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Family and Student Wellness Expo, Bayside High School Stadium, June 3, 2023, Noon to 3 PM, 4960 Haygood Rd, Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

2023-24 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

For the 14th straight year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Model Partner

Students and staff of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) benefit from the support of over 1,000 community partners each year. Partnerships between community groups, businesses and schools are integral to public education in Virginia Beach. These partnerships are mutually supportive. They improve student wellness while enriching the relationship between schools, businesses, government agencies, faith-based groups and other organizations.

Entrepreneurship & Business Academy

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Welcome to the Entrepreneurship and Business Academy!

The Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville High School welcomes all students who are considering careers in the field of business.

The Academy offers three strands of study: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Information Technology and Corporate Finance. Through studies within their selected strand, students will be exposed to multiple dual enrollment credit opportunities through a partnership with Tidewater Community College, including paths leading to a student’s opportunity to earn his/her associate degree in business administration before graduating from high school. All students will complete an intensive senior internship experience leading them to be college and career ready when they graduate from Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

For more information, contact Ms. Meghan Timlin, Academy Coordinator: meghan.timlin@vbschools.com

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