“We did some special things here last year; we really did,” Bettie F. Williams Elementary School Principal Tim Sullivan told his staff. “And I really, really appreciate everything you’ve done.” Staff members gathered in the cafeteria for the first day of teacher in-service week to enjoy breakfast and reminiscing about their summer. Photos of weddings, Read More…
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AP pathways is one of many professional learning opportunities offered to VBCPS staff
Even though class was not officially underway, this room was abuzz with students eager to share their homework. Although it may sound like any Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) classroom at the beginning of a block, this class was a bit different since students were experienced VBCPS Assistant Principals (APs) participating in the final Read More…
Anderson named VIAAA Athletic Administrator of the Year
Tallwood High School’s Student Activities Coordinator, Christine Anderson, has been named the recipient of the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s (VIAAA) Athletic Administrator of the Year Award. This award is given each year to four individuals – one athletic administrator each in 1A/2A, 3A/4A, 5A/6A, and independent schools. Anderson will receive the 5A/6A award. Last Read More…
Students have two-hour delay March 1; staff schedule unchanged
Anticipating large voter turnout and related traffic volume for the presidential primaries scheduled in Virginia next week, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) will operate on a two-hour delay for all students Tuesday, March 1. More than 40 VBCPS schools are being used as polling places for the Super Tuesday primaries. The schedule for VBCPS Read More…
Bayside Elementary staff members shows off their ‘mighty minds’
Teachers and students at Bayside Elementary School recently presented Mighty Minds, a musical performance about students preparing for tests. When the students doubt their own abilities, the Mighty Minds swoop in and reassure them. Pictured here are guidance counselor Pat Johnson, data support specialist Brad Jessen, computer resource specialist Steve Fisher, music specialist and producer Read More…
Support the VBEF and Norfolk Tides May 8
Norfolk Tides baseball fans can also support the Virginia Beach Education Foundation (VBEF) with their purchase of May 8 game tickets to see the Tides take on the Buffalo Bisons at 7:05 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from tickets sold on www.TidesGroups.com will benefit the VBEF when buyers select “Virginia Beach Education Foundation” from the Read More…
Centerville gets ‘tacky’
Centerville Elementary’s faculty and staff were in the spirit for the SCA’s Wacky Tacky Tourist Day. Socks, sandals and fanny packs were all the rage. Tell your friends! Follow us!
Teacher of the Year Finalists named
Dr. Aaron Spence announced the five finalists for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Citywide Teacher of the Year today in an email to all staff. These finalists have been selected from all of the individual schools’ teachers of the year. The 2016 Citywide Teacher of the Year finalists are as follows: Gabrielle Hurst, Gifted Read More…
Wright named Chief Schools Officer
The Virginia Beach School Board voted unanimously at its Jan. 20 meeting to appoint Rashard Wright the new Chief Schools Officer for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). In this new role, Wright will lead the Department of School Leadership, which is responsible for 86 Virginia Beach elementary, middle and high schools. “We are entering Read More…
Partners, volunteers and mentors support student success
Looking for resources to support students in your classroom? You’ve welcomed your students to a new school year, distributed books, reviewed expectations and completed initial assessments to learn exactly where to begin to meet the educational needs of each child. You’ve developed creative, interactive lesson plans that infuse technology and critical thinking to ensure that Read More…
