Do you have an exceptional student who deserves some recognition? What about an extraordinary business partner, volunteer or colleague? The city of Virginia Beach wants to hear from you. Virginia Beach is currently seeking nominations of outstanding youth, youth groups, adults and businesses/organizations for the 2013 Virginia Beach’s Best All Around Awards.  Winners will be Read More…

For the past eight years, Landstown High School: Governor’s STEM & Technology Academy has enjoyed a wonderful partnership with the Rotary Club of Hampton Roads.  That relationship has led to a host of RCHR contributions – both monetarily and in volunteer hours – devoted to the students on Concert Drive.  Programs benefitting from the assistance Read More…

Congratulations to Jennifer Pitre, eighth-grade teacher at the Renaissance Academy, for being named Outstanding Educator of the Year by Wave City Care. In addition to her superb role in the classroom, Wave City Care also acknowledged the great lengths Pitre takes outside the classroom to ensure the academic and personal success of her students. Pitre Read More…

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools has named Virginia Beach City Public Schools as the Best School District in its annual Best of Green Schools list. This list highlights schools and districts from across the country that excel in creating healthy and high-performing learning places. Among many other accomplishments, VBCPS’ current LEED Read More…

Several staff members from across the division have been asked to take on great responsibilities at local and regional events as well as to serve on professional committees. Virginia Beach’s administration is proud to have the school system so well represented and wishes the best in all future endeavors. Congratulations to the following Virginia Beach Read More…

Kathy Halpin, a Quality Connection Distance Learning Teacher Assistant at Kempsville High School, earned an ACCOLADE award from the VBCPS Quality Connection team. To earn an ACCOLADE award, one must give a special contribution to the students, staff or Quality Connection program. Nominated by Karen Plymale at Tallwood High School, Halpin recently went the extra Read More…

Congratulations to the following teachers of the year who have been named Teacher of the Year by their respective school. Each of these teachers will be evaluated to see who will be named Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Division Teacher of the Year. Adult Learning Center Sandra D. Turner Advanced Technology Center Katharine Sargent Alanton Read More…

Congratulations to Ocean Lakes, which had 3 Beach District Coaches of the Year for the fall sports season. Coaches Jack Wheeler and Shari Bishop have been named Beach District Girls Volleyball Co-Coach of the Year and to Coach Chris Scott for being awarded the Beach District Football Coach of the Year. These coaches show their Read More…

Ashley Fussell, transportation area supervisor for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, has completed the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Special Needs Transportation (SNT) Training Program.  Fussell became one of 39 NAPT members in the nation to complete this program. The NAPT Special Needs Transportation training program provides numerous opportunities for transportation personnel serving students Read More…

Virginia Beach City Public Schools has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), which is the highest recognition in governmental budgeting. In order to qualify for the honor, VBCPS had to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting, which include satisfying nationally recognized guidelines for budget presentation. VBCPS’ budget Read More…