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2026-27 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2026-27 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 12 meeting. For the 2026-27 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $18.9 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).

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Community Connections

  • Peer Partnerships: As a half day program students meet and work with other young environmental leaders from all 12 high schools in VBCPS, growing their network of changemakers while still remaining connected to their school community. By working with a small group of students passionate about the environment, it allows students to build a strong sense of community with inspiring teachers who foster a classroom of positivity, curiosity, and growth. 
  • Non-school location: Students gain professional collaboration time with Chesapeake Bay Foundation staff as well as industry experts and other environmental leaders. In addition to the LEED Platinum classroom, connected to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center- the 10th Living Building in the World-our classroom includes the 118 acres of living laboratory at Pleasure House Point, the dock, and even the log room as a learning space

  • Expansive Community: Engage students in environmental science, sustainability, and conservation at the local (ex. City Commissions), state (ex. Students take part in Water Lobby Day at the General Assembly) and federal level (ex. partner with National Wildlife refuge) as well as University research (ex. partner with ODU Oceanography department to do Python based coding research where we have had multiple students get published).