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Bayside Middle’s sweet treat

A recent faculty work day at Bayside Middle School began with a treat from the administration. Teachers and staff members enjoyed a yogurt breakfast before finalizing grades and attending classes. Tell your friends! Follow us!

Virginia Beach hosting 2015 Green Schools National Conference

The Green Schools National Network announced this week a partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS), designating the district as a local partner for the upcoming Green Schools National Conference. The fifth annual conference will be held March 4-7, 2015, right here in Virginia Beach. The school division was selected to partner with the…

Tweeting it up at #Independence

Independence Middle School staff members recently took part in a professional learning opportunity on the power of Twitter in education. Assistant Principal Meghan Timlin shared three major reasons educators should connect with twitter: #InstructionalPurposes, #ProofessionalLearning, and #CreatingAwareness. Tell your friends! Follow us!

OLHS named a finalist in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest

Ocean Lakes High School is a top five state finalist for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest, a nationwide competition to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The winner of the contest earns $20,000 worth of technology for the school. This is familiar territory for the school division. Last year, Plaza Middle…

Jimerson’s college roots help fill classroom libraries

It all started with one unique name for a town’s ice cream shop. Last year, Adrienne Jimerson, a first-grade teacher at Kempsville Elementary, was preparing guided reading lessons for her students, which included selecting leveled fluency readers for their homework. The fluency books she uses “came with the classroom” when she moved to first- from…

Staff members get into character for school events

From spirit days and Halloween to dances and staff events, staff members from across the division got into costumes – and into character – to help celebrate with their students. See some of the pictures below. Tell your friends! Follow us!

Advanced Technology Center hosts STEM Extravaganza

The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) hosted a “STEM Extravaganza and Luncheon for Counselors” last week at the Center. More than thirty-five counselors and school administration representatives experienced real world hands-on STEM activities planned and conducted by the students. They learned about the dynamics of the ever changing needs of industry and what the ATC is undertaking…

Presenting in Cyprus: A first-person account from Dr. Steve Marable

Dr. Steve Marable, assistant principal at Renaissance Academy was recently recognized by The International Society for Educational Planning (ISEP) for his dissertation, “Green Schools – The Implementation and Practices of Environmental Education in LEED and USED Green Ribbon Public Schools in Virginia.” His research study earned the 2014 Outstanding Dissertation Award. As part of this…

VBCPS thinks pink

School staffs from across the city showed their support for those fighting breast cancer. Check out just a few pictures of schools that got into the “pink” spirit to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Tell your friends! Follow us!

Newtown and Diamond Springs brainstorm together

First-grade teachers and specialists from Diamond Springs and second-grade teachers and specialists from Newtown met during a Vertical Articulation meeting to look closely at SOL data, examine strengths and weaknesses and take a practice third-grade SOL test. This yearly collaboration has proven to be a successful collaboration between the schools. Tell your friends! Follow…

Wood earns Kuhn-Barnett Award

Dr. Daisy Wood, executive director for the Office of Programs for Exceptional Children (OPEC), received the 2014 Kuhn-Barnett Award from the Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). The award is the highest honor bestowed by the council, which recognizes one nominee for his/her exemplary leadership or meritorious service on behalf of exceptional children. Wood was…

Twenty three VB teachers named Gold Star Teachers

In Virginia Beach, 23 teachers were named Gold Star Teachers by the educational non-profit organization, Working in Support of Education (WISE). To receive the Gold Star Award, a teacher must achieve a 90-percent pass rate in at least one of their classes on the WISE Financial Literacy Certification test during the 2013-2014 school year. According to the…

WalMart gives back to College Park teachers

After school dismissed on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014, representatives from Walmart surprised College Park Elementary School staff members with a celebration and gift cards totaling $1,000. As part of Walmart’s Teacher Rewards program, each Walmart store selects one local kindergarten through eighth grade public school to and gives $50 reward cards to 20 teachers. College…

VBCPS staff can now receive text messages through AlertNow

Get news and information regarding school delays and closings, upcoming events and more by signing up for AlertNow text messaging. This convenient and effective communication tool will enable you to stay connected with your school and the division. Signing up is simple. Visit the Wise Employee Self Service (ESS) page on vbcps.com and login using…

PAHS celebrates good news

Princess Anne High School staff had cause for celebration at the October faculty meeting. Over the past several years, the school has worked towards improving the graduation rate, especially for key cohorts, including in African Americans and students with special needs. When last year’s data was revealed, everyone was shocked by the growth. The school’s…

You’re invited to the Compass Showcase Event

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Isabelle Reutzel-Hood at 263-1103 or Isabelle.Reutzel-hood@vbschools.com by Wednesday, Nov. 5. Tell your friends! Follow us!

Erickson earns Community Service Award

Social studies teacher and Princess Anne High School wrestling coach Marty Erickson is being recognized by the Virginia Beach Freemasons with the Community Service Award, given to people who are dedicated to working with high school kids achieve success in sports and community service. Erickson started a non-profit (501C3 tax exempt) organization aimed at community…

French inducted into Virginia High School Hall of Fame

Former Virginia Beach City Public Schools principal J. Wylie French was surrounded by friends, family and supporters at his recent induction into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame. The 25th induction ceremony took place on Oct. 15 in Charlottesville. According to the Virginia High School League, the Hall of Fame “recognizes those who have contributed…

Asbestos (AHERA) management plans available

The Environmental Protection Agency, as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of October 1986, requires all school facilities to have an inspection for asbestos-containing building materials and to have a detailed management plan identifying these materials. The AHERA Management Plans are available in each school’s main office for review by parents, teachers…

Landstown hosts LEAD Virginia

It was a busy weekend at Landstown High School this Saturday as the school hosted representatives from LEAD Virginia. The nonprofit organization brings leaders from all industries and all parts of the state together to learn about the state of the Commonwealth. At the event, Dr. Aaron Spence welcomed the crowd and spoke about some of the…