Dr. Karin DiMaggio knew that although it was her first year as principal of Glenwood Elementary School, she wasn’t alone. “I knew that I had a lifeline—just someone that I could call anytime who was in my same shoes,” she added referring to her mentor, veteran principal Krista Barton-Arnold of Parkway Elementary School. The two Read More…
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School division bids farewell to nearly 10,000 years of service
The year was 1965. The Vietnam War was escalating; the space race was in full swing; the Rolling Stones were performing on a world tour; and Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston to claim the heavyweight championship of the world. That same year, Allen Johnson began working in the school division’s plumbing shop. Fast forward 51 Read More…
Custodians celebrate end of year at annual Custodian Appreciation Day
The message was clear to everyone in the packed Kellam cafeteria: No matter your official title with the school division, everyone working in Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) teaches. That was the heart of Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence’s opening remarks shared at the 2016 Custodian Appreciation Day. This end-of-year celebration was held June 20 at Kellam Read More…
Students illustrate their appreciation for inspiring teachers
“Going to middle school was very hard,” reflected eighth-grader Abbey Urch. “Especially going to an academy away from a lot of my friends,” she added. “It took some time to get used to it, although I can always remember being excited to go to English.” According to Urch, being in Louise Jeffries’ English class in sixth Read More…
Register for VBEF Educator’s Golf Challenge by June 18
School division employees have until June 18 to register teams for the Virginia Beach Education Foundation’s (VBEF) 16th Annual Educator’s Golf Challenge. The event will be held Tuesday, June 28, at the Heron Ridge Golf Club with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Teams are registered on a first come, first serve basis. The registration 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…
Dr. Spence talks on national radio program about digital learning
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence was invited as a guest on the national Internet radio program, “Education Talk Radio: Pre K-20,” with host Larry Jacobs. The daily national radio show features leading education administrators and experts to talk about education trends as well as innovative products and initiatives. Spence was Read More…
Staff comes together for Courtyard Cleanup at Arrowhead
The work week extended a day for faculty and staff from Arrowhead Elementary School. A group of staff members spent their Saturday morning participating in a “Courtyard Cleanup Day.” About a dozen people, including Arrowhead Principal Ben Gillikin and Assistant Principal Alison Reddy joined together in the morning to weed, rake, and add decorative rocks Read More…
Three Oaks helps meet Eastern Shore school needs
Three Oaks Elementary School (TOES) students know how to keep their hearts healthy. “Cardio!” they respond in unison. “That’s right – cardio! You guys know this,” affirmed PE teacher Nick Jensen. “Cardiorespiratory endurance is that big word we’ve been using in PE. You do cardio to make your heart stronger.” TOES staff used the school’s Read More…
