The school division’s Department of Technology has implemented a self-service password reset (SSPR) option for VBCPS staff and students. This will allow users to reset their own network passwords. The function is especially useful for staff work or students needing to access the network for their assignments after business hours without assistance from the Help Read More…
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2016 Employee Survey is now available
Don’t miss your chance to be heard! An email invitation to participate in the 2016 Employee Survey will be sent to all Virginia Beach City Public Schools employees the week of Feb. 8. The survey gives you and your colleagues the opportunity to give your opinions and make suggestions on issues such as working conditions, Read More…
Matney featured in “Behind The Key”
Dr. Brian Matney, principal of Landstown High School and member of the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) honor society, was selected to be featured in the organization’s national series, “Behind the Key.” In the article, Matney was asked about his favorite book, the course in college that made him think differently as well as the best Read More…
VBEF hosts ‘Admirals Night Out’ Feb 27
Calling all hockey fans and all fans of the Virginia Beach Education Foundation (VBEF)! The VBEF is hosting “Admirals Night Out” Saturday, Feb. 27, when the Norfolk Admirals play the Manchester Monarchs. The game begins at 7:15 p.m. at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Red level tickets are available for $14, and proceeds benefit the VBEF Read More…
Manugo selected for national Educators Rising standards committee
Meg Manugo, teacher of English and Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow at Bayside High School, has been selected by Educators Rising as one of 12 educational professionals nationwide to serve on its Standards Committee. According to Educators Rising’s press release, committee members will be “tasked with developing Educators Rising Standards for what secondary students should know Read More…
Ninth Annual Meet & Greet event scheduled
The Ninth Annual Meet & Greet event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at Green Run High School. The event is open to eligible voluntary and priority teacher transfers and eligible classified employees. Employees on annual and temporary contracts are not eligible to attend. Eligible voluntary transfers are on a Read More…
VBCPS launches Be Social. Be Smart. Be Safe. webpage
Today, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) unveiled its Be Social. Be Smart. Be Safe. webpage on www.vbschools.com. This interactive page provides information and insight for students and parents regarding responsible social media use. In December, VBCPS launched the Be Social. Be Smart. Be Safe. awareness campaign to help students and families understand what it Read More…
Hallway concert at Renaissance
There’s nothing like an afternoon jam session. At Renaissance Academy, assistant principal Darryl Johnson took some time out of the day for a hallway concert. He showed off his guitar-picking skills to first year high school music teacher, Nigel Kher. Tell your friends! Follow us!
The job of principal, according to students
Governor Terry McAuliffe has designated Jan. 24-30 as Virginia Principals Appreciation Week. We asked some Kid Principals, first-grade and second-grade students, about their perceptions of the job as well as what they think principals do for fun. If you guessed that principals “watch Nickelodeon” and “play football” for fun, you’re correct! Here are more student thoughts, in their Read More…
Thank you, Principals
As some of you may know, Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced that this week, Jan. 24-30, 2016, is Virginia Principals Appreciation Week. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our principals and directors for everything they do – each and every day. Because of their leadership and their service, our buildings run Read More…
