Lynnhaven Middle School staff bid farewell to Perez Gatling, an assistant principal at Lynnhaven, who recently became the newest employee relations specialist for the VBCPS Department of Human Resources. On his last day at Lynnhaven, staff members wore bowties, Gatling’s signature look, to bid him adieu and congratulate him on his new position. Tell your Read More…
What’s Cool in the Schools
‘Glamping’ up National Physical Therapy Month
In honor of October’s National Physical Therapy Month, the VBCPS physical therapy staff was treated to “Glamping” – or glamorous camping – style treats at their monthly meeting at the Special Education Annex. Their Occupational Therapy colleagues spoiled them with individualized water canisters and a creative display of “glamping” treats, complete with s’mores. There are Read More…
2016 Teachers of the Year celebrated
The 2016 Teacher of the Year Celebration was held Thursday, Oct. 14 at The Westin at Town Center. Teachers of the Year, principals and guests filled the Westin ballroom to hear remarks from the 2016 Citywide Teacher of the Year, Rosemont Forest’s Bradley Ward. During his speech, Ward praised his team of teachers as well Read More…
Celebrating Farm-To-School Week
Oct.5-9 was Farm-to-School Week, an annual program coordinated by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). To celebrate at Ocean Lakes Elementary School (OLES), Rita Kennedy dresses the part to promote “farm to table” in the OLES cafeteria. Additionally, the Virginia Beach Office of Food Services Read More…
Kelly serves on VASCD panel
Linkhorn Park Assistant Principal Lorena Kelly was part of the Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (VASCD) Institute for Educators conference panel last month. The panel was titled, “Teaching, Learning and Poverty: Meeting the Needs of a New Demographic.” The panel was moderated by Billy Cannaday, president of the Virginia Board of Education, and Read More…
Bayside Middle staff heads to Operation Smile
The Bayside Middle School Instructional Leadership Team recently took part in an off-site retreat at the Operation Smile headquarters. The team spent the day getting to know one another and analyzing testing data. After lunch, the team was treated to an informational tour of the facility where they learned about the Operation Smile mission and the ways students across Read More…
Parkway is rallying up a great start of the year
The Parkway Elementrary School Panthers kicked off the school year with a Back to School Pep Rally. Students and staff members showed their school spirit by cheering, singing, and dancing to show they are “Wild About Parkway!” Check out some of the staff members’ best dance moves below: Tell your friends! Follow us!
2015-16 I Make A Difference Award Winners
JUNE Cox High – Michael Sicignano, Raena Weimer Green Run Elementary – Jennifer Vazquez, Sandra Lebo, Sandra Bassett Landstown Middle – Karen Mayo, Gina Hofacker Larkspur Middle – Deborah Drye, Kathy Kapsha Red Mill Elementary – Kasey Sabo, Angela Miller, Deanne Vasely Virginia Beach Middle – Corey Langston, Lavell White. MAY Adult Learning Center – Mary Darden Cox High – Mike Lane, Bryan Read More…
Headlines 2015-16: Virginia Beach staff in the news
Check out the following staff members who have authored or been featured in recent publications: Bayside Middle School’s Howie Hodapp was selected for a “Close-Up” in The Beacon. You can see the full article here. Amy Abbott, gifted resource teacher at Green Run Collegiate, and Doug Wren, VBCPS assessment specialist, coauthored an article for Clearing Read More…
Bravo to VBCPS staff earning new academic and professional achievements
Congratulations to VBCPS staff who have earned new licenses, degrees and certifications this year: Dr. Catrina Manigo earned her Ed.D. in Educational and Leadership Policy Studies. anigo is currently an Assistant Principal at Providence Elementary. Tell your friends! Follow us!
