New Castle second-grade student Chloe Rothaug was eagerly aligning her yellow vocabulary cards in neat stacked columns. “We’re aligning them according to short or long letter sounds. It’s so we can have better grammar,” said fellow classmate Amelia Egert. “We get to choose one rotation every day and today we wanted to work on word Read More…
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2017 Citywide Teacher of the Year finalists announced
VBCPS is proud to announce the 2017 Citywide Teacher of the Year finalists, who were selected from all of our individual schools’ teachers of the year : Jenna Free, English/Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Tallwood High School Melissa Smith, kindergarten-five reading specialist, Parkway Elementary School Adrian Hayes, Grades 7/8 English Teacher, Kemps Landing Old Donation School Read More…
VBEF Pearls of Wisdom discounted tickets available through March 16
Don’t miss out on one of the Virginia Beach Education Foundation’s (VBEF) biggest fundraisers, the Pearls of Wisdom Oyster Roast and Barbecue, Saturday, April 16, 1-5 p.m. at 24th Street Park at the oceanfront. Discounted adult tickets of $40 are available through March 16, and the price increases to $50 March 17. Tickets for children Read More…
VDOE incentive awards earned by three VBCPS teachers
Three VBCPS teachers recently received awards from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Recruitment and Retention Incentive Award is geared toward attracting, recruiting and retaining high-quality individuals to teach STEM subjects in Virginia’s middle and high schools. Mary Hardesty, a math specialist at Bayside Middle School and Read More…
VBCPS staff members go the extra mile
Staff members exhibit great discipline and hard work each and every day in the classrooms, offices and hallways of our schools and buildings. Some of those same staff members apply the same characteristics to their personal fitness and exercise goals. Check out our staff who have this year completed marathons – and be sure to Read More…
Reamon visits correctional centers to share motivational speeches
Earlier this month, Tommy Reamon, physical education teacher and head varsity football coach at Landstown High School, brought his message of hope and perseverance to young men at both the Buckingham and Dillwyn Correctional Centers in central Virginia. As part of the Department of Correctional Education’s celebration of Black History Month, Reamon shared experiences from Read More…
Last day to submit Employee Survey is quickly approaching
Don’t miss your chance to be heard! The last day to submit the 2016 Employee Survey is this Friday, March 4. A survey invitation was sent to all employees Feb. 8. Your responses to the survey—which is anonymous—will give the school division input on issues that directly affect you as an employee. This survey continues Read More…
Congratulations to the 2017 VBCPS Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 2017 Virginia Beach City Public Schools Teachers of the Year. Each school and specialty center has one teacher named as its Teacher of the Year. The 86 honorees will be celebrated at the Teacher of the Year dinner held this May. Dan Stringent, Adult Learning Center Michael Weber, Advanced Technology Center Coleen Read More…
Whiteside earns Public Utilities honor
Green Run Elementary Assistant Principal Joseph Whiteside was selected as the “Staff Member of the Quarter” by Virginia Beach Public Utilities. Green Run Elementary and the Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities have a special partnership. Staff members at Green Run fill out a nomination form each quarter and the Public Utilities staff pick a Read More…
Krudop, Kimbro named ‘Top Teachers’ in Hampton Roads
In its annual education issue, Coastal Virginia compiled its list of the Top Ten Teachers in Hampton Roads. Salem High School’s Dr. Don Krudop and Kemps Landing Old Donation School’s Chelsea Kimbro were selected to this year’s list. In the article, the selected teachers were given a list of questions to answer. When asked what Read More…
