Year. This is the second time in his VBCPS career he has earned the honor. Marlin became the school guidance director at the Virginia Beach TCE Center in July and coordinates its recruitment efforts and application process, develops Read More…
Students say teachers are awesome, cool (and a little crazy)
The votes are in, and teachers are “kind, cool, smart, silly and rockin’!” At least, that’s what students in kindergarten through second grade tell us. Some are even considering becoming teachers themselves. Others shared they have different careers in mind. In the words of one second-grader, “I would not like to be a teacher because I really want to Read More…
Congratulations to the 2015-16 Tagged By The Superintendent recipients
Spring 2015: Crystal Andrews, Adult Learning Center James Spruill, Advanced Technology Center Kathryn Davey, Alanton Elementary School Karen Crain, Arrowhead Elementary School Tamara Hamlin, Bayside 6th Grade Campus Kiersten Schiffbauer, Bayside Elementary School Nancy Grimstead, Bayside High School Leanne Criscitiello, Bayside Middle School Cheryl Valeriano, Birdneck Elementary School Mark Bacon, Brandon Middle School Grace Unger, Read More…
Barefoot earns top TCE teacher honor
Kudos to Jason Barefoot for receiving the Technical and Career Education High School Teacher of the Year Award. This honor is bestowed upon educators who demonstrate leadership, innovation and community involvement. Applicants must be a member of a career and technical professional organization, participate in a live interview with the selection panel, and are required Read More…
Winborne named Master Dance Educator of the Year
Valerie Winborne, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) gifted dance program chairperson, has been named the Pre-kindergarten-12th grade (P-12) Master Dance Educator of the Year for 2016. Presented annually by the National Dance Society, the award recognizes excellence in dance education in school divisions. Winborne has taught in the division’s Gifted Dance Education Program at Read More…
Annual VBCPS school report cards posted online
The 18th Annual School Report Cards are now available on vbschools.com. These report cards share each school’s progress toward achieving various accountability measures – local, state and federal – and give a snapshot of each school’s demographics. For example, school report cards provide school information about student and staff characteristics, such as mobility rates, average Read More…
Two Woodstock teachers accepted to 2016 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
Congratulations to Woodstock Elementary School teachers Stephanie Wyman and Cherie Brogan for their selection to the 2016 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. They are two of six teachers selected from Virginia and 154 teachers selected nationwide. According to the academy’s website, the program is “a weeklong, all-expense-paid, professional development program for third- through fifth-grade teachers that equips Read More…